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This Sovereign range of audio equipment is guaranteed for 12 months from the date
of purchase.
The components and materials used are guaranteed against defects and faulty
workmanship. Sonifex undertake to replace or repair faulty items at its discretion, within the warranty
period, on a return to factory basis.
In order to register the date of purchase so that we can keep you informed of any
design inprovements or modifications, it is important to complete the WARRANTY
REGISTRATION DOCUMENT and return it to :-
Sonifex Ltd,
61, Station Road,
Irthlingborough,
Northants.,
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The registration document carries the following information for servicing :-
SOVEREIGN TYPE ___________
SERIAL NUMBER MX________
VOLTAGE V__________
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Each Sovereign is shipped with a separate power supply in protective packaging and
should be inspected for damage before use. Where an item is found to have transit damage, notify the
carrier immediately with all the relevant details of the shipment. Packing materials should be kept for
inspection.
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The MX-PSU is a 2U high rack-mount unit which can supply +15V, -15V and
+48V to either the MX10 or MX14S mixer. A lead with an IP40 678 series 7 way plug on each end is
used to connect the power supply to the mixer.
The power supply should be installed where there is adequate ventilation for heat to
circulate from the rear of the unit. The mixer has a heat-sink attached to the rear panel which radiates
some heat. Three LED’s on the front of the unit indicate whether the power to the three voltage
rails is being supplied correctly. If one of the LED’s fails, then there is a problem with the power
supply unit.
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This equipment has been designed to meet the safetyregulations currently advised
in the country of purchase.
It is important to connect the mains supply in accordance with the information
given. Ensure that the rear panel mains voltage statement on the separate power supply indicates that
your equipment is suitable for your mains supply voltage and that the mains supply fuse is correctly
rated. The fuse as supplied is correct for the voltage setting.
The power cable supplied carries an EARTH conductor which is connected
internally to the equipment chassis ground. This connection through a properly wired power
connector is essential for safe operation. Disconnection of this earth connection may render the
equipment unsafe, with a consequential possible electrical shock hazard from exposed metallic parts.
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This equipment will operate in a horizontal position.
This equipment conforms to the safety regulations specified by use of the CE Mark.
Warning : Always switch the power supply off before connecting or
disconnecting the console power supply cable, removing or repairing modules and servicing.
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The rear panel of the equipment carries the Serial Number of the machine. The
operating voltage of the Sovereign power supply is selectable at the fuse carrier on the power inlet port
of the MX-PSU unit. Ensure that the machine operating voltage is correct for your mains power
supply. The safety specification of your Sovereign power supply complies with local requirements and
must be earthed through the mains connector. The available voltage settings are : -
110V Code A
220V Code E
240V Code U
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The IEC power connector or power lead provided must be connected as follows. The
mains lead wires supplied with the equipment are coloured in accordance with the following code : -
Green - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows :-
Green and Yellow wire - must be connected to the terminal marked with E the colour green or
green- yellow.
Blue wire - must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black.
Brown wire - must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red.
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The Sovereign MX-PSU is supplied with a single fuse in the live conducting path of
the power infeed at the power supply. ( A spare fuse is also contained in the fuse-holder housing. For
reasons of safetyit is important that the correct rating and type of fuse is used. Incorrectly rated fuses
could present a possible fire hazard, under equipment fault conditions. The fuse ratings for Sovereign
are :-
Country code A 110 V operation - 2.0A 5 x 20mm SB
Country code E 220/240 V operation - 1.0A 5 x 20mm SB
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WARNING : The power must be switched off at the supply or the power lead must
be disconnected before attempting to remove the panels or cover. Removal of the panels and cover can
expose dangerous voltages. The cover is connected to the chassis ground of the equipment by means
of fixing screws. It is essential to maintain this earth-ground connection to maintain a safe operating
environment. In addition, to provide an Electromagnetic Shield, contact between the cover and the
chassis must be maintained when in use.
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Limited Warranty - Sonifex warrants that the Sovereign hardware will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the
date of receipt. Any implied warranties on the hardware are limited to one (1) year, respectively, or
the shortest period permitted by applicable law, whichever is greater.
Customer Remedies - Sonifex's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at
Sonifex's option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) repair or replacement of the hardware that
does not meet Sonifex's Limited Warranty and which is returned to Sonifex with a copy of your
receipt or invoice. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the hardware has resulted from accident,
abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer.
No other warranties - To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Sonifex
disclaims all other warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied
warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the Sovereign, the
accompanying product manual(s) and written materials, and any accompanying hardware. The
Limited Warranty contained herein gives you specific legal rights.
No Liability for Consequential Damages - To the maximum extent permitted by
applicable law, Sonifex and its suppliers shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever
(including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of
business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use this Sonifex
product, even if Sonifex has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In any case, Sonifex's
entire liability under any provision of this agreement shall be limited to the amount actually paid by
you for the Sovereign. This Agreement is governed by the laws of England.
Sonifex Ltd can not be held liable for any loss of audio output due to equipment failure.
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Sovereign is a range of modular mixing consoles designed for local radio stations
and self-op studios. With VCA's controlled by faders, two main output groups, built-in 4 way stereo
distribution amplifier and optional script space, Sovereign offers the flexibility of larger consoles at a
reduced price.
Sovereign mixers are available in two frame sizes : the MX10, which can contain 10
input modules and the MX14S which has room for 14 input modules plus a 7 module script space ( or
21 modules in total ).
Each console has an additional output module to the far right which controls the
monitoring, pre-fade listen and talkback functions together with the output selection of the two
groups. The output module can optionally contain master faders for production use. The meter bridge
contains a speaker, a digital timer and either VU or PPM meters.
The modular approach to the design means that module replacement, or expansion
of the system can be carried out quickly and efficiently. All modules are internally connected by a
strong bus cable which clips into place - removal of the cable and two screws allows any input module
to be removed. Easy access is provided at the rear of the unit for all connections.
Despite the low price of the consoles, innovative design techniques and the selection
of quality components have ensured that top audio performance is produced. The use of VCA's
controlled by the fader operation ensures tight stereo tracking and eliminates mechanical and
electronic noise. ALPS long throw faders give a smooth, repeatable response and the XLR Neutrik
connectors used are an industry standard.
Each unit is supplied complete with power supply which provides +15V, -15V and
+48V to the console.
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•Fullymodular build with two different frame sizes available.
•Optional script space.
•Built-in 4 way stereo Distribution Amplifier.
•True cleanfeed output on each telco input.
•ALPS faders controlling VCA operation.
•VU metering or optional PPM's.
•Optional Production Output module with master faders.
•Digital timer, custom assignable to specific input modules.
•Control room and studio monitor muting.
•Two output groups.
•Mono output feed.
•Optional gram amp for dual stereo module.
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There are four different input modules available for installation in the mixer as well
as a blank module and Script space. The Output module controls the monitoring and master output
functions, and a meter bridge is used to house the meters, a speaker and the digital timer.
The modules are each covered in a separate section of this handbook, but a summary
follows :
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The Mic/Line Input module is a mono input controlled by a button switch to select
either Mic or Mono Line. Equalization is fitted as standard on this module and is enabled by the EQ
button, providing ± 7.5dB at HF ( 8kHz ) and LF ( 100Hz ). The Mic input has a jumper selectable
high pass filter to remove low frequency intrusions and a Pan control is also available to facilitate
stereo imaging. Module gain is coarse set with preset multi-turn controls recessed at the top of the
module - the gain is trimmed with a panel Trim knob providing ± 15dB of gain. The module has a
Pre Fade Listen facility that is automatically disabled when the fader is opened. The module is held in
a mute status until the channel On button is pressed and the fader is opened.
There are logic remote input controls for Mic Cough muting and external Reverse
Talkback, with output controls to start and stop by fader or byusing the On button. The remote
outputs are connected to a 9 way D type and are fed from NPN opto-isolators. The Mic module
provides a jumper selectable output to facilitate either Control Room or Studio Monitor muting with
jumper selectable Timer remote start.
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Each module has dual switchable stereo line inputs with optional EQ. Input 1 is
made on balanced XLR connectors with gain adjustable from the front panel. Input 2 can be hard-
wired on the Remote connector and has gain adjustable by Preset potentiometers on the PCB. Remote
control can be used for Remote Start and Stop.
This module shares many features with the Mic/Line module except for the
following differences : It has two stereo inputs instead of two mono inputs, the pan control is replaced
by a balance control for small adjustments to the stereo image, and there is no EQ and Cough or
Reverse Talkback remotes.
The remote output operation can be jumper configured to be either momentary (
about half a second ) or latched, to give a continuous output - a feature that may be required for some
types of turntables.
An optional RIAA equalised gram amplifier is available for this module for use with
turntables.
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This module controls the connection to the telephone balance unit and has EQ,
coarse and fine gain control, PFL and A & B output select. It has only one mono input, the other
XLR connector being used for the cleanfeed output to the telephone hybrid. This output is a true
cleanfeed ( not mix minus ) which consequently prevents phasing problems. The presenter can talk
off-air with a caller whilst the programme is being output.
The bus system allows for two cleanfeed signals meaning that a maximum of two
telco modules per mixer can be fitted. The Hold button becomes the Line Hold Remote Divert control
for the hybrid via the remote connector - no stop remote is needed.
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This module allows the user to select one of four external sources to be routed
through the desk and transmitted instead of the local source (i.e. the mixing console). The four
external inputs are connected on a 25-way D-Type (balanced) and there is an XLR connector for
output to the main transmission feed. When fitted, this output replaces the Master Output of the
mixer.
The Meter Select button determines what is shown on the meters. Either the local
output, or the transmission from the external source, routed through the desk, can be displayed.
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If you need to be able to select from a large number of different incoming sources,
then this module can be used. It provides two banks of six inputs, one of which from each bank can be
switched to an output. The two outputs can then be connected to one or two stereo channel modules
via an external cable, to be routed through the mixer.
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This module is common to every mixer and contains the two main stereo outputs, a
mono output, four DA outputs, meter selection and monitor selection controls for both Control Room
( local ) and Studio ( remote ). The monitor panel also has two external stereo inputs for monitoring
either off air or another studio. The mono output can be derived from either of the main outputs via
switch controlled logic.
The meters can read either output A, output B, or the selected source from the
control room monitor switches, including PFL. Signals from output A, output B, and external inputs 1
and 2 can be independently routed to either Studio or Control Room Monitors/Headphones offering
total flexibility. PFL signals can be routed to either Monitor Speakers and/or Headphones. The control
room has the extra facility of split PFL on headphones - main programme fed to one ear with PFL fed
to the other.
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The meter bridge is fitted with VU or optional PPM meters which can monitor
either of the two main output groups, or selected monitor output.
A speaker on the left of the bridge provides local monitoring of the talk-back and
pre-fade signals, with adjustable level controls. The speaker is muted automatically when the Control
Room mute is active, to prevent feedback.
To ensure that a programme is on schedule and for the monitoring of significant
times, a digital timer is fitted next to the speaker which has Start, Stop and Reset buttons. The timer
can be used manually, or controlled by the operation of particular channels.
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The Sovereign mixer should be installed in an area which is not subject to excessive
heat or cold. Also, you should avoid installing it in atmospheric conditions which are dusty, smoky or
dirty, or where there is moisture or vibration.
Do not use liquids to clean the front of the mixer - wiping with a soft, dry cloth is
advised. Use only water or ethyl alcohol to clean the Scratch Pads.
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Note that there can be a degredation of the audio quality if the Sovereign mixer is
used near to strong sources of electromagnetic radiation. Strong sources include video monitors, and
mains cabling. The mixer power supply should also be installed at least 1 metre from the mixer itself.
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The Sovereign mixers consist of a steel chassis surrounded with an ash trim. The
dimensions for the mixer below include the ash trim. The cut-out size is for reference only and should
be checked with your mixer.
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Each of the modules is configured by jumper settings which are displayed in the
“Module Options and Jumper Settings” section of each Chapter. You should ensure that you are
thoroughly familiar with the settings available for each module before attempting installation of the
mixer. This is because some options, such as Talk-back, may involve configuring a number of
different modules, including the Master Output and Monitor Module.
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Many of the problems associated with installing and maintaining a mixing console
are due to the use of poor cables or faulty connections. It is recommended that, whereever possible,
pre-wired cables are purchased from recommended manufacturers. If you need bespoke cables
making, please ensure that the work is carried out by a qualified engineer.
The main types of connectors used with the Sovereign mixers are the following :
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Two different D-Type connectors are used on the Sovereign. 9 Pin Plug connectors
are used for the Input Remotes and the External Inputs and 15 Pin Socket connectors are used for the
DA Outputs and Mono Output.
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Two preset pots are available for adjustment of the input gain
for the mic and line levels. The mic pot provides 53dB of gain adjustment
allowing an input range of -13dB to -66dB, and should be configured
initially to give an 0dB output level for the expected input. The line pot
provides 16dB of gain adjustment allowing an input range of +6dB to -
10dB, reference 0dB output. Fine level adjustment can be made by using
the Trim knob.
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This button switches the module between receiving the
microphone input ( with the switch released ) and the line input ( with the
switch depressed, and the red LED on ).
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The signal from the mic/line module can be routed to either
output A, output B, to both, or to neither. When a red LED is illuminated,
it indicates that the signal is routed to that output.
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The HF ( treble ) and LF ( bass ) controls are used to adjust the
equalisation of the signal. The HF EQ boosts and cuts the signal by ± 7.5dB
at 8kHz. The LF EQ boosts and cuts the signal by ± 7.5dB at 100Hz.
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With the EQ button depressed, the Equalisation described
above is switched into the signal path. The red LED illuminates when the
button is depressed. To bypass the EQ section, release the button.
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The Trim knob provides an additional ±15dB of gain to fine-
tune the signal level.
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The Pan knob is used to shift the stereo image of the mono mic
or line input. Full anti-clockwise shifts the signal to the left of the stereo
bus (decreases right channel by -70dB, increases left channel by +3dB );
full clockwise shifts the signal to the right ( decreases left channel by -
70dB, increases right channel by +3dB )
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With the PFL button depressed, the incoming signal on this channel is routed to the PFL
bus so that it can be heard in the Monitors section ( by selecting Auto-PFL ). The PFL only operates
when the fader is fully down, unless jumper J11 is not fitted when the PFL will operate with the fader
either up or down. PFL is active when the Yellow LED is illuminated in the button.
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The On button can be used to start and stop ( selectable by jumper settings ) a
remote piece of equipment, as well as working in conjunction with the fader open signal to allow
output from the channel. For the fader to operate, the On button must be illuminated. The Green LED
in the button glows at two brightnesses. If the fader is down when the On button is pushed, the LED
glows at half brightness and the circuitry can be regarded as being armed. To activate the circuitry,
the fader should be moved away from the down position - the LED then glows with full power.
If the On button is pushed while the fader is already away from the down position,
the circuitry will be enabled as soon as the button is pushed.
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The 100mm long throw ALPS VCA fader provides a unity gain ( 0dB ) when fully
open. The scale shows the attenuation. The fader open signal is produced by a voltage detecting op-
amp and is disabled when the fader is in the fully down position. The fader open signal is used for the
fader start/timer functions. The channel input is routed to the outputs whenever the fader is open and
the On switch and output switch are selected, provided that the Cough remote is not being used.
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A white pad is provided at the bottom of the module on to which you can write the
function of the channel, for example, “Presenter’s Mic”.
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The 9 pin D-Type plug remote connector provides the
inputs and outputs for the following functions :
•Remote Start
•Remote Stop
•Cough Input Mute/Reverse Talkback
•External Talkback Control
The following pins are used for the connections :
Pin 1 : Opto isolated start NPN collector.
Pin 2 : Opto isolated start NPN emitter.
Pin 3 : Opto isolated stop NPN collector.
Pin 4 : Opto isolated stop NPN emitter.
Pin 5 : Cough input mute/Rev talkback ( make to 0V ).
Pin 6 : 0V ( Common ).
Pin 7 : Screen/Chassis.
Pin 8 : External talkback control ( make to 0V ).
Pin 9 : 0V ( Common ).
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This XLR 3 pin socket is used for the microphone and has the following connections
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Pin 1 : Screen.
Pin 2 : Phase.
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This is an XLR 3 pin socket used for the electronically balanced line input and has
the following pin details :
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Pin 2 : Phase.
Pin 3 : Non-phase.
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