SABINE FBX SOLO SL-610 Owner`s manual
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1. FREQUENCY RESPONSE Full Set Up FBX vs 1 3 Octave Graphic Equalizer Test procedure A PA system was set up using a microphone mixer FBX power amp and two speakers The system s gain was raised until the FBX removed six feedback points Next the FBX was replaced with a 1 3 octave graphic EQ The EQ was adjusted while the input was raised to the same level achieved with the FBX The frequency response curves of each device were then plotted What this means to you Doubling the cost of your microphones speakers and power amp probably would not improve your system s frequency response as much as replacing your EQ with an FBX for chasing feedback Assign a SOLO to any specific mixer channel Use the SL 610 model for line level insert points on your mixer s inputs Use the SM 610 which includes a microphone preamp and user selectable phantom power with mixers that don t have insert points You can also use the SM 610 to connect a phantom powered mic to a non phantom powered mixer APPLICATION SL 610 SM 610 Connected to channel insert point Connected to mic SOUND REINFORCEMENT Individual vocal microphones in mains and monitors v vA ACOUSTIC GUITARS Miked vV With pickups vA v INSTALLATIONS Churches v y Schools V v Theatres A A Hotels v VA Conference rooms A v Sports arenas V v Courtrooms WA WA Anywhere multiple wireless microphones are used v vA TELECONFERENCING v v2. rex OPERATING SOLO GUIDE SL 610 FBx CUP BY LOCK 8 1 2 128 3 4 RESET LOCK FIXED 1B 5 6 SABINE The Sabine FBX SOLO models SM 610 and SL 610 CONGRATULATIONS You now have the state of the art in feedback control The Sabine FBX SOLO gives you automatic real time feedback control for any channel on your mix makes your system louder and increases the clarity of your mains and monitors It includes a user selectable noise gate especially useful in systems with a number of open micro phones such as courtrooms or conference rooms The FBX SOLO incorporates the latest in design and digital signal processing technology It automatically senses feedback in a sound system and determines its pitch It then places one of its six micro filters on the resonating frequency and eliminates the feedback in typically less than one second Before the invention of the FBX the most common device for controlling feedback was the 31 band graphic EQ However the FBX has three distinct advantages The most obvious is the FBX functions automatically even during the program Another is the FBX micro filters are precisely placed while EQ filters are fixed The difference FBX filters do not have to be as deep so there is more system gain The most important advantage is that FBX micro filters are ten times narrower than 31 band EQ filters FBX micro filters return up to 90 percent of the power removed by EQ filters
3. INTERCOMS v v INTERACTIVE REMOTE CLASSROOMS Vv vA Look for this symbol for specific information on the SL 610 for mixer insert points Look for this symbol for specific information on the SM 610 for mic or instrument inputs INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION Note See pages 8 and 9 for front and back panel illustrations and descriptions The FBX automatic feedback controller improves any sound reinforcement system By following these simple instructions you will be assured of the most benefit from your FBX and sound system The instructions presume that you are familiar with the fundamentals of sound reinforcement If any of the terms are not clear or if the system does not perform as expected contact your local Sabine dealer for further information Read on for a basic explanation of FBX features you should understand before using your FBX POWERING UP The only way to power up the FBX SOLO is by connecting the power supply to FBX SOLO the unit there is no power switch on the FBX SOLO When connecting the Back Panel power supply to the FBX SOLO push the connector into the input gently with Side View P the lip facing up as shown Do not force the connector into or out of the FBX BE snag Adaptor Connector FIXED vs DYNAMIC FILTERS 12VDC Adaptor Input P The FBX has two types of filters FIXED and DYNAMIC FIXED FILTERS are set during the initial setup and retain their frequency center points until the
4. back on BYPASS MODE oi I RESETTING THE FILTERS The SL 610 has a true power off bypass The signal is unaffected in bypass mode even if the unit is turned off If the unit is in active mode no signal will pass if the power is off Placing the SM 610 in bypass mode only shuts down the FBX function the microphone preamp still functions when the unit is in bypass mode The SM 610 will not pass signal if the power is off in either active or bypass mode The user must reset the FBX if the microphones or speakers are moved significantly To reset the unit press RESET until the LEDs stop flashing POWER DOWN Place the unitin BYPASS MODE before removing power from the unit 8 SM 610 Front amp Back Panels 0 0 o FEBEx SM 610 15 OCT 1 0 SOLO Oar yO Ok Ow 10 O2 MIC GAIN O 30 O4 120C O 5O Os O O e o O O SABINE o BYPASS RESET LOOKED APARTIvEe auoro o Lo OUTPUT INPUT A ACTIVE BYPASS 12VDC ADAPTOR In Active mode the unit controls feedback automatically The two color BY LED lights green when the unit is in Active mode and lights red when in Bypass mode Phantom power and the mic preamp remain active in Bypass mode only the FBX function is bypassed RESET Press until the LEDs stop flashing to reset or clear all filters FILTER ACTIVITY When one of the unit s filters is activated the corresponding LED lights A
5. blinking LED indicates the filter that was most recently activated LOCK FIXED FILTERS When the LOCK FIXED button is pressed its LED will light to indicate that the FBX is in LOCK FIXED mode LOCK FIXED mode can be activated at any time after system setup and will stay on until the button is pressed again and the LED turns off MIC GAIN Use this to control the microphone preamp level Adjust it as high as possible without lighting the SOLO s red CLIP LED The FBX external power supply single unit power supply model S PSU1 is included with the unit Use of any other power supplies may cause permanent damage to the unit and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY INPUT The input accepts unbalanced TS Tip Sleeve 1 4 phone plug balanced TRS Tip Ring Sleeve 1 4 phone plug or balanced XLR 3 PIN 2 high plug OUTPUT Use unbalanced TS 1 4 phone plug for unbalanced mixer line inputs Use balanced TRS 1 4 phone plug tip high for balanced mixer line inputs FILTER WIDTH SWITCH Switch to narrow 1 10 octave filters for music applications or to wider 1 5 octave filters for spoken word applications The change takes effect only on power up Selecting a new width has no effect unless you power down and then power up again MEMORY The FBX stores the positions and depths of the filters in nonvolatile internal memory when the unitis turned off or during apower failure The unit will return all filters to their previous frequencies an
6. by connecting the power supply to the SL 610 There is no High EQ power switch 4 Turn on the mixer any signal processing equipment and finally the power amp Low EQ Press the SOLO s RESET button until the LEDs stop flashing to clear out filters set previously Monitor 5 If you are using a graphic EQ adjust it only for the desired tonal qualities DO Send NOT NOTCH FOR FEEDBACK 6 Be sure the SL 610 is in active mode The BY LED will light green to indicate the SL 610 is active and red if it is in bypass mode 7 To set the input channel clip level play program material at nominal levels and adjust the mixer input gain control as high as possible without lighting either the channel or FBX CLIP LED This will optimize the dynamic range of the SOLO with the channel of the mixer 8 Set the mixer master output to a nominal level and lower all channel levels to minimum 9 Slowly raise the input channel level fader for the channel being set until feedback occurs The SL 610 should quickly remove the feedback The first FILTER LED will then blink to indicate a filter has been set 10 Keep raising the level slowly until all FIXED FILTERS and one dynamic filter is set Any uninitialized dynamic filters will be set later if feedback occurs during the program 11 Now lower the channel level fader slightly so that the system is not on the verge of another feedback point This is the maximum volume level that the SL 610 will be able to provi
7. event of a defect in material and or workmanship covered by this limited warranty Sabine will repair the defect in material or workmanship or replace the product at Sabine s option and provided however that in any case all costs of shipping if necessary are paid by you the purchaser THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD SHOULD BE ACCURATELY COMPLETED MAILED TOAND RECEIVED BY SABINE WITHIN FOURTEEN 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR PURCHASE In order to obtain service under these warranties you must a Bring the defective item to any AUTHORIZED SABINE DEALER and present therewith the ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE supplied to you by the AUTHORIZED SABINE DEALER in connection with your purchase from him of this product If the DEALER is unable to provide the necessary warranty service you will be directed to the nearest other SABINE AUTHORIZED DEALER which can provide such service OR b Call Sabine fora RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER and ship the defective item prepaid to SABINE INC 13301 Highway 441 Alachua FL 32615 including therewith a complete detailed description of the problem together with a legible copy of the original PROOF OF PURCHASE anda complete return address Upon Sabine s receipt of these items If the defect is remedial under the limited warranties and the other terms and conditions expressed have been complied with Sabine will provide the necessary warranty service to repair or replace the product and will return i
8. has a oc single connector insert point connect the mixer to the IN OUT connector on the SL 610 using one TRS Tip input Ring output Sleeve ground 1 4 phone connector cord Otherwise use the IN OUT connector as the SL 610 s input and the OUTPUT as the output You can also use a Y cord from a single connector insert point See page 10 of this manual for informa tion on use with a guitar amplifier Use the following wiring diagrams presented in order of most common to least common setup as guides for setup MIXER Input Channel typical Oa SL 610 SL 610 Configuration 1 arar wet Oz a Q Insert Ohim TRS cord om E SS SL 610 Configuration 2 SL 610 Configuration 3 SL 610 Configuration 4 25 ay O Lowz Sr HIGHZ Q Insert TRS connector acne IG N i Lowz Gie INSERT RETURN pane 3 Lowz SS HIGHZ Q INSERT INSERT RETURN SEND cC Eu MIXER Input Channel typical 1 4 phone Insert Y cord MIXER Input Channel typical MIXER Input Channel typical SL 610 15 cT 1 0 cci 1 4 phone SL 610 a cC svc 1 4 phone 1 4 phone SL 610 1 TRS connector im 1 4 phone Cia 1 4 phone Insert Y co
9. level LEDs will 2 light in sequence Select the threshold level by pressing the LOCK FIXED Lo oJ button again when the clip LED lights at the corresponding threshold level i Corresponding The noise gate is now enabled indicated by a flashing level LED on power Noise Gate up Pressing the LOCK FIXED button with no clip LEDs lighted turns off aeree O the noise gate If no lights flash on power up the noise gate is not gate pressLOCK O 488 engaged When the SOLO s noise gate is enabled it will not become plenae O a8 engaged until after you ve set all fixed filters and one dynamic filter if the SOLO is configured for any USING SABINE S OPTIONAL SOLO ACCESSORIES 1 U rack tray model SL6RACK An optional 1 U rack tray holds up to six SOLOs Mount the SL 610s SM 610s or a combi nation of both side by side on the tray Use only Sabine supplied screws use of any other screws may damage the SOLO and void the warranty SL 610 Front amp Back Panels o o Oo FEX SL 610 15 OCT 1 0 SOLO Oar BYC Ox Cap 10 O2 4 O 3O O 12VDC BYPASS RESET LOOKED gp 5O Oe O O SABINE 5 AparTiveyauDTto 5 Lo OUTPUT INOUT A ACTIVE BYPASS 12VDC ADAPTOR Bypass mode takes the unit out of the signal path so that it will have no effect on the program In Active mode the unit controls feedback automatically The two color BY LED lights green when the unit is in Active mode and lights red whe
10. unit is reset by the user The system s gain before feedback is provided by the FIXED FILTERS i e increasing the number of FIXED FILTERS increases the system s gain before feedback The FBX s DY NAMIC FILTERS control intermittent feedback that occurs during the program They are continually reset automatically to different frequencies as new feedback occurs during the program For many applications the optimal setting is the one which gives maximum gain i e four FIXED and two DYNAMIC filters default setting However in some applications such as use of wireless microphones mobility is more important than maximum gain In this case you may wish to set three fixed and three dynamic filters The filters can be reconfigured easily from the factory default setting four fixed and two dynamic For example the following procedure will set three filters fixed and three dynamic Place the unit in BYPASS mode Power down the SOLO While depressing the RESET button power up the unit Release the RESET button The FILTER INDICATOR LEDs will now light in sequence When the third LED is lit press the RESET button Notice that the first three LEDs flash three times to verify that they are now the fixed filters Note The fixed filters flash three times whenever the FBX is powered up ouahWN WHERE TO PLACE THE SOLO IN YOUR SOUND SYSTEM SL 610 Patch the SL 610 into the insert point of the desired channel If your mixer
11. BACK 6 Be sure the SM 610 is in active mode The BY LED will light green to indicate the SM 610 is in active mode and red if it is in bypass mode 7 To set the SOLO clip level play or talk into the connected microphone at nominal levels if using the SM 610 with an electric acoustic guitar set the guitar s output control to maximum and adjust the SOLO s MIC GAIN control as high as possible without lighting its red CLIP LED Then adjust the SM 610 MIC GAIN control one click counter clockwise to insure a margin of safety before clipping If your mixer has an input gain control adjust it to match the clip level of the SOLO 8 Adjust the mixer s master output to a nominal level usually OdB 9 Slowly raise the channel level fader for the channel being set until feedback occurs The SM 610 should quickly remove the feedback The first FILTER LED will then blink to indicate a filter has been set For use with electric acoustic guitars adjust the SM 610 MIC GAIN control fully clockwise at this point to speed up the filter setting process Return the MIC GAIN control to the previously determined level setting after initialization 10 Keep raising the channel level fader slowly until all FIXED FILTERS and one dynamic filter is set Any uninitialized dynamic filters will be set later if feedback occurs during the program 11 Now lower the channel level fader slightly so that the system is not on the verge of another feedback point This is the
12. Over the years engineers stopped using 12 band EQs in favor of the narrower filter 31 band EQ for controlling feedback The FBX represents the next step An EQ would need more than 10 000 sliders to be equivalent to your FBX With the SOLO your monitors will finally sound loud enough everyone in the audience will understand each word and the mains will sound natural and transparent SABINE FBX and FBX Feedback Exterminator are registered trademarks of Sabine Inc and are the brand names of its line of automatic feedback controllers Covered by U S Patent No 5 245 665 ADAPTIVE Vy AUDIO Australian Patent No 653 736 and Canadian Patent No 2 066 624 2 Other patents pending Lili A DIRECT HIT ON FEEDBACK The FBX SOLO targets feedback without taking a big chunk out of your sound Tests prove that a single 1 3 octave EQ slider pulled down 12 dB removes almost half the power going to the speakers over a two octave range And as the illustration at right shows you can t place a graphic EQ filter precisely on the ringing frequency When you pull down multiple sliders in a normal setup below you end up with giant holes in your sound On the other hand FBX micro filters are 10 times narrower you get back up to 90 of the power you lose with a graphic EQ That means more gain before feedback and no loss in sound quality FBX GRAPHIC EQ HOW CAN THE SOLO BE USED OdB 1 3 Octave EQ Filter 12 dB
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14. THE FOLLOWING PERMISSIBLE NOISE LEVEL EXPOSURES DURATION DAY IN HOURS SOUND LEVEL IN dBA SLOW RESPONSE 8 90 6 92 4 95 3 97 2 100 1 1 2 102 1 105 1 2 110 1 4 or less 115 ACCORDING TO OSHA ANY EXPOSURE IN EXCESS OF THE ABOVE PERMISSIBLE LIMITS COULD RESULT IN HEARING LOSS EAR PLUGS OR PROTECTORS IN THE EAR CANALS OR OVER THE EARS MUST BE WORN WHEN OPERATING THIS DEVICE INORDER TO PREVENT A PERMANENT HEARING LOSS IF EXPOSURE IS IN EXCESS OF THE LIMITS AS SET FORTH ABOVE TO ENSURE AGAINST POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL PERSONS EXPOSED TO EQUIPMENT CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS SUCH AS THIS DEVICE BE PROTECTED BY HEARING PROTECTORS WHILE THIS UNIT IS IN OPERATION 1 Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product 2 All safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Obey all cautions in the operating instructions and on the unit 4 All operating instructions should be followed 5 This product should not be used near water i e a bathtub sink swimming pool wet basement etc 6 This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air 7 This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as a stove or radiator 8 Connect only
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16. bled position and push the jumper onto the pins in phantom power disabled position as shown 1 4 output lt Jumper Phantom power DISABLED 5 Carefully slide the printed circuit board and back panel assembly back into the unit and re insert the four corner screws 6 Re install the front panel nut washer and MIC GAIN knob To initialize the SM 610 Follow these steps to obtain the maximum gain before feedback without changing the tonal quality of your program Set up only one SOLO at a time The following instructions are for using the SOLO on the mains For use with monitors substitute monitor send and master monitor control for input channel level fader and mixer master output Be sure to turn off the mains when initializing the SOLO in your monitor system 1 Place the speakers and microphones in the positions where they will be used during the program Avoid placing microphones directly in front of speakers 2 Set the mixer master output all channel level faders and the monitors to minimum 3 Turn on the SOLO by connecting the power supply to the SM 610 There is no power switch Make sure the channel input is set for line not microphone Press RESET until the LEDs stop flashing to clear out filters set previously Turn on the mixer any signal processing equipment and finally the power amp If you are using a graphic EQ adjust it only for the desired tonal qualities DO NOT NOTCH FOR FEED
17. d depths when it is turned back on BYPASS MODE oi i RESETTING THE FILTERS The SL 610 has a true power off bypass The signal is unaffected in bypass mode even if the unit is turned off If the unit is in active mode no signal will pass if the power is off Placing the SM 610 in bypass mode only shuts down the FBX function the microphone preamp still functions when the unit is in bypass mode The SM 610 will not pass signal if the power is off in either active or bypass mode The user must reset the FBX if the microphones or speakers are moved significantly To reset the unit press RESET until the LEDs stop flashing POWER DOWN Place the unitin BYPASS MODE before removing power from the unit 10 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Q Can patch the SOLO SL 610 after the mixer and before the power amp just like an FBX 901 or 1802 A There are two reasons why this configuration won t work First you will have no way to set the clip level of the SOLO The SOLO SL 610 is designed to function as an insert device you adjust the gain trim on the channel to match the clip level of the SOLO Second the SOLO has only six FBX filters which may not provide enough gain before feedback for your entire mix Q What is the best way to use the SOLO with a guitar amplifier A To use the SL 610 with a guitar amplifier the amplifier must be equipped with either an INSERT POINT or PREAMP OUT POWER AMP IN jacks Connec
18. d to Unbalanced Input output SM610 ONLY lt Input Combination 1 4 TRS amp XLR 3 PIN 2 high Balanced Input Impedance 1 meg Ohm Gain Range 8 to 40dB Maximum Input Level at lowest gain 6dBV peak 48V phantom power jumper selectable available on XLR input only Output 1 4 tip high sleeve ground Output Impedance Unbalanced 10 Ohms nominal Maximum load 2K Ohms Output Level Unbalanced 14dBV peak at clip nominal Bypass Affects FBX function only mic preamp stays on EIN 105dBm 150 Ohms 20Hz 17KHz or better PERFORMANCE Frequency Response lt 0 5dB 20Hz to 17 000Hz Signal to Noise Ratio gt 85dB typical Total Harmonic Distortion lt 0 015 1KHz any gain setting Dynamic Range gt 92dB POWER SUPPLY 8 20VDC 400 mA MEMORY BATTERY LIFE 7 years typical DIMENSIONS 1 U height 1 6 RU width 2 78 x 1 65 x 5 5 in 6 95 x 4 13 x 13 75 cm WEIGHT 9 oz 0 26 kg OPTIONS Rack tray holds up to six units Tests performed using an Audio Precision System One model 322 or equal SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE CAUTIONS EXPOSURE TO EXTREMELY HIGH NOISE LEVELS MAY CAUSE A PERMANENT HEARING LOSS INDIVIDUALS VARY CONSIDERABLY IN SUSCEPTIBILITY TO NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS BUT NEARLY EVERYONE WILL LOSE SOME HEARING IF EXPOSED TO SUFFICIENTLY INTENSE NOISE FOR A SUFFICIENT TIME THE U S GOVERNMENT S OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OSHA HAS SPECIFIED
19. de Higher levels will cause uncontrollable feedback Note Once you become accustomed to this procedure you will be able to set up your FBX in one or two minutes Effects Channel Level Fader O0 CC SM 610 SYSTEM INITIALIZING PROCEDURE SM 610 Phantom Power Selection Your SM 610 is delivered from the factory with the phantom power function enabled If you do not wish to use phantom power for example if your microphone will be adversely affected by using phantom power you may disable the function by opening the unit and switching the jumper Please note Phantom power does not affect mics with 1 4 input jacks The majority of low impedance balanced non phantom powered mics are wired to ignore phantom power Check your microphone owner s manual for verification to avoid damage To defeat phantom power follow these instructions 1 Disconnect the power supply and remove the SM 610 s MIC GAIN knob nut and washer on the front panel 2 Remove the back panel s four corner screws Gently pull the back panel and printed circuit board assembly out of the unit 3 Find the phantom power jumper located between the XLR connector and the 1 4 connector See the following diagram The jumper is shown in enabled position SM 610 Top View zvoc SM 610 jo of 3 pins Back Panel eee aes Phantom power ENABLED Gamm 4 Pull the jumper off the pins in phantom power ena
20. eliminate feedback in both mains and monitors A Yes but you should only set fixed filters for either mains or monitors not both Choose which system is more likely to have feedback and follow the system initializing proce dure for either mains or monitors During program the dynamic filters will control feedback for both mains and monitors if they are in use but only on the input channel the SOLO is patched into Q The channel have the SOLO in seems noisy What can do A If the noise floor is too high you need to readjust the gain structure of that channel Follow the SOLO initialization instructions in this guide ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS Filters Six independent digital notch filters controlled automatically from 51Hz to 17 000Hz Filter width 1 10 octave typical or 1 5 oct selectable Filter depth DSP controlled variable to 50dB Resolution 1 20 octave or better Time required to find and eliminate feedback 0 4 seconds typical 1KHz Total number of combined filters active User selectable from 1 to 6 Number of Dynamic vs Fixed filters User selectable Last configuration stored in memory Input output SL610 ONLYcn Eim Input Impedance Unbalanced 10K Ohms Output Impedance Unbalanced 10 Ohms nominal Maximum load 2K Ohms Input Output Maximum Signal Levels Unbalanced 14dBV peak at clip 11dBV RMS 1 0 Connectors 1 4 TRS tip input ring output sleeve ground Bypass True Power Off Bypass Unbalance
21. maximum volume level the SM 610 will be able to provide Higher levels will cause uncontrollable feedback Note Once you become accustomed to this procedure you will be able to set up your FBX in one or two minutes aw HOW TO USE THE LOCK FIXED FEATURE In certain situations the FBX may mistake music for feedback and drive the fixed filters deeper than necessary Typical examples might be in a church with a pipe organ or during a performance with a great deal of intentional sustained electric guitar feedback You may prevent the fixed filters from deepening beyond their initial depth by pressing the LOCK FIXED button on the front panel AFTER setting the fixed filters as described previously The LOCK FIXED LED will light to indicate that the FBX is in LOCK FIXED mode The fixed filters will stay locked until you press the LOCK FIXED button again The dynamic filters are not affected In almost every situation it is best to lock the fixed filters right after the initial setup LIMITING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ACTIVE FILTERS You may choose to limit the total number of active filters for each application by using the LOCK FIXED button For example if you wish to use only three fixed and one dynamic filter set the FBX so there are five fixed and one dynamic filter Then during the setup procedure simply press the LOCK FIXED button after setting the first three fixed filters The remaining two fixed filters will be locked in their zero
22. n in Bypass mode RESET Press until the LEDs stop flashing to reset or clear all filters FILTER ACTIVITY When one of the unit s filters is activated the corresponding LED lights A blinking LED indicates the filter that was most recently activated LOCK FIXED FILTERS When the LOCK FIXED button is pressed its LED will light to indicate that the FBX is in LOCK FIXED mode LOCK FIXED mode can be activated at any time after system setup and will stay on until the button is pressed again and the LED turns off The FBX external power supply single unit power supply model S PSU1 is included with the unit Use of any other power supplies may cause permanent damage to the unit and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY INPUTS amp OUTPUTS The connector labeled IN OUT serves as both the unit s input tip and output ring when used with a single TRS plug When used with a Y cord use the IN OUT as the input and the OUTPUT as the output FILTER WIDTH SWITCH Switch to narrow 1 10 octave filters for music applications or to wider 1 5 octave filters for spoken word applications The change takes effect only on power up Selecting a new width has no effect unless you power down and then power up again MEMORY The FBX stores the positions and depths of the filters in nonvolatile internal memory when the unitis turned off or during apower failure The unit will return all filters to their previous frequencies and depths when it is turned
23. position SELECTING FILTER WIDTH If the SOLO is to be used for a music application 1 10 octave filters are most effective However in spoken word applications such as lectures or teleconferencing the wider 1 5 octave filters are recommended Select the filter width using the switch on the SOLO back panel The change takes effect only on power up Selecting a new width has no effect unless you power down and then power up again ENGAGING THE NOISE GATE One outstanding feature of your FBX SOLO is a user selectable noise gate It acts as an automatic switch that opens a microphone only when someone is speaking directly into the mic A noise gate is especially useful in systems that have a number of open microphones such as courtrooms conference rooms or parliament buildings Gating microphones greatly reduces the number of possible feedback points in the room and allows for more system gain The level that turns the noise gate on and off is called the threshold If the level coming into the gate is greater than the threshold the noise gate opens and the mic is turned on If it is less than the threshold the noise gate closes and the mic is FEKS SL 610 turned off SOLO Oar wO Ox O 10 O You can adjust your SOLO to four different threshold levels see diagram at Olas 30 Os right or turn it off To select the threshold power down the SOLO Hold in ee sO O the LOCK FIXED button and power up the SOLO The clip
24. rd SM 610 Connect your microphone or instrument directly to the SM 610 mic level input and then connect the SM 610 s line level output to an input on your mixer or amp See page 10 of this manual for information on use with a guitar amplifier The SM 610 input accepts both standard 1 4 phone and XLR input connectors SM 610 Setup MIXER Input Channel typical INSERT cm SM 610 1 4 phone or TRS cord XLR 1 4 phone or TRS cord Microphone OR a D High Z non phantom for use with 1 4 phone High or Low Z phantom or N LF isunen GA Acoustic with pickup non phantom powered for use with XLR or TRS cord SL 610 SYSTEM INITIALIZING PROCEDURE ca Follow these steps to obtain the maximum gain before feedback without changing the tonal quality of your program Set up only one SOLO at a time The following instructions are for using the SOLO on the mains For use with monitors substitute monitor send and master monitor control for input channel level fader and mixer master output Be MIXER Input sure to turn off the mains when initializing the SOLO in your monitor system Channel typical 1 Place the speakers and microphones in the positions where they will be used during the program Avoid placing microphones directly in front of speakers 2 Set the mixer master output all channel level faders and the monitors to mini bea mum 3 Turn on the SOLO
25. re limited to those remedies provided herein and Sabine gives this limited warranty only with respect to equipment purchased in the United States of America INSTRUCTIONS WARRANTY REGISTRATIONCARD 1 Mail the completed WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD to SABINE INC 13301 Highway 441 Alachua FL 32615 a Keep the PROOF OF PURCHASE In the event warranty service is required during the warranty period you will need this document There will be no identification card issued by Sabine Inc 2 IMPORTANCE OF WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS AND NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES OF ADDRESS a Completion and mailing of WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS Should notification become necessary for any condition that may require correction the REGISTRATION CARD will help ensure that you are contacted and properly notified b Notice of address changes If you move from the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notify Sabine of the change of address so as to facilitate your receipt of any bulletins or other forms of notification which may become necessary in connection with any condition that may require dissemination of information or correction 3 You may contact Sabine directly by telephoning 904 371 3829 4 Please have the Sabine product name and serial number available when communicating with Sabine Customer Service SABINE ADAPTIVE AUDIO FBX SOLO 610 072500 p65
26. t FREIGHT COLLECT to you the purchaser Sabine s liability to the purchaser for damages from any cause whatsoever and regardless of the form of action including negligence is MADE IN USA FBX Feedback Exterminator is a registered trademark of Sabine Inc andis the brand name ofits line of automatic feedbackcontrollers Covered by U S Patent No 5 245 665 Other patents pending Manufactured by Sabine Inc 13301 Highway 441 Alachua FL 32615 USA Phone 904 418 2000 Fax 904 418 2001 www SabineUSA com limited to the actual damages up to the greater of 500 00 or an amount equal to the purchase price of the product that caused the damage or that is the subject of or is directly related to the cause of action Such purchase price will be that in effect for the specific product when the cause of action arose This limitation of liability will not apply to claims for personal injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property allegedly caused by Sabine s negligence Sabine does not assume liability for personal injury or property damage arising out of or caused by a non Sabine alteration or attachment nor does Sabine assume any responsibility for damage to interconnected non Sabine equipment that may result from the normal functioning and maintenance of the Sabine equipment UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL SABINE BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARI
27. t the amplifier s PREAMP OUT to the SL 610 INPUT and the SL 610 OUTPUT to the amplifier s POWER AMP INPUT To use the SM 610 with an amplifier connect the SM 610 OUTPUT to the instrument amplifier LOW GAIN or HIGH LEVEL input Use an input that can handle ine level input levels Q The CLIP LEVEL LEDs do not light The unit will not catch feedback Why A The unit is not in the signal path Check the connections Q Why does one of the FILTER ACTIVITY LEDs blink A The last filter to be automatically updated blinks During normal operation the blinking will move from filter to filter as the SOLO finds new feedback points This gives the user a visual confirmation that the unit is functioning properly Q Why would the FBX cause a noticeable hum A It may hum if the system is improperly grounded Check for bad grounds Q Why does my system sound thin and muffled A Place the SOLO in BYPASS MODE If the system still sounds thin your problem is probably with improper use of a graphic EQ If the problem exists only with the SOLO in ACTIVE mode verify the clip level setting reinitialize the system and lock the fixed filters Q With the SL 610 in the insert point hear no audio Why A Your insert point may be wired opposite to the SOLO Try reversing the tip and ring in and out of your Y cord If you are using a single TRS cable you will have to reconfigure one end of it to conform to your mixer insert point Q Will the SOLO
28. to a power supply of the type marked on the unit adjacent to the power 9 Never break off the ground pin on the power supply cord 10 Power supply cords should always be handled carefully Never walk or place equipment on power supply cords Periodically check cords for cuts or signs of stress especially at the plug and the point where the cord exits the unit 11 The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long periods of time 12 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through the ventilation holes or any other openings 13 This unit should be checked by a qualified service technician if A The power supply cord or plug has been damaged B Anything has fallen or been spilled into the unit C The unit does not operate correctly D The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 14 The user should not attempt to service this equipment All service work should be done by a qualified service technician 11 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY VALID ONLY WHEN PURCHASED AND REGISTERED IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA ALL EXPORTED PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO WARRANTY AND SERVICES TO BE SPECIFIED AND PROVIDED BY THE AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR FOR EACHCOUNTRY Ces clauses de garantie ne sont vaiables qu aux Etats Unis et au Canada Dans tous les autres pays les clauses de garantie et de maintenance sont fixees par le distributeur national et
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