Samson SD8 Specifikace

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7Guided Tour - Main Section1: Meter - This seven-segment bar meter shows the continuous output level ofthe SD8. For optimum signal-to-noise ratio, t

8Guided Tour - Main Section4: Main Level (white) - This knob determines the final signal level sent to the speaker output jacks on the rear panel.You

Guided Tour - Rear Panel1: Power switch - As you may have guessed, this is what you use to turn theSD8 on and off. The built-in protection relay cir

10Guided Tour - Rear Panel5: Aux Sends 1 - 2 - These unbalanced outputs allow you to route signal from each of the two discrete Effects Sends toexter

11The actual connections you’ll make to and from the SD8 will vary according tothe environment you use it in and the particular equipment you have. H

12Setting up your SD8 is a simple procedure which takes only a few minutes:1. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future serv

13You’re now ready to establish the correct gain structure—the key to getting thebest performance from the SD8, or from any mixer, for that matter. T

14j. The procedure for setting optimum microphone levels is virtually identical; singor speak into the mic at the level you expect to use in performan

15Suggested Performance ApplicationThe following illustration shows the basic interconnections between an SD8 and external equipment when used in atyp

16Grounding TechniquesHum and buzz are the biggest enemies you face when interconnecting a large number of different pieces of equipmentto a central a

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17Using EqualizationOne of the most exciting aspects to using a mixer such as the SD8 is having theability to shape a sound, using a process called eq

18Using EqualizationIn most instances, the best way to approach equalization is to think in terms of whichfrequency areas you need to attenuate, as op

19Using The Aux Sends and Returns and Monitor OutputThe two Aux sends provided by the SD8 allow you to combine the signal frommultiple channels and se

20Using the Internal Digital Signal Processor (DSP)There’s probably no better way to enhance audio than with the judicious use of effectssuch as rever

Table of SD8 EffectsPreset # Description Effect settings1 Hall reverb - simulates a Alter the reverb time. Effect 1 (standard) is 2.2 seconds. medi

22SpecificationsMixer / Pre Amp Section:Normal LimitFrequency Response (± 3 dB)Mic to Pre Out DC ~ 65 kHz 20 Hz - 50 kHzLine to Pre Out DC ~ 58 kHz 20

23SpecificationsPower Amp Section:Normal LimitRated Output Power (per channel)(1% THD @ 1 kHz stereo, 4 ohm) 275 watt 250 watt MinMaximum Voltage Gain

Introduction 1SD8 Features 2Guided Tour 4Overview 4Channel 5Main Section 7Rear Panel 9Connecting The SD8 - General Suggestions 11Setting Up an

IntroductionCongratulations—you’ve made an excellent choice in your purchase of theSamson SD8 Stereo Mixer Amplifier! In this manual, we’ll take you

SD8 FeaturesThe Samson SD8 utilizes state-of-the-art technology in integrated mixer/amplifierdesign. Here are some of its main features:• Convenient c

SD8 Features • Protection relay circuitry prevents “thumps” when powering on or off. Thismeans that you can use the SD8 with a single power strip int

Guided Tour - OverviewThe following illustration shows an overview of the front panel of the SD8:48 CHANNEL STEREO MIXER 250 WATT AMPLIFIER-15 -9 -6 -

Guided Tour - Channel1: Level (white) - This knob determines the final signal level being sent by achannel to the main speaker outputs. In practice,

Guided Tour - Channel6: Equalizer (blue) - These knobs determine the amount of boost or attenuationin each of three frequency areas. The high and lo