ATB CONSOLE MANUAL (EN)ATB CONSOLE MANUAL (EN), INSTRUKCJE OBSŁUGI SPRZĘTU, PO ANGIELSKU (EN)
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Toft Audio Designs Series ATB Console TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Power and Audio Connections 2 Star Grounding 5 Input Module 6 Input Module Flow Diagram 8 Submaster Module 9 Submaster Module Flow Diagram 11 Master Section 12 Master Section Flow Diagram 14 Overall Flow Diagram 15 Operational Description 16 Digital I/O Option 21 Technical Speciications 22 Safety Information 23 Safety Instructions 23 Environmental Compliance Statements 24 Warranty 25 Registration 26 www.toftaudio.com Toft Audio Designs Series ATB Console 1 INTRODUCTION The Toft Audio Series ATB is the creation of Malcolm Toft, the founder of console manufacturer Trident Audio Developments in 1972. Prior to that, Malcolm was a recording engineer. His credits include the David Bowie ‘Space Oddity’ album, three albums with T-Rex and James Taylor’s irst album. He was also involved with the mixing of the Beatles ‘Hey Jude’ single at Trident Recording Studios in 1968. Trident Audio Developments became an acclaimed manufacturer of recording consoles. Artists who have recorded hits on a Trident console include:, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Rod Stewart, Queen, David Bowie and Elton John. More recently, Dire Straits, Coldplay and Oasis have added their name to the list. Radiohead has in fact, recorded all of their albums from OK Computer onwards on an MTA console. Malcolm sold Trident in 1988 but continued to make consoles under the MTA (Malcolm Toft Associates) banner until just a few years ago. It is this pedigree that is continued with his new range under the Toft Audio Designs marque. The Series ATB is an extremely versatile and sophisticated 8 bus console in a compact frame. It has been designed with today’s 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 irewire and the master left/right outputs as irewire or S/PDIF. 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 consummate 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 required. When mixing down, the large number of inputs to the stereo bus (56 on the 16 channel, 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 lexibility. The Series ATB has 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 its front panel should a component need replacing. All active circuitry (IC.’s etc) are socketed, again to aid servicing. All passive components (resistors, capacitors etc.) are of conventional types; not surface mount which are dificult 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 itted with extremely accurate 12 segment bar graph displays on the groups and master left/right outputs and high quality illuminated VU meters operate in parallel with the master left/right bar graphs. By carefully following the installation procedures detailed in the following pages, your Series ATB console will give years of reliable service and professional audio quality. www.toftaudio.com 2 POWER & AUDIO CONNECTIONS D.C. POWER: The Series ATB is supplied with a high quality D.C. power supply which should be connected to a suitable A.C. power source via an earthed cable connected to the 3 pin euro socket at the back of the power supply. The supply has been itted with the highest quality ‘toroidal’ type transformer in order to minimise stray hum radiation, but should still be located as far away from the console as possible to avoid any possibility of hum pick-up. Before connecting to a power socket, make sure that the correct voltage is selected on the rear of the power supply, either 115 or 230 volts. Make sure that the supply is placed in a well ventilated area, with at least one rack space between the supply and other units. Low voltage D.C is supplied to the console via a circular locking connector. With the power supply switched off, this should be pushed irmly into the mating socket on the rear of the console located behind the Master Module. A locking ring insures that the cable cannot be accidentally pulled from the console. The D.C power connections are as follows: Pin 1 +17V Pin 2 Chassis Ground Pin 3 Electronics Ground Pin 4 +48V Pin 5 -17V Once the power supply has been connected to the console, the correct voltage selected and the A.C. power applied, the power supply can be switched on. The power supply is itted with three red LED’s which indicate that the +17, -17 and +48 voltages are functioning. If for any reason any of the LED’s fail to illuminate, do not operate the console. Turn the power supply off immediately and check that the fuses (located inside the unit) are not blown. If any fuse has blown, replace with one of the same rating and try again. If the fuse has not blown or a replacement subsequently fails, seek qualiied help. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] |
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