Samson PL1602 manual Introduction

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Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Samson PL 1602 stereo mixer! Although this unit is designed for easy operation, we suggest you first take some time to go through these pages so you can fully understand how we’ve implemented a number of unique features.

In this manual, we’ll provide you with an overview of the PL 1602 features, followed by a guided tour of its front and rear panels. Then we’ll describe how the PL 1602 should be connected to your existing equipment (including wiring diagrams) and talk about the important topics of gain structure and grounding techniques. Next, we’ll cover a number of specific PL 1602 features (such as balancing, equalization, auxiliary sends and returns, and channel inserts) in detail. Finally, we’ll wrap things up with a series of applications notes describing a number of ways to use the PL 1602, reference Appendices, and full specifica- tions. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so we can send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.

SPECIAL NOTE: Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) is necessary. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-372-6766 for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and, if possi- ble, return the unit in its original carton and packing materials.

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Contents Page Introduction System Features Guided Tour Introduction System Features Samson Guided Tour OverviewGuided Tour Channels Samson Guided Tour Main SectionGuided Tour Main Section Samson Technologies CORP., NEW YORK, U.S.A Guided Tour Rear PanelGuided Tour Rear Panel + Signal Ground Connecting The PL 1602 General SuggestionsSleeve TIP Ring TIP Return Ground Ring Send Setting Up and Using The PL Setting the Correct Gain Structure Setting the Correct Gain Structure Grounding Techniques Grounding Techniques Using the Balance Control Using Equalization Using Aux Sends and Returns Using Channel Inserts Applications Application 1 Using The PL 1602 As a Main Live MixerApplication 2 Using The PL 1602 As An Onstage Monitor Mixer Application 3 Using The PL 1602 As a Keyboard Submixer Application 4 Linking The PL 1602 With Other Mixers Block Diagram Appendix B Changing the PL 1602 Voltage Frequency Response Unity Specifications
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