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Samson Cque 8 manual

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  • Page 1

    4 CHANNEL HEADPHONE AMP MAIN INJECT VOLUME BALANCE 2 CH STEREO SHAPE OUT SHAPE OUT CH 1 OL 0 -6 -12 -18 -24 OL 0 -6 -12 -18 -24 CH 1 CH 2 SHAPE OUT SHAPE OUT OL 0 -6 -12 -18 -24 CH 3 CH 4 4 CHANNEL HEADPHONE AMP CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME 01 0 01 0 01 0 01 0 L R 01 0 C Class Signal P r oc essors AUDIO[...]

  • Page 2

    Safety Instr uctions W ARNING DO NO T EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE A VIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRONIQ UE NE P AS OUVRIR RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CA UTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONL Y WITH SAME TYPE FUSE AT TENTION UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE Important Safety Instructions 1. Pleas[...]

  • Page 3

    1 T able of Contents Introduction 2 C•que 8 Features 3 Controls and Connector s Front Panel Layout 4 Rear Panel Layout 5 Operating the C•que 8 Setting Up the C•que 8 6-7 C•que 8 Master section 7 Stereo and T wo Channel Modes 8 C•que 8 Channels 9 C•que 8 Connections Linking Multiple C•que 8’s 10 Headphone Impedance and Sensitivity ra[...]

  • Page 4

    2 Congratulations on purchasing the Samson C•que 8 Headphone Amplifier! Although this unit is designed for easy operation, we suggest you take some time out first to go through these pages so you can fully understand how we’ve implemented a number of unique features. The C•que 8 is a compact, high-quality device that allows you to monitor any[...]

  • Page 5

    3 C•que 8 F eatures The Samson C•que 8 headphone amplifier utilizes the latest technology in gain management design. Here are some of it’s features: • Four channel headphone mixer amplifier providing individual controls for each channel. Ideal for digital- audio-workstations, stage and studios. • Dual headphone outputs; one rear, plus one[...]

  • Page 6

    4 MAIN INJECT 2 CH STEREO SHAPE OUT SHAPE OUT CH 1 OL 0 -6 -12 -18 -24 OL 0 -6 -12 -18 -24 CH 1 CH 2 SHAPE OUT SHAPE OUT OL 0 -6 -12 -18 -24 CH 3 CH 4 4 CHANNEL HEADPHONE AMP CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 BALANCE VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME 01 0 L R 01 0 01 0 01 0 01 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 HEADPHONE CHANNEL 3 - The same knob and switch complim[...]

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    E CHANNEL 1 OUTPUT - Rear panel headphone output for Channel 1. F LINK OUTPUTS - Outputs that are tied to the main input for linking to another headphone amp or other device. G LINE INPUT - The main signal input to the headphone amp. Plugging into the left jack only sends the signal to both the left and right. POWER AC IN 18 V MADE IN CHINA + - CH [...]

  • Page 8

    6 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

    7 Operating the C•que 8 • 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 r[...]

  • Page 10

    8 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 c[...]

  • Page 11

    9 Operating the C•que 8 STEREO AND TW O-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. The BALANCE [...]

  • Page 12

    10 C•que 8 Connections Because the C•que 8 Stereo Link output jacks are electronically balanced, we recommend the use of 3-conductor cable and 1/4" TRS (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) connectors. Even when several C•que 8’s are linked together this way, there is no loss of power or audio fidelity—every Channel on every C•que 8 will sound just as[...]

  • Page 13

    11 C•que 8 Connections Virtually all headphones that terminate in a stereo 1/4" plug can be used with the C•que 8 Headphone Amplifier. This chart provides a partial listing of some of the more popular models, along with their impedance and sensitivi- ty ratings. As described on page 7 of this manual, headphones with lower impedances (or hi[...]

  • Page 14

    12 C•que 8 Connections MAIN INJECT 2 CH STEREO SHAPE OUT SHAPE OUT CH 1 OL 0 -6 -12 -18 -24 OL 0 -6 -12 -18 -24 CH 1 CH 2 SHAPE OUT SHAPE OUT OL 0 -6 -12 -18 -24 CH 3 CH 4 4 CHANNEL HEADPHONE AMP CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME 01 0 01 0 01 0 01 0 VOLUME 01 0 BALANCE LR L ead V ocal RHY THM SECTION MIX FROM C ONSOLE AUX 1 & 2 LEAD [...]

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    13 C•que 8 Connections CUE MIX SET -UP FOR MUL TITRACK RHYTHM SECTION RECORDING RHY THM SECTION AND BACKING TRACKS MIX FROM CONSOLE A UX SEND SIGNAL FL OW Bass Guitar Fr om M ixer Dir ec t Out Rh ythm Guitar Fr om M ixer Dir ec t Out L ead Guitar Fr om M ixer Dir ec t Out Keyboards Fr om M ix er Direct Out SIGNAL FL OW MAIN INJECT VOLUME 2 CH STE[...]

  • Page 16

    14 Stacking and T ilting the C que 8 Installing the T ilting F eet Y ou can install the tilting rubber feet included with your C que 8 so that you can set the unit at a comfortable operating angle on a worksta- tion or desktop. Follow the simple instructions below to install the tilting feet. • Remove the bottom screw from right front bumper . ?[...]

  • Page 17

    15 C•que 8 Wiring Guide XLR Balanced 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.[...]

  • Page 18

    16 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) Master Inject 1/4" TRS jack (Left-Rig[...]

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    C•que 8 Block Diagram 17[...]

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    Samson T echnologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P .O. Box 9031 Syosset, NY 1 1791-9031 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888 www .samsontech.com[...]