ADL 600 Owner`s Manual English
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1. acoustic guitar computer Owner s Manual Hookup Diagram Basic Mastering Setup 2 5 2 5 Hookup Diagram Basic Mastering Setup MIC Q 1500 900 LINE MIC Q LINE HP FILT INSTR 35 INSTR INPUT o 90 INSTRUMENT POL INV 20dB PAD HP FILTER VU METER 6dB POL INV 20dB PAD HP FILTER INSTRUMENT CHASSIS SND UNK 41 PreSonus ADL 600 LINE OUTPUT 1 LINE INPUT 2 LINEINPUTI 100Watts 100v 120v 240v 50 60 Hz Internal Jumper MU Designed by Anthony 5 _ 2 59 PreSonus AudioBox 1818 5 24BIT 96K USB2 0 Recording Interface USB 9 2 2 OG 5 8 0000000 7 Mic Instrument Mice Line PreSonus English CI Espa ol Deutsch Deutsch 3 1 Stereo Mic Placement Tutorial ADL 600 __ 3 Resources 3 1 Stereo Mic Placement Tutorial The following are a few stereo mic applications to help you get started with your ADL 600 These are by no means the only ways to record these instruments microphone selection and placement is an art For more information visit your library or local bookstore as there are many books and magazines about recording techniques The Internet is also a great source of recording information as are instructional videos Grand Piano Pla2. ADL 600 High Voltage Tube Preamplifier Owner s Manual C Frangis ANS PreSonus Important Safety Instructions The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in this manual triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus CAUTION These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs must be performed by qualified service personnel Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only wit
3. Tubes can become microphonic over time which is a fancy way of saying they can begin to act like a microphone and not a good In this case one or more of the tubes will need to be replaced Contact PreSonus or a service professional to locate and replace the offending tube Hiss This is another common indication of a tube in need of replacement Again contact PreSonus or a service professional to locate and replace the offending tube Owner s Manual 3 6 Warranty Warranty 3 6 PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase This warranty is enforceable only by the original retail purchaser To be protected by this warranty the purchaser must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of purchase During the warranty period PreSonus shall at its sole and absolute option repair or replace free of charge any product that proves to be defective on inspection by PreSonus or its authorized service representative If you are located in the USA and need warranty repair please submit an online technical support request at http support presonus com to receive a return authorization number and shipping information If you are located outside of the USA please contact the PreSonus distributor for your region for warranty repairs All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of th
4. ULSNI 006 00SL O OIW L HD YLSNIOIW snuogaJd OSL ULSNI 00 006 00SL O OIW L amp ISNI DIW Fran ais 13 25 e D 72 3 5 14 Troubleshooting ADL 600 Troubleshooting No power First make sure your unit is plugged in If it s connected to a power conditioner verify that the power conditioner is turned on and functioning properly Check the fuse on the back panel of the ADL 600 Be sure to disconnect the power from the ADL 600 before opening the fuse housing A blown fuse may look black on the inside or the wire inside might appear broken and a very black fuse indicates that something may have shorted out Try replacing the fuse with a new one The ADL 600 uses a 2 Amp fuse If the fuse blows again please contact PreSonus to get your ADL 600 repaired Not passing audio If the ADL 600 appears to power on but it s not passing signal the lights are on but nobody s home first check all the cables connected to your ADL 600 and make sure that they are working correctly Also verify that the Source Select switch is set to the correct input and that the Gain control is set to provide enough amplitude for the signal If you have your ADL 600 connected to a patch bay try connecting a source directly to the ADL 600 to rule out a problem with the patch bay ADL 600 emits noise when the front panel is tapped
5. falling off the bone Remove the chicken and set aside Discard the onion bay leaves and garlic reserving the liquid 2 In a heavy saucepan heat 1 Tbsp of the oil on medium high heat and brown the andouille until it is cooked through Set aside sausage for later 3 Inthe same saucepan add and heat remaining oil Slowly add flour 1 2 Tbsp at a time stirring continuously Continue cook ing and stirring the roux until it is a dark brown it should look like melted dark chocolate Be careful to not to get the oil too hot or the flour will burn and you ll have to start over 4 Oncerouxhas reached the correct color add diced onion celery green pepper and minced garlic Cook until vegetables are very tender Do not cover Slowly add 1 quart of chicken broth and bring to a low boil stirring constantly Transfer roux mixture to a soup pot and bring to low boil Do not cover the roux will settle on the bottom of the pot and burn Add remaining chicken broth bay leaves and thyme Simmer for 30 minutes While gumbo is simmering debone and shred chicken and slice the andouille Add chicken and andouille to gumbo and return to a simmer Simmer for 30 45 minutes c og Stir in frozen okra and parsley and bring to a rolling boil 1 Optional Crack one egg into a teacup and quickly pour into the boiling gumbo Repeat with the other eggs being careful not to cluster them too closely After all the eggs have risen back to the su
6. small diaphragm condenser microphones on an XY stereo microphone holder bar Position the microphones so that each one is at a 45 degree angle pointed down at the drum kit approximately 7 or 8 feet above the floor or drum riser Experiment with height This technique can be used in live applications as well QL LS ZAR reo Py xS Point dynamic microphone at the center of the snare making sure is placed so that the drummer will not hit it Place small diaphragm condenser microphone under the drum pointed at the snares Experiment with the placement of both microphones Also experiment with inverting the polarity of the bottom microphone This technique can be used in live applications Owner s Manual 3 2 Audio Specification Input Impedance Microphone Balanced Line Instrument Maximum Input Level Microphone 15000 20 dB Pad out Microphone 15000 20 dB Pad in Balanced Line Instrument Gain Range Microphone 15000 20 dB Pad out Balanced Line Instrument Performance Noise Floor all inputs minimum gain Microphone Equivalent Input Noise EIN Frequency Response Maximum Output Level Output Impedance Tube Complement per channel Power Internal supply standard IEC connector Physical Dimensions Height Depth Width Weight Audio Specifications 3 2 Selectable 150 300 900 15000 2 100 5 dBu 25 dBu 30 d
7. sold and used in the United States of America For warranty information in all other countries please refer to your local distributor PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc 7257 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge LA 70806 USA 1 225 216 7887 WWW presonus com 15 ue E e N cc English Espanol Deutsch Fran ais EMC Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technic
8. the PreSonus ADL 600 PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the ADL 600 utilizing high grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime Designed in collaboration with famed tube circuit designer Anthony De Maria the ADL 600 employs a distinctive Class A discrete design with three top grade vacuum tubes per channel operating with 9 300V power rails for maximum headroom and superb tone The dual transformer design also ensures low noise operation with maximum common mode rejection Great for all types of microphones and instruments the ADL 600 has the sonic power and flexibility to achieve luscious vocals crystal clear acoustic guitars fat bass guitars dynamic acoustic piano cracking snares and much more We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments regarding this product You can reach us by email at support presonus com or call us at 1 225 216 7887 between 9 a m and 5 p m U S Central Time PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement and we value your suggestions highly We believe the best way to achieve our goal of constant product improvement is by listening to the real experts our valued customers We appreciate the support you have shown us through the purchase of this product and are confident that you will enjoy your ADL 600 ABOUT THIS MANUAL We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features applications and co
9. Bu 30 dBu 18 dB to 72 dB 12 dB to 40 dB 5 dB to 42 dB 95 dBu A weighted 125 dBu A weighted 10 Hz to 45 kHz 1 dB 23 dBu 0 596THD N 6000 1 12AT7A 2 6922 115 or 230 VAC 100W 2U rackmount 3 5 88 9 mm 17 431 8 mm 19 482 6 mm 28 lb 12 7 kg ue A 5 e N ce English Espanol Deutsch Fran ais ADL 600 Block Diagram 3 3 Block Diagram 3 3 jndino Aye Og 9 p 3Yndino i 1 OF ds O 1 c Kue od Aoze O LAdLNO O YJLIW TANNVHD U23IMS 1314 SSed Resources Aoce O Aoze O dIAV3Hd I zs E 10918531 ped dpoz 1237135 15 gt AX I r t l 309195 aur 12 3 4 Recall Sheet Owner s Manual Recall Sheet 3 4 LNAWNYLSNI LNAWNYLSNI 091 Lild dH 0 L1l3 dH 0 oE 006 oE 006 5972 1059 ULSNI INN 0081 UJIN ULSNI INN 0051 SALON LSILYV SALON LSILYV 9 9 H3 LHW NA 009 9 9 YALAW NA HD amp ISNI DIW DNOS HD amp ISNI DIW DNOS Espanol Deutsch a Lo LNAWNYLSNI snuogaJd OSL
10. ally or has been dropped All PreSonus products in the USA should be serviced at the PreSonus factory in Baton Rouge Louisiana If your product requires a repair contact support presonus com to arrange for a return authorization number Customers outside the USA should contact their local distributor Your distributor s contact information is available at www presonus com 15 The apparatus shall be connected to a Mains power outlet with a protective grounding earthing connection 16 Where the Mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable EU Directives on the Protection of the Environment and Other Euro Stuff RoHS This product is compliant with the EU Directive 2011 65 EU for the Restriction of the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment No lead Pb cadmium Cd mercury Hg hexavalent chromium Cr 6 PBB or PBDE is intentionally added to this device Any traces of impurities of these substances contained in the parts are below the RoHS specified threshold levels REACh This product is compliant with the European Union Directive EC1907 206 for the Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of chemicals REACh and contains none or less than 0 1 of the chemicals listed as hazardous chemicals in the REACh regulation WEEE This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be di
11. ce one microphone above the high strings and one microphone above the low strings Experiment with distance the farther back the more room you will capture This technique can be used for live and studio applications JJ e k A D 72 Electric Guitar DAC Place a dynamic microphone an inch 22 or two away from the speaker of the 8 guitar amplifier Experiment with exact IA location If you are recording an amp with multiple speakers experiment with each one to see if one sounds better than the others Place a condenser microphone approximately six feet away pointed at 1 ce the amp Experiment with distance Also d Mem experiment with inverting the phase H of the room microphone to check for H phase cancellation and reinforcement Select the fuller sounding position In a live application omit the condenser microphone 1 Owner s Manual Acoustic Guitar Bass Guitar D
12. e problem All authorized returns must be sent to the PreSonus repair facility postage prepaid insured and properly packaged PreSonus reserves the right to update any unit returned for repair PreSonus reserves the right to change or improve the design of the product at any time without prior notice This warranty does not cover claims for damage due to abuse neglect alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel and is limited to failures arising during normal use that are due to defects in material or workmanship in the product Any implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this limited warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you In no event will PreSonus be liable for incidental consequential or other damages resulting from the breach of any express or implied warranty including among other things damage to property damage based on inconvenience or on loss of use of the product and to the extent permitted by law damages for personal injury Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty only applies to products
13. er s Manual Physical Connections 2 3 2 5 Physical Connections INSTRUMENT MIC INPUT 1 EA Instrument Inputs The 1 4 TS connectors on the front panel are for use with a passive instrument guitar bass etc To use this input turn the Source Select switch to the Inst position on the desired channel Power User Tip Passive instruments do not have an internal preamp and should be plugged into an instrument input Active instruments have an internal preamp and a line level output and should be plugged into a line input Plugging a line level source into the instrument input on the front of the ADL 600 risks damage to the circuit and is likely to produce a very loud and distorted audio signal So don t do that Mic Inputs The ADL 600 mic preamps work great with all types of microphones including dynamic ribbon and condenser microphones To use this input turn the Source Select switch to the any of the mic impedance positions on the desired channel Power User Tip Dynamic microphones and ribbon microphones which are a special type of dynamic mic are generally lower output devices that with few exceptions require no external power source Sending phantom power to a ribbon mic that doesn t require it can cause severe damage to the mic usually beyond repair Condenser microphones are generally more sensitive than dynamic and ribbon microphones and typically require external 48V phantom power Always review you
14. h dry a doth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Donotinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Donot defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by PreSonus 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with this apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as if a power supply cord or plug is damaged or liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate norm
15. ian for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by PreSonus Audio Electronics could void the user s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules This apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is applicable limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de classe A de classe B selon le cas prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le ministere des communications du Canada 16 Added bonus PreSonus previously Top Secret recipe for Chicken and Andouille Gumbo Ingredients e 1 CAll Purpose flour e 34 C Vegetable Oil e 1 large onion diced e 1 small onion quartered e celery stalks diced e 1 large green bell pepper diced e cloves garlic 2 minced 1 whole e 116 link Andouille sausage e 4 Chicken leg quarters e 4 qt water e 4 bay leaves e 1tsp thyme e 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning e 1 2 Cfrozen okra sliced e 4C fresh parsley minced e 6 8 eggs optional Cooking Instructions 1 Inalarge pot combine whole chicken leg quarters water quartered onion Old Bay 2 bay leaves and 1 whole clove garlic Cover and bring to a low boil Simmer stock until chicken is
16. irect and Speaker 999999 000 Stereo Mic Placement Tutorial 3 1 Point a small diaphragm condenser microphone at the 12th fret approximately 8 inches away Point a large diaphragm condenser microphone at the bridge of the guitar approximately 12 inches from the guitar Experiment with distances and microphone placement Another popular method is using an XY microphone placement with two small diaphragm condenser microphones See drum overheads photo ua E N Plug the electric bass guitar into a passive direct box Connect the instrument output from the passive direct box to a bass amplifier Place a dynamic microphone an inch or two away from the speaker and connect it to a mixer microphone input Connect the line output from the passive direct box to a line input on a different channel of the mixer For recording place these signals on separate tracks During mixing you can blend the direct and amplifier signal to taste This technique can also be used in live applications English Espanol Deutsch 22 D Uu e an 4 n 3 1 Stereo Mic Placement Tutorial Drum Overheads XY example x NN D amp Snare Drum top and bottom 10 ADL 600 Place two
17. m power supplied by way of the XLR input provides power for condenser microphones and other devices requiring continuous power This power is supplied at a constant level to prevent any signal degradation WARNING Phantom power is only required for condenser microphones and can severely damage dynamic mics especially ribbon mics Therefore switch phantom power off for all channels where it is not required XLR connector wiring for phantom power Pin 12Ground Pin 224 48V Pin 3 48V Polarity Invert Reverses the polarity of the signal Power User Tip Use Polarity Invert when recording with more than one open microphone to combat phase cancellation between microphones 20 dB Pad The pad provides 20 dB of attenuation for the microphone preamp only Power User Tip The 20 dB pad reduces the signal level coming into your ADL 600 helping to prevent clipping and distortion from high gain sources Padding the input increases headroom and reduces the likelihood of signal overload High Pass On Off Switch This switch bypasses or engages the High Pass Filter 2 2 VU Meter and Controls VU METER 6dB VU Meter The analog VU meters display each channel s output level Meter These eight segment LED meters detect output level peaks and fast transients in each channel Meter 6 This switch offsets the VU meters by 6 dB which can help you meter loud input sources if your VU meter is slamming or pegged Own
18. r microphone documentation and follow its recommended operating practices Line Inputs These balanced XLR connections can accept signals from line level devices such as keyboards drum machines and sound modules You can also use the line inputs to give a stereo mix an extremely full rich character To use this input turn the Source Select switch to the Line position on the desired channel Outputs The ADL 600 s output jacks employ a balanced XLR connector Power User Tip All input and output connectors are transformer balanced XLRs with the following wiring standard Pin 1 GND Pin 2 High Pin 3 Low IEC Power Connection The ADL 600 accepts a standard IEC cord Note The input power voltage is set at the factory to correspond with the country to which the ADL 600 was shipped English Espanol Deutsch a Frangais 2 4 Hookup Diagram Basic Recording Setup ADL 600 B 2 4 Hookup Diagram Basic Recording Setup 40 120 45 50 MIC Q 1500 900 40 55 LINE 300 HP FILT INSTR 150 35 60 INPUT 30 65 GAIN 7 TRIM INSTRUMENT 48V POL INV 20dB PAD HP FILTER VU METER 6 e 9 9 9 9 POWER 48V POL INV 20dB PAD HP FILTER INSTRUM iis PreSonus ADL 600 00 C 100W 100v 120v 240v 50 60 Hz Internal Jumper 1 Designed by Anthony DeMaria Labs and PreSonus condenser
19. rface reduce heat and simmer 12 12 Correct seasoning with salt and pepper red white and or black if necessary 13 Serve over rice with potato salad Serves 12 2012 PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved AudioBox DigiMax FireStudio Nimbit PreSonus QMix StudioLive and XMAX are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc Capture Impact Mixverb Presence RedLightDist SampleOne Studio One and Tricomp are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Software Ltd Mac Mac OS and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the U S and other countries Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc in the U S and other countries Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies All specifications subject to change without notice except the recipe which is a classic 17 ADL 600 High Voltage Tube Preamplifier Owner s Manual 600 A 4 e 7257 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge P e onus Louisiana 70806 USA 1 225 216 7887 Part 820 0016 www presonus com
20. rrect connection procedures for the ADL 600 before connecting it to the rest of your studio gear This will help you avoid problems during installation and setup Throughout this manual you will find Power User Tips that can help make you an ADL 600 expert English Espanol Deutsch a 1 2 Summary of ADL 600 Features ADL 600 1 2 Summary of ADL 600 Features e Mic line and instrument inputs e High voltage Class A dual transformer vacuum tube preamp e top grade vacuum tubes one 12AT7A two 6922 e nput source select e Variable mic input impedance 150 300 900 1 5000 e Variable high pass filter 40 80 120 Hz e 8 amp position Gain switch e Variable Trim adjustment for final stage e 48V phantom power e 20 dB pad e Polarity reverse switch e Backlit VU meter output level with 6 dB switch for metering hot signals e gt 73 dB of gain 13 What s in the Box In addition to this manual your ADL 600 package contains the following PreSonus ADL 600 High Voltage Tube Preamplifier Q O00 IEC power cable NA Owner s Manual Input Controls 2 1 2 Hookup 2 1 Input Controls MIC Q 1500S Source Select The Source Select switch allows you to choose among all signal LINE gg sources that you have connected to the ADL 600 inputs It patches the selected input INSTR MN through the signal chain bypassing
21. sposed of with other waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product CE This product complies with the European Union Council Directives and Standards relating to electromagnetic compatibility EMC Directive 2006 95 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2004 108 EC 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 Overview 7 Introduction 17 Summary of ADL 600 Features 2 What s in the Box 2 Hookup 3 Input Controls 3 VU Meter and Controls 4 Physical Connections 5 Hookup Diagram Basic Recording Setup 6 Hookup Diagram Basic Mastering Setup 7 Resources 8 Stereo Mic Placement Tutorial 8 Audio Specification 11 Block Diagram 12 Recall Sheet 13 Troubleshooting 14 Warranty 15 Introduction 1 1 1 1 Introduction 4 PreSonus Thank you for purchasing
22. the other two inputs The Source Select switch also provides a choice of four mic input impedances 15000 9000 3000 and 1500 Power User Tip The output of your microphone and the input of any microphone preamp each have a specific impedance Measured in ohms O impedance is a way of expressing a circuit s opposition to a signal attempting to pass through Lowering or raising the ADL 600 mic input impedance can create subtle coloring and filtering effects enabling you to get a wider variety of tonalities without using the EQ In general lower input impedance can produce effects that simulate a darker or more closed in tone Higher input impedance will produce a brighter or more open tone High Pass Filter The high pass filter s frequency threshold can be set at 40 Hz 80 Hz or 120 Hz The slope of the filter is 12 dB octave X Power User Tip A high pass filter attenuates all frequencies below the set threshold Use this filter HP FILT instead of an equalizer to remove unwanted low frequencies from your source signal Gain This 8 position rotary switch provides 35 dB of gain in 5 dB increments Trim This variable potentiometer 10 dB allows you to make fine trim adjustments to the final preamp stage of the ADL 600 input English Espanol Deutsch a 2 2 Meter and Controls 20dB PAD HP FILTER ADL 600 48V The 48 volt phanto
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