Bogen VMIX User manual

•Wide selection of plug-in modules (sold separately)
• 8 input module bays; each with independent volume
controls
• 2 module bays capable of handling signal-processing
plug-in output modules
•4 levels of priority between modules
•Motorized master volume control; remotely
operated (with RVCP Remote Volume Control
Panel, sold separately)
•LED signal/clip indicator for each channel
• Bass and treble controls
•11-segment LED output level meter monitors the
output level of the mixer with Peak Hold switch
•Balanced transformer-isolated output
• Balanced output signal level switch (-50, -10, and
+4 dBµ)
• Unbalanced signal output jack
• Join multiple Power Vector mixers together using
bridging jack and mute terminals
•125 Hz Lo-cut feature (switch located in module
bay 6)
• Tone control bypass switch (located in module bay 6)
•Rack mountable (rack mounting kit RPK87, sold
separately)
• Resettable circuit breaker
•Grounded, unswitched AC convenience receptacle
with a 500W maximum capacity provided for
external equipment
• Power indicator
• Security cover to protect volume, bass, and treble
controls (PVSC, sold separately)
• PVMC module security covers prevent tampering
with module controls (8 included)
•3-year warranty
Features
Description
Specifications subject to change without notice.
© 2005 Bogen Communications, Inc.
Part No. 54-8023-26B Printed in U.S.A. 0506
Power Vector Mixer
Model VMIX
Bogen’s Power Vector Mixer is an 8-channel mixer/pre-amplifier, offering a wide variety of operational fea-
tures and functions for superior audio performance. Eight module bays accept plug-in input modules, allow-
ing up to four levels of priority between modules.Two module bays are capable of accepting signal process-
ing plug-in output modules. Each module is controlled by an independent volume control with an associated
signal/clip LED for signal status, and an 11-segment LED output level meter that monitors output signal level.
In addition, the VMIX has a motorized master volume control (that can be controlled using a remote control
panel, RVCP,sold separately), bass and treble control, peak hold switch, unbalanced output jack, and balanced
output terminal. Optional security covers prevent tampering of settings. The VMIX can be used for various
applications including foreground music, background music, and paging. For large applications, several VMIX
units can be bridged together.

The mixer shall be the Bogen VMIX, or equivalent,
with 8 module bays capable of accepting advanced
plug-in modules, with 2 bays capable of accepting sig-
nal-processing plug-in output modules. Each channel
shall have its own independent volume control, and
LED signal/clip indicator.The mixer shall have a mas-
ter volume control, bass and treble controls, an 11-
segment LED output level meter to monitor the
output level of the mixer with Peak Hold meter
switch.
The mixer shall have an unbalanced output jack, a
125 Hz Lo-cut feature, tone control bypass switch
(balanced transformer-isolated output), balanced
output signal level switch (-50, -10, and +4 dBµ),
resettable circuit breaker, power indicator, and
grounded unswitched AC convenience receptacle
with a 500W maximum capacity provided for exter-
nal equipment.
For larger applications, the mixer shall be able to
bridge to another mixer using a built-in bridging jack
and mute terminals, allowing the number of inputs to
be increased.
The mixer shall have a motorized volume control
that can be remotely operated (with RVCP Remote
Volume Control Panel).
The mixer shall be rack mountable (with RPK87 rack
mounting kit). Security covers shall be available to
protect volume, bass, and treble controls (with
PVSC); and 8 security covers shall be included to
prevent tampering with module controls or to cover
empty module spaces (with PVMC).The mixer shall
have a three-year warranty, shall weigh 18 lb., and
measure 161/2" W x 31/2" H x 12" D.
Architect
and Engineer
Specifications**
50 Spring Street, Ramsey,NJ 07446, U.S.A.
201-934-8500 FAX: [phone]
Web Site: www.bogen.com
Technical
Specifications
Rear Panel
Output Level
Balanced: Selectable +4, -10, -50 dBµ (typical
with meter at “0”)
Unbalanced: 0 dBµ (typical with meter at “0”)
Max. Output Level
Balanced: +18 dBµ
Unbalanced: +20 dBµ
Frequency Response: +/- 1dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Distortion: 0.01% (@ +18 dBµ THD+N,
20-20 kHz BW Limited)
Signal-to-Noise
Fundamental: -99 dB*
w/ AUX MAX1R Module: -94 dB*
w/ MIC2X Module: -64 dB*
w/ TEL1S Module: -92 dB*
Tone Controls
Bass Frequency: 100 Hz (+/- 10 dB minimum)
Treble Frequency: 10 kHz (+/- 10 dB minimum)
Low Cut Frequency: 125 Hz @ -6 dB/octave
Signal / Clip Indicator
Signal Detect Threshold: 10 mV @ output of module
Signal Indicator Hold Time: 50 mS green indicator
Clip Detect Threshold: 6V @ output of module
Clip Detect Hold Time: 50 mS red indicator
Output Impedance
Balanced: 50 ohms @ +4 dBµ, 600 ohms @
-10 dBµ, 5 ohms @ -50 dBµ
Unbalanced: 100 ohms
Power Consumption: 21watts
AC Power Receptacle: 500 watts maximum power,
unswitched
Dimensions: 161/2" W x 31/2" H x 12" D
Product Weight: 18 lb.
Safety Approvals: cUL (U.S.A. & Canada)
* Referenced to 18 dBµlevel, 20 - 20 kHz bandwidth limited.
** Architect and Engineer Specifications are available online in a
Microsoft®
Word document to assist you with preparing your bids.