APB-DYNASONICS FAQ PAGE
APB-DynaSonics sells its
products in the U.S. exclusively through a network of Sound Contractors
and Pro Audio dealers. Internationally, APB has appointed Distributors
in most countries to manage the sales of APB-DynaSonics consoles
to their own dealer network. Call Irene Taylor at APB-DynaSonics
at 973-785-1101 (Ext 115) for the name of your nearest dealer,
representative or distributor.
Full-color literature can be downloaded from our PRODUCTS page
for Spectra™, ProRack™, MixSwitch™ and ProDesk™-4
products. Should you require a hard copy of our literature,
please send an e-mail to
info@apb-dynasonics.com
or call us a 973-785-1101 Ext 115.
We have chosen not to sell road cases; we would need to purchase
cases from an outside manufacturer and would have to add additional
fees. This would result in a higher cost than if you purchased
an equivalent case from your favorite case manufacturer.
We always suggest that you purchase your road case from your
favorite case manufacturer. We work with case manufacturers and
provide them with engineering drawings to properly size your
road case and can talk them through any design questions. We
can also ship your console directly to your case manufacturer.
All of this is to help save you money.
Detailed console drawings intended for case manufacturers can
be downloaded from our PRODUCT section on the SPECTRA CONSOLES
page at:
http://www.apb-dynasonics.com/Downloads/CONSOLE_DIM_FOR_ROADCASE.pdf
All Spectra Consoles are now shipped in a "P" configuration.
This includes a 2nd (redundant) power supply as well as Littlites
and console cover. These are the items that are usually included
in other companies Tour Packages. So adding your own road case
give you the equivalent of other manufacturers "Tour Package" but
without the high costs associated with these packages.
APB products are manufactured in the United States. We make use
of U.S. based contract manufacturing wherever practical to
build our electronic modules and metalwork. A good amount of
this contract manufacturing occurs within the same building
where APB-DynaSonics is located in Totowa, New Jersey enabling
us to have better control of the manufacturing process. All
final assembly and testing is performed within our New Jersey
facility where we maintain strict quality control over the
final product.
The only differences between these two models are within the
EQ and Insert section of the console. All other features of
the console are the same.
While both models have a channel insert jack, only Spectra-T
has a front panel INSERT ON switch with LED status indicator
allowing the insert point to be turned on and off. Spectra-C
has the same insert point but it is in-circuit at all times.
Spectra-C and Spectra-T include a continuously variable high
pass filter (20Hz-400Hz) at -12dB per octave on mono input channels.
Spectra-C incorporates a 4-band EQ on mono input channels:
- Hi Freq is switchable between 8 kHz and 12 kHz.
- Hi-Mid Freq is sweepable from 400Hz to 8 kHz with a 1 octave
bandwidth.
- Low-Mid Freq is sweepable from 100Hz to 2 kHz with a 1 octave
bandwidth.
- Low Freq is switchable between 60Hz and 120Hz.
- An EQ ON switch is provided with LED
Spectra-T incorporates 4-band sweepable EQ on mono input channels:
Hi Freq is sweepable from 800Hz to 16 kHz and switchable between
shelving and asymmetrical bell with a 2/3 octave bandwidth
in boost mode and ¼ octave in cut mode. Hi-Mid Freq is sweepable
from 400Hz to 8 kHz and switchable between 1 octave and 1/3
octave. Low-Mid Freq is sweepable from 100Hz to 2 kHz and switchable
between 1 octave and 1/3 octave. Low Freq is sweepable from
20Hz to 400Hz and switchable between shelving and asymmetrical
bell with a 2/3 octave bandwidth in boost mode and ¼ octave
in cut mode.
The Spectra-T EQ is intended for operation by more experienced
operators while the Spectra-C EQ is kept simple, but with enough
variables to help the less experienced operator maintain control
of the mix.
The "i" within the Spectra-Ci and Spectra-Ti part number indicates
that all insert points on these consoles consist of a separate
impedance balanced TRS insert send connector and a balanced TRS
insert return connector. There are the same number of insert
locations on Spectra-C, Spectra-Ci, Spectra-T and Spectra-Ti.
The reason for these two variations is so that a user may be
able to better match an insert wiring system that may already
exist. The "i" version as Spectra-Ci and Spectra-Ti are considered
more robust as they are balanced in both send and return circuitry
and are usually the choice configuration for most production
company applications.
Spectra consoles are designed to work on a single APB designed
PLUG- IN power supply. BUT - all APB Spectra consoles are supplied
standard with the "P" option that includes a 2nd PLUG-IN power
supply. We always suggest the use of a redundant power supply,
so instead of offering it as an option, we provide it with
all units as a standard feature. The Spectra power supplies
are designed to current-share when used together in a console;
this feature lets each supply operate at a reduced load for
longer life. However, at any point, a single supply can seamlessly
take over the full load of the console (simultaneously informing
the operator of the status with the individual top panel PSU-
LEDs).
ProRack-House and ProRack-Monitor products have rotatable rear
panel connector panels that allow this panel to be rotated
to a position of 90 degrees or 180 degrees to the front panel,
or half way between these two positions. When in the 90 degree
position, the angle is set properly to operate comfortably
as a table top mixer.
Unlike competing products, the rear panel of ProRack DOES NOT
require disassembly to change the position of its connector
panel. Removing two Philips head screws on each side of the
panel allows this panel to rotate freely without putting any
strain on its input wiring. The panel will rotate freely between
a 90 and 180 degree position but it is suggested that the screws
be installed in one of three locking positions prior to transport
of any ProRack mixer.
All inputs and outputs of ProRack-House can be linked, even beyond
two mixers using a short balanced XLR to balanced ¼" TRS cable
for each signal except SOLO. A Midi cable will all 5 pins connected
is required for linking the solo system between multiple connectors.
The cheaper Midi cables that only wire three of the pins WILL
NOT WORK. It requires higher quality cable that indicate that
all five wires are connected for the solo systems to link properly
together. We are currently compiling a list of part numbers
of usable cables.
ProRack-Monitor links together in the same way except for Outputs
A and B. See the owner's manual for this product (or call APB
engineering) for a external method for linking these two signals
together.
Maximum input level for the Main -A (1 thru 4) & Main-B (1 thru
4) inputs is +24dBu. These inputs are passed to their respective
outputs (1 thru 4) at unity gain. These are InGenius balanced
input stages.
Info at:
http://www.thatcorp.com/1200-series_High_CMRR_Balanced_Line_Receiver_ICs.html
Maximum output level is +26dBu balanced, +21dBu unbalanced. These
use OutSmarts balanced drivers.
Info at:
http://www.thatcorp.com/1600-series_Balanced_Line_Driver_ICs.html
For the Alternate line inputs (Stereo Pgm and Line In). Max input
is approx +18dBu. These have variable gain controls and can be
assigned to any of the 4 outputs. The Stereo Pgm input also has
Hi & Low shelving EQ.
For the Announce Mic input (front & rear XLR jacks): Max input
is approx +10dBu This has variable gain and can be assigned to
any of the 4 outputs. It also has Hi & Low shelving EQ.
All 3 of these Aux inputs have an adjustable (& defeatable) limiter.
These are last name initials of the founding member of APB; Chuck Augustowski.
John Petrucelli, and Taz Bhogal.
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