Sonosax SX-R4+ Instructions for use

PROFESSIONAL PORTABLE
MULTICHANNEL RECORDER
SONOSAX
SX-R4+
USER MANUAL
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
Document Version 1.1
March 2018
Audio equipment manufacturer
SONOSAX SAS S.A.
Ch. de la Naz 38
CH-1 52 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
Switzerland
http://www.sonosax.ch
[email protected]

Table of Contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Features..................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Safety Instructions......................................................................................................4
2 Panels........................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Front Panel................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Left Side Panel........................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Right Side Panel......................................................................................................... 7
3 Powering....................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Power management................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Powering on the SX-R4+............................................................................................ 8
3.3 Internal smart battery powering..................................................................................8
3.4 External powering....................................................................................................... 9
3.5 External power output.................................................................................................9
4 Block diagram............................................................................................................................. 1
5 Performance Plots...................................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Frequency Response Plot.........................................................................................11
5.2 LF Cut filter Plot........................................................................................................ 11
6 Specifications............................................................................................................................. 12
6.1 Analog Inputs............................................................................................................ 12
6.2 Low Frequency Cut Filter......................................................................................... 12
6.3 Digital Domain..........................................................................................................12
6.4 Power....................................................................................................................... 12
6.5 Mechanical............................................................................................................... 12
7 Connector Pin Assignments........................................................................................................13
7.1 XLR.......................................................................................................................... 13
7.2 TA-3F (Mini-XLR)...................................................................................................... 13
7.3 DC Input Hirose 4....................................................................................................13
7.4 DC Output Hirose 4.................................................................................................. 13
7.5 3M MDR 26-pin........................................................................................................ 13
7.6 Headset/Headphones 6.35mm jack..........................................................................14
7.7 Timecode Lemo 5-pin...............................................................................................14
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1 Introduction
Congratulation for purchasing your SONOSAX SX-R4+ professional portable
multichannel recorder. Based on high technology design, it has been manufactured to
deliver many years of outstanding performances.
As with all SONOSAX products, the SX-R4+ is build without any compromise in
quality, using only the best components available and passes severe quality controls.
The information and instructions contained in this manual are necessary to ensure
safe operation of your equipment and to maintain it in good operating condition;
please read it carefully.
NOTE
This user manual covers all topics related
to the hardware of the SX-R4+.
For software, please refer to the online
documentation on our website.
1 1 Features
Inputs / Outputs
•4x XLR-3F inputs, individually configurable as:
◦Analog Mic/Line levels, electronically balanced, phase reversal, 48V
phantom, LF Cut and level control on front panel
◦Digital transformer balanced AES3 or AES42 with individual ASRC, phase
reversal, LF Cut and level control on front panel
•2x Line inputs, electronically balanced on TA-3M with level control on front
panel
•1x Line output on TA-3M as 2-channel analog unbalanced
•4x AES3 balanced inputs with individual ASRC on 3M MDR 26-pin connector
Performance
•135 dB (A-weighted) overall dynamic range from analog input to recorded file
(114 dB dynamic range with USA version)
•9 kHz overall frequency response @192k
•4 -bit processing
•24-bit 44.1 / 48 / 48. 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz
User Interface
•Touch screen 2.4’’ TFT color display
•Configuration through WiFi dynamic web interface
Powering
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•Removable 14.4V 48Wh Li-Ion smart battery
•External DC 9 to 18V on Hirose 4-pin, SMBUS capable, electrically isolated
•12V regulated decoupled DC output to power peripherals equipments up to
7W
•Intelligent energy management with detailed on-screen informations
Timecode
•.5 PPM accuracy
•Independent in/out on 5-pin Lemo connector
•23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97ND / 29.97D / 3 ND / 3 D
Mechanical
•Machined aluminum housing
•Overall dimension: 2 x 5 x 144.5 mm (7.87” x 1.96” x 5.7”)
•Weight: 91 g / 2. lbs without battery, 1.2kg / 2.64lbs with 48Wh battery
1 2 Safety Instructions
✔Read all the safety and operation instructions before operating the SX-R4+
and its external power supply
✔Keep the instructions for further reference
✔Follow all warnings, notes and instructions in this operation manual
✔Keep the SX-R4+ and its external power supply away from heat sources such
as radiators or other devices that produce heat
✔Connect the SX-R4+ only to the optional external power supply delivered by
SONOSAX. Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention
to cords at plugs, inlets and the point where they exit the console. Keep power
cords away from audio cords.
✔Do not drop objects or spill liquids onto the SX-R4+ and its power supply
✔The SX-R4+ and its external power supply should be serviced only by
qualified service personal as your nearest SONOSAX authorized reseller
✔Do not defeat the grounding or polarization of the SX-R4+ or its power supply
✔To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain
or moisture
✔Internal settings must be executed by an authorized SONOSAX distributor or
reseller. Damage due to manipulations inside the unit cancels the SONOSAX
warranty immediately.
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2 Panels
2 1 Front Panel
C C
G1 G2 G4
G5 G6 L1 S1 S2 L2
G3
TD
R
S
G1 to G4
•Rotary faders, can be configured to
control input level or mix faders of
XLR inputs
•Push-on switches, short and long
press are programmable actions
G5-G7
Rotary faders controlling line inputs 5-6 with
programmable push-lock switches
C
Cut-out for shoulder strap
L1-L2
SD Cards status LEDs
S1-S2
SD Cards slots under protection cover
S
Light sensor
D
Color TFT display with touch screen
R
Rotary encoder with programmable
push-on switch. Primarily controls the
headphones volume,
T
Toggle Switch
→ Record
← Playback
To power on unit, keep record
pressed
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2 2 Left Side Panel
1 to 4 [XLR]
Analog electronically balanced Mic/Line
Inputs 1 to 4
5-6 [TA-3F (Mini-XLR)]
Analog electronically balanced Line
inputs
OP
Option Card Slot
LO [TA-3F (Mini-XLR)]
Unbalanced LINE OUT
SN
Serial Number engraving
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3
4
OP
5
6LOSN

2 3 Right Side Panel
1
2356 4
7 8 9
1 [ DC Input Hirose 4]
External power supply input, 9 to 18V
DC
2 [DC Output Hirose 4]
Extern power supply output, 12V .6A
3 [3M MDR 26-pin]
Multipin with 4x AES inputs and SX-R4+
command bus
4
Battery lock
5 [Headset/Headphones 6.35mm jack]
1/4’’ stereo jack headphones output
6 [Timecode Lemo 5-pin]
Unbalanced timecode input/output
7 [TA-3F (Mini-XLR)]
AES3 ditial transformer balanced,
switchable as input or output
8
WiFi antenna
9
Battery enclosure (2 5 series)
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3 Powering
3 1 Power management
The SX-R4+ can be powered from a removable smart battery or from an external
power source. The external power source can be a simple DC source or a smart
battery.
The external power has always a higher priority than internal smart battery. The
POWER menu of the SX-R4+ is used to configure the conditions to switch from
external to internal.
The SX-R4+ provide also an external regulated DC output.
3 2 Powering on the SX-R4+
To power on the SX-R4+, press and hold the REC toggle until the splash screen
appears.
3 3 Internal smart battery powering
The battery enclosure is designed for a standard 2 5x series smart battery having a
nominal voltage from 1 .8 to 14.4 volts.
The 2 54 model (~48Wh) fits the enclosure and is secured by the battery lock pin. A
higher capacity battery can be used (~98Wh) but it has to be secured in the bag by a
strap or other means.
NOTE
The SX-R4+ does not charge the internal
battery, it must be charged by its own
specific charger.
The following table list some compatible batteries and chargers
Inspired Energy 2050 series
Model Specification
ND 2 54 14.4V 3.4Ah 45Wh
NH 2 54 14.4V 6.8Ah 98Wh (extended version)
NL 2 54 14.4V 6.8Ah 97Wh (extended version , low temperature)
CH4 Single battery charger
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CH5 Single battery calibrator
CH7 E
CH7 A
CH7 U
Single battery charger with Europeal/US/UK main adapter, solar,
vehicle
CH4 4 Dual battery charger
CH5 5 Dual battery calibrator
3 4 External powering
The SX-R4+ can be powered by a regulated DC source from 9 to 18 volts, such as a
main adapter or an external battery pack such as lead acid or Li-Ion batteries. The DC
source must be capable to supply at least 1.5A under 12VDC.
The average power consumption is 7 to 12W, depending on the configuration of the
SX-R4+.
The DC input connector handles the SMBUS signals of external smart batteries.
3 5 External power output
A Hirose 4-pin connector supply a DC voltage to power peripheral equipments such as
mic preamplifers or RF systems.
The output voltage is dependent of the input source:
•When powered by the internal battery, the output voltage is 12V ( .6A max)
•When powered by an external source, the output voltage is the input DC
voltage
RRC 2050 series
Model Specification
RRC2 54 15V 3.2Ah 48Wh
RRC2 54-2 14.4V 6.9Ah 99Wh (extended version)
RRC-SMB-MBC 5 W desktop battery charger for RRC2 4x
AudioRoot eSMART series
Model Specification
Li-49Wh 14.4V 3.4Ah 49Wh
Li-98Wh 14.4V 6.8Ah 98Wh (extended version)
ELC-SMB Portable smart battery charger
MONO
CHARGER
1 bay desktop charer
DUAL CHARGER 2 bay destop charger
QUAD
CHARGER
4 bay destop charger
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4 Block diagram
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5 Performance Plots
5 1 Frequency Response Plot
1 1 1 1 1 1
-1
-8
-6
-4
-2
5 2 LF Cut filter Plot
1 1 1 1
-25
-2
-15
-1
-5
5
No LF Cut LF Cut 6 Hz LF Cut 12 Hz
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6 Specifications
6 1 Analog Inputs
Frequency Response 2 Hz to 75kHz (-3 dB)
22 Hz to 22 kHz (+/- .1 dB)
192 kHz sample rate
THD + Noise . 11% max (1 kHz, 22Hz-22kHz, +1 dBu input)
Equivalent Input Noise -112.5 dBu max (Gain dB, 22Hz-22kHz, 15
Ohms)
-126 dBu max (Gain +2 dB, 22Hz-22kHz, 15
Ohms)
Maximum Input Level +21 dBu (Gain dB)
1 dBu (Gain +2 dB)
6 2 Low Frequency Cut Filter
Frequency Response Third order, 6 or 12 Hz
See LF Cut filter Plot
6 3 Digital Domain
Sampling Frequency 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz
A/D 2x 24-bit per channel
4 -bit processing
A/D Dynamic Range 135.5 dB, A-weighted (Gain dB)
129.5 dB, A-weighted (Gain +2 dB)
Output Bit Depth 24-bit
Outputs 4x AES3 transformer balanced outputs on 3M MDR
26-pin
6 4 Power
Input Voltage 9-18V DC on locking DC Input Hirose 4
Power consumption, all input
enabled
6. W
6 5 Mechanical
Size (H x W x D) 2 x 5 x 144.5 mm
7.87 x 1.96 x 5.7 ‘’
Weight 85 g
1.9 lbs
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7 Connector Pin Assignments
7 1 XLR
12
3
1 ground
2 signal (+)
3 Signal (-)
7 2 TA-3F (Mini-XLR)
1 2
3
1 ground
2 signal (+)
3 signal (-)
7 3 DC Input Hirose 4
4 1
32
1 ground (-)
2 SMBUS SDA
3 SMBUS SCL
4 DC input (+)
7 4 DC Output Hirose 4
4 1
32
1 ground (-)
2 not connected
3 not connected
4 DC input (+)
7 5 3M MDR 26-pin
13 1
1426
1 Ground (AES 1-2)
2 AES 1-2 (-)
3 AES 3-4 (-)
4 AES 5-6 (-)
5 AES 7-8 (-)
6 RS422 UART 1 TX (-)
7 RS422 UART 1 RX (-)
8 Word clock output
9 RS422 UART TX (-)
1 RS422 UART RX (-)
11 Reserved, do not connect
12 Headphones Right
13 Ground (AES 5-6)
14 Ground (AES 2-4)
15 AES 1-2 (+)
16 AES 3-4 (+)
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17 AES 5-6 (+)
18 AES 7-8 (+)
19 RS422 UART 1 RX (+)
2 RS422 UART 1 RX (+)
21 DV +3.3V
22 RS422 UART TX (+)
23 RS422 UART RX (+)
24 Headphones ground
25 Headphones Left
26 Ground (AES7-8)
7 6 Headset/Headphones 6 35mm jack
G R L
G ground
M Microphone (optional)
R headphones right
L headphones left
7 7 Timecode Lemo 5-pin
1 ground
2 Timecode input
3 Not connected
4 Not connected
5 Timecode output
7 8
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