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X-Rack Owner’ s Manual As resear ch and development is a continual process, Solid State Logic reserves the right to change the features and specifications described her ein without notice or obligation E&OE Initial Release (Rev . 0A), September 2005 Added Mic Amp and EQ Modules (Rev . 0B), April 2006 Added Line Return and Master Modules (Rev [...]

P age 1 Contents 1. Introduction 3 2. Safety Considerations 4 2.1 Definitions 4 2.2 Electrical Safety W arning 4 2.3 Installation 4 2.4 Graphical Symbols 4 3. X-Rack Installation 6 3.1 Assembling the X-Rack 6 3.2 Mounting 6 3.3 Connection 7 3.3.1 Power Connection 7 3.3.2 Audio Connection 7 3.3.3 Connection to an A WS 900 7 3.3.4 MIDI Connection 7 3[...]

Page 2 X-Rack Owner ’ s Manual Solid State Logic OXFORD • ENGLAND ogic XL SUPERANALOGUE X - R A C K SETUP/ MIDI SAVE Push to Select COPY/ DEL TOTAL RECALL Empty Wr Prot SEL XR621 MIC INST IMP +48V PAD LINE LINE fl HF IN IN IN REC REC L R GND LIFT INSTRUMENT OUTPUT SIGNAL LF Z LO HI dB +75 +12 +20 -20 dB KHz 9 6 3 50 30 4 30 600 60 160 300 SEL [...]

P age 3 Introduction 1. Introduction Overview The Solid State Logic X-Rack unit has been developed from the successful range of XLogic outboar d equipment a nd provides a flexible solution to those engineers requiring a lar ger number of processing units in a compact package. The additional space provided by the X-Rack allows the pr ocessing module[...]

P age 4 X-Rack Owner’ s Manual 2. Safety considerations T his section contains definitions and warnings, and practical information to ensure a safe working environment. Please take time to read this section befor e undertaking any installation work. 2.1 Definitions ‘Maintenance’ All maintenance must be carried out by fully trained personnel. [...]

P age 5 Safety Considerations Mains Supply and Phases Solid State Logic equipment is designed for connection to single phase supplies with the Neutral conductor at e arth potential – category TN – and is fitted with a protective fuse in the Live conductor only . It is not designed for use with Phase (Live) and Neutral connections reversed or wh[...]

P age 6 X-Rack Owner’ s Manual 3. X-Rack Installation 3.1 Assembling the X-Rack The X-Rack unit is normally shipped either as an empty rack (SSL Part No. 729935X1), a part filled (custom) r ack or as a fully loaded unit; for example, a unit fitted with eight 729618X1 Dynamics modules (SSL Part No. 729935X2) – if you have pur chased a fully load[...]

P age 7 3.3 Connection 3 .3.1 Power Connection The X-Rack unit has an auto-sensing power supply that can operate on 100 – 230V without adjustment. The power connection is made via a standar d IEC mains cor d to an un-switched IEC mains socket on the rear panel and a latching power switch is provided on the front panel of the unit. 3.3.2 Audio Con[...]

P age 8 X-Rack Owner’ s Manual 4. Operation - T otal Recall 4.1 Overview The T otal Recall computer stores all of the switch and rotary control positions for each X-Rack module in one of thirty two internal stores. These can be recalled and compared with the current settings using front panel LEDs to show which controls do not match. If the modul[...]

P age 9 X-Rack Installation and Operation 4.2.4 Copy/Swap While displaying a TR setup pressing and holding a module SEL switch a nd then pressing a second SEL switch will swap the setting of the two channels. Selecting COPY/DEL and then doing the same will copy settings from the first channel to the second. N ote that Copy/Swap is only allowed betw[...]

P age 10 X-Rack Owner’ s Manual 4.4 Setup/MIDI Mode 4 .4.1 Overview Enter SETUP/MIDI mode by holding down the SETUP/MIDI switch till the display reads ‘ 5e ’. The SETUP/MIDI LED flashes to show you are in this mode. Press and hold the same switch to return to normal operation. Navigating in the Setup menu T he setup menu contains a number of [...]

P age 11 X-Rack Installation and Operation 4.4.2 MIDI ( m1 ) Under this menu it is possible to set the MIDI contr ols which can contr ol parts of the X-Rack XR622 Master module and also to save and load all internal stores to and from a MIDI sequencer or librarian as a SysEx dump. MIDI Remote Channel ( ck ) Under the MIDI menu, use the D-Pot to sel[...]

P age 12 X-Rack Owner’ s Manual • The display will show ‘ 5a ’ and both the ‘ SA VE ’ LED and display flash. • Create an additional MIDI track in your DA W program. Select its input and output to be the MIDI port connected to your X-Rack. • If available select the track to store System Exclusive data and recor d enable the MIDI trac[...]

P age 13 X-Rack Installation and Operation When Remote Mode is set to MIDI (‘ m1 ’), the ‘soft’ controls on the XR622 Master module may be remotely operated as MIDI contr ols. The Master module contr ols will continue to function until a valid MIDI packet has been received, after which all of the ‘soft’ controls will be locked out – o[...]

4.4.7 Show V ersion ( ve ) Select Show V ersion by turning the D-Pot till the display shows ‘ ve ’. Press the D-Pot to show the software version in three blocks. As an example, software version ‘V1.2/1 1’ will display in this sequence before returning to display ‘ ve ’. 4.4.8 Set DIM Level ( d1 ) Select DIM Level by turning the D-Pot ti[...]

P age 15 X-Rack Installation and Operation 4.5 Software Download and Installation Software to upgrade your X-Rack unit can be downloaded fr om the SSL website ( http://www .solid-state- l ogic.com/plus/utilities.html ) . T o access this page will you will need to be r egistered with us and logged into the website . The X-Rack software is packaged a[...]

P age 16 X-Rack Owner’ s Manual 6 . Go to the Out MIDI Port menu. Select the MIDI OUT port which is connected to your X-Rack: Note that the Macintosh will show all MIDI Inputs at the top of the list, MIDI Outputs at the bottom. Y ou must scroll to the middle of the list to see the MIDI Out ports. 7. Click on the T est button. This transmits a pac[...]

P age 17 X-Rack Installation and Operation 5. Miscellaneous 5.1 X-Rack Internal Links and Fuses 5 .1.1 Fuses (Mains Inlet) The power supply module is internally fused. In the event of this fuse failing the entire unit should be returned to your nearest SSL Service agent. 5.1.2 Internal Fuses The internal power rail fuses will automatically reset on[...]

P age 18 X-Rack Owner’ s Manual X-Rack Connector Details (cont.) Mix Bus Link Location: Rear Panel Conn’ T ype: 25-pin ‘D’ T ype Female P in D escription 1 Chassis 14 AFL/Solo Bus Left (–ve) 2 AFL/Solo Bus Left (+ve) 15 Chassis 3 AFL/Solo Bus Right (–ve) 16 AFL/Solo Bus Right (+ve) 4 Chassis 17 Mix Bus Left (–ve) 5 Mix Bus Left (+ve) [...]

P age 19 X-Rack Installation and Operation 5.3 Physical Specification * Depth: 180mm / 7.2 inches excluding front panel knob(s) and connectors 255mm / 10.2 inches including connectors, excluding front panel knob(s) Height: 178mm / 7 inches (4 RU) excluding feet W idth: 440mm / 17.4 inches excluding rack ears 483mm / 19 inches including rack ears W [...]

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Page A-1 X-Rack Mic Amp Module A. The Mic Amp Module A.1 Connection The rear panel of the module carries the Mic (‘IN’) and Line input (‘LINE’) XLRs along with a single output (‘OUT’) XLR. The Line input and output operate at a nominal level of +4dBu although the gain of the Line input can be varied by a front panel control. Also contai[...]

Page A-2 X-Rack Owner ’ s Manual A.2.3 HF/LF Section This section contains simple high and low pass filters as follows: HF (Low Pass): Frequency range 50kHz – 3kHz (–3dB point) Slope: 12dB/Octave LF (High Pass): Frequency range 30Hz – 600Hz (–3dB point) Slope: 18dB/Octave The two filters can be switched into circuit independently . A.2.4 [...]

Page A-3 X-Rack Mic Amp Module A.3 Performance Specification The following pages contain audio performance specification figures for the X-Rack Mic Amp module. No other Solid State Logic products ar e covered by this document and the performance of other Solid State Logic products can not be inferr ed from the data contained her ein. A.3.1 Measurem[...]

Page A-4 X-Rack Owner ’ s Manual A.3.4 Instrument Input Performance Un-balanced signal applied to Instrument Input and measur ed at Output. Pad switched out and Input Gain control set to +12dB (minimum). Gain Continously variable from +12dB to +75dB Independently switchable 18dB Pad available Input Impedance 1M Ω Output Headroom > +26dBu at [...]

Page A-5 X-Rack Mic Amp Module A.4 Calibration Information The X-Rack Mic Amp module is factory calibrated and should only need calibration if a potentiometer or other component has been replaced or if it is suspected that ther e is a problem with calibration. In each of the following instructions it is assumed that the lid of the X-Rack has been r[...]

Page A-6 X-Rack Owner ’ s Manual A.5 Connector Details A.6 Physical Specification * Depth: 200mm / 7.9 inches including front panel knobs, excluding connectors 275mm / 10.9 inches including front panel knobs and connectors Height: 171mm / 6.75 inches W idth: 35mm / 1.4 inches front/rear panels 49mm / 1.9 inches overall width (front and r ear pane[...]

Page B-1 X-Rack EQ Module B. The EQ Module B.1 Connection The module input and output gains can be set to operate at a nominal level of either +4dBu or –10dBV , using a switch on the connector panel. T o select the appropriate level for the equipment you are connecting to, please check the operating manual for your mixer or DA W . The switch shou[...]

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Page B-3 X-Rack EQ Module B.3 Performance Specification The following pages contain audio performance specification figures for the X-Rack EQ Module. No other Solid State Logic products ar e covered by this document and the performance of other Solid State Logic products can not be inferr ed from the data contained her ein. B.3.1 Measurement Condit[...]

Page B-4 X-Rack Owner ’ s Manual LMF Band controls: Frequency V ariable from 200Hz to 2.5kHz Gain V ariable by > ± 20dB ‘Q’ V ariable from 0.5 to 2.5 (may also vary with gain) LF Band controls: Frequency V ariable from 40Hz to 600Hz Gain V ariable between ± 16.5dB ‘Q’ 2.5 (on ‘ ’ setting) The LF and HF bands have variable turnove[...]

Page B-5 X-Rack EQ Module B.4 Calibration Information The X-Rack EQ module is factory calibrated and should only need calibration if a potentiometer or other component has been replaced or if it is suspected that ther e is a problem with calibration. In each of the following instructions it is assumed that the lid of the X-Rack has been r emoved an[...]

Page B-6 X-Rack Owner ’ s Manual LF EQ - Maximum Gain Adjustment: 1. Set LF Gain to maximum and select LF . Set the audio oscillator for 80Hz and adjust LF Frequency to find the maximum level on the audio level meter . 2. Adjust VR14 (LF Q) for +16.5dBu ± 0.25dB. 3. Reset LF Gain to its centre indent position, de-select LF and r e-check the audi[...]

B.5 Connector Details B.6 Physical Specification * Depth: 200mm / 7.9 inches including front panel knobs, excluding connectors 275mm / 10.9 inches including front panel knobs and connectors Height: 171mm / 6.75 inches W idth: 35mm / 1.4 inches front/rear panels 49mm / 1.9 inches overall width (front and r ear panels are offset) W eight: 260g / 9.5 [...]

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Page D-1 X-Rack Dynamics Module D. The Dynamics Module D.1 Connection The module input and output gains can be set to operate at a nominal level of either +4dBu or –10dBV , using a switch on the connector panel. Select the appropriate level for the equipment you are connecting to. If in doubt experiment! T o check the input and output gains, set [...]

Page D-2 X-Rack Owner ’ s Manual FST A TK – Normally , a controlled linear attack time of 1.5ms per 40dB is pr ovided. Press this button to select a fast attack time (100µ s per 40dB). The attack time is the time taken for the Gate/Expander to ‘recover ’ once the signal level is above the threshold. When gating signals with a steep rising [...]

Page D-3 X-Rack Dynamics Module D.3 Performance Specification The following pages contain audio performance specification figures for the X-Rack Dynamics Module. No other Solid State Logic products ar e covered by this document and the performance of other Solid State Logic products can not be inferr ed from the data contained her ein. D.3.1 Measur[...]

Page D-4 X-Rack Owner ’ s Manual D.3.5 Measurement Conditions Signal applied to Input, output measured at Output. All pots anti-clockwise and switches ‘out’ except for Dynamics ‘in’. THD + N (+10dBu applied) < 0.01% at 1kHz Signal at +20dBu applied to Input, Compressor Thr eshold set at –20, Compressor Ratio adjusted to give +4dBu at[...]

Page D-5 X-Rack Dynamics Module D.4.3 Compressor Threshold Adjustment: 1. Connect the level meter to the Output and set the oscillator level for –28.35dBu. 2. Measure the DC voltage at test point TP14 relative to 0V A and adjust VR9 (COMP_THOLD) for 0V ± 10mV . D.4.4 Compressor Law Adjustment: 1. Set the oscillator level for +20dBu. 2. Connect t[...]

Page D-6 X-Rack Owner ’ s Manual D.5 Connector Details D.6 Physical Specification * Depth: 200mm / 7.9 inches including front panel knobs, excluding connectors 275mm / 10.9 inches including front panel knobs and connectors Height: 171mm / 6.75 inches W idth: 35mm / 1.4 inches front/rear panels 49mm / 1.9 inches overall width (front and r ear pane[...]

P age E-1 X-Rack Line Return Module E. The Line Return Module E.1 Introduction The X-Rack Line Return module is designed to operate in conjunction with the X-Rack XR622 Master module to create an expandable, rack mounted, ster eo line level mixer . The X-Rack Master module provides the monitoring facilities that would be expected; mix amps, monitor[...]

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P age E-3 X-Rack Line Return Module E.4 Performance Specification T he following page contains audio performance specification figures for the X-Rack Line Return module. N o other Solid State Logic products ar e covered by this document and the performance of other Solid State L ogic products can not be inferr ed from the data contained her ein. E.[...]

P age E-4 X-Rack Owner’ s Manual E.5 Calibration Information T he X-Rack Line Return module is factory calibrated and should only need calibration if a potentiometer o r other component has been replaced or if it is suspected that ther e is a problem with calibration. I n each of the following instructions it is assumed that an X-Rack Master modu[...]

P age E-5 X-Rack Line Return Module E.6 Connector Details Note The Insert Send is a parallel of the Line Input. Insert Send/Return Location: Rear Panel Conn’ T ype: 25-pin ‘D’ T ype Female Pin Description 1 Insert Return 4 (–ve) 14 Insert Return 4 (+ve) 2 0V 15 Insert Return 3 (–ve) 3 Insert Return 3 (+ve) 16 0V 4 Insert Return 2 (–ve) [...]

P age E-6 X-Rack Owner’ s Manual E.7 Physical Specification * D epth: 200mm / 7.9 inches including front panel knobs, excluding connectors 2 75mm / 10.9 inches including front panel knobs and connectors H eight: 171mm / 6.75 inches W idth: 35mm / 1.4 inches front/r ear panels 49mm / 1.9 inches overall width (front and r ear panels are offset) W e[...]

P age F-1 X-Rack Master Module F . The Master Module F .1 Introduction Used in conjunction with the XR623 X-Rack Line Return module, the XR622 X-Rack Master module provides a complete small scale mix and monitor system for studios seeking a compact solution for mixing and monitoring in the analogue domain. A single X-Rack can provide up to 28 line [...]

P age F-2 X-Rack Owner’ s Manual F .3.2 Monitor Section The Monitor Section enables the Mix and Record busses or a ster eo external input to be monitored, the sour ce to monitor being set by either the ‘MIX’, ‘REC’ or ‘EXT’ switches either seperately or together , allowing great flexibility in r ecording and montitoring signals. The ?[...]

P age F-3 X-Rack Master Module • Use the D-Pot to select ‘ le ’ (MIDI Remote Learn) and press SA VE to enable learn mode. • Operate any one of the ‘soft’ controls on the XR622 Master module. This will cause the LED of the selected control to flash (the ‘ SEL ’ LED will flash if either of the potentiomenters have been chosen). Assign[...]

P age F-4 X-Rack Owner’ s Manual F .4 Performance Specification T he following page contains audio performance specification figures for the X-Rack Master modul e. No o ther Solid State Logic products ar e covered by this document and the performance of other Solid State L ogic products can not be inferr ed from the data contained her ein. F .4.1[...]

P age F-5 X-Rack Master Module F .5 Calibration Information T he X-Rack Master module is factory calibrated and should only need calibration if a potentiometer or o ther component has been replaced or if it is suspected that ther e is a problem with calibration. In each of the following instructions it is assumed that the lid of the X-Rack has been[...]

P age F-6 X-Rack Owner’ s Manual F .6 Connector Details Headphones Location: Fr ont Panel Conn’ T ype: Stereo 1/4" Jack Socket Pin Description T ip Left Ring Sleeve 0V PL2 Location: Internal Conn’ T ype: 16-pin IDC Plug Pin Description n/a For Future Expansion Ins Rtn, Ext, Mon, Alt Mon Location: Rear Panel Conn’ T ype: 25-pin ‘D’ [...]

P age F-7 X-Rack Master Module F .7 Physical Specification * D epth: 200mm / 7.9 inches including front panel knobs, excluding connectors 2 75mm / 10.9 inches including front panel knobs and connectors H eight: 171mm / 6.75 inches W idth: 35mm / 1.4 inches front/r ear panels 49mm / 1.9 inches overall width (front and r ear panels are offset) W eigh[...]

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