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Samson s-3-way Owner's Manual

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-20
-10
0
+10
LOW
LIM
L/H
L/M
L/LM
75
INPUT GAIN
DELAY
GAIN
1.5K
0
0
150
1
95
260
950
2.6K
STEREO/MONO
50
500
CROSSOVER
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+6
500
5K
35-800
350-8K
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+12
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+6
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800
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mSec
dB
350
Hz
8K
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HPF
FREQ
RANGE
STEREO/MONO CROSSOVER
CHANNEL 1
ST
MONO
PHASE
MUTE
3 W
4 W
MID
LMID
LIM
M/H
LM/HM
HIGH
LIM
ST
4 W
2 W
LOW
HIGH
CD EQ
750
GAIN
GAIN
1.5K
0
1.5K
0
950
2.6K
+5
MID
MONO
-2
+10
500
5K
L MID
SUB
L MID
0
+14
-6
+6
350
8K
-6
+6
dB
350
Hz
8K
dB
175
4K
-5
+18
dB
FREQ
LOW
LIMITER
THRESHOLD
PHASE
MUTE
-20
-10
0
+10
LOW
LIM
L/H
L/M
MID
HMID
HIGH
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INPUT GAIN
DELAY
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GAIN
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0
1.5K
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260
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2.6K
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HPF
FREQ
RANGE
CHANNEL 2
LIM
M/H
HM/H
HIGH
LIM
POWER
2.6K
GAIN
2.6K
1.5K
0
950
2.6K
500
5K
+6
350
8K
-6
+6
350
Hz
8K
dB
700
8K
FREQ

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  • Page 1 CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 MONO PHASE MUTE PHASE MUTE L/LM LMID LM/HM HIGH HMID HM/H HIGH POWER HIGH CD EQ HIGH 2.6K INPUT GAIN DELAY GAIN GAIN GAIN INPUT GAIN DELAY GAIN GAIN GAIN 1.5K 1.5K 1.5K 2.6K 1.5K 1.5K 1.5K 2.6K 2.6K...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Caution: To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, CAUTION do not remove cover or back. FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE ATTENTION No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all ser- UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE vicing to qualified personnel.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Stereo 2-way Operation Stereo 3-way Operation Mono 4-way Operation Mono 4-way Low Operation S•3-way Connections Specifications Block Diagram Copyright 2001, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed May, 2001 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.com...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit.

  • Page 5: S•3-Way Features

    LIMITER THRESHOLD FREQ RANGE FREQ The Samson S•3-way electronic crossover utilizes the latest technology in speaker management design. Here are some of its main features: • Full featured, Stereo 2-way, Stereo 3- way, Mono 4- way electronic crossover. • Precision Linkwitz-Riley, 24 dB/Octave filters.

  • Page 6: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions FRONT PANEL LAYOUT CHANNEL 1 MONO PHASE MUTE L/LM LMID LM/HM HIGH HIGH CD EQ INPUT GAIN DELAY GAIN GAIN GAIN 1.5K 1.5K 2.6K 2.6K STEREO/MONO MONO CROSSOVER L MID 35-800 L MID 350-8K mSec FREQ RANGE FREQ LIMITER THRESHOLD...
  • Page 7 Controls and Functions CHANNEL 2 HMID POWER INPUT GAIN DELAY GAIN GAIN GAIN 1.5K 2.6K 1.5K 2.6K 2.6K 35-800 350-8K mSec FREQ RANGE FREQ 10 MAIN POWER SWITCH- When turned on, acti- 15 RANGE SWITCH - Selects the range at which vates the S•3-way.

  • Page 8: Operating The S 3•Way

    Operating the S•3-way SETTING UP THE S•3-way Whether you are an experienced audio engineer or just starting out, the next sections of this manual will help you get going with your S•3-way. Now that you have unpacked the unit and have become a bit familiar with the front panel controls, you can follow the next sections of this manual to begin to set-up and operate your new crossover.Further on in this manual, you will find detailed wiring diagrams of various speaker system set-ups.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The S•3-Way For Stereo 3-Way Operation

    Operating the S•3-Way SETTING UP THE S•3-way FOR STEREO 3-way OPERATION The following operating example is for a Stereo 3-way system using 15" sub, 12" mid range and 1" compression driver and both the left and right side. There are systems examples for other set-ups including stereo 2-way and 4-way mono operation.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The S•3-Way For Stereo 3-Way Operation

    High power amp. Now make the same connections for the S•3-way’s CH2(Right) and amplifiers right side. PL1602 Mixer PL 1602 16 CHANNEL LINE MIXER SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., NEW YORK, U.S.A. S / N MIC 1 POWER INPUTS BALANCED 10KΩ...

  • Page 11: S•3-Way Controls

    S•3-way Controls The Samson S•3-way features a variety of control functions that offer the sound engineer advanced control over a speaker system. The next section is a description of the control functions and how they are used to improve the overall sound of a sound reinforcement system.
  • Page 12 Operating the S•3-Way PHASE SWITCHES MONO The S•3-way incorporates individual PHASE PHASE MUTE PHASE MUTE HIGH reversal switches on each frequency band. CD EQ HIGH HIGH GAIN INPUT GAIN When engaged, the LED illuminates indicating that the selected output is now 180 degrees out MONO of phase.

  • Page 13: S 3•Way System Set-Ups

    STEREO TWO-WAY OPERATION It you’re operating your PA system Stereo 2-way, wire your system as shown in the system diagram below: PL1602 Mixer Left High SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., NEW YORK, U.S.A. PL 1602 16 CHANNEL LINE MIXER S / N POWER MIC 1 INPUTS BALANCED 10K‰...

  • Page 14: Stereo 3-Way Operation

    STEREO THREE WAY OPERATION It you’re operating your PA system Stereo 3-way, wire your system as shown in the system diagram below. PL1602 Mixer PL 1602 16 CHANNEL LINE MIXER SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., NEW YORK, U.S.A. S / N POWER MIC 1 INPUTS BALANCED 10KΩ...

  • Page 15: Mono 4-Way Operation

    MONO FOUR WAY OPERATION It you’re operating your PA system Mono 4-way, wire your system as shown in the system diagram below. PL1602 Mixer PL 1602 16 CHANNEL LINE MIXER SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., NEW YORK, U.S.A. POWER S / N MIC 1 INPUTS BALANCED 10KΩ...
  • Page 16 In the MONO 4-WAY LOW mode the frequency divisions are half of those in MONO 4-WAY mode. It you’re operating your PA system Mono 4-way LOW, wire your system as shown in the system diagram below: PL1602 Mixer PL 1602 16 CHANNEL LINE MIXER SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., NEW YORK, U.S.A. S / N POWER MIC 1 INPUTS BALANCED 10KΩ...
  • Page 17 Connections Unbalanced 1/4” Connector Signal Signal Tip (signal) Ground Ground Sleeve (ground) Balanced TRS 1/4” Connector Signal (ring) Tip (signal) Signal (tip) Ring (signal) Signal (tip) Ground Signal (ring) Ground Sleeve (ground) XLR Balanced Wiring Guide Hot (2) Common Common (1) Solder Points End View Cold...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications Inputs Female Balanced XLR Impedance Balanced >15k Ohms Max. Input level +26dBu balanced Outputs Male Balanced XLR Impedance Balanced 100 Ohms Max. Output Level +26 dBu Global Specifications Frequency Response <10 Hz to >90 kHz, +0/-3 dB Signal to Noise (Ref +4 dBu), 22 Hz to 22 kHz, un-weighted 90dB high out, mid 90dB, low 94dB, all outs >100dB muted.

  • Page 19: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram...
  • Page 20 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www.samsontech.com...

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