MetroPWR FXMASTER User manual

1
FXMASTER is an 8 band equalizer with adjustable noise gate, reverb. This device has the ability to interface any
type of studio microphone from different brands and switch it to 2 radios. The high audio quality allows you to
transform even new/old radios to make hifi ssb. The audio can be perfectly amplified and equalized to adapt it to
any type of microphone. It handles dynamic studio condenser microphones or ICOM, YAESU, KENWOOD, and o-
ther commercial microphones. All microphones can be connected directly without having to make new connec-
tions or adapters. FXMASTER has an internal switch to be able to use 2 radios at the same time. A led allows to
indicate an overflow of the bf signal. It has two XLR studio microphone jack inputs. Through a standard jack / XLR
cable it is possible to connect dynamic and condenser studio microphones with phantom power. The +48V phan-
thom voltage is generated by an internal card that can be purchased as an option.
www.metropwr.com
INTRODUCTION
MODEL RELEASE FIRMWARE

2
TECHNICAL FEATURES
- 8 band equalizer
- adjustable noise gate
- slow fast attack speed adjustable
- reverb/delay
- input/output 600 ohm
- possibility to connect 2 radios at the same time (switch Radio A/B)
- possibility to connect 6 types of microphones at the same time
- Heil sound headphone microphone input or other
- input for dynamic microphones XLR connection
- optional input for studio microphones with phantom +48V
- input remote PTT
- input Audio Radio to power the headphone
- Overload/ptt led / dimension 170x113x30mm
Crossed-out Wheeled Bin Symbol
Equipment marked with the Crossed-out
Wheeled Bin Symbol complies
with council directive 2002/96/EC
(the “WEEE Directive”) in European
Union. For Products placed on the EU market
after August 13, 2005, please contact your
local representative at the end of the prod-
uct's useful life to arrange disposal in accor-
dance with your initial contract and the local
law.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s: Metropwr SAS
Product Moldel: FXMASTER
8 band equalizer
Reverb + Delay + OUT level
Mic Gain + Ratio + Noise
Gate adjustable
Noise Gate release SLOW/
FAST + Switch Radio A/B
Led overload + PTT
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The use of this device may be subject to national restrictions or regulations. Check your local autho-
rity or dealer before purchasing and using this product. Read all the operational instructions, the safety recommendations and
warnings in the instruction manual. Identifying in time the potential hazardous situations and observing the appropriate sa-
fety rules, they will avoid accidents. Hazardous situations to be avoided in order to prevent all risks that are shown above.
Never use the FXMASTER inappropriately, but only as directed in the user. The Manufacturer reserves the right to update the
technical data contained in this manual without notice.
Schematic Balanced 3.5mm TRS to XLR XLR / Jack 3.5mm
To connect the studio micro-
phones directly, an XLR /
3.5mm jack cable is sufficient.
The wiring diagram is as in the
picture.

3
RJ45 PIN
SIGNAL
1 UP/DW 3*
2 SQLC 4*
3 +8V 2
4 MIC GND 7
5 MIC 1
6 PTT 5
7 GND 6
8 AF 8*
8 PIN ICOM RJ45 PIN
1 DOWN 3*
2 UP 1*
3 +5V 2
4 MIC GND 7
5 MIC 8
6 PTT 6
7 GND 5
8 FAST 4*
8 PIN YAESU RJ45 PIN
SIGNAL
1 DOWN 3*
2 UP 4*
3 +8V 5
4 MIC GND 7
5 MIC 1
6 PTT 2
7 GND 8
8 NC NC
8 PIN KENWOOD
RADIO/A RADIO/B
SPK RADIO IN OUT HEADPHONE PTT JACK
DYN.MIC IN
MIC+48V*
POWER +12V
RJ45 PIN NA SIGNAL
1 DOWN
2 UP
3 +8V/+5V
4 MIC GND
5 MIC
6 PTT
7 GND
8 FAST/AF
SCHEMATIC RJ45/8 pin cable
A simple Cat 6/7 Lan cable with a maximum length of 2m can be
used. For operation without up/down commands 5 wires can be
connected. Otherwise all 8 wires but only the RADIO/A output has
support for mic up/down commands.
* FXMASTER Includes RJ45/RJ45 cable for Yaesu radio FTDX10,
FT991A, FT857/859, FT891, and compatible + 8 PIN CONNECTOR to
be soldered.
REAL PANEL AND CONNECTIONS
Cut one end of the cable and solder the 8-pin connector. RADIO A/B outputs use
the same cable, you can make 2 cables for Yaesu and Icom or Kenwood and use
them to connect 2 different radios. You can switch radios via the OUT A/B switch.
You can connect microphones of different brands even at the same time. *In case
of condensator studio microphone is used ,it wold be possible to install an internal
card that generates the +48V phanthom voltage (optional).
* Optional (no up/dw)
8pin MALE CONNECTOR
PINOUT RADIO/A
RJ45 PIN NA SIGNAL
1 NC
2 NC
3 +8V/+5V
4 MIC GND
5 MIC
6 PTT
7 GND
8 NC
PINOUT RADIO/B (no up/dw)
EXAMPLE ICOM CABLE + Up/Dw
Solder RJ45 pin to 8pin conn. 1-3, 2-4, 3-2, 4-7, 5-1, 6-5, 7-6, 8-8 .
EXAMPLE EASY ICOM CABLE
Solder RJ45 pin to 8pin conn. 3-2, 4-7, 5-1, 6-5, 7-6 .
Connection Tables
* MIC+48V (OPTIONAL)
RJ45 / 8PIN CABLE DIAGRAM
MALE CONNECTOR
www.metropwr.com