Shure FP33 manual General, Features

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GENERAL

The Shure FP33 is a three-input, two-output portable ste- reo mixer designed for professional electronic news gather- ing (ENG), electronic field production (EFP), and on-loca- tion film production. The FP33 mixer sets a new standard for portable mixer performance and features. An exception- ally low-noise design makes the FP33 ideal for use with dig- ital transmission links or digital video and audio recording media, including DAT. Lightweight, compact, and rugged, the FP33 is designed to withstand the most demanding field production conditions.

All types of dynamic and condenser microphones may be used with the FP33. The mixer provides 48 V phantom, 12 V phantom, and 12 V T (A-B) power for operating con- denser microphones. It will operate for at least 8 hours on two 9 V alkaline batteries. An external 12–30 Vdc power source, such as a Shure PS20 or PS20E ac adapter, may also be used.

Features

ξExceptionally quiet design, suitable for use with DAT and other digital formats

ξExtended frequency response of 20 Hz–20 kHz

ξDynamic range greater than 100 dB

ξTransformer balanced inputs and outputs for superior rejection of RFI and electromagnetic hum

ξThree selectable mic/line inputs

ξTwo selectable mic/line outputs

ξWide range input gain controls handle hot signal levels without attenuators

ξ48 V phantom, 12 V phantom, and 12 V T (A-B) micro- phone power

ξPop-up pan pots

ξLink switch gangs inputs 2 and 3 to control a stereo mi- crophone

ξSwitchable low-cut filters on each input

ξBi-color LED signal presence and peak indicator for each input

ξProfessional VU meters with selectable timed or toggled backlighting

ξDual clutched Master gain control for simultaneous or separate adjustment of output levels

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ξPrecision, conductive plastic, sealed rotary input po- tentiometers

ξBi-color LED limiter and peak indicator for each output

ξTwo linkable output peak limiters with adjustable thresholds and release times

ξSlate microphone and slate tone with selectable func- tions

ξIsolated two-way talk-back using Monitor In and modi- fied Slate Mic/Tape Out jack

ξHigh tolerance 3.5 mm jacks for stereo Tape Out and Monitor In

ξ1 kHz tone oscillator

ξMix bus jack and cable to link FP33 or FP32A mixers

ξHeadphone monitor mode switch to select L, L+R (Mono), R, or Stereo

ξInternal headphone level adjustments to balance post– master audio levels and Monitor In levels at the head- phone output

ξSelectable M/S decoding circuit for headphone monitor.

ξMixer/Monitor In switch (locking and momentary)

ξInternal Monitor defeat switch for split-feed headphone operation

ξHeadphone volume control

ξ1/4 in. and 3.5 mm jacks for stereo headphone outputs.

ξCustomized operation via internal DIP switches, trim pots, slide switches, and optional jumpers

ξRegulated voltage rails (ρ15 Vdc) provide exceptional headroom

ξBi-color power On/Off LED

ξBattery check switch and low battery warning LED

ξNon-polarized external power jack

ξExternal power operating range of 12 to 30 Vdc

ξSoft-touch, color coded control knobs with raised posi- tion indicators

ξMetal XLR input and output connectors

ξRugged, plated metal chassis

ξOperates for 8 hours on two 9 V alkaline batteries

ξIncludes carrying case, shoulder strap, and mix bus cable

ξDesigned and manufactured in U.S.A.

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