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SONOSAX
SX-R4
USER MANUAL
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
PROFESSIONAL PORTABLE
MULTITRACK RECORDER
Audio equipment manufacturer
SONOSAX SAS S.A.
Ch. de la Naz 38
1052 Le Mont s/Lausanne
Switzerland
Tél: +41 21 651 0101
Fax: +41 21 651 0109
Web:
www.sonosax.ch
Email: [email protected]
Up dated: August 2011
/ www sonosax.com
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Page 1: User Manual
PROFESSIONAL PORTABLE MULTITRACK RECORDER SONOSAX SX-R4 USER MANUAL HARDWARE DESCRIPTION Audio equipment manufacturer SONOSAX SAS S.A. Ch. de la Naz 38 1052 Le Mont s/Lausanne Switzerland Tél: +41 21 651 0101 Fax: +41 21 651 0109 Web: www.sonosax.ch / www sonosax.com Email: [email protected]... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Input Limiter ................................ 13 4.3.5 Red Led [ OVD LINE]............................13 USER INTERFACE ............................14 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ..........................14 ARCHITECTURE - AUDIO PATH ........................15 BLOCK DIAGRAM .............................16 SPECIFICATIONS..............................17 SUMMARY OF CHARACTERISTICS ........................17 SONOSAX SX-R4 User manual / Hardware description Page 2 of 19... -
Page 3: Introduction
As with all SONOSAX products, the SX-R4 recorder is built without any compromise in quality, using only the best components available and a severe quality control. The result of this research and development project is an ergonomic recorder with extraordinary characteristics and an excellent reliability. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
• Follow all warnings, notes and instructions in this operation manual. • Keep the SX-R4 Recorder and its external power supply away from heat sources such as radiators or other devices that produce heat. • Connect the SX-R4 Recorder only to the optional external power supply delivered by SONOSAX. -
Page 5: Operating Instructions
When the average voltage per cell reaches 1.05 Volt, an alarm is displayed on the LCD screen and a bip tone is heard in the headphone. This alarm indicates that the SX-R4 still have a running time of aprox 10 to 20 minutes. -
Page 6: Switching On The Unit
HD and on the CF card can take a certain time depending on effective free space and the number of stored files. As mentioned the SX-R4 can be powered either from the internal batteries or from an external DC source • Using ou NiMH or NiCd rechargeable batteries LR6 (AA-cell): Insert 6 batteries in the battery holder and switch On the unit as indicated here above. -
Page 7: Detailed Descriptions
Almost all modern condenser microphones of the latest generation are operating under 48V Phantom power. Because of the excellent common mode rejection (CMRR) it has been decided to include only this kind of microphone powering on the SX-R4. SONOSAX SX-R4 User manual / Hardware description... -
Page 8: Pre-Lf Cut Filter [ Lf Cut ]
In lower position, this switch reverses the polarity of the input signal. It can be used to correct a cable wired in reverse way or to address a phase problem due to microphone(s) placement. SONOSAX SX-R4 User manual / Hardware description Page 8 of 19... -
Page 9: Right Side Panel
Sleeve = Gnd / Ring = Right / Tip = Left WARNING: the headphone amplifier of the SX-R4 is quite powerful. It is recommended to set the headphone level for a reasonable loudness to protect your precious ears SONOSAX SX-R4 User manual / Hardware description... -
Page 10: Stereo/Dual-Channel Line Input [ Stereo In ]
4.2.6 External DC input [ DC IN ] The SONOSAX SX-R4 can be powered by means of an external DC supply, either a main adapter or an external high capacity battery bank. The voltage must be regulated between 6 to 18VDC The average power consumption of the recorder is around 4 Watts. -
Page 11: Time Code Connector [ Tc ]
This connector is of USB2 type only. The SX-R4 is not compatible with ancillary USB 1.0 system It allows to connect the SX-R4 to any computer ( PC or Mac ) providing with a standard USB2 port. As soon as connected, the SX-R4 will appear on the computer desktop as an external Hard disk drive. If a Compact Flash card is inserted, it will also appears on the desktop. -
Page 12: Front Panel
4.3 FRONT PANEL The front side of the SX-R4 contains all functions commonly used during a recording session. It has two distinct sections: the analog section that controls the inputs channels and the User Interface that controls all functions of the recorder (please refer to the separate "User Interface" manual) ANALOG SECTION [ IN1 to IN4 ] This section covers the functions related to input control such as Gain level, channels linking. -
Page 13: Led's Peakmeters
This Red Led indicates the eventual overload on the Line Inputs 5 & 6. It lights as soon as the clipping level of the A/D Converter 5&6 is reached SONOSAX SX-R4 User manual / Hardware description Page 13 of 19... -
Page 14: User Interface
Toggle Switch PLAY 5.1 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Status The Status of the SX-R4 is indicated by means of the Red and the Green leds and by the LCD Display. The following statuses are possible: • RECORD READY the Red LED is flashing, the SX-R4 is ready to start recording. -
Page 15: Architecture - Audio Path
6. ARCHITECTURE - AUDIO PATH The SONOSAX SX-R4 offers 14 physical input channels, 6 analogue and 8 digital. Up to 8 of these physical input channels can be assigned to any of the 10 available tracks. Any combination of analogue/digital channel is possible. -
Page 16: Block Diagram
7. BLOCK DIAGRAM SONOSAX SX-R4 User manual / Hardware description Page 16 of 19... -
Page 17: Specifications
8. SPECIFICATIONS All specifications mentioned hereafter apply to standard models only. SONOSAX SAS SA reserves the right to modify these characteristics at any time without prior notice. For measures and/or settings the reference is: 0dBu = 0.775V (i.e. +6dBu = 1.55V). - Page 18 Current: average ≈ 4W Consumption: peak ≈ 6W max ≈ 10W during power-up Connector: Hirose HR10-7P-4P USB connection Mode: USB 2.0 HI-SPEED (slave mode only) Connector: USB mini B SONOSAX SX-R4 User manual / Hardware description Page 18 of 19...
- Page 19 All specifications mentioned in this manual apply to standard models only. SONOSAX SAS SA reserves the right to modify these characteristics at any time without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of SONOSAX SAS SA.