Audio Press Box APB-008 SB-EX User manual

APB-008 SB-EX
Press Conference Audio Distribution Expander
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:
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.
Location
• Beforemovingthedevice,removeallconnectedcables.
• 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.
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.
Connections
• Beforeconnectingthedevicetootherdevices,turnoffthepoweronalldevices.Before
turningthepoweronoroffonalldevices,setallvolumelevelstominimum.
Handling 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.Thenhavethe
deviceinspectedbyqualiedAudioPressBoxservicepersonnel.
• 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.
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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.
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.

Dearcustomer,
thankyouforpurchasingAudioPressBox® APB-008 SB-EX.ThisisAudioPressBox®expander.Youcanuseitanywherewhereyouneed
moreoutputsandwhenyouneedtodistributeyoursignalallovertheroomormultiplerooms.APB-008 SB-EXisverycompact,fullofhigh
qualityoutputs.YoucanuseeitherLineorMIClevelforeachoutput.WithmoreAPB-008 SB-EXyoucandaisychaintheminordertoexpand
youroutputstoupto24peronebufferedexpanderoutput.WithAudioPressBox®youaresetinaminuteandyoucanprovidetheperfect
signaltoeveryreporter!
Unpacking your AudioPressBox®
YourAudioPressBox®comestoyoupackagedinordertoavoidanydamagecausedbytransport.
Inthepackage,youwillnd:
- AudioPressBox®
- Thismanual
- Testreport
Pleasebecarefulwhileunpackingallthecomponentsfromoriginalpackage.
APB-008SB-EX
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APB-008SB-EX-Toppanel(Outputsection)
APB-008SB-EX-Frontpanel(Inputsection)
1) Input XLR connector
Connect the output of the
AudioPressBox® drive unit with the
inputofAPB-008SB-EX.
Theinputisbalanced.
3) Line/MIC level outputs 1-8
Line/MICleveloutputXLRconnectors
–eachandeveryoutputisindividually
transformerbalancedandisolated.
2) Input link
Inputlinkisaparalleloutputconnectortothe
input connector.  It can be used if you need
to connect more APBs in parallel for more
outputs.Youcandaisychainupto3APB-008
SB-EX.Thelenghtofthe cablecangoupto
400metrestogether.
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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
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
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2
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AudioPressBox®APB-008SB-EX
Type Expander
Groups 1
Inputs 1
Inputconnectors ballanced,XLR
Outputs 8xLine/MICLevel
Outputconnectors ballanced,XLR-Mconnector
Transformerisolatedoutputs Yes(eachoutput)
NominalOutputLevel MIC:-20dBu
Line:+6dBu
OutputImpedance MIC:220Ohm
Line:600Ohm
Specications
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Blockdiagram
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