KAHAYAN Proaudio EPSILON MINI User manual
EPSILON STUDIO
8 IN/2 OUT SUMMING MIXER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Version 1.0
Avd. de la Estación 4, local bajo
Zarzalejo, Madrid 28293
Spain
www.kahayan.es
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS…………………………………3
INTRODUCTION…………………………….……………………………..4
SETUP AND BASIC ASPECTS..…………..……………………………..5
APLICATIONS OF EPSILON MINI…….……………………...……….…6
SPECIFICATIONS………………………………………………...………..8
CREDITS…………………………………………………………….………9
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions
2. Keep these instructions
3. Heed all warnings
4. Follow all instructions
5. Do not use this apparatus near water
6. Clean only with dry cloth
7. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs and the point where they exit from the apparatus
10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is dam- aged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped
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INTRODUCTION
The Epsilon Mini is a 8 channels summing mixer unique which has the
kahayan summing mode. This mode is exactly the same that used in the
Epsilon II (24 ch.) and Epsilon Studio (16 ch.). This Summing mixer is extremely
clear and colorless.You get the exact amount of what comes out of the DAW
but with the benefits of analog summing: Transparent and open in the stereo
image.
This unit is very easy to use and setup. I was designed to be a good tool in
combination with other summing mixers, or to be used in recording setups.
All components are hand-selected one by one. The Assembly is completely
handmade. The Rack consists of 1 rack units of 28 cm depth. Furthermore the
unit was conceived as a Summing Bus and can be used as mastering
equipment using only two channels.
For more information please visit: www.kahayan.es
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SETUP AND BASIC ASPECTS
Front panel:
1. On/off power switch: Switches the power on or off.
Rear panel:
1. Main outputs: Balanced outputs on XLR – Main
2. Inpust 1-16: 2 DB25 connectors that received the 16 channels.
PAN: Channels from 1 to 8 consist of odd and even numbers: The odd
numbers face left and the even numbers numbers face right.
Note: All the DB25 connectors use the Tascam® format with the following
configuration:
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1
2
1
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SOME APPLICATIONS OF THE EPSILON MINI
1-As an expansion of other Epsilon unit:
2-As a master Summing Mixer of ‘MULTIBUS’ mixer setup:
DAW
DAW
A/D CONVERTER
D/A CONVERTERS
Multi outputs
stereo mix
8 outputs
DAW
DAW
A/D CONVERTER
D/A CONVERTERS
Multi outputs
Multi outputs
Multi outputs
stereo mix
BUS A
BUS B
BUS C
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3-As master summing mixer of a ‘classic’ recording:
MICROPHONES SETUP
DAW
A/D CONVERTER
8 CHANELS PREAMPLIFIER
stereo mix
8 preamp outputs
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SPECIFICATIONS
•Analog Summing 8 Channels
•8 balanced inputs on DB25
•2 balanced outputs on XLR – Main
•Headroom: +26dBu
•Power supply at 220/110 volts and 50/60 Hz
•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.
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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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, Luis del Toro and Adam W.
Edited by: Luis del Toro and Pablo Kahayan
Additional editing: José Herranz
Photos and Recall sheet: José Herranz
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