Samson S.3-Way Manuel utilisateur

INPUT GAIN DELAY GAIN GAIN

HPF

Hz

FREQ

1.5K

75

150

8K

800

400

350

35

18

5K

500

50

2.6K

260

950

95

35-800

RANGE

-12

+6-6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

2

1

-20 -10

LIMLOW

+100

L/LML/ML/H

LIMLMID

MID

350-8K

dB

+12

mSec

0

GAIN

Hz

FREQ

1.5K

750

1.5K

8K

4K

8K

350

175

350

5K500

2.6K950

dB

-6 +6

0

LM/HMM/H

LIM

HIGH

CHANNEL 1

HIGH

LOW

MID

L MID

PHASE MUTE

GAIN GAIN

Hz

FREQ

2.6K

1.5K

8K

350

700

350

5K500

2.6K950

dB

-6 +6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

MID LIMHMID HM/HM/H LIMHIGH

INPUT GAIN DELAY GAIN

HPF

Hz

FREQ

1.5K

150

1.5K

8K

800

8K

350

35

5K

500

50

2.6K

260

950

95

35-800

350-8K

RANGE

dB

-12 +12

+6-6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

mSec

02

1

-20 -10

L/ML/HLIMLOW

+100

CHANNEL 2

POWER

LIMITER

CD EQ

MONO

SUB

THRESHOLD

dB

+18

-5

+14

-2

+10

0

MONO

4 W

ST

3 W

4 W

LOW

ST

2 W

HIGH

LOW

MID

H MID

PHASE MUTE

+5

STEREO/MONO

CROSSOVER

350

S Class Signal Processors

STEREO/MONO CROSSOVER

Safety Instructions

WARNING

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRONIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK

OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE

ATTENTION

UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE

RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE

Important Safety Instructions

1. Please read all instructions before operating the unit.

2. Keep these instructions for future reference.

3. Please heed all safety warnings.

4. Follow manufacturers instructions.

5. Do not use this unit near water or moisture.

6. Clean only with a damp cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not 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 or

third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on and pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and at

the point at which they exit from the unit.

11. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way,

such as power supply cord or plug damage, or if liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the

unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Caution: To reduce the hazard of electrical shock,

do not remove cover or back.

No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all ser-

vicing to qualified personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the products enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

1
Copyright 2001, Samson Technologies Corp.
Printed May, 2001
Samson Technologies Corp.
575 Underhill Blvd.
P.O. Box 9031
Syosset, NY 11791-9031
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: 516-364-3888
www.samsontech.com
Table of Contents
Table des matières Inhalt Contenido
ENGLISH
Introduction 2
S•3-way Features 3
Controls and Functions
Front Panel Layout 4-5
Rear Panel Layout 4-5
Operating the S 3•Way
Setting Up the  S•3-way 6
Setting up the S•3-way for Stereo 3-way Operation 7-9
S•3-way Controls 10
S 3•Way System Set-Ups
Stereo 2-way Operation 11
Stereo 3-way Operation 12
Mono 4-way Operation 13
Mono 4-way Low Operation 14
S•3-way Connections 15
Addendum:
Setting up the S•3 way using a Real Time Analyzer 16-17
Specifications 61
Block Diagram 62
FRANÇAIS
Présentation du S•3-Way 19
Commandes et fonctions
Face avant 20–21
Face arrière 20–21
Utilisation des fonctions du S 3•Way
Configuration du S•3-way 22
Configuration 3 voies stéréo du S•3-way 23–25
Utilisation des fonctions du S•3-way 26
Configurations du système S 3•Way
Configuration 2 voies stéréo 27
Configuration 3 voies stéréo 28
Configuration 4 voies mono 29
Configuration 4 voies mono pour Subwoofers 30
Annexes A : Configuration du S•3-way à l’aide d’un 
analyseur en temps réel 32–32
Caractéristiques techniques 61
Synoptique 62
DEUTSCHE 
S•3-way Funktionen 33
Regler und Funktionen
Vorderseite 34–35
Rückseite 34–35
S 3•Way bedienen
S•3-way einrichten 36
S•3-way für den 3-Weg Stereo-Betrieb einrichten 37–39
S•3-way Regler 40
S 3•Way System-Einrichtungen
2-Weg Stereo-Betrieb 41
3-Weg Stereo-Betrieb 42
4-Weg Mono-Betrieb 43
4-Weg Mono Low-Betrieb 44
Anhang A: 
S•3-way mit Echtzeit-Analyzer einrichten  45–46
Technische Daten  61
Blockdiagram  62
ESPAÑOL
Características del S•3-way 47
Controles y funciones
Distribución del panel frontal 48–49
Distribución del panel posterior 48–49
Utilizar el S 3•Way
Instalar el S•3-way 50
Configurar el S•3-way para el modo estéreo de 3 vías 51–53
Controles del S•3-way 54
Configuraciones del sistema S 3•Way
Modo estéreo de 2 vías 55
Modo estéreo de 3 vías 56
Modo mono de 4 vías 57
Modo mono de 4 vías para graves 58
Apéndice A: Configurar el S•3-way con un 
Analizador en Tiempo Real (RTA) 59–60
Especificaciones 61
Diagrama de bloque 62

2

Thank you for purchasing the Samson S•3-way electronic crossover. The Samson S•3-way is

a one-space, dual channel electronic crossover capable of managing the frequency control for

Stereo 2-Way, Stereo 3-Way, 4-Way Mono and 4-Way Mono Low speaker systems. The S•3-

way is an ideal crossover solution for small and large PA systems, live sound venues, com-

mercial installations, recording studio monitors and DJ set-ups. In addition to its flexibility in

configuring to different sound systems, the S•3-way has advanced features such as Delay, CD

Horn Equalization, dedicated Limiter and individual Phase and Mute switches per frequency

band. S•3-way’s convenient meters and frequency indicator LEDs provide instant status of

important speaker management settings. The S•3-way is a complete electronic crossover

solution, which will give you precise control and superior sound from your loudspeaker system.

In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the S•3-way electronic

crossover, as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions

for its setup and use, and full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please

don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so

we can send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.

With proper care and adequate air circulation, your S•3-way will operate trouble free for many

years. We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future

reference.

Serial number:

Date of purchase:

Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) must be obtained

before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted.

Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for a Return Authorization number

prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and if possible, return

the unit in the original carton and packing materials.

Introduction

ENGLISH

3

S•3-Way Features

The Samson S•3-way electronic crossover utilizes the latest technology in speaker management design. Here

are some of its main features:

• Full featured, Stereo 2-way, Stereo 3- way, Mono 4- way electronic crossover.

• Precision Linkwitz-Riley, 24 dB/Octave filters.

• High Pass Filter, Butterworth 25 Hz, 12 dB/Octave.

• Adjustable Low Frequency Delay for time aligning speaker stacks.

• Times 10 Multiplier Switch to adjust frequency range.

• Mode Indicator LED’s providing quick visual display of operating mode.

• 4 Segment LED Input Meter allows easy gain adjustment.

• Output Mute switches for all individual outputs.

• Phase Switches invert the phase of the individual outputs.

• Constant Directivity EQ smooths the response of CD horns above 3.5 kHz.

• Mono Sub Switch sums the low frequency signal from both inputs and sends it to both low outputs.

• Peak Limiter with independent Threshold control and Peak LED.

• Advanced circuit design, utilizing low noise operational amplifiers and high quality VCAs.

• Servo balanced inputs and outputs on XLR connectors.

• High quality,41 position detent pots and backlit switches.

• The stylish bead blasted electric blue anodized front-panel is as easy to read as it is to look at.

• Three-year extended warranty.

INPUT GAIN DELAY GAIN GAIN

HPF

Hz

FREQ

1.5K

75

150

8K

800

400

350

35

18

5K

500

50

2.6K

260

950

95

35-800

RANGE

-12

+6-6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

2

1

-20 -10

LIMLOW

+100

L/LML/ML/H

LIMLMID

MID

350-8K

dB

+12

mSec

0

GAIN

Hz

FREQ

1.5K

750

1.5K

8K

4K

8K

350

175

350

5K500

2.6K950

dB

-6 +6

0

LM/HMM/H

LIM

HIGH

CHANNEL 1

HIGH

LOW

MID

L MID

PHASE MUTE

GAIN GAIN

Hz

FREQ

2.6K

1.5K

8K

350

700

350

5K500

2.6K950

dB

-6 +6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

MID LIMHMID HM/HM/H LIMHIGH

INPUT GAIN DELAY GAIN

HPF

Hz

FREQ

1.5K

150

1.5K

8K

800

8K

350

35

5K

500

50

2.6K

260

950

95

35-800

350-8K

RANGE

dB

-12 +12

+6-6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

mSec

02

1

-20 -10

L/ML/HLIMLOW

+100

CHANNEL 2

POWER

LIMITER

CD EQ

MONO

SUB

THRESHOLD

dB

+18

-5

+14

-2

+10

0

MONO

4 W

ST

3 W

4 W

LOW

ST

2 W

HIGH

LOW

MID

H MID

PHASE MUTE

+5

STEREO/MONO

CROSSOVER

350

ENGLISH

4

C CHANNEL 2 MID OUTPUT - XLR balanced

line output.

D CHANNEL 2 LOW OUTPUT - XLR balanced

line output.

1 INPUT METER INDICATORS - 4 LEDS display

the amount of level present at the inputs.

2 DELAY - Delay line adjusts from 0 to 2ms for

time aligning the low frequency output.

3 GAIN CONTROL - Adjusts the output gain of

the individual frequency bands.

4 BAND AND LIMIT INDICATORS - Indicates

the bands that are in use depending on the

mode selector and indicates when limiting of

that band occurs.

5 CROSSOVER BAND INDICATORS - Indicates

the crossover mode that is active depending

on the mode selector frequencies.

INPUT GAIN DELAY GAIN GAIN

HPF

Hz

FREQ

1.5K

75

150

8K

800

400

350

35

18

5K

500

50

2.6K

260

950

95

35-800

RANGE

-12

+6-6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

2

1

-20 -10

LIMLOW

+100

L/LML/ML/H LIMLMIDMID

350-8K

dB

+12

mSec

0

GAIN

Hz

FREQ

750

1.5K

4K

8K

175

350

5K500

2.6K950

dB

-6 +6

0

LM/HMM/H

LIMHIGH

CHANNEL 1

HIGH

LOW

MID

L MID

PHASE MUTE

LIMITER

CD EQ

MONO

SUB

THRESHOLD

dB

+18

-5

+14

-2

+10

0

MONO

4 W

ST

3 W

4 W

LOW

ST

2 W

+5

STEREO/MONO

CROSSOVER

12

13

14 15

16

17

18

1

3

4

8

2

9765

6 PHASE SWITCHES - Used to select in or out of

phase operation, individually per frequency band.

7 MUTE SWITCHES - Individual outputs can be shut

completely off with the quick press of a button.

8 CD EQ - Activates the constant directivity horn EQ

curve for smoothing the high frequency response

of the sound system.

9 OPERATING MODE SELECTOR - Selects one of the

4 operating modes; 2-way stereo, 3-way stereo, 4-

way mono and 4-way low.

A AC INLET - IEC standard ac power cable

connector with external fuse.

B CHANNEL 2 HIGH OUTPUT - XLR balanced

line output.

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH-MID

OUTPUT

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

I

A CB

D

E

F

Controls and Functions

REAR PANEL LAYOUT

FRONT PANEL LAYOUT

ENGLISH

5

I CHANNEL 2 INPUT - XLR balanced line

output.

J MODE KEY - Indicates the active outputs in

all modes.

G CHANNEL 1 MID OUTPUT - XLR balanced

line output.

H CHANNEL 1 LOW OUTPUT - XLR balanced

line output.

GAIN

G

AI

N

Hz

FREQ

2.

6K

1.

5K

8K

700

350

5K500

2.6K950

dB

-6 +6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

MID LIMHMID

INPUT GAIN DELAY GAIN

HPF

Hz

FREQ

150

1.5K

8K

800

350

35

5K

500

50

2.6K

260

950

95

35-800

350-8K

RANGE

dB

-12 +12

+6-6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

mSec

02

1

-20 -10

L/ML/HLIMLOW

+100

C

HANNEL

2

P

O

WE

R

350

10

11

10 MAIN POWER SWITCH- When turned on, acti-

vates the S•3-way.

11 RACK EARS- Used for mounting into a standard

19-inch rack.

12 INPUT GAIN- Used to adjust the input gain from

–12dB to +12dB.

13 HPF SWITCH- Engages the low frequency roll off

at 25Hz.

14 FREQUENCY CONTROL- The control that sets the

crossover point dividing the frequency bands.

CH 2

INPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 1

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW-MID

OUTPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 1

INPUT

CH1

INPUT

MONO

INPUT

STEREO

2 WAY

STEREO

3 WAY

MONO

4 WAY

MODE

F

G

H

I

J

15 RANGE SWITCH - Selects the range at which

the frequency control operates from normal to

times 10.

16 MONO SUB - Selects mono operation for the

sub bass output.

17 LIMITER - Built- in peak limiter provides maxi-

mum output while offering extended speaker

protection.

18 THRESHOLD - Adjusts the level of the peak

limiter.

Controls and Functions

ENGLISH

SETTING UP THE S•3-way

Whether you are an experienced audio engineer or just starting out, the next sections of this manual will help you

get going with your S•3-way. Now that you have unpacked the unit and have become a bit familiar with the front

panel controls, you can follow the next sections of this manual to begin to set-up and operate your new

crossover.Further on in this manual, you will find detailed wiring diagrams of various speaker system set-ups.

For detailed diagrams of connector and cable wiring, see page 15 in this manual.

MODE SWITCH

The S•3-way can be configured to operate in several modes

including Stereo or Mono 2-way, Stereo or Mono 3-way and

Mono 4-way. In addition, the S•3-way has a special operating

mode; 4-way LOW which is used for ultra-low sub woofer appli-

cations. The Mode Switch, located in the center section of the

unit, is used to select the operating mode. As you switch through

the various operation modes, you will notice that several LED’s

on the panel are also changing. These are the Mode Indicator

LED’s and they help you keep track of the changing controls.

INPUT GAIN DELAY GAIN

HPF

50

0

5

9

5

dB

-12 +12

+6-6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

mSec

02

1

-20 -10

LIMLOW

+100

HIGH

LOW

MID

H MID

P

HASE MUTE

FREQUENCY BAND & LIMIT INDICATORS

Because the S•3-way can be configured to operate in several different size sound systems, the crossover con-

trols may be adjusted for the frequency division between low, and high, or low and low-mid, or high mid to high

depending on the mode. On some crossovers, it is very difficult to get a quick visualization as to what controls are

controlling what function. The S•3-Way solves this problem by employing it’s Mode Indicator LED’s over the

Frequency and Gain controls. These provide quick identification of the frequency band that is under control. In

the diagrams below, you can see what functions are under control when the associated LED is lit. Also, over each

Gain control is an LED that illuminates indicating that frequency band has entered into Limiting. More information

on using the Limiter can be found on page 10.

1

2

4 5

3

7 86 12 11 10 9

DELAY GAIN GAIN

P

F

Hz

FREQ

1.5K

75

150

8K

800

400

350

35

18

5K

500

50

2.6K

260

950

95

35-800

RANGE

6

dB

-6 +6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

2

1

LIMLOW L/LML/ML/H LIMLMIDMID

350-8K

mSec

0

GAIN

Hz

FREQ

1.5K

750

1.5K

8K

4K

8K

350

175

350

5K500

2.6K950

dB

-6 +6

0

LM/HMM/H

LIMHIGH

CHANNEL 1

Operating the S•3-way

Channel One

1 LOW Low Frequency Gain

2 LIM Low Band Limiter

3 L/H Crossover Low to High

4 L/M Crossover Low to Mid

5 L/LM Crossover Low to Low-Mid

6 MID Mid Frequency Gain

7 LMID Low-Mid Gain

8 LIM Mid/Low-Mid Band Limiter

9 M/H Crossover Mid to High

10 LM/HM Crossover Low-Mid to High-Mid

11 HIGH High Frequency Gain

12 LIM High Band Limiter

13

14

16

15

18 1917 232221 20

GAIN GAIN

Hz

FREQ

2.6K

1.5K

8K

350

700

350

5K500

2.6K950

dB

-6 +6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

MID LIMHMID HM/HM/H LIMHIGH

DELAY GAIN

P

F

Hz

FREQ

1.5K

150

1.5K

8K

800

8K

350

35

5K

500

50

2.6K

260

950

95

35-800

350-8K

RANGE

dB

-6 +6

0

mSec

02

1

L/ML/HLIMLOW

CHANNEL 2

350

Channel Two

13 LOW Low Frequency Gain

14 LIM Low Band Limiter

15 L/H Crossover Low to High

16 L/M Crossover Low to Mid

17 MID Mid Frequency Gain

18 HMID High-Mid Gain

19 LIM Mid/High-Mid Band Limiter

20 M/H Crossover Mid to High

21 HM/H Crossover High-Mid to High

22 HIGH High Frequency Gain

23 LIM High Band Limiter

6

ENGLISH

7

Operating the S•3-Way

SETTING UP THE S•3-way FOR STEREO 3-way OPERATION

The following operating example is for a Stereo 3-way system using 15" sub, 12" mid range and 1" compression

driver and both the left and right side. There are systems examples for other set-ups including stereo 2-way and

4-way mono operation.

CAUTION:

Before you apply power to your speaker system amplifiers, be certain to set the frequency controls to

the manufacturers recommended crossover points for the drivers or enclosures you are using.

NOTE:

LAST ON / FIRST OFF

When running a loudspeaker system with one or multiple power amplifiers, it is highly recommended that you fol-

low the LAST ON / FIRST OFF rule. When powering up your sound system, turn your power amplifier on last.

When you power down your system, turn your power amplifiers off first. This will prevent any switching spikes

you may get from other gear in your system, and help prevent unnecessary speaker damage.

• Connect both sets of inputs and outputs to the designated connectors on the rear panel. For a detailed

cable-wiring diagram see page 15.

* Set the controls to the following positions:

INPUT GAIN DELAY GAIN GAIN

HPF

Hz

FREQ

1.5K

75

150

8K

800

400

350

35

18

5K

500

50

2.6K

260

950

95

35-800

RANGE

-12

+6-6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

2

1

-20 -10

LIMLOW

+100

L/LML/ML/H

LIMLMIDMID

350-8K

dB

+12

mSec

0

GAIN

Hz

FREQ

750

1.5K

4K

8K

175

350

5K500

2.6K950

dB

-6 +6

0

LM/HMM/H

LIMHIGH

CHANNEL 1

HIGH

LOW

MID

L MID

PHASE MUTE

LIMITER

CD EQ

MONO

SUB

THRESHOLD

dB

+18

-5

+14

-2

+10

0

MONO

4 W

ST

3 W

4 W

LOW

ST

2 W

+5

STEREO/MONO

CROSSOVER

INPUT GAIN -12

DELAY 0

LOW GAIN -6

LOW/MID FREQUENCY 70Hz

RANGE SWITCH OUT

MID GAIN -6

MID/HIGH FREQUENCY 2KHz

HIGH GAIN -6

MODE SWITCH ST 3W

HIGH PHASE OUT

MID PHASE OUT

LOW PHASE OUT

HIGH MUTE IN

MID MUTE IN

LOW MUTE IN

CD EQ OUT

MONO SUB OUT

LIMITER OUT

THRESHOLD +5

• Set the controls for the S•3-way’s Channel 2 to the same positions.

• Set the Power Switch to the ON position.

ENGLISH

8

BRIDGED PARALLEL

STEREO

BALANCED

0dBm

CH 2 CH 1

BALANCED

0dBm

INPUT

~AC INPUT

115V 60Hz, 1100W

25A/250V

PUSH TO RESET

(4Ω~8Ω) (4Ω~8Ω)

CH 2 CH 1

OUTPUT

TRS

BALANCED

TIP=HOT

RING=COLD

SLEEVE=GND

XLR

BALANCED

3=COLD

1=GND

2=HOT

BRIDGED PARALLEL

STEREO

BALANCED

0dBm

CH 2 CH 1

BALANCED

0dBm

INPUT

~AC INPUT

115V 60Hz, 920W

20A/250V

PUSH TO RESET

(4Ω~8Ω) (4Ω~8Ω)

CH 2 CH 1

OUTPUT

TRS

BALANCED

TIP=HOT

RING=COLD

SLEEVE=GND

XLR

BALANCED

3=COLD

1=GND

2=HOT

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TO PREVENT SHOCK DO

NOT OPEN. NO USER

SERVICABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL. TO PREVENT

FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD

DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN

CAUTION

HEATSINK MAY BE

HOT! DO NOT BLOCK

AIRFLOW OR OVER-

HEATING MAY OCCUR

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SERIAL

NUMBER

F

U

S

E

FUSE

FUSE RATING

12A/250V (115V)

6A/250V (230V)

CAUTION

!

~AC INPUT

115V/230W, 50/60HZ

510W (115V)900W (230V)

USE CLASS 2 WIRING MAXIMUM LOAD IMPEDANCE 4Ω

RIGHT

LEFT

+RIGHT

LEFT+

GROUND

OUTPUT 250W/4Ω

SERVO 550 STUDIO AMPLIFIER

RIGHT

LEFT

BRIDGED

MONO STEREO

INPUTS

(BALANCED

10KΩ/0dBm0)

TIP RING SLEEVE

TIP +

RING -

SLEEVE GND

PL 1602

16 CHANNEL LINE MIXER

SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., NEW YORK, U.S.A.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

!

120V - 60 Hz 35W

POWER

RATING

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

ON

OFF

MIC 3MAIN OUT

BALANCED 600 +4db

TIP + RING - SLEEVE GND

AUX

RETURNS

UNBALANCED 10KΩ

1L

AUX SEND

UNBALANCED

2KΩ +4db

2R

1L2R3L4R5L6R7L8R9L10R11L12R13L14R15L16R

INPUTS BALANCED 10KΩ -30 to +4db TIP + RING - SLEEVE GND.

6R 5L 4R 3L 2R 1L

INSERTS TIP RETURN RING SEND

1

2

3

1

2

3

-40+4

0

-10

TRIM

-40+4

0

-10

TRIM

1L2R3L4RLRLR

BUS

INSERTS

MIXER LINKING

110

POWER

S / N

~115V(0.3A)

230V(0.15A)

50/60Hz 30W

MIC 1

MODE

STEREO

2 WAY

STEREO

3 WAY

MONO

4 WAY

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

MONO

INPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 1

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW-MID

OUTPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH-MID

OUTPUT

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH

OUTPUT

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

PL1602 Mixer

Servo 550 Power Amp (High)

S1500 Power Amp (Mid)

S2000 Power Amp

(Low)

S•3 Way

Left High

Right High

Left Mid

Left Low

Right Mid

Right Low

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH-MID

OUTPUT

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 1

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW-MID

OUTPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW

OUTPUT

STEREO

2 WAY

STEREO

3 WAY

MONO

4 WAY

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

MONO

INPUT

MODE

MADE IN CHINA

Operating the S•3-Way

SETTING UP THE S•3-way FOR STEREO 3-way OPERATION (Continued)

• Connect the mixer’s left output to the S•3-way’s CH1 (Left) input and the mixer’s right output to the S•3-

way’s CH2 (Right) input. Now connect the S•3-way’s CH1 (Left) Low Output to the left input of the low

end power amp, CH1 (Left) Mid Output to the left input of mid-range power amp, and (Left) High Output

to the left input of High power amp. Now make the same connections for the S•3-way’s CH2(Right) and

amplifiers right side.

ENGLISH

9

SETTING UP THE S•3-way FOR STEREO 3-way OPERATION (Continued)

• Lower your power amplifier outputs to all the way off. Turn on all your power amplifiers. Run an audio sig-

nal (like some music from a CD) through your mixer and raise the output faders until you see the Input

Meter LED’s begin to light.

• Slowly raise the S•3-way’s Input Gain until the Input Meter reads 0dB.

• Now raise your power amps to their normal operating level.

• Slowly raise the S•3-way’s Ch1 (Left) Low Gain to 0 and then raise CH2 (Right) Low Gain to 0.

• Slowly raise the S•3-way’s Ch1 (Left) Mid Gain to 0 and then raise CH2 (Right) MID Gain to 0.

• Slowly raise the S•3-way’s Ch1 (Left) High Gain to 0 and then raise CH2 (Right) HIGH Gain 0.

• Now use your ears to adjust the balance between the low, mid and high end. You can continue to raise

the Gain controls as you fine-tune the system. Watch the Peak Meters on your power amplifiers to

ensure that you re running a clean signal.

Operating the S•3-Way

DELAY

The S•3-way features a delay that can be set for up to two milli

seconds of delay time for time aligning speaker stacks.

INPUT GAIN DELAY GAIN

HPF

Hz

FREQ

1.5K

75

150

8K

800

400

350

35

18

5K

500

50

2.6K

260

950

95

-12

+6-6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

2

1

-20 -10

LIMLOW

+100

L/LML/ML/H

dB

+12

mSec

0

S•3-way Controls

HIGH PASS FILTER

The S•3-way incorporates a HPF (High Pass Filter) which

when engaged, activates a low frequency roll off at 25 Hz. By

using the HPF you eliminate the sub-sonic frequencies sent to

the low frequency power amplifier. Since the amplifier will try to

reproduce these frequencies with the HPF is off, in most cases

the result is simply wasted energy. By using the S•3-way HPF

you send just the frequency you want to reproduce to your low

frequency amplifiers and speakers.

INPUT GAIN DELAY G

A

HPF

-12

+6-6

0

d

B

-6

0

2

1

-20 -10

LOW

+100

dB

+12

mSec

0

STEREO/MONO

CROSSOVER

The Samson S•3-way features a variety of control functions that offer the sound engineer advanced control over

a speaker system. The next section is a description of the control functions and how they are used to improve

the overall sound of a sound reinforcement system.

ENGLISH

Operating the S•3-Way

10

PHASE SWITCHES

The S•3-way incorporates individual PHASE

reversal switches on each frequency band.

When engaged, the LED illuminates indicating

that the selected output is now 180 degrees out

of phase.

GAIN

dB

+6

0

LIM

H

IGH

HIGH

LOW

MID

L MID

PHASE MUTE

INPUT GAIN

HPF

dB

-12 +12

+6-6

0

-20 -10 +100

LIMITER

CD EQ

MONO

SUB

THRESHOLD

dB

+18

-5

+14

-2

+10

0

MONO

4 W

ST

3 W

4 W

LOW

ST

2 W

HIGH

LOW

MID

H MID

PHASE MUTE

+5

MUTE SWITCHES

The S•3-way features Mute switches on each

frequency band. When engaged, the LED illumi-

nates and that channel output is turned off. The

MUTE switches are convenient for trouble shoot-

ing or for simply listening to each speaker sec-

tion separately.

CD EQ SWITCH

Many of today’s popular speaker enclosures feature Constant Directivity Horns.

The S•3-way’s CD EQ switch can be activated to apply a special equalization

curve for smoothing and adding air to the high end of a loudspeaker system.

MONO SUB SWITCH

For easy operation of mono subwoofers, the S•3-way provides a MONO SUB

switch. When activated, the low frequency band of Channel One and Two are

summed together. The common low frequency signal is present at both Channel

One and Channel Two’s Outputs.

LIMITER

A Limiter is a specific form of a compressor configured to prevent peaks and for

general overload protection. The S•3-way offers a Multi-Band Limiter with vari-

able Threshold control. The operating range of the Limiter is from -5 to +18dB

and when engaged, protects against signal peaks and overloads.

.

A

IN

d

B

+6

0

LIM

HIGH

LOW

MID

L MID

PHASE MUTE

INPUT GAIN DE

L

HPF

dB

-12 +12

+6-6

0

m

S

0

1

-20 -10 +100

LIMITER

CD EQ

MONO

SUB

THRESHOLD

dB

+18

-5

+14

-2

+10

0

MONO

4 W

ST

3 W

4 W

LOW

ST

2 W

HIGH

LOW

MID

H MID

PHASE MUTE

+5

LIMITER

CD EQ

MONO

SUB

THRESHOLD

dB

+18

-5

+14

-2

+10

0

MONO

4 W

ST

3 W

4 W

LOW

ST

2 W

P

+5

LIMITER

CD EQ

MONO

SUB

THRESHOLD

dB

+18

-5

+14

-2

+10

0

MONO

4 W

ST

3 W

4 W

LOW

ST

2 W

P

+5

LIMITER

CD EQ

MONO

SUB

THRESHOLD

dB

+18

-5

+14

-2

+10

0

MONO

4 W

ST

3 W

4 W

LOW

ST

2 W

P

+5

ENGLISH

11

S•3-Way System Set-Ups

STEREO TWO-WAY OPERATION

It you’re operating your PA system Stereo 2-way, wire your system as shown in the system diagram below:

BRIDGED PARALLEL

STEREO

BALANCED

0dBm

CH 2 CH 1

BALANCED

0dBm

INPUT

~AC INPUT

115V 60Hz, 920W

20A/250V

PUSH TO RESET

(4Ω~8Ω) (4Ω~8Ω)

CH 2 CH 1

OUTPUT

TRS

BALANCED

TIP=HOT

RING=COLD

SLEEVE=GND

XLR

BALANCED

3=COLD

1=GND

2=HOT

SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK

TO PREVENT SHOCK DO

NOT OPEN. NO USER

SERVICABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL. TO PREVENT

FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD

DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN

CAUTION

HEATSINK MAY BE

HOT! DO NOT BLOCK

AIRFLOW OR OVER-

HEATING MAY OCCUR

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SERIAL

NUMBER

F

U

S

E

FUSE

FUSE RATING

12A/250V (115V)

6A/250V (230V)

CAUTION

!

~AC INPUT

115V/230W, 50/60HZ

510W (115V)900W (230V)

USE CLASS 2 WIRING MAXIMUM LOAD IMPEDANCE 4Ω

RIGHT

LEFT

+RIGHT

LEFT+

GROUND

OUTPUT 250W/4Ω

SERVO 550 STUDIO AMPLIFIER

RIGHT

LEFT

BRIDGED

MONO STEREO

INPUTS

(BALANCED

10KΩ/0dBm0)

TIP RING SLEEVE

TIP +

RING -

SLEEVE GND

PL 1602

16 CHANNEL LINE MIXER

SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., NEW YORK, U.S.A.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

!

120V - 60 Hz 35W

POWER

RATING

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

ON

OFF

MIC 3MAIN OUT

BALANCED 600 +4db

TIP + RING - SLEEVE GND

AUX

RETURNS

UNBALANCED 10K‰

1L

AUX SEND

UNBALANCED

2K‰ +4db

2R

1L2R3L4R5L6R7L8R9L10R11L12R13L14R15L16R

INPUTS BALANCED 10K‰ -30 to +4db TIP + RING - SLEEVE GND.

6R 5L 4R 3L 2R 1L

INSERTS TIP RETURN RING SEND

1

2

3

1

2

3

-40+4

0

-10

TRIM

-40+4

0

-10

TRIM

1L2R3L4RLRLR

BUS

INSERTS

MIXER LINKING

110

POWER

S / N

~115V(0.3A)

230V(0.15A)

50/60Hz 30W

MIC 1

ON

OFF

POWER

E30 2/3 OCTAVE STEREO 15 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

SAMSON

TECHNOLOGIES

CORP.,

NEW YORK, U.S.A.

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

BALANCED

<100KΩ 0db

UNITY GAIN

SERIAL NUMBER

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

!

120V - 60 Hz 20W

POWER

RATING

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR. DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

BALANCED

10KΩ

BALANCED <100Ω

0db UNITY GAIN

BALANCED

0db UNITY GAIN

BALANCED

0db UNITY GAIN

BALANCED

10KΩ

BALANCED

<100KΩ 0db

UNITY GAIN

BALANCED <100Ω

0db UNITY GAIN

115V/230V 50/60Hz13W

~AC INPUT

CHANNEL ACHANNEL BCHANNEL ACHANNEL B

MODE

STEREO

2 WAY

STEREO

3 WAY

MONO

4 WAY

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

MONO

INPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 1

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW-MID

OUTPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH-MID

OUTPUT

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH

OUTPUT

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH-MID

OUTPUT

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 1

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW-MID

OUTPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW

OUTPUT

STEREO

2 WAY

STEREO

3 WAY

MONO

4 WAY

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

MONO

INPUT

MODE

MADE IN CHINA

Once you have your system wired-up, follow the steps below:

• Set the mode switch to the ST 2 W position. Notice

how the BAND INDICATOR LED’s change showing

the frequencies that are now under control by the

associated GAIN or FREQUENCY knobs.

• Use the first crossover on Channel 1 and 2 to set the

desired frequency.

• Adjust Gain number 1 on Channel 1 and 2 for the

Low frequency outputs.

• Adjust Gain number 3 on Channel 1 and 2 for the High frequency outputs.

HIGH

LOW

MID

L MID

S

E MUTE

-

6

LIMITER

CD EQ

MONO

SUB

THRESHOLD

dB

+18

-5

+14

-2

+10

0

MONO

4 W

ST

3 W

4 W

LOW

ST

2 W

HIGH

LOW

MID

H MID

PHASE MUTE

+5

ENGLISH

Once you have your system wired-up, follow the steps below:

• Set the mode switch to the ST 3 W position. Notice how the BAND INDI-

CATOR LED’s change showing the frequencies that are now under con-

trol by the associated GAIN or FREQUENCY knobs.

• Look for the illuminated L/M BAND INDICATOR LED over the first FRE-

QUENCY control. Now, use the first crossover FREQ on Channel 1 to

set the desired frequency dividing the Low and Mid frequencies. Now,

use the second crossover FREQ on Channel 1, indicated by the illuminat-

ed M/H LED, to set the desired frequency dividing the Mid and High fre-

quencies. Repeat the same procedure for the Channel 2.

• Look for the illuminated LOW BAND INDICATOR LED over the GAIN control. Now, adjust the first gain control

on Channel 1 to set the level of the Low frequency output. Look for the MID BAND INDICATOR LED over

Channel 1’s second GAIN control to adjust the MID output. Adjust the High output using Channels 1’s third

GAIN control designated by the HIGH BAND INDICATOR LED. Repeat the same procedure for Channel 2.

12

S•3-Way System Set-Ups

BRIDGED PARALLEL

STEREO

BALANCED

0dBm

CH 2 CH 1

BALANCED

0dBm

INPUT

~AC INPUT

115V 60Hz, 1100W

25A/250V

PUSH TO RESET

(4Ω~8Ω) (4Ω~8Ω)

CH 2 CH 1

OUTPUT

TRS

BALANCED

TIP=HOT

RING=COLD

SLEEVE=GND

XLR

BALANCED

3=COLD

1=GND

2=HOT

BRIDGED PARALLEL

STEREO

BALANCED

0dBm

CH 2 CH 1

BALANCED

0dBm

INPUT

~AC INPUT

115V 60Hz, 920W

20A/250V

PUSH TO RESET

(4Ω~8Ω) (4Ω~8Ω)

CH 2 CH 1

OUTPUT

TRS

BALANCED

TIP=HOT

RING=COLD

SLEEVE=GND

XLR

BALANCED

3=COLD

1=GND

2=HOT

SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK

TO PREVENT SHOCK DO

NOT OPEN. NO USER

SERVICABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL. TO PREVENT

FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD

DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN

CAUTION

HEATSINK MAY BE

HOT! DO NOT BLOCK

AIRFLOW OR OVER-

HEATING MAY OCCUR

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SERIAL

NUMBER

F

U

S

E

FUSE

FUSE RATING

12A/250V (115V)

6A/250V (230V)

CAUTION

!

~AC INPUT

115V/230W, 50/60HZ

510W (115V)900W (230V)

USE CLASS 2 WIRING MAXIMUM LOAD IMPEDANCE 4Ω

RIGHT

LEFT

+RIGHT

LEFT+

GROUND

OUTPUT 250W/4Ω

SERVO 550 STUDIO AMPLIFIER

RIGHT

LEFT

BRIDGED

MONO STEREO

INPUTS

(BALANCED

10KΩ/0dBm0)

TIP RING SLEEVE

TIP +

RING -

SLEEVE GND

PL 1602

16 CHANNEL LINE MIXER

SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., NEW YORK, U.S.A.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

!

120V - 60 Hz 35W

POWER

RATING

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

ON

OFF

MIC 3MAIN OUT

BALANCED 600 +4db

TIP + RING - SLEEVE GND

AUX

RETURNS

UNBALANCED 10KΩ

1L

AUX SEND

UNBALANCED

2KΩ +4db

2R

1L2R3L4R5L6R7L8R9L10R11L12R13L14R15L16R

INPUTS BALANCED 10KΩ -30 to +4db TIP + RING - SLEEVE GND.

6R 5L 4R 3L 2R 1L

INSERTS TIP RETURN RING SEND

1

2

3

1

2

3

-40+4

0

-10

TRIM

-40+4

0

-10

TRIM

1L2R3L4RLRLR

BUS

INSERTS

MIXER LINKING

110

POWER

S / N

~115V(0.3A)

230V(0.15A)

50/60Hz 30W

MIC 1

MODE

STEREO

2 WAY

STEREO

3 WAY

MONO

4 WAY

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

MONO

INPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 1

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW-MID

OUTPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH-MID

OUTPUT

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH

OUTPUT

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

PL1602 Mixer

Servo 550 Power Amp (High)

S1500 Power Amp (Mid)

S2000 Power Amp

(Low)

S•3 Way

Left High

Right High

Left Mid

Left Low

Right Mid

Right Low

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH-MID

OUTPUT

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 1

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW-MID

OUTPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW

OUTPUT

STEREO

2 WAY

STEREO

3 WAY

MONO

4 WAY

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

MONO

INPUT

MODE

MADE IN CHINA

STEREO THREE WAY OPERATION

LIMITER

CD EQ

MONO

SUB

THRESHOLD

dB

+18

-5

+14

-2

+10

0

MONO

4 W

ST

3 W

4 W

LOW

ST

2 W

HIGH

LOW

MID

H MID

PHASE MUTE

+5

It you’re operating your PA system Stereo 3-way, wire your system as shown in the system diagram below.

ENGLISH

13

BRIDGED PARALLEL

STEREO

BALANCED

0dBm

CH 2 CH 1

BALANCED

0dBm

INPUT

~AC INPUT

115V 60Hz, 1100W

25A/250V

PUSH TO RESET

(4Ω~8Ω) (4Ω~8Ω)

CH 2 CH 1

OUTPUT

TRS

BALANCED

TIP=HOT

RING=COLD

SLEEVE=GND

XLR

BALANCED

3=COLD

1=GND

2=HOT

BRIDGED PARALLEL

STEREO

BALANCED

0dBm

CH 2 CH 1

BALANCED

0dBm

INPUT

~AC INPUT

115V 60Hz, 920W

20A/250V

PUSH TO RESET

(4Ω~8Ω) (4Ω~8Ω)

CH 2 CH 1

OUTPUT

TRS

BALANCED

TIP=HOT

RING=COLD

SLEEVE=GND

XLR

BALANCED

3=COLD

1=GND

2=HOT

SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK

TO PREVENT SHOCK DO

NOT OPEN. NO USER

SERVICABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL. TO PREVENT

FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD

DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN

CAUTION

HEATSINK MAY BE

HOT! DO NOT BLOCK

AIRFLOW OR OVER-

HEATING MAY OCCUR

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SERIAL

NUMBER

F

U

S

E

FUSE

FUSE RATING

12A/250V (115V)

6A/250V (230V)

CAUTION

!

~AC INPUT

115V/230W, 50/60HZ

510W (115V)900W (230V)

USE CLASS 2 WIRING MAXIMUM LOAD IMPEDANCE 4Ω

RIGHT

LEFT

+RIGHT

LEFT+

GROUND

OUTPUT 250W/4Ω

SERVO 550 STUDIO AMPLIFIER

RIGHT

LEFT

BRIDGED

MONO STEREO

INPUTS

(BALANCED

10KΩ/0dBm0)

TIP RING SLEEVE

TIP +

RING -

SLEEVE GND

PL 1602

16 CHANNEL LINE MIXER

SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., NEW YORK, U.S.A.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

!

120V - 60 Hz 35W

POWER

RATING

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

ON

OFF

MIC 3MAIN OUT

BALANCED 600 +4db

TIP + RING - SLEEVE GND

AUX

RETURNS

UNBALANCED 10KΩ

1L

AUX SEND

UNBALANCED

2KΩ +4db

2R

1L2R3L4R5L6R7L8R9L10R11L12R13L14R15L16R

INPUTS BALANCED 10KΩ -30 to +4db TIP + RING - SLEEVE GND.

6R 5L 4R 3L 2R 1L

INSERTS TIP RETURN RING SEND

1

2

3

1

2

3

-40+4

0

-10

TRIM

-40+4

0

-10

TRIM

1L2R3L4RLRLR

BUS

INSERTS

MIXER LINKING

110

POWER

S / N

~115V(0.3A)

230V(0.15A)

50/60Hz 30W

MIC 1

MODE

STEREO

2 WAY

STEREO

3 WAY

MONO

4 WAY

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

MONO

INPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 1

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW-MID

OUTPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH-MID

OUTPUT

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH

OUTPUT

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

PL1602 Mixer

Servo 550 Power Amp ((Bridged Mono High)

S1500 Power Amp ((Bridged Mono Mid)

S2000 Power Amp

(Bridged Mono Low)

S•3 Way

Left High

Right High

Left Mid

Left Low

Right Mid

Right Low

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH-MID

OUTPUT

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 1

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW-MID

OUTPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW

OUTPUT

STEREO

2 WAY

STEREO

3 WAY

MONO

4 WAY

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

MONO

INPUT

MODE

BRIDGED PARALLEL

STEREO

BALANCED

0dBm

CH 2 CH 1

BALANCED

0dBm

INPUT

~AC INPUT

115V 60Hz, 1100W

25A/250V

PUSH TO RESET

(4Ω~8Ω) (4Ω~8Ω)

CH 2 CH 1

OUTPUT

TRS

BALANCED

TIP=HOT

RING=COLD

SLEEVE=GND

XLR

BALANCED

3=COLD

1=GND

2=HOT

S2000 Power Amp

(Bridged Mono Sub)

Mono

Sub

It you’re operating your PA system Mono 4-way, wire your system as shown in the system diagram below.

Once you have your system wired-up, follow the steps below:

• Set the mode switch to the MONO 4 W position. Notice how the BAND

INDICATOR LED’s change showing the frequencies that are now under

control by the associated GAIN or FREQUENCY knobs.

• Look for the illuminated L/LM BAND INDICATOR LED over the first FRE-

QUENCY control. Now, use the first crossover FREQ on Channel 1 to set

the desired frequency dividing the Low and Low-Mid frequencies. Now, use

the second crossover FREQ on Channel 1, indicated by the illuminated

LM/HM LED, to set the desired frequency dividing the Low-Mid and High-

Mid frequencies. To set the frequency point dividing the High-Mid and High

use Channel 2’s second crossover FREQ which will have the HM/H BAND

INDICATOR LED lit up.

• Look for the illuminated LOW BAND INDICATOR LED over the first GAIN control. Now, adjust the first gain

control on Channel 1 to set the level of the Low frequency output. Look for the LM/HM BAND INDICATOR

over Channel 1’s second GAIN control to adjust the LOW-MID output. The High-Mid level is adjusted by

using Channel’s 2’s second GAIN control indicated by the HMID LED. Adjust the High output using Channel

2’s third GAIN control designated by the HIGH BAND INDICATOR LED.

LIMITER

CD EQ

MONO

SUB

THRESHOLD

dB

+18

-5

+14

-2

+10

0

MONO

4 W

ST

3 W

4 W

LOW

ST

2 W

HIG

H

LO

W

MID

H MI

D

H MI

D

PHASE

+5

S•3-Way System Set-Ups

MONO FOUR WAY OPERATION

ENGLISH

Once you have your system wired-up, follow the steps below:

• Set the mode switch to the MONO 4 W position. Notice how the BAND

INDICATOR LED’s change showing the frequencies that are now under

control by the associated GAIN or FREQUENCY knobs.

• Look for the illuminated L/LM BAND INDICATOR LED over the first FRE-

QUENCY control. Now, use the first crossover FREQ on Channel 1 to set

the desired frequency dividing the Low and Low-Mid frequencies. Now, use

the second crossover FREQ on Channel 1, indicated by the illuminated

LM/HM LED, to set the desired frequency dividing the Low-Mid and High-

Mid frequencies. To set the frequency point dividing the High-Mid and High

use Channel 2’s second crossover FREQ which will have the HM/H BAND INDICATOR LED lit up.

• Look for the illuminated LOW BAND INDICATOR LED over the first GAIN control. Now, adjust the first gain

control on Channel 1 to set the level of the Low frequency output. Look for the LM/HM BAND INDICATOR

over Channel 1’s second GAIN control to adjust the LOW-MID output. The High-Mid level is adjusted by

using Channel’s 2’s second GAIN control indicated by the HMID LED. Adjust the High output using Channels

2’s third GAIN control designated by the HIGH BAND INDICATOR LED.

14

MONO FOUR-WAY LOW

The S• 3way incorporates a special operating mode, MONO 4-WAY LOW for operating sub woofers at very low

frequencies. In the MONO 4-WAY LOW mode the frequency divisions are half of those in MONO 4-WAY mode.

It you’re operating your PA system Mono 4-way LOW, wire your system as shown in the system diagram below:

S•3-Way System Set-Ups

BRIDGED PARALLEL

STEREO

BALANCED

0dBm

CH 2 CH 1

BALANCED

0dBm

INPUT

~AC INPUT

115V 60Hz, 1100W

25A/250V

PUSH TO

RESET

(4Ω~8Ω

)(4Ω~8Ω)

(4Ω~8Ω) (4Ω~8Ω)

CH 2 CH 1

OUTPUT

TRS

BALANCED

TIP=HOT

RING=COLD

SLEEVE=GND

XLR

BALANCED

3=COLD

1=GND

2=HOT

BRIDGED PARALLEL

STEREO

BALANCED

0dBm

CH 2 CH 1

BALANCED

0dBm

INPUT

~AC INPUT

115V 60Hz, 920W

20A/250V

PUSH TO

RESET

(4Ω~8Ω

)(4Ω~8Ω)

(4Ω~8Ω) (4Ω~8Ω)

CH 2 CH 1

OUTPUT

TRS

BALANCED

TIP=HOT

RING=COLD

SLEEVE=GND

XLR

BALANCED

3=COLD

1=GND

2=HOT

SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK

TO PREVENT SHOCK DO

NOT OPEN. NO USER

SERVICABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL. TO PREVENT

FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD

DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN

CAUTION

HEATSINK MAY BE

HOT! DO NOT BLOCK

AIRFLOW OR OVER-

HEATING MAY OCCUR

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SERIAL

NUMBER

F

U

S

E

FUSE

FUSE RATING

12A/250V (115V)

6A/250V (230V)

CAUTION

!

~AC INPUT

115V/230W, 50/60HZ

510W (115V)900W (230V)

USE CLASS 2 WIRING MAXIMUM LOAD IMPEDANCE 4Ω

RIGHT

LEFT

+RIGHT

LEFT+

GROUND

OUTPUT 250W/4Ω

SERVO 550 STUDIO AMPLIFIER

RIGHT

LEFT

BRIDGED

MONO STEREO

INPUTS

(BALANCED

10KΩ/0dBm0)

TIP RING SLEEVE

TIP +

RING -

SLEEVE GND

PL 1602

16 CHANNEL LINE MIXER

SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., NEW YORK, U.S.A.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

!

120V - 60 Hz 35W

POWER

RATING

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

ON

OFF

MIC 3MAIN OUT

BALANCED 600 +4db

TIP + RING - SLEEVE GND

AUX

RETURNS

UNBALANCED 10KΩ

1L

AUX SEND

UNBALANCED

2KΩ +4db

2R

1L2R3L4R5L6R7L8R9L10R11L12R13L14R15L16R

INPUTS BALANCED 10KΩ -30 to +4db TIP + RING - SLEEVE GND.

6R 5L 4R 3L 2R 1L

INSERTS TIP RETURN RING SEND

1

2

3

1

2

3

-40+4

0

-10

TRIM

-40+4

0

-10

TRIM

1L2R3L4RLRLR

BUS

INSERTS

MIXER LINKING

110

POWER

S / N

~115V(0.3A)

230V(0.15A)

50/60Hz 30W

MIC 1

PL1602 Mixer

Servo 550 Power Amp ((Bridged Mono High)

S1500 Power Amp ((Bridged Mono Mid)

S2000 Power Amp

(Bridged Mono Low)

Left High

Right High

Left Mid

Left Low

Right Mid

Right Low

MODE

STEREO

2 WAY

STEREO

3 WAY

MONO

4 WAY

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

CHANNEL

1 INPUT

MONO

INPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 1

LOW

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 1

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

LOW-MID

OUTPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 1

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 2

INPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

LOW

OUTPUT

CH 2

MID

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH-MID

OUTPUT

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

CH 2

HIGH

OUTPUT

MONO

HIGH

OUTPUT

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

S•3 Way

BRIDGED PARALLEL

STEREO

BALANCED

0dBm

CH 2 CH 1

BALANCED

0dBm

INPUT

~AC INPUT

115V 60Hz, 1100W

25A/250V

PUSH TO

RESET

(4Ω~8Ω

)(4Ω~8Ω)

(4Ω~8Ω) (4Ω~8Ω)

CH 2 CH 1

OUTPUT

TRS

BALANCED

TIP=HOT

RING=COLD

SLEEVE=GND

XLR

BALANCED

3=COLD

1=GND

2=HOT

S2000 Power Amp

(Bridged Mono Sub)

Mono

Sub

XLR

PIN 1 GND

PIN 2 HOT

PIN 3 NEG

PHONE

TIP - POS

RING - NEG

SLEEVE - GND

SERIAL NUMBER

MADE IN CHINA

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN.

_ mA SLOW BLOW FUSE FOR 115V

_ mA SLOW BLOW FUSE FOR 220V

CHANNEL 2

-10

+4

BALANCED

INPUT

BALANCED

OUTPUT

CHANNEL 1

LEVEL

-10

+4

KEY

INPUT

OUTPUT

KEY

INPUT

OUTPUT

LEVEL

BALANCED

INPUT

BALANCED

OUTPUT

S com Plus

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

S•Com Plus

XLR

PIN 1 GND

PIN 2 HOT

PIN 3 NEG

PHONE

TIP - POS

RING - NEG

SLEEVE - GND

SERIAL NUMBER

MADE IN CHINA

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN.

_ mA SLOW BLOW FUSE FOR 115V

_ mA SLOW BLOW FUSE FOR 220V

CHANNEL 2

-10

+4

BALANCED

INPUT

BALANCED

OUTPUT

CHANNEL 1

LEVEL

-10

+4

KEY

INPUT

OUTPUT

KEY

INPUT

OUTPUT

LEVEL

BALANCED

INPUT

BALANCED

OUTPUT

S com Plus

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

S•Com Plus

LIMITER

CD EQ

MONO

SUB

THRESHOLD

dB

+18

-5

+14

-2

+10

0

MONO

4 W

ST

3 W

4 W

LOW

ST

2 W

HI

G

LO

M

H

M

H

M

PHASE

+5

ENGLISH

15

Connections

Tip (signal)Signal

Signal

Sleeve (ground)

Ground

Tip (signal)

Signal (tip)

Signal (ring)

Signal (tip)

Signal (ring)

Ring (signal)

Sleeve (ground)

Ground

1

3

2

3

1

Hot

Cold

Female XLR

Male XLR

Hot (2)

Cold (3)

Common (1)Common

Hot

Cold

Hot (2)

Cold (3)

Common (1) Common

Solder Points End View

End View Solder Points

12

3

21

3

Unbalanced 1/4” Connector

Balanced TRS 1/4” Connector

XLR Balanced Wiring Guide

ENGLISH

SETTING UP THE S•3-way USING A REAL TIME ANALYZER

A REAL TIME ANALYZER (RTA) is an especially useful tool for setting up your crossover, as it will

enable you to set parameters like DELAY and LEVEL more accurately. Some Audio Engineers can use

their ears to tune a loudspeaker system. Some will even use the crossover to create the over-all system

curve using the crossover like an equalizer. For the rest of us, an accurately set crossover with a flat

response is the best way to start and using a RTA is the best way to get there.

Using the RTA to Set DELAY Time.

In the real world, no single or multiple speaker system is perfect. If there were such a perfect system, it

would more than likely be comprised of a single transducer that alone could faithfully reproduce the entire

frequency spectrum. Because no such system exists we have to deal with the problems associated with

multiple transducers. The first problem that you will encounter, whether you know it or not, is time travel.

That’s when the S• 3-way’s delay circuit becomes especially useful.

Ideally, the sound reproduced by each driver in the loudspeaker system would be traveling through the

air ultimately reaching the listeners at the same time. To accomplish this in a system using multiple dri-

vers or enclosures, the voice coils of all the drivers would have to be lined up on the same vertical axis.

This is very difficult to achieve in many cases because of the physical size of the different components,

and the position of the drivers in their enclosures. It is not uncommon to have a physical distance of 2” to

24" or more between the low and high frequency drivers. For example, front loaded low frequency dri-

vers and compression drivers mounted on a large horn. With no correction, the low frequency signal can

be traveling through the air 2" to 24" in front of the high frequencies and thereby reaching the listeners at

different times. Although the delay time between the low and high frequency signal may be relatively

small, the negative effects can be substantial. The problem is that both drivers are reproducing frequen-

cies at and around the crossover point, which arrive at the listeners at different times. Typically, the

resulting problem is comb filtering or cancellations at the crossover frequencies.

The S• 3-way features a DELAY control allowing you to dial up-to 2 milliseconds of delay. By using a

RTA and the S•3-way’s DELAY you can time align the drivers in your system and minimize the possibili-

ties of comb filtering. Now follow these steps, separately, for both the left and rights sides of your loud-

speaker:

• Set the crossover to the desired frequencies and press all the Mute switches to the ON position,

turning all of the S •3-ways outputs off. Position your measurement microphone approximately

15 feet from your loudspeaker array, halfway between the low and high frequency drivers. Now

turn all the GAIN controls to the fully counter clockwise position.

• Play a sign wave tuned to the crossover frequency, or connect a pink noise generator to your

loudspeaker system either from your mixer or in the S •3-way’s input. Now turn off the Low

Frequency Mute switch and adjust the S• 3-way’s INPUT GAIN to "0”. Adjust the LOW GAIN

control so that the signal is playing at a loud, but not too painful level. Make sure you only hear

sound from the low frequency driver.

• Adjust the level control of the RTA until it reads OdB at the crossover frequency. Now press the

LOW MUTE switch turning off the low frequency output.

16

ENGLISH

SETTING UP THE S•3-way USING A REAL TIME ANALYZER

• Turn off the High Frequency MUTE switch and turn up the High Frequency Level control until the

RTA reads 0dB at the crossover frequency.

• Now, press the LOW MUTE switch again turning on the low frequency output. Notice the reading

on the RTA at the crossover frequency. If the reading is 0dB, there is no need to adjust the delay

time and you can assume that the speakers are in phase. If the RTA reads less than +3dB you’ll

need to delay the low frequency.

• While watching the RTA display, slowly turn the DELAY control counter-clockwise until the dis-

play reads +3dB.

Setting the GAIN Controls Using a RTA

It is critical to set the GAIN output controls so that all the frequency bands combine to create an over-all

flat system response. Using a RTA to set the GAIN control will make it much easier for you to accomplish

a flat system response. Follow the steps below, separately for each side of your system, to set the GAIN

controls using a RTA.

• With the crossover set to the desired frequencies, press all the Mute switches to the ON position,

turning all of the S•3-way’s outputs off. Position your measurement microphone approximately

15 feet from your loudspeaker array at a level ranging from your chest to your ear. Now turn all

the GAIN controls to the fully counter clockwise position.

• Play a sign wave tuned to the crossover frequency, or connect the signal from a pink noise gen-

erator to your loudspeaker system, either from your mixer or directly in the S•3-way’s input. Now

turn off the Low Frequency Mute switch and adjust the S•3-way’s INPUT GAIN to "0’.

• Adjust the LOW GAIN control until the RTA has an average reading of OdB at and below the fre-

quency of the LOW crossover point.

• Turn off the Mid Frequency Mute switch and turn up the MID Frequency GAIN control until the

RTA reads the same average level in the MID band.

• Adjust the HIGH GAIN control until the RTA has an average reading of OdB at and above the fre-

quency of the HIGH crossover point.

At this point all of the frequency bands will be at the same level and your system will have a flat response.

After setting the levels you can use a graphic equalizer, like the Samson E62I, if you want set a particular

response curve to tune the speaker system for a specific sound.

17

19

Présentation du S•3-Way

Le filtre actif électronique S•3-way Samson utilise la technologie la plus avancée en matière de gestion de

configurations d’enceintes. La liste suivante vous présente certaines de ses principales fonctions :

• Filtre actif électronique complet pour systèmes 2 voies stéréo, 3 voies stéréo, 4 voies mono.

• Filtres Linkwitz-Riley 24 dB/octave haute précision.

• Filtre passe-haut Butterworth 25 Hz, 12 dB/octave.

• Délai basses fréquences réglable pour l’alignement des Stacks d’enceintes.

• Sélecteur de plage opérationnelle des réglages de fréquences (multiplicateur x 10).

• Témoins indicateurs de mode offrant une indication rapide du mode de fonctionnement.

• Afficheurs du niveau d’entrée 4 segments facilitant le réglage du gain.

• Touches de Mute associées à chaque sortie.

• Touches d’inversion de phase associées à chaque sortie.

• Égalisation spécifique adoucissant la réponse des trompes à directivité constante au-dessus de 3,5 kHz.

• Touche Mono Sub permettant d’additionner le signal grave des 2 entrées et de le transmettre aux 2 sorties graves.

• Limiteur avec contrôle indépendant du seuil et témoin Peak.

• Circuits haute technologie, utilisant des amplificateurs à faible bruit et des VCA de haute qualité.

• Entrées et sorties à symétrie électroniques sur connecteurs XLR.

• Potentiomètres crantés 41 positions de haute qualité et touches rétro-éclairées.

• L’aspect agréable de la façade stylée en acier anodisé bleu électrique facilite la lecture des réglages.

• Garantie de 3 ans.

INPUT GAIN DELAY GAIN GAIN

HPF

Hz

FREQ

1.5K

75

150

8K

800

400

350

35

18

5K

500

50

2.6K

260

950

95

35-800

RANGE

-12

+6-6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

2

1

-20 -10

LIMLOW

+100

L/LML/ML/H

LIMLMID

MID

350-8K

dB

+12

mSec

0

GAIN

Hz

FREQ

1.5K

750

1.5K

8K

4K

8K

350

175

350

5K500

2.6K950

dB

-6 +6

0

LM/HMM/H

LIM

HIGH

CHANNEL 1

HIGH

LOW

MID

L MID

PHASE MUTE

GAIN GAIN

Hz

FREQ

2.6K

1.5K

8K

350

700

350

5K500

2.6K950

dB

-6 +6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

MID LIMHMID HM/HM/H LIMHIGH

INPUT GAIN DELAY GAIN

HPF

Hz

FREQ

1.5K

150

1.5K

8K

800

8K

350

35

5K

500

50

2.6K

260

950

95

35-800

350-8K

RANGE

dB

-12 +12

+6-6

0

dB

-6 +6

0

mSec

02

1

-20 -10

L/ML/HLIMLOW

+100

CHANNEL 2

POWER

LIMITER

CD EQ

MONO

SUB

THRESHOLD

dB

+18

-5

+14

-2

+10

0

MONO

4 W

ST

3 W

4 W

LOW

ST

2 W

HIGH

LOW

MID

H MID

PHASE MUTE

+5

STEREO/MONO

CROSSOVER

350

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