KAHAYAN Proaudio SOLID 4000 MIX BUSS User manual
SOLID 4000 MIX BUSS
STEREO BUSS PROCESSOR – RACK VERSION
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Version 1.2
Avd. de la Estación 4, local bajo
Zarzalejo, Madrid 28293
Spain
www.kahayan.es
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION…………………………….……………………………..3
SETUP AND BASIC ASPECTS..…………..……………………………..4
GAIN STRUCTURE……………….……………………………...…….….6
SPECIFICATIONS & WARRANTY.……………………………...…….….7
RECALL SHEET……………………………………………………….……8
CREDITS……………………………………………………….…...….…...9
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INTRODUCTION
The Solid 4000 Mix Buss is a stereo processor that glues together and brings
life to a mix. Based in the classic british consoles, it has the same bus circuit
that the Solid 4k–500 series of the Epsilon 32–500 summing mixer. And very
simple to use: Drive, Ouput and Blend controls.
The Solid 4000 Mix Buss is designed to be used mostly as an insert on the
mix bus, but can also be used to enhance instrument group busses. We
suggest to insert it before you start mixing and then mix through it. This helps
you tailor the mix and get the best sound.
It is important to mention that we recommend find the right ''sweet spot'', we
mean, as you increase the input drive control, the signal will get a saturation
level but if you increase it considerably, the saturation may become in
distorsion. That's why we recommend looking for an optimal adjustment of the
gain structure, as in any console or analog mixing system. Or use it as an
‘effect’ that could be mixed in the amount you need thanks to the Bled
control.
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SETUP AND BASIC ASPECTS
1. BYPASS SWITCH of the Mix buss processor.
2.DRIVE controls harmonic distortion: It sounds like aggressively hitting a
console mix buss. High settings increase grit and drive. Lower settings tend to
open up the dynamics. Begin with extreme settings so that you can really hear
the effect: ‘’distorsion’’.
3. OUTPUT fader to compensate the output level as you adjust the drive
control.
4. BLEND The Dry/Wet blend control determines the balance between the
original and the processed signal. The range is from 0% (dry, unprocessed) to
100% (wet, processed signal only). And it is located in the signal path after the
drive and output control.
5. VUMETER Works like a classic vumeter that you can find in the consoles,
but it is positionated after Drive control and gives a view of the saturation level.
The 0 VU is calibrated in a 1% THD position, over that level, the saturarion
increases. We recommend that find your ''sweet spot''.
6. ON/OFF Power on/of switch.
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Rear panel:
1. Main outputs: Left and Right outputs on XLR.
2. Main inputs: Left and Right inputs on XLR.
3. AC input: Power connection.
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GAIN STRUCTURE
The solid 4000 mixbuss stereo processor Works like the summing bus circuit
of a british classic console, so depending of the input level you use and how
you increase it with the Drive Control (it gives you the control of the input level)
you will have 3 areas in the Gain Structure of the unit:
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SPECIFICATIONS
•1 unit of 19 inch rack format
•Connections: 2 balanced inputs and 2 balanced outputs on XLR
•The Drive Fader allows to attenuate or enhance the stereo signal at -∞
dB to +12 dB
•The Output Fader allows to attenuate or enhance the stereo signal at -∞
dB to +10 dB
•Headroom: +24dBu
•220/110 volts and 50/60 Hz
•Dimensions (1U): 42x435x285mm (Height x Width x Depth)
•Weight: 4Kg
•The manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical
specification of the product without prior notice.
WARRANTY
These products are guaranteed for a period of two years from the date of
shipment to the end user for countries of the European Union. For other
countries, please refer to the law in effect.
During the warranty period Kahayan Pro-Audio will, at their discretion, either
repair or replace products which prove to be defective, provided that the
product is returned to an authorised Kahayan service facility. The warranty will
not cover shipping the unit back to the Kahayan service facility, unless the
customer determines otherwise with his dealer/distributor.!
Defects caused by unauthorised modifications, accident, negligence or any
misuse are not covered by this warranty. For further information please contact
your dealer or the distributor in your country.
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RECALL SHEET
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NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT AND OWNERSHIP
All designs, circuit board artwork, front panel artwork, text contained herein
and therein, and all other intellectual material is the sole property of Pablo
Kahayan from Kahayan Audio. Unauthorized use, distribution, reproduction,
etc. is strictly prohibited. Kahayan intellectual property is protected by
international copyright laws. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of
all applicable laws.
Transfer of ownership of this unit neither confers nor implies any transfer of
ownership of the intellectual property, proprietary design, etc. contained
herein.
CREDITS
Concept: Pablo Kahayan
Written by: Pablo Kahayan and Luis del Toro
Edited by: Luis del Toro
Photos and Recall sheet: José Herranz
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