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1. Komet Om ACE parallel 3 5 mim stereo jack socket power on off status indicator 4 Operation Summary 4 1 Cabling and Starting up Before connecting to the mains please ensure that your local mains voltage e g 230V in mainland Eu rope 120V in the USA is suitable for the voltage in put range of the included power supply The relevant specs and safety symbols are printed on the rear side of the unit Note 24V power supply The included 24VDC power supply is a certified wide range model capable of handling input voltages between 100V and 240V A substantial amount of re search effort and testing went into the selection of this power supply It is critical to the function of the preamp please use no other power supply Also please bear in mind that any device powered from a power supply as opposed to battery operati on may suffer interference carried by the electricity supply itself To avoid this always try and keep signal cables as short as possible We have opted for a non earthed power supply class 2 with protective insulation in order to avoid unwan ted earth or ground loops that occur when using sever al earthed mains powered devices in a signal chain Please ensure that gain level and volume controls are turned all the way to the left and all other cont rols are in their middle position centre detent The pushbuttons should be off i e not pushed Now select the appropriate preamp function line m2. the 24 V phantom power switch off not pushed Clip indicator Red LED Headroom 8 dB aux in Outputs line out Auxiliary stereo input mono mixed e g for CD player Cinch RCA sockets left right and 3 5 mm stereo jack socket Level control Min input voltage 2 x 250 mV 14 dBV Max input voltage 2 x 10 V 20 dBV Input impedance 10 Unbalanced line output after master Mono jack Ya 6 35 mm Nominal output voltage 1 V 0 dBV Max output voltage 9 V 19 dBV Output impedance 47 Q Min load impedance 2 Residual noise master fully anticlockwise A weighted 1 uV 120 dBV headphones Headphones output Stereo jack Y 6 35 mm Output power 1 kHz THD 1 Typ 2 x 40 mW 32 0 Residual noise master fully anticlockwise A weighted 3 3 uV 110 dBV Warning Suitable for headphones with stereo jack only Do not connect any mono jacks Dl out Balanced XLR output 1 ground 2 positive 3 negative Level control Nominal output voltage differential adjustment range 41 410 mV 28 8 dBV Output impedance 47 Q each terminal to ground Min load impedance differential 1 Residual noise both channels in line mode A weighted 3 3 110 dBV Tone controls channels 1 low and 2 high Effects Built in effect 12 dB at 100 Hz shelf type 13 dB at 10 kHz shelf type Digital effect processor with 4 presets 1 Re
3. 1398 regulations in view of a 24V phantom power supply Please note the adjacent text Supplement to article 5 6 Information about the use of 48V or 24V phantom power phantom power remote supply here po wering an audio device via the connected audio line Turn on the phantom power only if the unit con nected to the XLR socket is designed to handle it In general suitable units are e g condenser mi crophones active DI boxes and other special au dio devices whose power supply is drawn from the phantom power Such devices are also labelled accor dingly please heed the permissible power consump tion max 10mA High quality dynamic microphones with a balanced signal need no phantom power but can handle it anyway Other devices which have not been designed explicitly for phantom power opera tion can suffer from considerable malfunctions and damage may result as well Examples of devices that may be damaged by incor rect application of phantom power include Low cost dynamic microphones with a mono jack plug unbalanced signal that were fitted afterwards with an XLR connector Audio devices with a balan ced XLR output e g DI boxes effects devices instru ment preamps with a DI output etc which are not protected against phantom power applied to their XLR output The DI connectors on AER products are protected against applied phantom power Other audio devices such as preamps effects pedals etc whose unbal
4. anced line output was replaced by an XLR socket If in doubt please consult the manufacturer of the device you are using Experiment and enjoy your new route to alternate soundscapes Any questions or suggestions Please do contact us at tachauch aer amps com Thanks for reading 6 Technical Data pocket tools dual mix channels 1 and 2 Switchable microphone or line input Combo socket XLR and Ya jack 6 35 mm line mode jack input Unbalanced high impedance input for instrument pick ups and line level sources Gain adjustment range 3 20 dB Min input voltage 100 mV 20 dBV Max input voltage 3 V 10 dBV Input impedance 2 2 MA 60 pF Signal to noise ratio A weighted Min gain 108 dB Max gain 98 dB Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz 1 dB THD N 1 kHz 0 396 mic mode XLR input Balanced microphone input 1 ground 2 positive 3 negative Gain adjustment range 4 40 dB Min input voltage 10 mV 40 dBV Max input voltage 3 V 10 dBV Input impedance 2 1 Unbalanced 1 1 Signal to noise ratio A weighted Min gain 108 dB Max gain 93 dB Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz 1 dB THD N 1 kHz 0 1 Phantom power 24 V R 1 2 kQ per terminal switchable for each channel total current max 10 mA per channel short circuit protected Warning External equipment may be damaged by inappropriate use of phantom power In case of doubt keep
5. evel settings are minimal THD N Total harmonic distortion noise for nominal output voltage at line out Specifications and appearance subject to change without notice TD20111123 IX pocket tools dual m ircuit Diagram FE LLLLLLOZ 6250608 NI XAY uj xny eouepedui aun lt ES a m ZENNVHO 1 inoia 7 ra 1 e 1 gt NES LA an j 1343710 di SWANN 15358 K S IN ZTINNVHO nu dio Aver Z HO YAMOd WOLNVHd A pz no an lt q x43 eysa NVd Y3LSVA mn pease j eouepedui an Nivo lt C ca SSNOHd GVH NE A N 8 d a lt q oW j j L h mn HOLIMSLOOS dio naa L HO YIMOd WOLNYHd A pZ notes notes 10 notes
6. heavy strumming Now turn down the gain control or the volume control on the source by a tiny amount to allow additional head room for undistorted reproduction During play the clip control LED should only flicker in termittently at most With line signal sources with a sufficient input signal level the gain controls will pro bably sit between minimum gain and the 10 o clock position It s likely that in the mic position the setting will be significantly higher Please keep in mind that the filter stages are partly active and thus have an in fluence on the overall adjustment of the dual mix 5 Functional Characteristics 5 1 Inputs Channel 1 and Channel 2 5 1 1 Signal Sources and Preamp Selection Various signal sources may be connected to the XLR line combo sockets channel 1 und 2 To Line 6 3 mm jack socket all types of active and passive pickups for acoustic instruments electromagnetic pickups key boards samplers To XLR socket all dynamic and con denser vocal or instrument microphones The corres ponding preamp is selected by the line mic switch 5 1 2 Dual band Equalization The dual band equalizer of your dual mix provides you with an active and high quality sound interaction tool that supports the natural tone of instruments and voice whilst simultaneously offering you the possibili ty of a controlled interaction With all controls in mid position the filters are set to produce a very pleasing and natura
7. ic and make all required cable connections 1 Instruments 1 4 jack or XLR or Microphones only XLR to input channel 1 and or channel 2 of the dual mix 2 line out of the dual mix e g to effects return of the effect loop of an AER amplifier or to the input of a downstream device You may also want to connect 1 the DI out of the dual mix to a mixing desk input or a stagebox use balanced cables for this 2 a CD MP3 player to aux in or 3 a stereo headphone set to the headphones output 4 2 Level adjustment Note Level adjustment By setting the level correctly we mean that the signal le vel in one or several devices in a signal chain is neither too high nor too low This applies equally to all compo nents of a unit here e g high and low Consequently care must be taken that no part of the circuit is overloaded or that distortion is unintentio nally added to the signal We have carefully designed the circuit to achieve this objective whilst also provi ding potentiometers gain level volume for manu al intervention The dual mix is equipped with two high quality pre amps which can handle line and microphone signals and have therefore a wide input sensitivity range Having selected the appropriate preamp function mic or line and with the gain controls set fully counter clockwise minimum gain turn up the gain whilst playing your instrument until the red clip indicator LED lights up occasionally with
8. l sound impression The high treble and low bass controls allow you to modulate the sound as desired 5 2 efx Effects Section Multieffect The dual mix has an onboard digital effects unit with four presets 1 short reverb 2 long reverb 3 delay 320 ms and 4 deep chorus which are called up with the select effects selector switch Each pres sing of this switch will shift the preset selection by one setting With the pan control the effect is assigned to the channels In its centre position both channels will receive the same amount of wet signal turned fully counterclockwise only channel 1 turned fully clock wise only channel 2 will get a wet signal The level control adjusts the effects loudness in the master si gnal 5 3 aux in The aux in is a stereo signal input RCA 3 5 mm ste reo jack frontside e g for a CD oder MP3 player or a drum computer Using the level control the signal which is present here is blended with the master si gnal 5 4 master The volume control adjusts the loudness of line out and headphones together 5 5 Dl out The Dl out yields a balanced output signal whose le vel can be adjusted by the level control 5 6 24V Phantom power The 24V phantom power switches are located on the rear side of the housing These provide phantom po wer to the XLR inputs for devices that require it e g condenser mics The 24V phantom power supply of your AER device complies with the DIN EN 6
9. n using your dual mix 2 Safety Instructions The following guidelines shall help minimize the risk of injury through fire or electric shock 1 Carefully read these safety notes before you use the device 2 Keep these safety notes in a safe place 3 Pay attention to all warnings instructions and addi tional texts on the unit 4 Do not install or use your device in close proximity to water or if you are wet yourself 5 Use your device in a safe place where nobody can step on cables or trip over and damage them 6 Always pull the mains plug before cleaning your de vice Use only a dry cloth for cleaning Avoid the use of detergents and do not let any liquids seep into the unit 7 Never install your device close to units with strong electromagnetic fields such as large mains transfor 3 Controls and mers revolving machines neon illumination etc Do not lay signal cables parallel to power current cables 8 There are no user serviceable components inside the unit To avoid the risk of an electric shock the unit must not be opened All maintenance adjustment and repair works should be carried out by qualified staff only Any unauthorized tampering will void the 2 year warranty 9 In keeping with the EMV regulations screened cables with correctly fitted connectors must be used for all si gnal connections 10 Always use an earthed power supply with the cor rect mains voltage If you are in doubt abou
10. t the power outlets ground have it checked by a qualified techni cian 11 Cable up your device only when it is powered off gain input level control Con nections clip overload indicator line mic signal source selector switch combo socket line only via 6 3 mm jackplug for instruments pocket tools dual mix pickup and other line level sources channel channel efx auxin mic only via XLR connector for microphones high treble control low bass control efx 4 preset multi effects unit level level control internal effect pan effect signal distribution control select effect select button with led indicators aux in stereo input for additional signal sources level stereo input level control master master level control Rear side dc 24V power supply connector socket 24 Volt DC 24V phantom power ch 1 24V phantom power switch channel 1 ch 2 24V phantom power switch channel 2 24V phantom power out line out signal output 6 3 mm mono jack socket N headphones stereo headphones socket ch 2 ch 1 DI out signal output symmetrical XLR socket DI level DI out signal level control N O Front side TE Haze channel 1 signal input combo socket for 6 3 mm mono jackplug and XLR connector FERIA iu 2 channel 2 signal input combo socket for 6 3 mm mono jackplug and XLR connector u N 2 aux in stereo input for additional signal sources e g CD player RCA sockets 0 Se white left channel red right channel
11. te and refine the very best devices available to enable you to craft your own unique acoustic identity Make your instrument the very best it can be Please take a moment to read this brief manual We want you to understand how our product works and what it can do for you We want you to gain benefit from its many features but most of all we want you to ENJOY it The dual mix is a high quality two channel preamplifier for instrument line or microphone signals The unit offers simple efficient features just like a small mixong console two inputs each for one microphone or instrument and line level signal with switchable 24V phantom power separate active two band EQ networks for each input a 4 preset multi effects unit with two reverbs one echo and one chorus a stereo aux in line out and DI out plus a stereo headphone preamplifier This makes the dual mix especially suited for the following applications as channel extension in connection with AER amplifiers the line output of the dual mix is connected e g with an amp s effects return as instrument microphone stage preamp the line out or Dl out of the dual mix is connected directly to the mixing desk stagebox as headphone rehearsal amplifier in connection with a stereo headphone set All pocket tools need energy for their high grade circuits and are powered by 24V power supplies An appropriate supply is included in delivery Read on and have fu
12. user manual pocket tools dual mix pocket tools dual mix channel gu dl channel plis a c in cauda J level a gain EK gain DT eia C SE The Acoustic People pocket tools dual mix user manual Contents Page 1 Introduction 3 2 Safety Instructions 4 3 Controls and Connections 4 4 Operation Summary 5 4 1 Cabling and Starting up 5 4 2 Level Adjustment 5 5 Functional Characteristics 5 5 1 Inputs Channel 1 and Channel 2 5 5 1 1 Signal sources and preamp selection 5 5 1 2 Dual band Equalization 6 5 2 efx Effects Section Muliteffect 6 5 3 aux in 6 5 4 master 6 5 5 Dl out 6 5 6 24V Phantom Power 6 6 Technical Specifications pocket tools dual mix 7 7 Circuit Diagram pocket tools dual mix 8 pocket tools dual mix channel 1 channel efx aux in PA AAN ip 9 o y ra IN gain level A line e linelmic CK C C T C master low 1 pa The Acoustic people 1 Introduction Welcome to AER Thank you for purchasing an AER Pocket Tool You are now the owner of a professional audio preamp designed and manufactured to the highest pro audio technical specifications capable of shaping ma ximizing and delivering the tonal character of your instrument At AER our complete focus some say obsession is on the true reproduction of natural acoustic sound A lifetime spent listening to and wor king with acoustic instruments helps us to crea
13. verb with short predelay 2 Reverb with long predelay 3 Repeating delay 4 Chorus Footswitch connector footswitch Connector for a dual footswitch Stereo jack Ya 6 35 mm Tip footswitch for muting channel 1 Ring footswitch for muting channel 2 Sleeve ground common Function Switch ON channel muted Supply 24V 0 5A voltage Use only supplied mains adapter Mains Mains voltage 100 240 V adapter Power consumption when used with Dual Mix max 10 W Metal Aluminium housing Finish Anodized black Dimensions 65 mm 2 56 high 105 mm 4 13 wide 135 mm 5 31 deep Weight 480 g 1 06 Ibs Definitions and conditions Input and output voltages are RMS values for a sine signal and 1 kHz unless stated otherwise Tone controls in neutral position unless stated otherwise Min input voltage Input voltage for nominal output voltage at line out with gain and master fully clockwise Max input voltage Permissible input voltage that does not cause distortion more than the rated THD N assuming suitable control settings Signal to noise ratio SNR Ratio of nominal output voltage to noise voltage at line out at specified gain setting master fully clockwise input shorted 20 Hz 20 kHz Note The SNR found at line out may be less than the SNRs specified for the channels because both channels contribute to the output noise Residual noise Noise voltage at an output when all gain and l
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