Audio Press Box APB-D200 R User manual

APB-D200 R
Press Conference Audio Distribution Amplifier
Owner’s manual
English

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages,
re or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the device or other property.
These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/Power cord
• Onlyusethevoltagespeciedascorrectforthedevice.Therequiredvoltageisprinted
onthenameplateofthedevice.
• UseonlythespeciedACpoweradaptor.
• Donotplacethepowercordnearheatsourcessuchasheatersorradiators,anddonot
excessivelybendorotherwisedamagethecord,placeheavyobjectsonit,orplaceitina
positionwhereanyonecouldwalkon,tripover,orrollanythingoverit.
Do not open
• Donotopenthedeviceorattempttodisassembletheinternalpartsormodifytheminany
way.Thedevicecontainsnouser-serviceableparts.Ifitshouldappeartobemalfunctioning,
discontinueuseimmediatelyandhaveitinspectedbyqualiedAudioPressBoxservice
personnel.
Power supply/Power cord
• Removetheelectricplugfromtheoutletwhenthedeviceisnottobeusedforextended
periodsoftime,orduringelectricalstorms.
• Whenremovingtheelectricplugfromthedeviceoranoutlet,alwaysholdtheplugitself
andnotthecord.Pullingbythecordcandamageit.
• Toavoidgeneratingunwantednoise,makesurethereis50cmormorebetweentheAC
poweradaptorandthedevice.
• DonotcoverorwraptheACpoweradaptorwithaclothorblanket.
WARNING
CAUTION
Water warning
• Donotexposethedevicetorain,useitnearwaterorindamporwetconditions,orplace
containersonitcontainingliquidswhichmightspillintoanyopenings.
• Neverinsertorremoveanelectricplugwithwethands.
If you notice any abnormality
• Ifthe powercord orplug becomesfrayed or damaged,or ifthereis a suddenloss of
soundduringuseofthedevice,orifanyunusualsmellsorsmokeshouldappeartobe
causedby it,immediately turnoffthepower switch, disconnectthe electricplug from
theoutlet,andhavethedeviceinspectedbyqualiedAudioPressBoxservicepersonnel.
• IfthisdeviceortheACpoweradaptorshouldbedroppedordamaged,immediatelyturn
offthepowerswitch,disconnecttheelectricplugfromtheoutlet,andhavethedevice
inspectedbyqualiedAudioPressBoxservicepersonnel.
Location
• Beforemovingthedevice,removeallconnectedcables.
• When setting up the device, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily
accessible.Ifsometroubleormalfunctionoccurs,immediatelyturnoffthepowerswitch
anddisconnecttheplugfromtheoutlet.
• Avoidsettingallcontrolstotheirmaximum.Dependingontheconditionoftheconnected
devices,doingsomaycausefeedbackandmaydamagethespeakers.
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Use only the adaptor included with this
AudioPressBox. Use of a different adaptor may
result in equipment damage, overheating, or re.
Be sure to unplug the adaptor from the outlet
when not using AudioPressBox, or when there
are lightning storms in the area.
To avoid generating unwanted noise, make
sure there is 50 cm or more between the
power adaptor and AudioPressBox.
• Donotexposethedevicetoexcessivedustorvibrations,orextremecoldorheat(such
asindirectsunlight,nearaheater,orinacarduringtheday)topreventthepossibilityof
paneldisgurationordamagetotheinternalcomponents.
• Donotplacethedeviceinanunstablepositionwhereitmightaccidentallyfallover.
Connections
• Beforeconnectingthedevicetootherdevices,turnoffthepowerforalldevices.Before
turningthepoweronoroffforalldevices,setallvolumelevelstominimum.
Handling caution
• WhenturningontheACpowerinyouraudiosystem,alwaysturnonthepoweramplier
LAST,toavoidspeakerdamage.Whenturningthepoweroff,thepowerampliershould
beturnedoffFIRSTforthesamereason.
CAUTION
• Donotinsertyourngersorhandsinanygapsoropeningsonthedevice.
• Avoidinsertingordroppingforeignobjects(paper,plastic,metal,etc.)intoanygapsor
openingsonthedeviceIfthishappens,turnoffthepowerimmediatelyandunplugthe
powercordfromtheACoutlet.ThenhavethedeviceinspectedbyqualiedAudioPressBox
servicepersonnel.
• Donotusethedeviceorheadphonesforalongperiodoftimeatahighoruncomfortable
volumelevel,sincethiscancausepermanenthearingloss.Ifyouexperienceanyhearing
lossorringingintheears,consultaphysician.
• Donotrestyourweightonthedeviceorplaceheavyobjectsonit,andavoiduseexcessive
forceonthebuttons,switchesorconnectors.
XLR-typeconnectorsarewiredasfollows(IEC60268standard):pin1:ground,pin2:hot(+),andpin3:cold(-).
AudioPressBoxcannotbeheldresponsiblefordamagecausedbyimproperuseormodicationstothedevice,ordatathatislostordestroyed.
Alwaysturnthepoweroffwhenthedeviceisnotinuse.
Theperformanceofcomponentswithmovingcontacts,suchasswitches,volumecontrols,andconnectors,deterioratesovertime.ConsultqualiedAudioPressBoxservicepersonnelabout
replacingdefectivecomponents.
Illustrationshereinareforexplanatorypurposesonly,andmaynotmatchactualappearanceduringoperation.
Companynamesandproductnameshereinaretrademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftheirrespectivecompanies.
Specicationsanddescriptionsinthisowner’smanualareforinformationpurposesonly.AudioPressBoxreservestherighttochangeormodifyproductsorspecicationsatanytimewithoutprior
notice.Sincespecications,equipmentoroptionsmaynotbethesameineverylocale,pleasecheckwithyourAudioPressBoxdealer.
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Dearcustomer,
ThankyouforpurchasingAudioPressBox® APB-D200 R.This2channeldriveunitcanfeedupto96Line/MICOutputs.Eachbufferedexpander
outputcanpower24Line/MICoutputs.Itfeaturesthehigh-passlter,compressorandlimiterandofcoursegain.WithAudioPressBox®you
aresetinaminuteandyoucanprovidetheperfectsignaltoeveryreporter!
The package contains
1. AudioPressBoxunit.
2. Powersupply.
3. Manual
4. Testreport
APB-D200R
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APB-D200R-Frontpanel(Inputsection)
1) Input gain level knob
You can set the input signal level depending on the
connectedaudiosourcetoreachtheoptimaloutputlevel.
YoucanchecktheoutputlevelontheOutputlevelmeter
(5).
2) High Pass Filter switch
You can turn ON the HPF to eliminate low frequency
disturbanceslikepopsormicrophonehandlingnoise.The
cut-offfrequencyoftheHPFis160Hz.Itisveryhandyfor
speech.Ifyouneedtodistributethemusic orfull-range
signalsitishandytohavetheHPFswitchedoff.
3) Compressor/Limiter switch
If you need to reduce the dynamics of the input signal
and/or be sure that the output signal will not be higher
7) Buffered XLR output for expanders
Output for connecting the AudioPressBox expanders
(APB-008SB-EX,APB-024R-EX,APB-008OW,APB-008
IW,APB-P112SB)toprovideupto24additionalLine/MIC
outputs.Outputconnectorisa3-pinXLR.Pleasedonot
connectotherdevicesthanAudioPressBoxexpanders!
8) Power supply connector
PlugthemainscabletoAudioPressBox®here.
Good to know:
What are compressor and limiter?
Theseelementsautomaticallycontrolyoursignaland
providethebestsignalconditionforeveryoutput.You
willgetperfectsignalwithoutclippingordistortion.
Youcanswitchthiselementonoroffforeachinput
dependingyourneeds.
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On
Gain
Reduction dB
18 12 6 3
-48 -24 -6-12 1260
Output
Level dB
High Pass
Filter
Compressor
Limiter
Parallel
Parallel
Outputs 1 and 2
are individually
buffered
Max. one APB/024
or 3pcs of APB/008
per Output
Outputs 1 and 2
are individually
buffered
Max. one APB/024
or 3pcs of APB/008
per Output
1 2
DC 24V/1 A
APB-D100
Output for ExtendersBalanced Line
1 2
DC 24V/1 A
APB-D100
Output for ExtendersBalanced Line
APB-008 SB-EX
Mic Line Mic Line Mic Line Mic Line
1 2 34
Mic Line Mic Line Mic Line Mic Line
5 6 78
Balanced Outputs, Independent Transformer Isolated
PUSH
Link
Input
USE ONLY WITH AUDIOPRESSBOX DRIVE UNIT
Parallel
Outputs 1 and 2
are individually
buffered
Max. one APB/024
or 3pcs of APB/008
per Output
PUSH 1 2
DC 24V/1 A
APB-D100
Output for ExtendersBalanced Line
PUSH
APB - D200R
Clip
Gain
On
Gain
Reduction dB
18 12 6 3
-48 -24 -6-12 1260
Output
Level dB
High Pass
Filter
Compressor
Limiter
On
Gain
Reduction dB
18 12 6 3
-48 -24 -6-12 1260
Output
Level dB
High Pass
Filter
Compressor
Limiter
APB - D100R
Parallel
Outputs 1 and 2
are individually
buffered
Max. one APB/024
or 3pcs of APB/008
per Output
PUSH 1 2
DC 24V/1 A
APB-D100
Output for ExtendersBalanced Line
Gain
PUSH
PUSH
APB-D100
Clip
Gain
On
Gain
Reduction dB
18 12 6 3
-48 -24 -6-12 1260
Output
Level dB
High Pass
Filter
Compressor
Limiter
Professional Press Districution Amplifier
Professional Press Districution Amplifier
Professional Press Districution Amplifier
Channel 2Channel 1
On
Gain
Reduction dB
18 12 63
-48 -24-6-121260
Output
Level dB
High Pass
Filter
Compressor
Limiter
Parallel
Parallel
Outputs 1 and 2
are individually
buffered
Max. one APB/024
or 3pcs of APB/008
per Output
Outputs 1 and 2
are individually
buffered
Max. one APB/024
or 3pcs of APB/008
per Output
PUSH 12
DC 24V/1 A
APB-D100
Output for ExtendersBalanced Line PUSH 12
DC 24V/1 A
APB-D100
Output for ExtendersBalanced Line
APB-008 SB-EX
Mic Line Mic Line Mic Line Mic Line
12
34
Mic Line Mic Line Mic Line Mic Line
5 6 78
Balanced Outputs, Independent Transformer Isolated
PUSH
Link
Input
USE ONLY WITH AUDIOPRESSBOX DRIVE UNIT
Parallel
Outputs 1 and 2
are individually
buffered
Max. one APB/024
or 3pcs of APB/008
per Output
PUSH 12
DC 24V/1 A
APB-D100
Output for ExtendersBalanced Line
PU
SH
APB - D200R
Clip
Gain
On
Gain
Reduction dB
18 12 63
-48 -24-6-121260
Output
Level dB
High Pass
Filter
Compressor
Limiter
On
Gain
Reduction dB
18 12 63
-48 -24-6-121260
Output
Level dB
High Pass
Filter
Compressor
Limiter
APB - D200R
APB-D100
Clip
Gain
On
Gain
Reduction dB
18 12 63
-48 -24-6-121260
Output
Level dB
High Pass
Filter
Compressor
Limiter
Professional Press Districution Amplifier
Professional Press Districution Amplifier
Professional Press Districution Amplifier
Channel 2Channel 1
than the nominal output level please switch this button
ON.Functionofthecompressorandlimiteryoucansee
ontheGain reductionlevel meter(6).It isverygood for
speech.
4) Gain reduction meter
5) Output level meter
6) Input Jack or XLR Line connector
Youcanconnectyoursourcedevicewith6,3mmJACKor
3-pin XLR connector. Inputs are balanced and line level
only.JACKandXLRconnectorsareinparallel.
(XLRpinout:1:Ground;2:Hot,3:Cold).
1 2 3
6 7 8 876
321
4 45 5

Specications
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Audio Press Box APB-D200 R
Type 2 IN/ 4 Drive OUT for 12xAPB 8-Output expanders or 4xAPB 24- Output expander
Note: Total capacity:96 Line/Mic outputs (12x APB-008 xx-EX or 4x APB-024 R-EX)
Input section
Inputs 2
Input connectors Balanced, XLR
Max. input level Line: +32/+2dBu
Input Impedance >5kOhm
Output section
Outputs 4 separately buffered, balanced outputs for AudioPressBox expanders
Output connectors Balanced, XLR
Nominal Output Level +6dBu
Maximum Output Level +20dBu with 48 Outputs in use
+16dBu (600kOhm)
Output impedance MIC: 220 Ohm LINE: 600 Ohm
Transformer isolated outputs Yes (each EXPANDER output is Independant Transformer Isolated)
SNR 86dB at 0dB Gain
78dB at +20dB Gain
Frequency Response 30/160Hz (lter) to 60kHz/-1dB
Controls Input gain, Compressor and Limiter, High Pass Filter, Power
Indicators Input clip, Output level, Gain reduction, Power
Power Supply 24V DC, 300mA external adaptor

Blockdiagram
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