PROJECT 500 ™ CLASS A MIC PRE, OPTICAL COMPRESSOR, DUAL BAND EQ 500 SERIES CHANNEL STRIP MODULE Owner’s Manual
SAFETY DECLARATIONS WARNING: Do not place objects containing liquid on this unit as it is not designed to protect against spillage. Do not expose this unit to dripping or splashing of liquids as the unit is not designed to protect against these occurrences. WARNING: The PROJECT 500 has been tested and meets the FCC, CE and European Union rules, regulations, and guidelines for use.
SAFETY DECLARATIONS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INSTALLATION 5 2.0 INTRODUCTION 6 3.0 CONTROLS & INDICATORS 3.1 Trim Control 3.2 Compressor On/Off Button 3.3 Gain Reduction LED 3.4 Ratio Control 3.5 Post Button 3.6 Cut/Boost Knobs 3.7 Frequency Knobs 3.8 Output Knob 3.9 Phase Reverse Button 3.10 High Pass Filter 3.11 Phantom Power Button 3.12 Instrument Input 4.0 SERVICE & WARRANTY 4.1 Service Information 4.2 Service Information 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 10 5.
1.0 INSTALLATION 1. Turn off and unplug your 500 series rack frame. Inspect the card slot you intend to use to make sure that it is clean and free of any debris. 2. Before removing your Project 500 from its box, discharge any static electricity buildup you may have by touching your 500 series rack. 3. Pull your Project 500 module out of its box and carefully slide it into place in the designated opening.
2.0 INTRODUCTION The Project 500 is a 500 Series channel strip module that includes a Class-A mic pre, an optical compressor and a two-band equalizer. The optocoupler was designed to be as fast as possible and is produced exclusively for Aphex. The inputs and outputs are electronically balanced. • Class-A mic pre design from the popular Aphex Project Channel. • The optical compressor is extremely transparent and can be assigned to come before or after the EQ.
3.3 GAIN REDUCTION LED The Gain Reduction LED provides visual feed- back as to the amount of gain reduction. The LED will glow yellow when gain reduction occurs. The brighter it glows, the more gain reduction is taking place. 3.4 RATIO CONTROL The Ratio knob controls the decibel relation- ship between the amount of increase in input signal vs. the amount of increase in output signal. All the way to the left, the output will increase approximately 1dB for every 1.
EQUALIZER CONTROLS 3.6 CUT/BOOST KNOBS Each EQ band can be cut or boosted by 15dB. 3.7 FREQUENCY KNOBS The low frequency band knob allows settings from 20Hz to 2kHz. The high frequency band knob allows settings from 1kHz to 20kHz. 3.8 OUTPUT KNOB The Output level knob determines the overall output level of the module. 3.9 PHASE REVERSE BUTTON The Phase Reverse Button shifts the input signals phase by 180 degrees. 3.10 HIGH PASS FILTER The HPF rolls of frequencies below 75Hz at 12dB per octave.
4.0 SERVICE & WARRANTY 4.1 LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD One year from date of purchase. SCOPE All defects in workmanship and materials. The following are not covered: a. Voltage conversions. b. Units on which the serial number has been defaced, modified, or removed c. Damage or deterioration: 1. Resulting from installation and/or removal of the unit. 2. Resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the User’s Manual. 3.
4.2 SERVICE INFORMATION If it becomes necessary to return this unit for repair, you must first contact Aphex for a Return Authorization (RMA number), which will need to be included with your shipment for proper identification. If available, repack this unit in its original carton and packing material. Otherwise, pack the equipment in a strong carton containing at least 2 inches of padding on all sides. Be sure the unit cannot shift around inside the carton.
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