Audient ASP8024 Large Format Recording Console - Manual (Page 6)

Operation Manual
Installation
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MECHANICAL
INSTALLATION
Care should be taken not to obstruct the
power supply unit’s ventilation holes and
adequate air flow must be provided within
rack cases to prevent the unit from
overheating.
NEVER PLACE THE POWER SUPPLY ON
THE FLOOR AS THIS OBSTRUCTS THE
AIR FLOW.
The front panel of the ASP8024 Console
features a rugged under-surface printed
polycarbonate overlay. Exposure to direct
sunlight for extended periods should be
avoided as this can have a detrimental
effect on the overlay panel and on the
control knobs.
MAINS POWER SUPPLY
VOLTAGES
The ASP8120 Console Power Supply
features an external mains voltage selector.
Switched to the 230v position the unit will
operate without performance degradation
from 210v to 250v. In the 115v setting it
will accept from 105v to 125v. Do not
attempt to operate the unit outside the
ranges defined above.
For 100v operation please contact your
dealer.
FUSES
Please note that the fuse ratings for the
two voltage ranges are different – 1
1 /
4
“ T8A
for the 230v setting and 1 1 /
4
“ T16A for the
115v setting. Always replace fuses with
the same type. The mains fuse is very
unlikely to fail under normal use and
caution should be excercised if a failure
should occur. Check the mains voltage
setting, condition of the mains cord and
integrity of the mains supply before
replacing the fuse.
AUDIO INTERFACES
The ASP8024 Console has been designed
and developed to provide highly robust
system integration interfaces, allowing
worry-free system hook-up under the most
demanding situations.
Inputs and outputs are implemented using
advanced electronically balanced or
ground sensing topologies and are fitted
with extensive RFI rejection networks. All
signal interfaces are also fully protected
against accidental misuse e.g. by the
connection of phantom powered cables.
PIN CONVENTIONS
Signal interfaces are provided on either
metal shell locking XLR, TRS Jack, 25 pin
D Sub or optional 56 pin EDAC type
connectors. XLR Pin 1 is connected to the
chassis safety ground. XLR Pin 2 is
designated as signal positive and Pin 3 as
signal negative.
To unbalance the outputs of the ASP8024
Pin 3 should be connected to Pin 1 at the
output of the console. Similarly, inputs
from unbalanced sources should be
connected via twin screened cables with
the Pin 3 connection tied to the screen at
the unblanced source.
SCREEN CONNECTIONS
In order to maintain optimum EMC
performance it is important that screens
are properly connected at both ends of
cable runs. In this way the electromagnetic
shield provided by the equipment chassis
and the cable screens will be optimised to
reject interference. It is recommended that
only high quality braided screen cables are
used to avoid compromising EMC
performance.