Output Module

The standard Output sections of the 24 and 32 bus frame sizes are very similar, and differ only in the omission of one switch and Matrix labelling.

An alternative version of the Output Module is available which offers a full 4-band parametric EQ (see Input module for description) on each output, instead of the Matrix section. This module can be used to reduce the amount of external EQ required, particularly for in-ear monitoring applications. The redundant Matrix Output XLR is used for a mono sum of the A and B outputs, which is useful for feeding an on-stage sub-woofer.

MATRIX OUTPUTS

The Matrices are controlled via the upper section of the Output modules - one matrix per module, hence 12-Output matrix on the 24-bus version, and 16- Output matrix on the 32-bus version. An External Input, L/R bus, and the first 10 pairs of Output busses are available as contributions into the matrix via the 11 dual- concentric and single mono pots.

1EXT IN

The EXT IN level control adjusts the level of a stereo External Input which can be mixed to each matrix. The External input Left and Right signals are shared by all matrix sections in the console and are electronically balanced.

The signal is fed one of two ways to the EXT receive controls on the matrix sec- tions: either a mono sum of the left and right external inputs is fed to each receive pot, or the left input is fed to all odd numbered matrix Outputs, and the right input to all even matrix Outputs. The type of feed to each receive pot is set by internal jumpers.

2GROUPS MIX TO MATRIX

11 dual-concentric controls mix the Group output signals to the matrix. The Group assignment is different between the 24-bus and the 32-bus consoles and is arranged as follows:

24-bus version		32-bus version
24-bus version		32-bus version
Group Outputs 1/2		1A/1B
Group Outputs 3/4		2A/2B
Group Outputs 5/6		3A/3B
Group Outputs 7/8		4A/4B
Group Outputs 9A/B		5A/5B
Group Outputs 10A/B		6A/6B
Group Outputs 11A/B		7A/7B
Group Outputs 12A/B		8A/8B
Group Outputs 13A/B		9A/9B
Group Outputs 14A/B		10A/10B
Group Outputs L/R		L/R
Ext Input		Ext Input

3SIG LED

The SIG LED shows post-fade signal present, illuminating when -30dB is passing through the Matrix path.

4INS (OUT)

The Insert Point consists of separate Send and Return jacks on the rear panel. The Send is normalled to the Return. The OUT switch bypasses the Insert Point when pressed, but leaves the pre-fade output signal on the Send jack to feed external equipment if required. The switch is illuminated when the insert is bypassed.

FIVE Monitor Functional Description

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Five Monitor Series specifications

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