Symetrix 528E - Fast Setup and Initial Configuration; Connections and Hookup Procedures; Setting Up Controls for Initial Use

528E
3
Fast Setup
Follow these instructions to get your 528E up-and-running as quickly as possible. The intent of this
section is fast setup. If you need something clar i fi ed, then you’ll fi nd the answer elsewhere in this
manual.
Fast Setup
Chapter 3
Connections
Connect your input source to the appropriate XLR connector. Connect the 528E’s output to line-
level input using the XLR output connector. If you need to feed a mic-level input, refer to Ap pen dix
A before proceeding further. Ignore the interstage patching for now (details in Chapter 7 and 8).
If you are using a condenser microphone, refer to “Phantom Powering Condenser Microphones” in
Chapter 9 before depressing the PHANTOM POWER switch.
Caution Failure to connect the 528E to the proper AC mains voltage may cause fi re and/or
internal damage. There are no user serviceable parts inside the chassis. Refer all
service to qualifi ed service personnel or to the factory.
Warning Lethal voltages are present inside the chassis. There are no user serviceable
parts inside the chassis. Refer all service to qualifi ed service personnel or to the
factory.
Connect the AC input to an AC power source of the proper voltage and frequency, as marked on the
rear of the unit.
Settings
Set the controls and switches on the front and rear panel as follows:
Front Panel Control Setting Front Panel Control Setting
MIC / LINE As required LOW EQ FRE-
QUENCY
160 Hz (12 o’clock)
-15 PAD Out LOW EQ BAND-
WIDTH
1.5 octaves (12
o’clock)
MIC GAIN 12 o’clock LOW EQ CUT/
BOOST
0 (12 o’clock)
DE-ESS FREQUENCY 3K (12 o’clock) MID EQ FRE-
QUENCY
2.5K (12 o’clock)
DE-ESS THRESHOLD 0 (Full CW) MID EQ BAND-
WIDTH
1.5 octaves (12
o’clock)
DE-ESS IN / OUT Out MID EQ CUT/
BOOST
0 (12 o’clock)
DOWNWARD
EXPANDER EXP
THRES
BYPASS (Full CCW) HIGH EQ FRE-
QUENCY
6.8K (12 o’clock)
COMPRESSOR COMP
THRES
+20 (Full CW) HIGH EQ BAND-
WIDTH
1.5 octaves (12
o’clock)
COMPRESSOR COMP
RATIO
2 (12 o’clock) HIGH EQ CUT/
BOOST
0 (12 o’clock)
EXP/COMP IN / OUT Out EQ IN / OUT Out
VOICE SYMMETRY
IN / OUT
Out GAIN 0 (12 o’clock)