7SONIC EXCITER SX3040 User Manual

3.2.1Series cable connection (Insert mode)

The simplest form of series connection consists of a signal chain in which several devices are connected in a row, e.g. keyboard effects unit (SX3040) amplifier. An input signal is fed into the effects unit (SX3040) and a mixed signal consisting of an input signal and a processed effect signal is sent to an amplifier or a recording device (MD recorder, computer etc.) for reproduction.

Another type of series connection can be made by using the Insert point of a mixing console or instrument amplifier. In this configuration the signal is sent out from the mixer channel via a special Y-lead and a mixed signal (dry and effect signals) is routed from the outputs of the effects unit (SX3040) back to the mixer channel.

◊With series connection the dry/wet mix is set with the MIX controls on the effects unit (SX3040).

3.2.2 Parallel cable connection (Aux Send Mode)

Parallel connection can be made via the Aux path of a mixing console. A parallel decoupled pure effect signal from the effects unit is mixed with the unmodified dry signal via this separate effects bus. Mixing of dry and effect signals occurs on the mixing console.

◊With parallel connection the portion of the effect signal that should be added to the original signal is defined with the Aux Return controls on the mixing console. The MIX control on the effects unit (SX3040) must be set to “MAX” for this.

3.2.3 Live sound

The SX3040 is ideally suited for use with live sound systems in clubs, discos, live concerts and public performances. Here the unit not only can considerably improve the signal quality, but also can compensate for the inadequacies of small or weak PA systems.

For this application the unit is ideally employed between the mixing console mix output and the amplifier input. If a graphic equalizer is also used, it should be positioned after the SX3040.

Channels 1 and 2 must have the same setting since this application involves stereo processing. Otherwise, the original stereo image will be distorted.

◊With the MIX controls you define the portion of the processed signal that should be mixed with the original signal separately for the BASS PROCESSOR and SONIC EXCITER sections.

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B1220 PRO

 

EP2000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outputs 1

 

 

 

 

Outputs 2

 

 

BASS PROCESSOR

 

SONIC EXCITER

 

 

BASS PROCESSOR

SONIC EXCITER

 

 

SONIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXCITER

 

 

 

 

 

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2

 

 

 

 

 

 

SX3040

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIN MAX

MIN MAX MIN

MAX

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

 

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

MIN

MAX

DRIVE

TUNE

MIX

TUNE

HARMONICS

MIX

IN/OUT IN/OUT DRIVE

TUNE

MIX

TUNE

HARMONICS

MIX

POWER

SX3040

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inputs 1

 

Inputs 2

XM8500

Keyboard

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Fig. 3.1: Use of the SX3040 with live sound systems