X-Rack Installation and Operation

3.3

Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.3.1

Power Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The X-Rack unit has an au to-sensing power supply t hat can operate on 100 – 230V without adjustment.

 

The power connection is made via a standard IEC mains cord to an un-switched IEC mains socket on the

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rear panel and a latching power switch is provided on the front panel of the unit.

 

 

 

Audio Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Generally, each m odule will have an i nput connector (normally a female XLR) and an o utput connector

 

(normally a male XLR). Depending upon the type of module other connectors, such as key inputs, may be

 

present also. Connect the module inputs to the insert sends of your console or to your workstation outputs.

 

Connect the module outputs to the corresponding insert returns or to your workstation inputs.

 

Once the unit is connected switch it on , then route a signal to each channel in turn and check that it is

 

returned to the correct input on your console or workstation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some module input and output gains can be set to operate at a nominal level of +4dBu or –10dBV using a

 

switch on the connector panel. Select the appropriate level for the equipment you are connecting to. If in

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doubt either refer to the section of this manual specific to the particular module or experiment!

Connection to an AWS 900

 

AWS 900+,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If th e X -Rack i s bein g u sed with an AWS 900 or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connect the TOTAL RECALL LINK IN

connector (a 9 pin D-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

type) to Serial Port 1 on the conole’s connector panel using the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

supplied 2 metre cable. This may be extended to a maximum of

TOTAL RECALL

TOTAL RECALL

 

15 metres using a suitable pin to pin extension cable.

 

If you hav e more th an o ne X-Rack

uni t co

nnect t he

 

LINK IN

LINK OUT

 

TOTAL RECALL LINK IN connector on the second unit to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL RECALL LINK OUT connector on the fir st unit using

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the supplied cable. A third unit may be connected to the second

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unit in the same way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.3.4

MIDI Connection

 

 

 

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

 

The MIDI port can be used for several functions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Archiving of the 32 internal stores as SysEx (System Exclusive) dumps

 

 

 

 

• Remote control of the ‘soft’ functions of the XR622 Master module

 

 

 

 

• Updating the system software

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you wish to use this facility connect the X-Rack MIDI IN connector to a spare MIDI out connector on your MIDI interface and the X-Rack MIDI OUT connector to the corresponding MIDI input.

A separate connection is required for each X-Rack.

3.3.5Mix Bus Link

Some X-R ack mo dules c an r oute sig nals onto t he X-Rack’s int ernal mix buss es. This 25-way ‘D’ type connector is provided to enable access to these buses and, using this connector, multiple X-Racks may be connected together enabling a large stereo mix system to be constructed. The pinout for this con nector is detailed in Section 5.2.

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