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- Page 1 DIGITAL DUAL 31 BAND EQUALIZATION SYSTEM...
- Page 2 Safety Instructions/Consignes de sécurité/Sicherheitsvorkehrungen/Instrucciones de seguridad WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain ATTENTION: Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution ou d’incendie, ne pas exposer or moisture. To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. cet appareil à...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the D2500 in Insert Points Using the D2500 for Mains and Monitors Using Two D2500’s for Mains and Monitors D2500 Wiring Guide Specifications Copyright 2004 - 2005. Samson Technologies Corp. Printed September, 2005 v1.2 Samson Technologies Corp. 575 Underhill Blvd. P.O. Box 9031... -
Page 4: Introduction
When linking the units you see the full power of the D-class system. With a basic MIDI connection, the fader positions of the D-2500 digital EQ can be displayed the D1500 Real Time Analyzer, giving you the power of digital processing with a unique analog feel. -
Page 5: D2500 Features
• Equalization curves plus all digital effects can be stored or recalled using the 99 Preset Locations. • Configure larger systems using multiple D class units which communicate over standard MIDI, or with Samson’s optional high-speed D-Net interface card. •... -
Page 6: Controls And Functions
Controls and Functions Front Panel Layout � � � � � �� � ����� ��� �� �� ������ ��� � � � � �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� 11 RIGHT switch - Assigns the Right (CH1) equalizer FADER –... -
Page 7: Rear Panel Layout
Controls and Functions 19 LIMITER switch – This switch is used to page 22 MIDI switch - This switch is used to page through through the LIMITER parameters. When selected, the MIDI parameters. When selected, the red LED the amber LED will illuminate and the LIMITER will illuminate and the MIDI parameters will be dis- parameters will be displayed in the LCD window. -
Page 8: D2500 Quick Start
D2500 Quick Start 4. The D2500 can be used either as an “in-line” device, SETTING UP THE D2500 to work in MANUAL mode The D2500 is simple to use. In fact, you can use it just as an insert device (in conjunction with mixer insert like a standard analog graphic equalizer by simply set- points), or in an effects send-return loop. - Page 9 D2500 Quick Start 12. Apply an input signal to the D2500 (if sending signal SETTING UP THE D2500 to work in MANUAL mode from a mixer output bus, drive the mixer’s output meters (continued) at approximately 0 VU). While the input signal is present, 7.
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Page 10: Operating The D2500
GLOBAL LED will flash indicating that a change has been made including Samson Audio’s high-speed, D-Net protocol. to the original set-up. You will also see that the red STORE LED Finally, in order to save and retrieve your favorite set- is illuminated. -
Page 11: Selecting The Filter Bandwidth
Operating the D2500 Selecting the Filter Bandwidth To change the Master Fader’s attenuation range follow Thanks to the powerful onboard DSP, the D2500 has the these steps: ability to program the equalizer filter bandwidth for either 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 of an octave, or to AUTO, which will allow •... -
Page 12: Using The Left, Right And Link Control Switches
Operating the D2500 Using the D2500 in MANUAL Mode Using the Left, Right and Link Control Switches The D2500 can be used as a stand-alone basic digital Since the D2500 is a two-channel unit, you can use it as signal processor using any stored or recalled memory a stereo, or dual mono equalizer if you are running two parameters when set to MANUAL mode. -
Page 13: Working With The D2500 Faders
Operating the D2500 At this point you should notice that the red and green, null Working with the D2500 Faders Unlike menu driven, black box devices, the D2500 is a digi- LED’s are now lit above and below the faders that have tal equalizer with standard 45 mm analog faders for the been moved. -
Page 14: Using The Process Switches
Operating the D2500 Using the Process Switches Using the Process Switches the LCD. For more information on the physical faders and In addition to being a great sounding, clinically precise, how they work with presets, see the previous section, digital equalizer, the D2500 provides a host of useful digi- "Working with the D2500's Faders"... -
Page 15: Using The Internal Noise Gate
Operating the D2500 • Press the FBM switch and use the Data Wheel to and • Press the FBM switch and use the Data Wheel to and • Now, engage the effect by pressing the IN / OUT select FBM: ON. switch until the yellow LED lights. -
Page 16: Setting Up And Using The High Pass And Low Pass Filters
Operating the D2500 Any good high and low-pass filter will allow you to choose Once the highs return, the Enhance releases automatically. the cut-off frequency, and also, the order, or slope, at Of course the D2500 let’s you dial up just the right amount which the filter will attenuate. -
Page 17: Using The Internal Limiter For Basic Speaker Protection
Operating the D2500 Using the Internal LIMITER for Basic Speaker Using the A/B Feature The A/B switch lets you compare the actual, modified Protection program to the last program recalled or stored in memory. In order to help you protect your speaker system, the After you load a preset you may want to make some D2500 employs a digital Limiter. -
Page 18: Storing Programs In The D2500
Operating the D2500 Storing Programs in the D2500 • Once you select the program number to load, simply press the LOAD button again and your preset is loaded The D2500 has 99 memory locations (labeled 01-99) for into memory. storing user presets. You can save the equalization curve, as well as all the parameters for the routing and the onboard effects that may be active. -
Page 19: Midi And D Net
MIDI switch, located on the D2500’s front panel. To enable the D2500 to send and receive D-Net data fol- You can use MIDI for controlling one D2500 with a Samson low these steps: D1500 RTA, but in larger systems, the D2500 and other D class units should be configured with an optional DN1 D- •... -
Page 20: Selecting Midi Omni Mode
Operating the D2500 Selecting MIDI Omni mode Selecting MIDI Program Change You can program the D2500 to receive MIDI messages in You can program the D2500 to receive or transmit MIDI Omni mode by following the next steps. Program messages. Program the D2500 for MIDI Program Change operation by following these simple steps: •... -
Page 21: Operating The D2500 With The D1500 Rta
Operating the D2500 with the D1500 RTA When you use the D1500 RTA and the D2500 digital EQ together they combine to create a powerful automatic equalization system. You simply connect the two units using D-Net or MIDI, and then the D1500’s AUTO EQ feature to let the onboard DSP’s measure your system response and adjust the equalizer for a flat response, or for any EQ response curve that you may have saved in... - Page 22 D-Net or MIDI, connect a high quality measurement these simple steps. microphone, like the Samson MM01, and then use the • Connect the MIDI OUT of the D1500 to the MIDI IN of D1500’s AUTO EQ feature to let the onboard DSP’s mea- the D2500.
- Page 23 Operating the D2500 with the D1500 RTA • Now, Let's set up the D2500. Using the D1500 with the D2500 In order for the D1500 and D2500 to communicate with • Press the D2500's Global switch a few times until the each other it is necessary to configure the MIDI param- display reads: F.R.
- Page 24 Operating the D2500 with the D1500 RTA Using the D1500’s EQ Display The D1500 can be used to display the equalization curve • Press RES and use the Data Wheel to select 2.0 dB, from 1, or up to 15, D2500 Digital Equalizers using the which will correspond to the D2500 provided that the standard MIDI or optional D-Net interface.
- Page 25 • Connect a measurement microphone like the ous frequency meters bouncing along. Samson MM01 to the D1500 rear panel MIC INPUT. Place the microphone on a stand and position it If the LED meters read very low on the display, or the you about ear level, approximately 3 meters, or 10 feet, don’tsee them at all, you will need to do one, or a combi-...
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Page 26: System Configurations
System Configurations Using the D2500 with Active Speakers In this example, the mixer’s stereo output is connected to the D2500’s inputs. Then, the D2500’s outputs are connected to the inputs of each active (self-powered) loudspeaker. Using the D2500 with Passive Speakers In this example the mixer’s stereo output is connected to the D2500’s inputs. -
Page 27: Using The D2500 In Insert Points
System Configurations Using the D2500 into Insert Points You can use the D2500 in your mixer’s insert points if you want to equalize two mono channels individually in the mix. In this example the D2500’s Channel 1 INPUT and OUTPUT are inserted on a bass guitar channel using a 1/4-inch TRS to 2 x XLR“Y” cable, and the Channel 2 INPUT and OUTPUT are inserted on a keyboard channel using the same type of cable. -
Page 28: Using Two D2500'S For Mains And Monitors
System Configurations Using Two D2500’s for Mains and Monitors... -
Page 29: D2500 Wiring Guide
D2500 Wiring Guide D2500 Wiring Guide There are several ways to interface the D2500, depending on your exact monitoring set-up. Follow the cable diagrams below for connecting your monitor system. Balanced - XLR to XLR Cable ������� ��� ���������� ������ ���... -
Page 30: Specifications
Specifications Inputs Type electronically balanced Connector Impedance 22 kΩ at 1 kHz Max. input level AIO1: +14dBu AIO2: +20dBu Outputs Type electronically balanced Connector Impedance 100 Ohms at 1 kHz Max. output level AIO1: +14dBu AIO2: +20dBu Frequency Response 10 Hz to 35 kHz (-1dB) @ 96 kHz sampling rate Signal-to-noise-ratio AIO1:... -
Page 32: P.o. Box
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...