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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY This product has been manufactured in the UK by Allen & Heath Ltd and is warranted from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase by the original owner. To ensure the high level of performance and reliability for which this equipment has been designed and manufactured, please read this User Guide before use.
PF 3 BAND EQUALISER MIC/LINE XLR 2= + H CHANNEL ON PAN LINE IN L-R STEREO INPUTS 1-2 L/MONO MUTE PROCESSOR 2 BAND EQUALISER LINE/XL 3-4 GAIN HI R 7-8 L 1-2 PAN HF L 5-6 CHANNEL ON L-R 3-4 M MI PF MUTE PROCESSOR GAIN AUX 1GRP 1LEF RIGHT PF MICROPHONE PHANTOM POWER AUX 1GRP 1LEF RIGHT PF SECTION 1A BLOCK DIAGRAM - INPUTS 5-6 LF 7-8 FADER FADER INSERT AUX 1 PRE TIP RING - AUX 1 PRE AUX 1 POST MIXDOWN AUX 1 POST 1 1 AUX 2 AUX 2 AUX 4 2/4 LEVEL AUX 3 STEREO RETURNS
SECTION 1 GETTING STARTED STUDIO DELAY 7 8 TRACK RECORDER 8 9 STUDIO DELAY 2 1 8 3 STUDIO FX2 3 1 2 Insert Mic Line 6 Insert Mic TAPE RTN in MIDI out MIDI in AC 36V Power Input Only use adaptor provided Serial No. L Line 7 Insert Mic Line 8 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 Mic - XLR XLR pad or Line Jack 1 'MIXdown' R L 2 TRACK out (Main out) R L Mon.
SECTION 2 SIGNAL PATHS MONO INPUT - MIC AND LINE CONNECTED STEREO INPUT 1 4 MIC/LINE XLR LO 3 2 1 0 10 L GAIN 2 R HI GAIN LINE INSERT 3 5 MONO INPUT NOTES AND STEREO INPUT PATHS GS1 MONO INPUT 1 Main input gain control allows optimum settings of input signal. Set this level using PFL and the Master Meters. 2 Use the Mic line switch to select the input source. When no input is connected to the line socket this switch acts as a 30dB pad on the Mic input.
SECTION 2 SIGNAL PATHS CHANNEL EQ 0 Gain er s ali er lis ua u Eq -14 HF 14 -14 HF 14 1 -14 MF 14 -14 300 HZ MF 14 12 300 HZ MF kHz sweep -14 LF 14 -14 LF 14 12 MF kHz sweep -14 LF -14 HF 14 -14 HF 14 -14 LF 14 Equaliser Eq 10 Equaliser 10 Gain STEREO INPUT EQ M Xdow Equaliser 0 M Xdow -14 HF 14 2 -14 LF 14 14 7 EQ NOTES GS1 CHANNEL EQ 1 Each mono channel strip has a three band EQ. The mid sweep ranges from 300Hz to 12KHz.
SECTION 2 SIGNAL PATHS CHANNEL SENDS -14 14 LF MASTER AUX SENDS -14 s Auxiliaries nd e yS r ilia AUX (post) x Au 0 0 10 1 CUE (pre) 0 1 10 1 0 0 10 0 2/4 2 10 2 to Aux 2 & 3 to Aux 4 & 5 0 0 0 10 3/5 0 4 3 10 10 0 5 10 9 AUX NOTES GS1 CHANNEL AUX SENDS 1 There are five Aux busses on the GS1. These are typically used for sending channel signals to common FX such as reverbs and delays. Auxs 2-5 are always post fade.
SECTION 2 SIGNAL PATHS FROM XLR/LINE TAPE RTN 1 TO CHANNEL PATH MIC/LINE TO FADER TAPE TO TAPE RTN. TAPE TO FADER MIC/LINE TO TAPE RTN. 1 L OUT 1 OF 8 0 MIXDOWN 10 LEVEL 0 PAN 10 R 2 STEREO RTN L - OUT L L R - OUT 0 10 LEVEL R 0 10 PAN R 11 MONITOR NOTES AND STEREO RETURNS GS1 The Tape Return and Stereo Return inputs are provided to monitor the signals coming back from a multitrack recorder and stereo effects devices.
SECTION 2 SIGNAL PATHS PFL, PAN, CHANNEL ON (MUTE) & ROUTING 5 PFL +10 L-R 1 +5 +10 LR FADER L L IN R R IN +5 ACTIVE 0 0 (2 TRACK OUT) MAIN OUT -5 CHANNEL PATH 1-2 -5 6 -10 2 STEREO INPUT CHANNEL ON -15 0 10 PAN 3-4 GROUP OUT -20 3 -30 PFL ¥ FADER 4 5-6 1 of 8 8 IN PHONO 7-8 13 PFL, PAN, MUTE NOTES AND ROUTING GS1 PFL 1 The PFL switch is used for monitoring individual channel signals.
SECTION 2 SIGNAL PATHS 2 TRACK IN 2 TRACK OUT (MAIN OUT) MONITOR AMP & SPEAKERS MASTER SECTION METERS +10 L L 2 TRACK +5 3 R R 0 MIX BUSS MONITOR LEVEL 2 -5 MONITOR OUTPUT MUTU MONITOR SELECT LR FADER = LR 4 = 2 TRACK = AUX 1 (CUE) AUX 1 (CUE) MASTER AUX 1 BUSS CUE TO HEADPHONES 1 LEVEL HI/LO 15 METERS NOTES AND MASTER SECTION GS1 METERS 1 The main output fader sets the level to the master 2 track recorder.
SECTION 3 MUTE AUTOMATION MODE KEY LEARN KEY 1 MMC CHANNEL ON SAVE 2 3 MMC +5 Mode Patch Learn Learn 0 0 Chan annel On O MIDI Mode Patch Learn Learn -5 Set Loc Set Loc Set Loc 5 MMC MIDI Learn Learn -5 F6 Channel On Learn Learn Mode Patch Channel On MIDI MIDI 4 MMC +5 Mode Patch RECALL F6 F6 Set Loc F6 17 MUTE PATCHES GS1 Patches are snap shots of mute settings.There are 6 available memories. To set a mute patch do the following.
SECTION 3 MUTE AUTOMATION AUTOMATION CONNECTIONS MIDI THRU THRU VOICES MIDI OUT IN 1 IN THRU Compact Studio Console GS1meterbridge VOICES 3 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 3 MIDI OUT IN MASTER KEYBOARD MIDI IN THRU GS1 IN THRU MIDI THRU VOICES IN OTHER MIDI VOICES & DEVICES MIDI OUT MERGE 2 19 CONNECTIONS NOTES GS1 AUTOMATION 1 The GS1 requires automation control from an external sequencer.
SECTION 3 MUTE AUTOMATION PARALLEL CHANNELS AUTOMATED FX SENDS MIXING 1 2 3 CHAN 1 TRACK AUX 2 ECHO CHAN 2 0 10 CHAN 3 MUTE TRK 4 OPEN CLOSED CHANNEL ON 21 USES FOR AUTOMATION NOTES GS1 PARALLEL CHANNELS 1 Use parallel channel connections to maximise tape usage. Each different sound on the track can be mixed down several channels. Mute automation allows each input to be processed separately. This avoids confusion in musicians headphones and will result in better musical performances.
SECTION 4 MIDI APPLICATIONS MODE SELECT 2 Compact Studio Console GS1meterbridge 3 Patch MIDI Learn 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 3 1 2 2 1 GS1 Mode MIDI Learn Learn 5 MMC Mode Patch MIDI 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 MIDI 3 GS1 2 1 1 MMC MODE SELECT 3 Compact Studio Console GS1meterbridge SEQUENCER 2 TAPE MAC
SECTION 4 MIDI APPLICATIONS MODE SELECT MIDI MESSAGE (PRESS) LEARN 1 MMC Mode OUT IN 2 MIDI RECALL 2 MMC Patch MIDI MESSAGE (RELEASE) Mode Patch MIDI Learn 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 GS1 F6 3 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 F6 FF F5 Set Loc Set Loc GS1 Learn Learn 3 Learn Set Loc F6 Compact St
SECTION 5 GETTING THE BEST FROM THE GS1 PAD LEVEL MIC L 1 MAX HEADROOM LINE/XLR 3 2 5 CONSOLE 'O' OPERATING LEVEL 0 R +6 +6 +3 +3 0 0 -3 -3 -6 -6 -10 -10 -15 -15 -20 -20 6 10 GAIN 4 PFL PFL NOISE FLOOR Lo 7 ACTIVE Hi 27 LEVEL MATCHING NOTES GS1 Matching the input level to the GS1 will result in the best audio performance. 1 If no Input is connected to the line socket then the Mic/line switch acts as a 30dB pad on the Mic input.
SECTION 5 GETTING THE BEST FROM THE GS1 STAR POINT EARTH Compact Studio Console GS1meterbridge 3 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 GS1 29 EARTHING NOTES GS1 For operator safety all equipment should be referenced to a good mains earth. Multiple earth paths cause earth loops resulting in audible hum. 1 If earth loops cause problems disconnect the signal cable shields at destination end.
SECTION 5 GETTING THE BEST FROM THE GS1 GROUPING PAN PAN PATCH BAY PAN PAN 3 4 CHANNELS 5 6 7 1 GROUP OUTPUTS (OUT OF GS1) TAPE INPUTS (TAPE MACHINE INPUTS) } NORMALED TAPE OUTPUTS (TAPE MACHINE OUTPUTS) TAPE RETURNS (INPUTS TO GS1) } NORMALED 2 7-8 7-8 7-8 7-8 GROUP OUT ODD EVEN 31 GROUPING NOTES AND PATCHBAYS GS1 GROUPING 1 Using groups allow different signals to be mixed independently down to one or two tracks.
OPTIONS 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 EXPANDER W 315mm H 59mm D 496mm WEIGHT 5kg/11lb OPTIONAL GS1 W H D WEIGHT 3 AND 2 SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONS 520mm 59mm 496mm 7.5kg/16.5lb 3 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 GS1 D D W W H 33 GS1 METERBRIDGE W 500mm H 175mm D 22mm WEIGHT 1.5kg/3.3lb OPTIONAL D Compact Studio Console GS1meterbridge PSU W H D WEIGHT 108mm 60mm 77mm 1kg/2.
SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS CONNECTOR DIAGRAMS 1/4" JACKS GND SIGNAL GND MONO JACK RCA PHONO SLEEVE SHIELD BALANCED JACK RING TIP - + LINK RING TO GND GND GND + UNBALANCED JACK DIRECT OUT FROM INSERT INSERT JACK TIP SLEEVE RING SLEEVE GRAPHIC TIP RING SIGNAL GND : SEND TIP RING : LINK TO TIP SLEEVE : GND : SEND TIP RING : RETURN SLEEVE : GND 35 GS1 3-PIN XLR PLUGS MALE PLUG WIRING VIEW 2 3 3 3 1 BALANCED 1 1 PIN 2 = +PHASE PIN 3 = - PHASE PIN 1 = OV 2 2 FROM S
SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONS HEX 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B BASIC DEC 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 GS1 CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 G# A0 A#0 B0 C1 C#1 D1 D#1 E1 F1 F#1 G1 AND OPTIONS MIDI IMPLEMENTATIONS GS1 EXPANDER HEX DEC CH 2C 44 13 G#1 2D 45 14 A1 2E 46 15 A#1 2F 47 16 B1 30 48 17 C2 30 49 18 C#2 32 50 19 D2 33 51 20 D#2 TRANSMITTED NOTE 9n kk v1 kk v2 n MIDI Channel (must be console’s channel) kk Note number (see table 1 & 2) v1 => 40H Mute ON <= 3FH Mute OFF v2 = 0 RECEIVED NOTE
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