Sound Performance Lab 2269 User's Manual
Contents
1. 2003 SPL electronics GmbH All rights reserved Technical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice Content trod UCONN sxsteeescccedssneseusvavcccessssedesveseCeccsssvantesecvevesvavsvvavessaseesvocssatesaaetesces 3 Hookup and Security AAVICES iii 3 Rear Panel CONNECtIONS titre eee rene eie ee eee ee reni e rece nieieeeeeene 4 FrontPanel inne talia 7 APPIICAtIONs saracena 9 Technical Specifications isses ceiien esera eneee Ea Se 10 ELLE LEPRE ARRETRARE CERA EA A A 11 Introduction The SPL Router is a flexible switchbox suited for a wide variety of applications With it you can easily route a stereo signal to eight stereo outputs or eight stereo signals to one stereo output Switching is fully balanced using high quality switches and all inputs and outputs are balanced ensuring profes sional audio quality Additional features include e Up to 10 dB of preamplification for input signals e Onboard headphone amp with mono switch in the output section for comfor table direct monitoring of the selected signal e Line output with level control allows direct connection of active speakers A switchable FIXED mode is provided for insert applications which routes the selected signal 1 1 to the output Hookup and Security Advices Carefully select a place for setting up the SPL Router The unit should be situated away from heat sources and direct sunlight Avoid installation in envi2. Selection of processors at the master insert of a console By connecting the Router to a console s master insert you can connect up to eight various processors for easy comparison selection eliminating time consuming patching and re patching Connect the console s master insert sends to the Router s STEREO INPUTS and the Router s STEREO OUTPUTS to the console s master insert returns Select LINE on the front panel INPUT switch The 10 dB switch should be deactivated and FIXED mode activated so that the Router does not affect levels Now the units can be connected to the router for comparison Expanded source switching in connection with a console The Router can easily expand your console s source inputs allowing you to monitor up to eight additional stereo sources Simply connect your additional sources CD DAT TV Video etc to the Router s RETURN CHANNELS and its STEREO OUTPUTS to your console s master input The Router should be in FIXED mode You can also directly monitor your sources via the Router s head phone outputs Speaker selection The Router can also select and or compare various speaker systems Connect your stereo signal e g console main outs to the Router s STEREO INPUTS and your amplifiers or active speakers to the SEND CHANNELS The INPUT switch should be set to LINE and the 10 dB switch deactivated Signal processor comparison selection The Router is an excellent tool for comparison
3. 0000000000000 000000000000 Return Channels 1 to8 THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE ul WARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE 0000000000000 000000000000 Send Channels 9 to 16 le 0000000000000 000000000000 Return Channels 9 to 16 Outputs Use Mono Jacks STEREO OUTPUTS alanced Outputs Use Stereo Jacks nced Bi Unbala HONES OUT 2690123 FUSE RATING SERIAL N Router X 220 240V 50 Hz 63 mA 110 120V 60 Hz 120mA STEREO INPUTS For connection of the source signal which will be routed to the eight outputs Use 1 4 TRS stereo plugs for balanced connections and 1 4 TS mono plugs for unbalanced signals Maximum input level is 19 dBu SEND CHANNELS 1 TO 8 These connectors provide the balanced SEND signals from stereo channels 1 to 4 for connection to processor inputs A send channel will only carry the input signal ifthe corresponding switch is activated Standard adapter cables are readily available for these connections Sub D XLR male or female or Sub D 1 4 The Sub D connectors are wired according to the Tascam standard 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 ra e Oooo FCC EG BG GCH GCH GCH GCHGCH GCH GCHGCH G GROUND C COLD H HOT The numbers on the cables correspond to the Router send channels as follows Cable No Send Channel Switch Position 1 Send 1 Left
4. Owner s Manual Di O lineout Volume Power E j PR Fixed Di Mono gt S P L Y 9 B47 al SPL Router Model 2269 8 Channel Stereo Router Owner s Manual SPL Router Model 2269 Version 1 1 3 2003 R amp D Ruben Tilgner The information in this document has been carefully verified and is assumed to be correct However Sound Performance Lab SPL reserves the right to modify the product described in this manual at any time Changes without notice This document is the property of SPL and may not be copied or repro duced in any manner in part or full without the authorization of SPL Limitations of Liability In no event will SPL be liable for any damages including loss of data lost profits cost of cover or other special incidental consequential or indirect damages arising from the use of the unit however caused and on any theory of liability This limitation will apply even if SPL or an authorized dealer has been adviced of the possibility of such damage As with all SPL products the SPL Router is conceived designed and hand built in Germany Sound Performance Lab SPL electronics GmbH P O Box 12 27 D 41368 Niederkruechten Germany Phone 49 2163 983 40 Fax 49 2163 983 420 eMail info soundperformancelab com www soundperformancelab org
5. Router 2690123 FUSE RATING RETURN CHANNELS 5 TO 8 These connectors provide the balanced RETURN signal from stereo channels 5 to 8 for connection to processor outputs The numbers on the cables corre spond to the Router channels as follows Cable No Return Channel Switch Position 1 Return 5 Left 2 Return 5 Right gt 3 Return 6 Left 4 Return 6 Right i 5 Return 7 Left 6 Return 7 Right 7 Return 8 Left 8 Return 8 Right STEREO OUTPUTS These connectors provide the balanced return signal from channels 1 to 8 according to the switch positions for connection of active speakers or other monitoring systems The level is controlled by the LINE OUT pot If FIXED mode is activated switch depressed the return signals are passed 1 1 to the STEREO OUTPUTS PHONES OUT This stereo connector provides the same signal as the front panel headphones output Its level is also controlled by the VOLUME pot on the front panel You can connect two headphones at a time see page 8 PHONES OUT AC For connection of the Router to AC power using the included power cord MIC INPUT This connector allows you to connect a microphone and route it to eight external devices One possible application would be easy comparison of up to eight mic preamps or other external processors with a single microphone A condenser microphone may be used although switching noises may occur due to phantom power In this case
6. 2 Send 1 Right 3 Send 2 Left 4 Send 2 Right 5 Send 3 Left 6 Send 3 Right 3 7 Send 4 Left 8 Send 4 Right A Example if switch 1 is activated the left side of the stereo signal is present at cable no 1 and the right side at cable no 2 Switch 2 routes the stereo signal to cables 3 and 4 and so on RETURN CHANNELS 1 TO 4 Rear Panel Connections These connectors provide the balanced RETURN signal from stereo channels 1 to 4 for connection to processor outputs These signals are routed to the head phone amp and the line out according to the switch positions Once again the connectors are wired according to the Tascam standard The numbers on the cables correspond to the Router return channels as follows Cable No Return Channel 1 Return 1 Left 2 Return 1 Right 3 Return 2 Left 4 Return 2 Right 5 Return 3 Left 6 Return 3 Right 7 Return 4 Left 8 Return 4 Right SEND CHANNELS 9 TO 16 Switch Position pa 3 ha These connectors provide the balanced SEND signal from stereo channels 5 to 8 for connection to processor inputs The numbers on the cables correspond to the Router send channels as follows Cable No N CON DWN A W Send Channel Send 5 Left Send 5 Right Send 6 Left Send 6 Right Send 7 Left Send 7 Right Send 8 Left Send 8 Right Switch Position O_ 0 lo e FONILVY ISNA ZT069Z Jaynoy ON IVIYIS Ol E 8 8 F 8 3 vu 9 ZH 0S
7. defaced serial numbers or 5 in components or parts or products expressly warranted by another manufacturer SPL agrees through the applicable authorized distributor to repair or replace defects covered by this limited warranty with parts or products of original or improved design at its option in each respect if the defective product is shipped prior to the end of the warranty period to the designated authorized SPL warranty repair facility in the country where purchased or to the SPL factory in Germany in the original packaging or a replacement supplied by SPL with all transportation costs and full insurance paid each way by the purchaser or owner All remedies and the measure of damages are limited to the above services It is possible that economic loss or injury to person or property may result from the failure of the product however even if SPL has been advised of this possibility this limited warranty does not cover any such consequential or incidental damages Some states or countries do not allow the limitations or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you Any and all warranties express or implied arising by law course of dealing course of performance usage of trade or otherwise including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular are limited to a period of 1 one year from either the date of manufacture Some states or countr
8. ronments exposed to vibrations dust heat cold or moisture Keep the unit away from transformers or motors or any other unit that could generate large variations in power supply or cause electrical interferences Do not install the unit in proximity to power amplifiers or digital processors You may consider placing it in a rack containing other analog gear Such placement can prevent interference from Word Clock Smpte MIDI etc e Do not open the case You may risk electric shock and may damage your equipment e Leave repairs and maintenance to a qualified service technician Should foreign objects fall inside the case contact your authorized dealer or support person e To avoid electric shock or fire hazards do not expose your unit to rain or dampness e In case of lightning unplug the unit Please unplug the cable by pulling on the plug only never pull on the cable e Never force a switch or knob e To clean the case use a lint free cloth Avoid cleaning agents as they may damage the chassis Manufactured in standard 19 EIA format it utilises two rack units e Please support the back of the unit whenever it is being mounted into a 19 inch rack especially important when touring Rear Panel Connections Q Inputs Use Mono Jacks Balanced Inputs Use Stereo Jacks Unbalanced STEREO INPUTS 0000000000000 000000000000 Send Channels 1 to 8 oe removing cover J
9. A 02 022 XK iO SINOHd SiNdLNO 0IYILS wT o 9T 0 6 S JAUUEYI UINZAY 000000000000 0000000000000 le 9T 0 6 Sjauuey puas 000000000000 0000000000000 Auewsag uy apew Auewuay ua yonyapain qeq ueunop d punos elle DNINUVM YO ald JO ISTE 9 2 z 2 Di a Gi A 3S04X3 LON OG XX 8 0 Sjouuey winjay 000000000000 0000000000000 43 09 SUIAOWSI 104 q sureut wo IR UUOISIG 8 0 Sjauuey puas 000000000000 0000000000000 payuea aq snu quawdinba s1YJ apisui syed 3 qeadIAsaS J9SN ON o SANANI 03YILS Rear Panel Connections Q _ e _ STEREO INPUTS 0000000000000 000000000000 Send Channels 1 to8 e WARNING 0000000000000 000000000000 Return Channels 1 to 8 To REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE e Sound Performance Lab AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 0000000000000 000000000000 Send Channels 9 to 16 dl z i 5 i vi RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 0000000000000 000000000000 Return Channels 9 to 16 AN O eft Stereo Jacks STEREO OUTPUTS Balanced Outputs Use Unbalanced Outputs Use Mono Jacks Right Jalanced Ot PHONES OUT SERIAL Ni
10. and demonstration of various signal processors equalizers compressors reverb or multieffects units ina retail setting Simply connect a CD player to the STEREO INPUTS the SEND connectors to the processors inputs and the processors outputs to the RETURN CHANNELS The INPUT switch should be set to LINE and the 10 dB switch activated if necessary Depending on the situation the various proces sors can be compared via headphones PHONES OUTs or active speakers STEREO OUTPUTS Use the LINE OUT pot to control the volume FIXED mode must be deactivated Mic preamp comparison selection Similarly the Router can be used for comparison and or selection of various preamps Connect a microphone to the MIC INPUT and set the INPUT switch accordingly Connect the left SEND channels to the mic preamps inputs and their outputs to either side of the Router s RETURN channels Activate the MONO switch For accurate comparison be sure that all preamps are set to equal levels If you are using a condenser mic you will need to activate phantom power NOTE Switching noises may occur due to phantom power We recommend that you reduce the output volume before switching when using condenser microphones Applications Technical Specifications STEREO INPUTS SEND connectors 10 Maximum input level Input impedance CCMR 1 kHz Maximum output level THD N 10 dBu Noise Noise 10 dB Freq response 0 5 dB 19 dBu 10 kO
11. hms 70 dB 20 dBu 105 dB 98 2 dBu 89 5 dBu 10 Hz 80 kHz STEREO OUTPUTS RETURN connectors Maximum input level Input impedance CCMR 1 kHz Maximum output level THD N 10 dBu THD N Fixed Noise Freq response 0 5 dB PHONES OUT Output impedance Maximum output voltage THD N 150 Ohms 4 Veff Power consumption Housing measures Weight 19 dBu 10 kOhms 70 dB 19 dBu 100 dB gt 112 dB 98 2 dBu 10 Hz 80 kHz 0 2 Ohms 50 Ohms 3 57 Veff 150 Ohms 5 74 Veff 300 Ohms 6 73 Veff 600 Ohms 7 11 Veff gt 95 dB 7W Standard EIA 19 inch housing 1 U 44X 480X112 mm HxBxT 2kg Technical specifications subject to change without notice SPL electronics GmbH hereafter called SPL products are warranted only in the country where purchased through the authorized SPL distributor in that country against defects in material or workmanship The specific period of this limited warranty shall be that which is described to the original retail purchaser by the authorized SPL dealer or distributor at the time of purchase SPL does not however warrant its products against any and all defects 1 arising out of materials or workmanship not provided or furnished by SPL or 2 resulting from abnormal use of the product or use in violation of instruc tions or 3 in products repaired or serviced by other than authorized SPL repair facilities or 4 in products with removed or
12. ies do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state country to country SPL electronics GmbH 41372 Niederkruechten Germany 11 Warranty Owner s Manual SPL Router Model 2269 All you need is imagination good ears and three letters
13. lways be in FIXED mode when used to switch between various insert devices 6977 13POW O Da n Front Panel f I aw r APOL Lant I 90006 9 L 8 fa A NI O mo aul alunjon 4aMod Front Pa Pam 0 nel O Power Model 2269 Line Out GANA OF KasA Input E Lin O sO AD TITO COGI a 7 PUSH O D Mono CA 10 di Mic VOLUME This pot controls the level of the front and rear panel headphone outputs MONO This switch converts the signal at the headphone and line outputs into a mono signal The MONO switch should be activated when mono processors are connected or when microphones are used as a signal source see above With the MONO function it is also very easy to check for mono compatibility of stereo effects PHONES OUT This connector allows you to connect standard stereo headphones When using two sets of headphones via the front and rear panel connectors both sets should ideally have the same impedance Otherwise they could vary greatly in volume POWER Schalter You guessed it this switch turns the Router on and off The LED illuminates when power is on
14. we recommend that you reduce the output volume before switching LINE MIC Switch This switch allows you to easily select between two connected sources With the switch depressed LED illuminates the microphone input signal is routed to the outputs NOTE The microphone signal is only routed to the left channels right chan nels will still carry the line signal if present Always use the left channel odd adapter cable numbers when connecting to the inputs of various mic preamps or other external processors The external equipment s outputs may be connected to either left or right channels The MONO switch on the Router should be activated so that the microphone signal is heard on both channels Switches 1 bis 8 These switches route the input signal to the corresponding sends e g external devices A switch must be activated in order for the corresponding device to receive the signal 10 dB This switch allows you to increase the Router s input level by 10 dB This is often necessary when using commercial CD players or similar devices with low output levels in conjunction with professional audio equipment LINE OUT This pot controls the output level at the STEREO OUTPUTS If for example active speakers are connected to these outputs the volume can be controlled via the LINE OUT pot FIXED This switch routes the return signal 1 1 to the STEREO OUTPUTS bypassing the LINE OUT level control The Router should a
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search