Input/Output Connections, Gain Control | QSC Audio MD-SP215 manual

Input/Output Connections

The MD has a balanced 3-pin female XLR input marked IN and a male XLR output connector marked OUT. The IN and OUT connectors are wired in parallel, enabling connection of multiple enclosures in a “daisy-chain” fashion.

Balanced connections are recommended for less AC hum and interference, especially with long cable runs. Unbalanced connections may be suitable for short cables. The signal's source impedance should be less than 600 ohms.

Input connection

Insert the male XLR input into the jack marked IN. Ensure the connector is fully seated. The input impedance is 12k ohm balanced or 6k ohm unbalanced.

Balanced inputs: Connect to the plug as shown.

1= shield (ground)

3= minus (-) 2= plus (+)

Input (IN) and

Output (OUT)

Connectors

Unbalanced inputs: Connect to the plug as shown. Pin 3 and pin 1 must be connected with a jumper as shown.

1= shield (ground)

3= jumper to pin 1 2= plus (+)

Output Connection

Insert the female XLR connector into the jack marked OUT. Connect the other end of the cable to the next down-stream audio device’s input connector.

Gain Control

The Gain control is recessed and can be adjusted with a small screwdriver or flat tool. Turn the gain control clockwise to increase gain and counter clockwise to decrease gain. The attenuation in dB (from maximum) is shown on the label.

The Gain control is marked in dB of attenuation. There are 21 detents for repeatable adjustments. The upper 14 steps are about 1 dB each, and settings should normally be made within this range. The range below -14 dB should not be used for normal program levels, as the input headroom could be exceeded, but can be used for testing at reduced levels. At the minimum setting, the signal is completely cut off.

Filter Select Switch

Above the Gain control is a small toggle switch that selects either Full Range input or applies a 100 Hz Hi-Cut filter to the input signal.

100 Hz Hi-Cut Setting (Lo-Pass Setting)

Engages an internal fourth-order crossover filter. It is designed to work with the 100 Hertz Lo-Cut filter on two- way, powered MD loudspeakers, forming an acoustically matched crossover without external processing.

Full Range Setting

Use the Full Range setting for applications with upstream filtering or signal processing. This allows tailoring of the sound to your tastes using your signal processing. The input signal must be appropriately processed for the enclosure (i.e. low frequency signal only). Do not apply a full-range audio input as the internal high-frequency protection circuit may shut down the amplifier.

Do not apply an input signal with high-frequency content when Full Range is selected!

Filter Select Switch

Gain Control