API 8200 User Manual

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API 8200 Specifications

General

Brand	API
Model	8200
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English

Summary

API 8200 Line Mixer Overview

Input Section Controls

PAN Control

Adjusts the stereo placement of the input signal from left to right.

LEVEL Control

Sets the signal level for the Panner and Sends, also affecting the Solo level.

MUTE INS AFL

Mutes the signal; does not affect Solo/AFL if configured for PFL.

SENDS Controls

Set levels for Send 1 and Send 2 to the 7800 Control Room Master module.

Rear Panel Power Connections

8200 Power Connection

Details the power connection for the 8200 model using the 7800 PSU.

8200A Power Connection

Details the power connection for the 8200A model using a separate L100 PSU.

Expansion Connector and Bus Pinout

Expansion Bus Connector

Connects the 8200 to the 7800 and 7600s for summing inputs/outputs.

8200 Bus Connector Pinout

Specifies the pin assignments for the 8200 expansion bus connector.

Input/Output Section (8200)

Insert Return

Connector for external processing return or switchable input.

Insert Send

Mult of input, always active parallel output.

Balanced Input

Balanced input multed to Insert Send; inactive when Insert Return is active.

Input/Output Section (8200A)

Insert Return

Connector for external processing return or switchable input.

Direct Output

Output from level control wipers for direct recording or special sends.

Balanced Input

Balanced input multed to Insert Send; inactive when Insert Return is active.

Insert Send

Mult of input, always active parallel output.

Stereo Output

XLR outputs using 2520 opamp and AP2623 transformer, nominal +4dBu.

Connector Pinouts

Output Connectors Pinout

Details pinouts for XLR Right/Left outputs and Power XLR connector.

D-Sub I/O Pinouts

Provides pin configurations for Balanced Inputs, Insert Sends, Returns, Direct Outs, and Send/Bus Outputs.

API 8200 Block Diagram

Hookup Scenario Example

Linking Units with Expansion Ribbons

PSU Link Cables

Describes the use of PSU link cables supplied with each 8200 for power distribution.

Expansion Ribbon Linking

Details linking 7600, 8200, and 7800 units using API expansion ribbons.

Linking Units with Expansion Ribbons (8200A Master)

PSU Link Cables

Describes PSU link cables supplied with each 8200 for power distribution.

Send and Solo Outputs

Details the send and solo outputs for linking units.

Male Header for Ribbon Expansion

Identifies the male header used for additional ribbon expansion.

Interfacing the 8200A

Bus Connection

7800 Master Bus Connection

Details bus connection using the included cable for the 7800 Master.

Additional Bus Connection

Explains using an additional cable for bus connections with 7600 and 8200 units.

Cable Part Numbers

Direct Out Cable w/ DB25

Part number for the Direct Out cable with DB25 connector.

Power Cable Loop

Part number for the Power Cable Loop.

Bus Interconnect Ribbon

Part number for the Bus Interconnect Ribbon cable.