Specifications

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INTRODUCTION
The Series ATB is an extremely versatile and sophisticated 8 bus console in a compact frame. It
has been designed with todays DAW user in mind and offers extremely high audio quality and
features never before found in a console in its’ price range. These features include an optional
digital I/O card which provides the eight subgroup sends and returns as either ADAT optical or
firewire and the master left/right outputs as firewire or SPDIF. ASIO drivers are provided as well
as MIDI connectivity to complete the versatility of this option.
In a multi-track studio environment the console will perform both tracking and remix functions
with consumate ease. Because of the channel monitor and direct output facilities, recording
instruments to tape is simple and of very high quality with little outboard equipment being re-
quired. When mixing down, the large number of inputs to the stereo bus (56 on the 16 chan-
nel, 72 on the 24 channel and 88 on the 32 channel) makes the job very easy. The large number
of auxiliary sends (six) also adds to the flexibility.
The Series ATB has also been designed for easy servicing. The console is constructed from
individual circuit boards mounted at right angles to an 8 way front panel. It is therefore only
a matter of minutes to remove any channel board from it’s front panel should a component
need replacing. All active circuitry (i.c.’s etc) are socketed, again to aid servicing. All passive
components (resistors, capacitors etc.) are of conventional types not surface mount which are
difficult to remove and replace. The modules connect to each other via ribbon cables which
ensure maximum reliability and freedom from wiring errors.
Connections to the console are via the rear panel where the cables can be conveniently hidden
from view, which is again a feature normally only found in consoles costing considerably more.
The console is fitted with extremely accurate 12 segment bar graph displays on the groups and
master left/right outputs and high quality illuminated V.U meters operate in parallel with the mas-
ter left/right bargraphs.
By carefully following the installation procedures detailed in the following pages, your Series ATB
console will give years of professional audio quality and reliable service.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Power and Audio Connections
Star Grounding
Input Module
Input Module Flow Diagram
Submaster Module
Submaster Module Flow Diagram
Master Section
Master Section Flow Diagram
Overall Flow Diagram
Operational Description
Meter Bridge Option
Technical Specifications
Safety Information
Safety Instructions
Environmental Compliance Statements
Warranty
Registration
Meter Bridge Installation Instructions
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