Trane Music Mixer RX 212 User Manual

Operating Instruction Manual  
TOA MIXING CONSOLE  
Model RX-208, RX-212, RX-216  
RX-208  
RX-212  
RX-216  
TOA ELECTRICCO,LTD  
KOBE, JAPAN  
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General Description  
The RX-208, 212 and 216, are mixing consoles with 8, 12 and 16 inputs respectively, 2  
program outputs, 2 foldback outputs, and 1 echo output. Each input channel and line  
output has a balanced, low impedance, transformer-isolated, XLR connector, and an  
unbalanced, 1/4" jack. Each input channel includes an accessory send/receive jack for  
inserting a signal processing device into the signal path, and a phantom power  
ON/OFF switch for permitting use of a condenser microphone. An input level switch  
and trim control on each input channel are provided to permit optimum settings. A  
four-band equalizer is included on each input channel. A peak indicator LED on each  
input detects excessive inputs and helps avoid clipping. A pan control on each input  
channel assigns the fader output signal of the channel to programs L and R. A cue  
switch on each input channel, stereo input, aux/echo input, program output, foldback  
output and echo send allows monitoring the respective, pre-fader (pre-volume)  
signals through the phones output. All faders are log-linear type with 60mm of travel.  
Additional stereo inputs are used to connect a stereo playback deck, disk player and  
other auxiliary equipment. Two independent foldback outputs are included, (pre-  
fader, pre-EQ) signals. An analog, electronic echo is built in, but can be bypassed (via  
Echo Send/Return for external delay, reverb or special effects). Dual Graphic  
Equalizers (1/1 octave, 9 bands) are switchable to either the program outputs or  
foldback outputs. A fluorescent bargraph peak meter (2-color, vertical type) monitors  
the outputs of the programs L and R, and foldbacks 1 and 2. These consoles are  
designed for use in professional sound reinforcement systems, and provide versatile  
functions to meet a wide range of requirements. The high performance and modular  
construction assures reliability, easy maintenance, and serviceability.  
Features  
1. Balanced, low impedance, (transformer-isolated) XLR connector with an  
unbalanced 1/4" jack on each input channel and line input.  
2. An accessory send/receive jack on each input channel.  
3. A phantom power switch on each input channel.  
4. Input level switch and trim control on each input channel.  
5. Four-band equalizer on each input channel.  
6. Peak indicator LED on each input channel.  
7. Cue switch on each input channel, stereo input, aux/echo input, program output,  
foldback output and echo send.  
8. All faders are log-linear type with 60mm travel.  
9. Built-in, electronic analog echo unit.  
10. Dual graphic equalizers (1/1 octave, 9 bands) are switchable to either the program  
or foldback outputs.  
11. Additional, stereo inputs for connecting a stereo playback deck, disk player and  
other auxiliary equipment.  
12. Fluorescent bargraph peak meters for monitoring the programs L and R, and  
foldbacks 1 and 2.  
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Front Panel, Input Section  
Peak Indicator  
The peak indicator lights if clipping occurs in the pre-amp stage of the corresponding input  
channel. When the light comes on, an adjustment must be made with the Input Level Selector  
Switch and/or the Input Trim control.  
Input Level Selector Switch (INPUT)  
Selection is made in accordance with the output of the microphone or other equipment  
connected to each input channel (XLR connector and phone jack). (—20, —40 and —60) dB  
indicates the input sensitivity of the XLR connector input when the trim control is set at the "0"  
position. The "UN-BAL" position permits using the phone jack input. The unbalanced input  
sensitivity is —30dB when the trim control is set at the "0" position.  
Input Trim Control (TRIM)  
The input trim varies the gain of the pre-amplifier stage of each input channel, providing a  
continuously variable control of gain in the range of 0 to —30dB from the input level switch  
position. For instance, with the input level selector switch set at —60dB, the variable range is  
between -60dB and -30dB.  
High Equalizer Control (HIGH EQ)  
The high control in each input channel alters the frequency response of the channel input,  
allowing a variety of high frequency characteristics. The high control provides 15dB of  
continuously variable shelving equalization at 10kHz, having flat audio response at the  
detented "0" position.  
High-Mid Equalizer Control (HI-MID EQ)  
The high-mid control provides 15dB of continuously variable peaking equalization at 3kHz.  
The detented "0" position is flat.  
Low-Mid Equalizer Control (LOW MID EQ)  
The low-mid control provides 15dB of continuously variable peaking equalization at 300Hz,  
having flat audio response at the detented "0" position.  
Low Equalizer Control (LOW EQ)  
The low control provides 15dB of continuously variable shelving equalization at 100Hz,  
having flat audio response at the detented "0" position.  
Foldback Control 1 (FB 1)  
The Foldback 1 control assigns the pre-equalizer, pre-fader input signal to the foldback 1  
mixing bus. This control is used to route the input signal to stage monitor systems.  
Foldback Control 2 (FB 2)  
The Foldback 2 control assigns the pre-equalizer, pre-fader signal to the foldback 2 mixing  
bus.  
Echo Control (ECHO)  
The echo control assigns the post-equalizer, post-fader signal to the echo bus.  
Pan Pot (PAN)  
This control assigns the fader output signal of the channel to the Program L, R mixing busses.  
At the center position, the pan pot routes the signal equally to the L and R mixing busses.  
Panning from one side to the other gradually assigns the input signal to either the Program L or  
R mixing busses exclusively.  
Writing Block  
The name of the input equipment or microphone setting can be written in with an eraseable  
felt pen or a wax pencil.  
Input Fader  
The fader provides continuously variable adjustment of the channel's output to the program L  
and R mixing busses, and to the echo mixing bus. The nominal level is at the "0" position, with  
the fader retaining a 10dB margin.  
Cue Switch (CUE)  
The cue switch is for monitoring the post-EQ, pre-fader signal in each input channel through  
headphones. The switch is a "push-on push-off type. When more than two switches are "on",  
the signals are combined.  
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Front Panel, Output Section  
FB 1 Volume Control (FB1)  
Echo Time Control (T1 DELAY)  
Regeneration Control (T2 REGEN)  
The T2 control is provided to adjust  
the echo pattern (number of repeats)  
of the internal analog delay.  
This control attenuates the echo-  
return signals from the built-in echo  
or an external echo unit and assigns  
them to the FB 1 mixing bus.  
This control permits continuously  
variable adjustment of the echo time  
in either short or long ranges. The  
short range is from 14m to 40m  
seconds; the long range is from 40m  
to 140m seconds.  
FB 2 Volume Control (FB2)  
This control attenuates the echo-  
return signals from the built-in echo  
or an external echo unit and assigns  
them to the FB 2 mixing bus.  
Headphone Jack  
The headphone jack will accept any  
Echo Time Switch  
(SHORT, LONG)  
The switch changes the echo time to  
either the short or the long range.  
stereo headphone with  
impedance, or higher.  
8
ohms  
Stereo Input Switches (INPUT)  
Each switch has two positions, aux  
and phono. The aux position accepts  
line level signals such as tape  
recorders. The phono position  
provides direct input and RIAA  
equalization for a turntable.  
Phones Level Control (PHONES)  
The phones level control adjusts  
both the program L and R signals fed  
to the phones output and permits  
stereo monitoring when the cue  
switch is off. When the cue switch is  
on, the control adjusts the corres-  
ponding cue signal. When two or  
more of the cue switches are on, the  
control adjusts the corresponding  
combined cue signals.  
FB 1 Volume Control (FB1)  
This control attenuates the stereo  
input signals, mixes them to  
a
monaural signal, and assigns them  
to the FB 1 mixing bus.  
FB2 Volume Control (FB2)  
This control attenuates the stereo  
Pan Pot (PAN)  
input signals, mixes them to  
a
The pan pot control assigns the  
signals from the built-in echo or  
external echo unit to the program L  
and R.  
monaural signal, and assigns them  
to the FB 2 mixing bus.  
Balance Control (BALANCE)  
This control adjusts the level  
balance of the stereo input signals  
fed to the program L & R mixing  
busses.  
Echo Return Volume Control  
(ECHO RETURN)  
This control sets the signal level  
from the built-in echo or from an  
external echo unit and sends it  
(through the pan control) to the pro-  
gram L and R.  
Writing Block  
The name of the input equipment  
can be written in with an eraseable  
felt pen or a wax pencil.  
Stereo Input Volume Controls  
(STEREO 1, STEREO 2)  
These controls adjust the level of the  
stereo in 1 and 2 signals to be fed to  
the program L and R mixing busses.  
Echo Send Volume Control  
(ECHO SEND)  
This control is provided to adjust  
the overall signal level of the echo  
mix to the echo send output, or to the  
internal analog delay.  
Cue Switch (CUE)  
The cue switch is for monitoring the  
pre-fader signal in each stereo input  
channel through headphone. This  
feature is useful for cueing the start  
of a tape or record.  
CueSwitch (CUE)  
The cue switch is used for monitor-  
ing the signal prior to the Echo/Send  
volume control.  
Writing Block  
The name of the input equipment or  
microphone setting can be written in  
with an eraseable felt pen or a wax  
pencil.  
Cue Switch (CUE)  
The cue switch is used for monitor-  
ing the signal prior to the  
Echo/Return volume control.  
Program Fader L and R  
(PGM L, PGM R)  
The program faders control the  
overall signal level of the program  
mixes which are fed to the program  
L & R outputs, and thus the output  
level of the assigned internal power  
amplifier.  
FB Fader 1 and 2 (FB1, FB2)  
These faders control the overall  
signal level of the mixes which are  
fed to FB outputs 1 and 2.  
CueSwitches(CUE)  
The cue switch is for monitoring the  
pre-fader program signals through  
headphone. This is useful for  
CueSwitch(CUE)  
The cue switch is used for monitor-  
ing the signals prior to the FB 1 and 2  
outputs.  
independent  
audition  
of  
the  
program mixes.  
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Meter Panel  
Program L Output Meter (PGM L)  
The meter indicates the program L output  
level.  
RX-208, RX-212  
Graphic Equalizer (EQUALIZATION)  
Program R Output Meter (PGM R)  
The meter indicates the program R output  
level.  
Two channel, 1/1 octave graphic equalizer  
with 9 bands (filters) enables 12dB of boost  
and attenuation at each center frequency  
with the "0" position of each filter providing  
flat response. The graphic equalizer is  
switchable to either the program or foldback  
outputs, or "off for A-B comparison.  
FB 1 Output Meter (FB 1)  
The meter indicates the FB 1 output level.  
FB 2 Output Meter (FB 2)  
The meter indicates the FB 2 output level.  
Graphic Equalizer Selector Switch  
(PGML, FB 1, OFF)  
The 3-position switch assigns the equalizer  
to either the program L or FB 1 circuits, with  
the "off" position completely removing the  
equalizer from the signal flow path.  
Graphic Equalizer Selector Switch  
(PGM R, FB 2, OFF)  
The 3-position switch assigns the equalizer  
to either the program R or FB 2 circuits, with  
the "off" position completely removing the  
equalizer from the signal flow path.  
Caution  
The graphic equalizer is normally used for either the PGM or FB mix. Fornormal operation, only one  
button should be pressed. If the equalizer is not being used, the "OFF" button should be depressed.  
RX-216  
*The RX-216 is the same in its meter panel functions as the  
RX-208 and RX-212.  
FB 2 Output Meter  
FB 1 Output Meter  
Graphic Equalizer (EQUALIZATION)  
Program R Output Meter  
Program L Output Meter  
Graphic Equalizer Selector Switch  
(PGM L, FB 1, off)  
Graphic Equalizer Selector Switch  
(PGM R, FB 2, off)  
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Rear Panel (RX-208)  
RX-208  
Accessory Send/Receive Jacks  
(ACCESSORY 1~8)  
These jacks are provided as patching points  
for inserting signal processing equipment  
such as compressor/limiters, noise gate, etc.  
An output impedance of the accessory send  
and an input impedance of the accessory  
receive are 10k ohms. Both nominal signals  
levels are 0dB. Please refer to the detailed  
explanation on page 11.  
Program Line Output Connectors and Jacks  
(LINE OUT, PGM L, R)  
These connectors and jacks are the outputs  
of the console deriving the signals after each  
program master fader. The XLR connectors  
are balanced, transformer-isolated, floating,  
with an output impedance and nominal level  
of 600 ohms and +4dB, respectively. The  
phone jacks are unbalanced, with an output  
impedance and nominal level of 600 ohms  
and +4dB, respectively.  
Channel Input, Unbalanced Jacks  
(CHANNEL IN UN-BAL 1~8)  
These  
8
standard 1/4" phone jacks are  
unbalanced with an input level of —30dB and  
input impedance of 10k ohms. They will  
accept low or high impedance sources. When  
plugs are inserted into these jacks, the input  
level switch must be set to the "UN-BAL"  
position.  
Phantom Power Switches  
(PHANTOM 1~8)  
Power Switch (POWER)  
This switch provides AC power to the  
console. Power should only be applied after  
all audio connections have been completed.  
The phantom power switch on  
each input channel permits the  
user to supply 48V DC through  
the input connectors to a con-  
denser microphone. If phantom  
power is not required, the  
switch must be in the "off" posi-  
tion.  
Power Fuse  
Channel Input, Balanced Connectors  
(CHANNEL IN BAL 1~8)  
The XLR connectors are balanced, trans-  
former-isolated, floating, with an input im-  
pedance of 600 ohms, and will accept low im-  
pedance microphones as well as other im-  
pedance sources. When the XLR connectors  
are employed, the input level switch on the  
front panel must be set at the "BAL" posi-  
tions. Proper adjustment of both input level  
switch and trim control make it possible to  
provide the optimum setting for each input.  
Power Cord  
Ground Terminal (GND)  
The chassis must be grounded.  
Ground Terminals (GND)  
These may be used to provide ground connection  
for tape decks or turntables.  
Foldback Line Output Connectors and Jacks  
(LINE OUT FB 1, 2)  
These connectors and jacks are the foldback  
outputs deriving the signals after each  
foldback master fader. The XLR connectors  
are balanced, transformer-isolated, floating,  
with an output impedance and nominal level  
of 600 ohms and +4dB, respectively. The  
phone jacks are unbalanced, with an output  
impedance and nominal level of 600 ohms  
and +4dB, respectively.  
Stereo Input Pin Jacks (STEREO IN 1, 2)  
Each stereo input has both AUX input and  
PHONO input pin jacks that are switchable on the  
front panel. RIAA equalization is provided on the  
phono input for accepting turntables with  
magnetic cartridges.  
Recording Output Pin Jacks  
(REC OUT, PGM L, R)  
The jacks are unbalanced and provide pre-graphic  
EQ, pre-program fader signals for connection to  
tape recorders.  
Echo Output Jacks (ECHO SEND)  
These jacks are unbalanced, with an output  
impedance of 600 ohms. One jack is for +4dB  
output and the other is for —20dB output. The  
jacks are provided for connection to external  
echo machines. The +4dB jack can be used for  
output cascading.  
Auxiliary Echo Input Jack (AUX ECHO IN)  
This standard phone jack is unbalanced and  
accepts low or high impedance sources at nominal  
—20dB level. The jack sends an echo or reverb  
return signal directly to the program L and R  
Sub Input Jacks  
mixing busses. Inserting  
a
plug in the jack  
(SUB IN PGM L, R, FB 1, 2, ECHO)  
These five jacks are directly connected to the  
corresponding mixing busses (program L, R,  
FB1, 2, and echo), and are provided for  
cascade connection to expand the input  
capacity.  
interrupts the return signal from the built-in echo  
unit. The echo or reverb return signal can be  
controlled by the echo return volume on the front  
panel.  
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Rear Panel (RX-212, RX-216)  
The RX-212 and RX-216 are the same as the RX-208 in functions, except that the RX-212 has  
12 input channels and the RX-216 has 16 input channels.  
RX-212  
Accessory Send/Receive Jacks  
(ACCESSORY 1~12)  
Program Line Output Connectors and lacks  
(LINE OUT, PGM L, R)  
Power Switch (POWER)  
Power Fuse  
Phantom Power Switches  
(PHANTOM 1~12)  
Channel Input, Unbalanced Jacks  
(CHANNEL IN UN-BAL 1~12)  
Channel Input, Balanced Connectors  
(CHANNEL IN BAL 1~12)  
Ground Terminals  
(GND)  
Stereo Input Pin Jacks (STEREO IN 1, 2)  
Power Cord  
Recording Output Pin Jacks  
(REC OUT PGM L, PGM R)  
Ground Terminal (GND)  
Foldback Line Output Connectors and Jacks  
(LINE OUT, FB1, 2)  
Auxiliary Echo Input Jack (AUX ECHO IN)  
Sub Input Jacks  
(SUB IN, PGM L, R, FB1 2, ECHO)  
Echo Output Jacks (ECHO SEND)  
RX-216  
Accessory Send/Receive Jacks  
(ACCESSORY 1~16)  
Program Line Out Connectors and Jacks  
(LINE OUT, PGM L,R)  
Phantom Power Switches  
(PHANTOM 1~16)  
Channel Input, Unbalanced Jacks  
(CHANNEL IN UN-BAL 1~16)  
Power Switch (POWER)  
Power Fuse  
Channel Input, Balanced Connectors  
(CHANNEL IN BAL 1~16)  
Ground Terminals (GND)  
Power Cord  
Stereo Input Pin Jacks (STEREO IN 1, 2)  
Ground Terminal (GND)  
Recording Output Pin Jacks  
(REC OUT PGM L, PGM R)  
Foldback Line Output Connectors  
and Jacks (LINE OUT, FB1, 2)  
Auxiliary Echo Input Jack (AUX ECHO IN)  
Echo Output Jacks (ECHO SEND)  
Sub Input Jacks  
(SUB IN, PGML, R, FB1 2, ECHO)  
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Connection Example  
Main Speaker Systems (Left)  
Main Speaker Systems (Right)  
These XLR connectors are bal-  
anced, transformer-isolated,  
floating and accept low imped-  
ance sources of from +10dB to  
—60dB nominal level. The input  
level must be adjusted by the in-  
put level selector switch and  
trim control.  
Dual Power  
Amplifier  
Dual Power  
Amplifier  
Wireless Tuner  
Keyboard  
Unbalanced input jacks ac-  
cept high impedance  
RX-208  
sources of from —30dB to  
0dB nominal level. The in-  
put level switch on the  
front panel must be set at  
the "UN-BAL" position.  
Ground for turntables  
Record player with magnetic cartridge  
The stereo input switch on the  
front panel must be set at the  
"PHONO" position.  
Power Amplifier  
Foldback Speaker Systems  
(Self-Powered Speaker Systems)  
Playback Tape Deck  
The stereo input switch must  
be set at the "AUX" position  
with the nominal level of  
-20dB  
Foldback Speaker Systems  
(Self-Powered Speaker Systems)  
Foldback Speaker Systems  
(Stage Monitor Speaker Systems)  
Tape Deck for recording  
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Connection Example  
Main Speaker Systems (Right)  
4-way multiple driving  
Main Speaker Systems (Left)  
4-way multiple driving  
STAGE LAYOUT EXAMPLE  
RX-216  
RX-212  
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How to use ''channel patching" accessory jack  
The accessory jack (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) is provided on each input channel to allow insertion of  
outboard signal processing devices (example: compressor/limiters, noise gate, equalizer, etc.)  
into the signal path. The jack functions as both an output and an input (Tip=Receive,  
Ring=Send, Sleeve=Shield). Connection cables for this purpose should be wired as illustrated  
in Fig. 2.  
Inserting a plug into the jack interrupts normal signal flow and places the external device into  
the circuitry just prior to the input equalizer section. (See Fig. 1.)  
Figure 1  
*The connection marked of the shield  
and sleeve is determined by the type of  
equipment to be connected.  
Figure 2  
The accessory jacks may also be used as a direct output for each input channel, allowing direct  
connection to a multi-track tape deck or use as an additional effects mix.  
To unbalanced input of  
other input channels to  
mix dry signals with  
processed signals.  
Figure 3  
Normal impedance of the accessory send is greater than 10k ohms and the receive impedance  
is 10k ohms. Both nominal levels are at 0dB (0.775V).  
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How to get a good mixing  
Before connecting the equipment to the mixing console, check the impedance and level of  
both. If the impedances and levels do not match, mixing will be very difficult and the S/N  
ratio will also be adversely affected.  
Each input channel of the RX-208, RX-212 and RX-216 is provided with a Trim control.  
Thorough understanding of the function of a Trim control will make mixing easier.  
TRIM  
The function of the Trim control is that the negative  
feedback volume of the head amp is changed so that the  
gain of the head amp can also be changed. Because of this,  
enough dynamic range even for the high level signals is  
ensured. Also, S/N ratio will be better by decreasing the  
gain of the head amp proper.  
OUTPUT  
HEAD AMP  
INPUT  
For example, a microphone (balanced) with an output level of —50dB, a tape deck (balanced)  
with an output level of 0dB, and a wireless tuner with an output level of —20dB are connected  
to the console.  
Tape Deck in  
0dB level  
Microphone in  
-50dB level  
Wireless tuner in  
-20dB level  
First the Trim control must be turned down so that the  
peak indicator will notbelit ifanexcessivesignalcomesin.  
Nevertheless, if it is still on, the input level switchmustbe  
rotated to the left 1 step. This can be applied to the "BAL"  
inputs only, not to the "UN-BAL" inputs.  
The input selector switch is set as shown in the left figure.  
Trim control is set as shown in the left figure. Also, if the  
volume balance of each instrument (microphone) is kept by  
the Trim control the position of each channel fader will be  
uniform, thus mixing becomes easier.  
The faders in each channel are used in general between 0  
and 10. If the hall is full and there is not enough volume, the  
master fader must be turned up.  
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Channel and Graphic Equalizers  
Equalization for music  
The Graphic Equalizer is designed not only for use in preventing feedback and equalizing  
uneven room frequency response to be flat, but also for equalizing frequency response to your  
tastes and producing favourable sound for you. Fig. 1 shows each frequency band and its  
corresponding auditory feeling. Fig. 2 and Table 1 show the relation between each musical  
instrument and its frequency band. They can be of great help in the equalizer operation. (They  
are referenced from a book entitled "Practical Guide for Concert".)  
EQUALIZATION CHART  
These sounds  
are felt more  
than really  
heard. They  
give a sense of  
power. Too  
much produces becomes boomy.  
a muddy  
sound.  
Probably the most  
important of all. Most  
all instruments  
The rhythm  
Upper vocal region.  
Too much here will  
cause great fatigue,  
and loss of speech  
intelligence. Reducing  
3k can bring vocals  
ontop.  
Presence range.  
Great achievement  
in overall level can  
be had here. Too  
little causes a "far  
away" sound.  
Sibilance  
levels can be  
controlled  
here. Bright,  
clean defini-  
tion.  
section appears  
here. Either a fat  
or thin sound can  
be heard by mis-  
EQ here. Too much  
contain harmonics  
here.  
300Hz boosting can  
cause horn-like  
sounds. 1k to 2k  
sounds tinny. Too  
much here sounds  
like the telephone.  
Bass guitar-Snare-  
Toms.  
Figure 1  
INSTRUMENT CHART  
INSTRUMENT EQUALIZATION CHART  
Acoustic guitar  
Bass strings resonate between 70 to 120Hz, body around 300Hz.  
Avoid boosting these to stop feedback. 3kHz and 5kHz give great  
"clarity".  
Electric guitar  
Bass guitar  
Human voice  
Piano (Acoustic)  
Piano (Electric)  
Organ  
Resonances differ—depending on type. Good full sounds around  
300 to 500Hz. Clarity at 3kHz.  
Extreme lows are at 60 to 90Hz. "Pick" or "pluck" sounds are  
around 800 to 1200Hz. Upper harmonics clarified about 3kHz.  
Good fullness at 150Hz. Watch for "boominess" around 250Hz.  
Mid-range 10kHz.  
Bass strings resonate around 100Hz. Watch for sub-harmonics at  
30 to 50Hz.  
Good mid-clarity at 3kHz to 5kHz thins out rapidly in high end. Be  
careful around 1.5kHz to 2.5kHz to avoid the "bar room sound."  
Usually dies under 200Hz. Has great mid-sounds around 1200 to  
2000Hz. Top end cuts off at 6kHz.  
Violin  
Rich fullness at 400Hz. Natural raids around 1500 to 2500Hz.  
Avoid "scratch" sounds at 8kHz.  
Watch for "hot" mids around 2kHz. Low end boost around 400Hz.  
Top end clarity at 6kHz.  
Brass instruments  
Bass drum  
Great low "kick" at 40Hz. The mids at 2kHz gives the familiar  
"punch."  
Snare drum  
Tom Tom  
Good fullness at 100Hz. The "crack" is boosted at 2kHz. The  
snares extend to above 4kHz.  
The main fullness is around 200Hz. The mid punch extends to  
4kHz.  
Floor Tom  
Hi Hat  
Same as tom, but extends down to 80Hz.  
Watch for the "gong" sound around 300Hz. Good "shimmer"  
sounds are around 8kHz to 10kHz.  
Cymbal overhead  
Talk Box  
About the same as hi-hat but has more low end around 150Hz.  
Depending on the guitar sound driving it and the resonance of each  
player's mouth, should have great "bite" around 1200Hz and dies  
above 6kHz.  
Figure 2  
Table 1  
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Channel and Graphic Equalizers  
Feedback Prevention  
When the overall gain of a sound system is increased, feedback will occur at frequencies where  
the system response has peaks. Suppose the system has uneven frequency response like that  
shown in the following diagram.  
The frequency at which feedback will occur when gain is increased is about 500Hz. In this  
case, feedback may be prevented by attenuating levels at 500Hz by 3dB to 5dB with an  
equalizer. If the overall gain is again gradually increased, feedback will occur next at about  
125Hz. It may be stopped by attenuating the levels 3dB to 5dB at that frequency. In this  
procedure, sufficient gain in the sound system is obtained before feedback.  
General Specifications  
Graphic Equalizer ( 12dB maximum)  
Frequency Response  
+0dB, -0.5dB  
Center Frequency  
50Hz to 15kHz  
20Hz to 30 kHz  
63Hz, 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz,  
4kHz, 8kHz, 16kHz  
Internal Echo Unit  
Delay Time SHORT 12msec—40msec  
LONG 40msec—140msec  
+0.5dB, -3dB  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
0.5% at +4dB*/600 ohms at 1kHz  
HumandNoise  
(20Hz to 20kHz, input termination of 150 ohms, Input level  
switch at "BAL -60", Trim at "0", output termination of 600  
ohms)  
Peak Indicator  
LED turns on when the pre-fader, post EQ signal reaches  
6 dB before clip.  
Equivalent Input Noise  
Phantom Power  
-124dB* (20Hz — 20kHz)  
48V DC is applied to balanced input transformer for  
powering condenser microphones  
Meter ("0"= +4dB* output at LINE OUT)  
2 pairs of fluorescent bargraph meter for PGM L, R and FB 1,  
2.  
-127dB* (IHF-A weighted)  
S/N  
64dB; PROGRAM OUT  
(PGM Fader and one Input Fader at nominal  
level)  
AC Line Voltage  
64dB; FB OUT  
AC Mains 50 Hz or 60 Hz  
(FB Fader and one FB control at nominal level)  
Crosstalk  
Power Consumption  
RX-208  
RX-212  
RX-216  
44W  
49W  
54W  
-60dB at 1kHz, input to output  
Maximum Voltage Gain  
84dB CH IN to PGM LINE OUT  
84dB CH IN to FB LINE OUT  
94dB CH IN to ECHO SEND  
60dB CH IN to REC OUT  
Finish  
Black panel, rosewood trim  
Dimensions (W×D×H)  
RX-208  
60dB CH IN to ACCESSORY SEND  
44dB STEREO IN (AUX) to PGM LINE OUT  
74dB STEREO IN (PHONO) to PGM LINE OUT  
44dB AUX ECHO IN to PGM LINE OUT  
24dB ACCESSORY RCV to PGM LINE OUT  
10dB SUB IN to LINE OUT  
Channel Equalizer ( 15dB maximum)  
564 × 687 × 206 mm (22-1/4" × 27" × 8-1/8")  
RX-212  
564 × 687 × 206 mm (22-1/4" × 27" × 8-1/8")  
RX-216  
684 × 687 × 206 mm (26-7/8" × 27" × 8-1/8")  
Weight  
RX-208  
RX-212  
RX-216  
21kg (46.3 lbs)  
22kg (48.5 lbs)  
26kg (57.3 lbs)  
LOW  
100Hz  
300Hz  
3kHz  
Shelving  
Peaking  
Peaking  
Shelving  
LOW MID  
HI-MID  
HIGH  
Accessory  
Fuse  
10kHz  
*0dB is referenced to 0.775V RMS  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Input & Output Specifications  
INPUT SPECIFICATIONS  
0dB is referenced to 0.775V RMS.  
Connector  
Actual  
For Use  
With  
Nominal  
InputLevel (Trim "0" to Trim "–30")  
Input  
Sensitivity*  
Load  
MAX. Before Clip  
Impedance  
Nominal  
–80dB (0.08mV)  
–60dB (0.78mV)  
–40dB (7.8mV)  
–40dB (7.8mV) to –10dB (250mV)  
–20dB (78mV) to +10dB (2.5V)  
0dB (775V) to +30dB (25V)  
550 ohms  
BAL –40 800 ohms  
BAL –20 900 ohms  
–60dB (0.78mV) to –30dB (25mV)  
–40dB (7.8mV) to 10dB (250mV)  
–20dB (78mV) to +10dB (2.5V)  
BAL60  
XLR-3-31  
type**  
50 to 600  
ohms  
CHANNEL IN  
–50dB (2.5mV)  
-20dB (78mV)  
PHONE JACK  
UN-BAL 25k ohms  
10k ohms  
10k ohms  
–30dB (25mV) to 0dB (775mV)  
–0dB (775mV)  
–10dB (250mV) to +20dB (7.8V)  
20dB (7.8mV)  
3P PHONE  
JACK***  
ACCESSORY (RCV)  
10k ohms  
10k ohms  
47k ohms  
–40dB (7.8mV)  
–70dB (0.25mV)  
+10dB (2.5V)  
–20dB (78mV)  
RCA  
PIN JACK  
AUX  
PHONO  
10k ohms  
47k ohms  
–20dB (78mV)  
–50dB (2.5mV)  
STEREO IN  
AUXECHOIN  
SUB IN  
-40dB (7.8mV)  
–10dB (250mV)  
0dB (775mV)  
PHONE JACK  
PHONE JACK  
10k ohms  
10k ohms  
10k ohms  
10k ohms  
-20dB (78mV)  
+4dB (1.23mV)  
+24dB (12.3mV)  
0dB is referenced to 0.775V RMS.  
Connector  
OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS  
Output Level  
Output  
Actual Source Impedance  
For Use With Nominal  
Nominal  
MAX Before Clip  
XLR-3-32  
type**  
and  
PGM L  
PGMR  
FBl  
L I N E O U T  
100 ohms  
600 ohms  
600 ohms  
+4dB (1.23V)  
+20dB (7.8V)  
PHONE JACK  
FB2  
+4  
-20  
PHONE JACK  
PHONE JACK  
+20dB (7.8V)  
-4dB (490mV)  
+4dB (1.23V)  
–20dB (78mV)  
90 ohms  
64 ohms  
E C H O S E N D  
REC OUT  
RCA PIN JACK  
+10dB (2.5V)  
+20dB (7.8V)  
1k ohms  
1k ohms  
10k ohms  
10k ohms  
–10dB (250mV)  
0dB (775mV)  
ACCESSORY (SEND)  
PHONES  
3P PHONE JACK***  
STEREO  
PHONE JACK****  
370mW/8 ohms,  
+7dB (1.7V)  
75mW/8 ohms,  
0dB (775mV)  
18 ohms  
8 ohms or higher  
*Sensitivity is the level required to produce a nominal speaker output level.  
**All XLR type connectors are floating, balanced and transformer-isolated.  
***ACCESSORY jacks (3P PHONE JACK) are wired: Tip=Receive, Ring=Send and Sleeve =Common  
****Stereo phone jack is wired: Tip=Left, Ring=Right and Sleave=Common  
Note:  
As is described in the beginning of the operation manual, the XLR type connectors of the RX-208, RX-212 and RX-216 are wired as follows.  
Pin No. 1 — Ground  
Pin No. 2 — Cold (Low)  
P in No. 3 — Hot (High)  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Caution:  
The fuse rating for 120V AC operation is 2 amps., and 1 amp. for 220/240V AC operation. The fuse must always be replaced  
with same type and rating.  
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Characteristic Diagrams  
Frequency Response  
Input EQ Characteristics  
Graphic EQ Characteristics  
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Level Diagram  
Dimensional Diagrams  
RX-208, RX-212  
RX-216  
The above dimensional diagram is for the RX-212.  
Overall dimensional of the RX-208 is the same as the RX-212.  
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TOA ELECTRICCO.,LTD.  
KOBE, JAPAN  
Printed in Japan  
133-02-573-2A  
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