Samson Cque 8 Owner's Manual

Samson Cque 8 Owner's Manual

4 channel headphone amplifier
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CH 1
MAIN
OL
0
0
10
L
R
-6
SHAPE OUT
VOLUME
BALANCE
-12
SHAPE OUT
-18
-24
CH 2
INJECT
2 CH
STEREO
4 CHANNEL HEADPHONE AMP
A
CH 3
CH 1
CH 2
OL
0
0
10
-6
0
VOLUME
VOLUME
SHAPE OUT
-12
SHAPE OUT
-18
-24
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10
0
CH 4
VOLUME
VOLUME
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D
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CH 3
CH 4
OL
0
10
-6
-12
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10
4 CHANNEL
HEADPHONE AMP

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  • Page 1 CH 1 MAIN CH 1 CH 2 VOLUME SHAPE OUT VOLUME BALANCE SHAPE OUT CH 2 INJECT VOLUME 2 CH STEREO 4 CHANNEL HEADPHONE AMP CH 3 CH 3 CH 4 VOLUME SHAPE OUT SHAPE OUT 4 CHANNEL CH 4 VOLUME HEADPHONE AMP...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Caution: To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all ser- vicing to qualified personnel. WARNING DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRONIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cue Mix Set-up for Multitrack Rhythm section Recording Stacking and Tilting the C•que 8 C•que 8 Wiring Guide Specifications Block Diagram Copyright 2001, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed June, 2002 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 11791-9031...
  • 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: C•Que 8 Features

    –24 to clip. • Stacking Rubber Bumpers are included allowing several C que 8’s, or other Samson C Class units, to be stacked on top of each other creating a neat array of high quality signal processors.
  • Page 6: Controls And Connectors

    14 STACKING BUMPERS - Sleek and highly functional, the rubber bumpers allow you to stack several C• que 8’s or other Samson C class units. Angled feet are also included, providing a convenient tilting mechanism that allows easy operation on worksta- tions or desktops.
  • Page 7: Rear Panel Layout

    REAR PANEL LAYOUT CH 4 CH 4 SAMSON POWER AC IN 18 V 500mA MADE IN CHINA AC INLET - AC power supply connector is here. CHANNEL 4 OUTPUT - Rear panel headphone out- put for Channel 4. CHANNEL 3 OUTPUT - Rear panel headphone out- put for Channel 3.
  • Page 8: Operating The C•Que 8

    Operating the C•que 8 SETTING UP THE C•que 8 Setting up your C•que 8 Headphone Amplifier is a simple procedure, which takes only a few minutes. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service) and plug the provided AC adapter cord in the rear AC inlet, but don’t plug the power cable into a wall outlet just yet.
  • Page 9: C•Que 8 Master Section

    SETTING UP THE C•que 8 - Continued • Repeat the previous step for all Channels that have headphones connected, making sure to start the VOLUME knob completely counterclockwise and then slowly raising it until the desired level is achieved. If you have connected different models of headphones to the various Channel Headphone jacks, you may find that some require more gain than others to achieve the same volume.
  • Page 10 Operating the C•que 8 C•que 8 CHANNELS Headphone Output The C•que 8’s Headphone Output jack accepts a standard 1/4” TRS connector for easy interface with most professional headphones. Once the master VOLUME has been set, the channels output level is set by the VOLUME knob. EQ Shape Each of the four C•que 8 channels features an EQ SHAPE switch allowing individual equalization con-...
  • Page 11: Stereo Mode

    STEREO AND TWO-CHANNEL MODES All of the C•que 8’s four channels can be set to operate in two different modes: Stereo and 2 Channel. Stereo Mode Stereo mode is a normal operating mode where all mix inputs from MAIN and INJECT, maintain their stereo image throughout the signal path to each headphone output.
  • Page 12: C•Que 8 Connections

    To do this, simply follow these basic steps: • Make a connection between one C•que 8’s Left/Right Link outputs and the next one’s Left/Right Main inputs. CH 4 CH 4 SAMSON POWER AC IN 18 V 500mA MADE IN CHINA...
  • Page 13: Headphone Impedance And Sensitivity Ratings

    (or lower sensitivity) headphones at the same channel Volume setting. Samson Technologies has no connection with any of these manufacturers, nor do we endorse any particular models for use with the C•que 8. This is simply a reference listing for your convenience. For more information about any of these headphones, contact the manufacturer directly.
  • Page 14: Cue Mix Set-Up For Multitrack Vocal Recording

    C•que 8 Connections CUE MIX SET-UP FOR MULTITRACK VOCAL RECORDING LEAD VOCAL FROM CONSOLE DIRECT OUT OR AUX SEND SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW RHYTHM SECTION MIX FROM CONSOLE AUX 1 & 2...
  • Page 15: Cue Mix Set-Up For Multitrack Rhythm Section Recording

    C•que 8 Connections CUE MIX SET-UP FOR MULTITRACK RHYTHM SECTION RECORDING SIGNAL FLOW RHYTHM SECTION AND BACKING TRACKS MIX FROM CONSOLE AUX SEND...
  • Page 16: Stacking And Tilting The C Que 8

    Stacking and Tilting the C que 8 Stacking the C que 8 You can stack one C cue 8, or any other Samson C Class units, on top of each other by simply lining up the bumpers. Important Note: When stack-...
  • Page 17: C•Que 8 Wiring Guide

    C•que 8 Wiring Guide Unbalanced 1/4” Connector Balanced TRS 1/4” Connector Insert Cable 1/4” TRS connector to two 1/4” can be used to connect a stereo signal to the Master Inject. XLR Balanced Wiring Guide...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications Master Section (Rear Panel) Input 2 TRS Balanced 1/4" (Left-Right) or (Left mono) Impedance 15 k Ohms balanced Max. input level +26 dBu balanced CMRR: Min 40dB, >55 dB @ 1 kHz Master Section (Front Panel) Master Volume control 0 - 10 Master Level Meters 6 Segment LED (–24 to OL)
  • Page 19: Block Diagram

    C•que 8 Block Diagram...
  • Page 20: Phone: 1-800-3-Samson

    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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