User manual ROLAND S-1608

[. . . ] S-1608 STAGE UNIT S-0816 FOH UNIT S-4000R REMOTE CONTROLLER Owner's Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (Owner's Manual Pg. 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (Owner's Manual Pg. 3­4), and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (Owner's Manual Pg. These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. [. . . ] See Chapter 7 for details. About the Remote Controlled Preamps Each input on the S-1608 and S-0816 employs a newly-developed variable gain preamp. Designed for warm and accurate sound reproduction, the preamp accepts input signal levels from -65 to +10 dBu. Additionally, it provides an enormous amount of headroom before distortion--an incredible +28 dBu maximum input level. Each preamp's gain is controlled remotely from the S-4000R or S-4000 RCS, allowing you to optimize signal levels right at the connection interface. If you're connecting the S-1608/S-0816 System to an analog mixing console, you may be wondering why you need adjustable gain at the S-1608/S-0816 System's inputs. After all, you have gain adjustment at the console inputs, right?Well, there are a few very good reasons to adjust the signal level at the S-1608/S-0816 System's inputs: · Better analog signal quality--By adjusting the input gain so close to the source, the analog signal travels through less analog cabling before the signal level is optimized. Shorter analog cabling means less possibility of noise and signal deterioration. Better digital signal quality--A/D converters take "snapshots" of the analog audio during the digital conversion process. By optimizing the signal level before the A/D converter, a much higher resolution snapshot can be taken--and higher resolution means better signal quality. Memory presets add digital mixer features to the analog mixer--One of the big advantages of a digital mixer is the ability to store and recall frequently used setups. By taking advantage of the 10 memory presets in the S-4000R--or 100 presets using the S-4000 RCS--you can bring some digital functionality to your analog mixer. (More on the S-4000R in a little bit. ) · · The analog output for S-1608/S-0816 has line level fixed at +4 dBu (maximum output of +22 dBu). 30 S-1608/S-0816 Digital Snake Owner's Manual 5--S-1608/S-0816 System Overview S-4000R Remote Controller The S-4000R functions as a remote controller for the S-1608/S-0816 System. It can be connected to either the S-1608 or S-0816 unit, whichever is most convenient for you. · Input channel control--The S-4000R provides control over the S-1608/S-0816 System's input channels. This includes preamp gain adjustment, phantom power and pad on/off status, and channel linking. Input level monitoring--An eight-segment LED meter allows for precise preamp gain adjustment of the S-1608/S-0816 System's input channels. Signal status--The S-4000R provides signal status indicators for all of the S-1608/S-0816 System's 24 input channels. Clip indicators--The S-4000R provides channel clip indicators for all of the S-1608/S-0816 System's 24 input channels. Memory presets--10 memory presets allow you to store and recall frequently used S-1608/S0816 System's input channel setups. · · · · The S-4000R was designed to also be used as a remote controller for the S-4000 systems (S-4000S or S-4000H). Accordingly, there are 40 CLIP and SIG indicators. When using an S-1608/S-0816 system, only channels 1 to 24 are enabled. [. . . ] ­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ]