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E Signature™ Channel
Owner’s Manual
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Solid State Logic ogic XL SIGNATURE CHANNEL Super-Analogue™ Outboard Owner’s Manual 82S6XL090A
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XLogic E Signature™ Channel Owner’s Manual Solid State Logic Begbroke, Oxford, England, OX5 1RU • +44 (0)1865 842300 320 West 46th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10036, USA • +1 (1) 212 315 1111 Suite 401, 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA • +1 (1) 323 549 9090 3-55-14 Sendagaya, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo 151-0051, Japan • +81 (0)3 5474 1144 7 bis, rue de la Victoire, le Blanc Mesnil, Paris 93150, France • +33 (0)1 48 67 84 85 Via Timavo 34, 20124 Milano, Italy • +39 (0)39 2328 094 Visit S
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Contents 1.0 Introduction 3 2.0 Safety Considerations 4 Safety Warnings 4 3.0 Installation 6 Setting the mains voltage selector 6 Mounting 7 Connections 7 4.0 Operation 9 Input Section 9 Listen Mic Compressor 9 Dynamics Section 10 Compressor/Limiter 10 Expander/Gate 11 Filter Section 11 Equaliser Section 12 Output Section 12 5.0 Signal Routing 13 Appendices: A Internal Links and Fuses 15 B Connector Details 16 C Electronic Specification 17 D Calibration Information 21 E Physical Specification 24
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XLogic E Signature™ Channel Owner’s Manual Blanking plate for (optional) ADC card Page 2 XLogic E Signature™ Channel (front) INPUT DRIVE LCOMP T/HOLD T/HOLD KHz GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN DYNAMICS COMPRESSOR GATE FILTERS LF LMF HMF HF OUTPUT 8 4 0 0 3 6 10 14 20 12 3.5 DYN PRE FAST FAST DYN EQ DYN MTR Ø ON LINE EXP INPUT BELL BLK BELL IN EQ ATK ATK S/C IN S/C INPUT OUT 3 –+ +–+–+ – Solid 3RD 2ND LESS MORE +10 -20 -30 +10 -20 +20 ogic MIC LINE 0 RELEASE RATIO RELEASE RANGE Hz Hz Q KHz Q KHz KHz PO
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Introduction 1.0 Introduction The XLogic E Signature Channel unit brings the classic sound of the original early 1980s E Series console to the outboard rack of today’s artists and producers. The XLogic E Signature Channel delivers the choice of selectable transformer driven or Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) mic amps and the world renowned ‘Listen Mic’ compressor – the secret weapon of many producers of the era – along with two distinctive Equaliser options coupled with the most musical dynamics p
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XLogic E Signature™ Channel Owner’s Manual 2.0 Safety considerations This section contains definitions and warnings, and practical information to ensure a safe working environment. Please take time to read this section before undertaking any installation work. 2.1 Definitions ‘Maintenance’ All maintenance must be carried out by fully trained personnel. Note: it is advisable to observe suitable ESD precautions when maintenance to any part is undertaken. ‘Non-User Adjustments’ Adjustments or alter
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Safety Considerations Mains Supply and Phases Solid State Logic equipment is designed for connection to a single phase supply with the Neutral conductor at earth 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 where the Neutral conductor is not at earth potential (TT or IT supplies). Mains cables will be coded with the following colour scheme: LIVE: Brown NEUTRAL: Blue EART
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100 120 230 240 240 230 120 100 XLogic E Signature™ Channel Owner’s Manual 3.0 Installation 3.1 Voltage Selection Before connecting the mains supply ensure that the voltage range selector next to the IEC socket on the rear of the unit is correctly set. The input setting must be confirmed before applying power. The input module can be configured to be one of 4 voltage settings (one of which is invalid and should not be used – see below). The setting is indicated by a plastic pin protruding th
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Installation and Operation 3.2 Mounting This unit is designed to be rack-mounted. It is 1 RU (44.5mm/1.75 inch) high, its depth is: 325 mm/12.8 inches not including heatsink. 365 mm/14.3 inches including heatsink 400 mm/15.75 inches including connectors The XLogic E Signature Channel units incorporate reinforcement brackets into the chassis and so are suitable for direct rack-mounting. A 1RU space should be left above each unit to ensure adequate ventilation. 3.3 Connection There are five connec
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XLogic E Signature™ Channel Owner’s Manual XLogic E Signature™ Channel Block Diagram Page 8 Mic Gain Mic Amp 1 ON LINE IN Ø PAD 48V Output Gain Mic In Line Out Mic Amp 2 Line Out LComp Phase Line Gain -1 METER ADC Option IP Drive Line Amp Line In Threshold EQ FLT FLT EQ DYN DYN DYN DYN PRE IP IN IN S/C S/C EQ 4 Band Equaliser Dynamics HP & LP Filters DYN KEY DYN Ext Key Input LINK Key In Link In/Out
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Installation and Operation 4.0 Operation The XLogic E Signature Channel unit is a 1U rack mounting unit containing a complete set of signal processing based upon the SL 4000 E Series channel strip – Input, Compressor/Limiter, Expander/Gate, Hi and Lo pass Filters and Equaliser. The signal processing order can be changed and the EQ and Filter sections used in the Dynamics side chain. providing a wide range of signal processing options. Obviously there are many different permutations of signal rou
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XLogic E Signature™ Channel Owner’s Manual 4.3 Dynamics Section The Dynamics section of the XLogic E Signature Channel unit comprises a compressor/limiter and an expander/gate, both of which use the same gain change element. The design returns faithfully to the circuit and key components which defined the sound of the original E Series channel strip. A true RMS converter is used in the side chain whilst the gain element is an all discrete design identical to the Class A VCA chip used in the orig
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Installation and Operation 4.5 Expander/Gate The Expander/Gate section can T/HOLD T/HOLD COMPRESSOR GATE act either as a :1 Gate or, when ∞ 0 0 the EXP switch is pressed, as a 3 6 10 14 20 FAST FAST EXP ATK ATK 2:1 Expander. +10 -20 -30 +10 RELEASE RATIO RELEASE RANGE RANGE – Determines the depth of gating or expansion. When LIN turned fully anti-clockwise, the REL .1 4 1 .1 4 0 40 Expander/Gate section will be inactive. When turned fully clockwise, a range of 40dB can be obtained. THRESHOLD – V
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XLogic E Signature™ Channel Owner’s Manual 4.7 Equaliser Section The XLogic E Signature Channel unit equaliser section defaults to the original ‘Brown Knob’ circuit that was standard on all early production E Series consoles. The two parametric mid-band sections feature SSL’s classic logarithmically symmetric design that ensures that the ±3dB up/down points retain the same musical interval from the centre frequency regardless of frequency and amplitude settings. The two shelving sections are tra
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Installation and Operation 5.0 Signal Routing Channel Processing Order There are two switches that control the order of the signal processing elements. These are Filters to INPUT and Dynamics PRE EQ. The table below shows the effect of these: Filters Dynamics PRE IP 4 Band EQ Filters Dynamics EQ PRE IP Filters 4 Band EQ Dynamics EQ PRE IP Dynamics 4 Band EQ Filters EQ PRE IP Filters Dynamics 4 Band EQ EQ Side Chain Processing Order The EQ and Filter sections can be assigned to the dynamics si
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Appendix Appendix A – Internal Links and Fuses Fuses (Mains Inlet) The mains inlet contains a single 1 amp 1.25" time delay fuse (SSL Part No. 35FJJ310). To change it disconnect the mains inlet, then using a small screwdriver prise open the mains selector cover (see illustration on page 6.). Under this cover is a removable carrier that contains the fuse – pull the carrier out to access the fuse inside. Test and replace the fuse with the same type and value if necessary. Internal Fuses The intern
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XLogic E Signature™ Channel Owner’s Manual Appendix B – Connector Details Input Output Location: Rear Panel Location: Rear Panel Conn' Type: XLR Female Conn' Type: XLR Male Pin Description Pin Description 1 Chassis 1 Chassis 2 Audio +ve 2 Audio +ve 3 Audio -ve 3 Audio -ve Line In Key In Location: Rear Panel Location: Rear Panel Conn' Type: TRS Jack Socket Conn' Type: XLR Female Pin Description Pin Description Tip Audio +ve 1 Chassis Ring Audio -ve 2 Audio +ve Sleeve Chassis
