1. Танилцуулга
The Midas MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER 502 is a high-performance, compact 500 Series premium microphone/line preamplifier. It incorporates award-winning Midas amplifier technology, enhanced with quad discrete ultra low noise input transistors, delivering exceptional audio fidelity.
This module features the legendary Midas input, allowing signal levels up to +24 dBu without the need for a pad, while maintaining its much-loved soft clipping characteristic. It also includes classic Midas XL4 swept low and high pass filters with independent selection switches, providing precise tonal shaping. A switchable twin aux balanced output offers mic/line splitter capability when installed in compatible Midas L6 or L10 racks.
Зураг 1.1: Урд view of the Midas MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER 502, highlighting its input, gain, filter, and output controls.
2. Аюулгүй ажиллагааны чухал заавар
Please read these instructions carefully before operating your Midas MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER 502. Keep this manual for future reference.
- Энэ төхөөрөмжийг бороо, чийгэнд бүү тавь.
- Агааржуулалтын нүхийг хааж болохгүй. Үйлдвэрлэгчийн зааврын дагуу суурилуулна.
- Радиатор, халаалтын төхөөрөмж, зуух болон бусад төхөөрөмж (үүнд ampөргөгч) дулаан үүсгэдэг.
- Зөвхөн үйлдвэрлэгчээс заасан хавсралт/дагалдах хэрэгслийг ашиглана уу.
- Бүх үйлчилгээг мэргэшсэн үйлчилгээний ажилтнуудад шилжүүлээрэй. Төхөөрөмж нь цахилгаан тэжээлийн утас, залгуур гэмтсэн, шингэн асгарсан, эд зүйл унасан, бороо, чийгэнд өртсөн, хэвийн ажиллахгүй байгаа тохиолдолд засвар үйлчилгээ хийх шаардлагатай. , эсвэл хасагдсан.
- This product is designed for professional audio applications and should be installed by qualified personnel.
3. Хайрцагт юу байна
Upon unpacking your Midas MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER 502, please ensure all components are present and in good condition:
- Мидас МИКРОФОНЫ ПРЕAMPLIFIER 502 module
- Хурдан эхлүүлэх гарын авлага / Аюулгүй байдлын мэдээлэл
- Баталгаат бүртгэлийн карт
Хэрэв ямар нэг зүйл дутуу эсвэл эвдэрсэн бол дилертэйгээ яаралтай холбоо барина уу.
4. Тохиргоо
The Midas MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER 502 is a 500 Series module designed to be installed into a compatible 500 Series rack or chassis (e.g., Midas L6 or L10 racks).
4.1 Installation into a 500 Series Rack
- Ensure your 500 Series rack is powered off and disconnected from the mains supply.
- Carefully align the edge connector of the 502 module with an available slot in your 500 Series rack.
- Gently but firmly push the module into the slot until it is fully seated. Do not force the module.
- Secure the module to the rack using the provided screws (typically two per module) through the faceplate.
- Once all modules are installed, reconnect your 500 Series rack to the mains supply and power it on.
Зураг 4.1: Өнцөг view of the Midas MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER 502, illustrating its form factor for 500 Series rack installation.
4.2 Аудио холболт
The 502 module receives its input and sends its output via the 500 Series rack's backplane connections. Refer to your 500 Series rack's manual for specific input/output patching details.
- Микрофон/Шугамын оролт: Connect your microphone or line-level source to the corresponding input on your 500 Series rack's rear panel.
- Гаралт: Connect the output of your 500 Series rack to your mixing console, audio interface, or other processing equipment.
- Aux Output (if applicable): If using a Midas L6 or L10 rack, the switchable twin aux balanced output provides additional routing flexibility.
5. Operating the Midas 502
The Midas 502 offers intuitive controls for precise microphone and line-level signal conditioning.
5.1 Урд самбарын удирдлага
- INPUT (Rotary Knob): Adjusts the input level of the signal. The meter above indicates the input signal level.
- GAIN (Rotary Knob): -ийн хэмжээг хянадаг amplification applied to the input signal.
- LOW PASS (Rotary Knob): Swept low pass filter control, allowing you to cut high frequencies. Range: 3 kHz to 15 kHz.
- HIGH PASS (Rotary Knob): Swept high pass filter control, allowing you to cut low frequencies. Range: 10 Hz to 400 Hz.
- TRIM (Rotary Knob): Fine-tunes the output level of the preamplifier. The meter above indicates the output signal level.
- 48V (Button): Engages +48V phantom power for condenser microphones. An indicator light illuminates when active.
- IN (Button - Phase): Inverts the phase of the input signal (180 degrees). An indicator light illuminates when active.
- IN (Button - Filter Bypass): Bypasses the low and high pass filters. An indicator light illuminates when active.
- TX (Button): Activates the transformer output, providing a distinct sonic character. An indicator light illuminates when active.
- Mic/Line (Switch): Selects between microphone and line-level input impedance and gain staging.
Зураг 5.1: Нарийвчилсан view of the Midas MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER 502 front panel controls.
5.2 Basic Operation Workflow
- Connect your microphone or line source to the appropriate input on your 500 Series rack.
- -г тохируулах Микрофон/Мөр switch according to your source.
- If using a condenser microphone, engage the 48 В хий үзэгдэл хүч.
- -ээс эхэл ХОЖ болон ОРОЛТ knobs at their minimum settings.
- Аажмаар нэмэгдүүлнэ ХОЖ until you achieve a healthy signal level on the input meter, avoiding clipping.
- -ийг тохируулна уу ДУУГҮЙ болон ӨНДӨР ДАВАА filters as needed to shape the tone and remove unwanted frequencies.
- -г ашиглана уу IN (Phase) button if phase correction is required.
- -ийг оролцуулах TX button for transformer coloration if desired.
- -г ашиглана уу TRIM knob to fine-tune the output level to your next device in the signal chain.
6. Засвар үйлчилгээ
The Midas MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER 502 is designed for reliable operation with minimal maintenance.
- Цэвэрлэгээ: Төхөөрөмжийн гадна талыг цэвэрлэхийн тулд зөөлөн, хуурай даавуу ашиглана уу. Зүлгүүрийн цэвэрлэгч, уусгагчийг бүү ашигла.
- Агааржуулалт: Ensure that the ventilation slots on your 500 Series rack are not obstructed to prevent overheating.
- Хадгалах: When not in use for extended periods, store the module in a cool, dry place, ideally within its original packaging or a protective case.
7. Алдаа засах
If you encounter issues with your Midas MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER 502, refer to the following common troubleshooting steps:
| Асуудал | Боломжит шалтгаан | Шийдэл |
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| Аудио гаралт байхгүй |
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| Хум эсвэл чимээ |
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If the problem persists after trying these steps, please contact Midas customer support or an authorized service center.
8. Техникийн үзүүлэлтүүд
| Онцлог | Тодорхойлолт |
|---|---|
| Зүйлийн жин | 8.25 фунт (3.74 кг) |
| Бүтээгдэхүүний хэмжээ (L x W x H) | 6.85 x 1.5 x 5.2 инч (17.4 x 3.8 x 13.2 см) |
| Загварын дугаар | МИКРОФОН УРЬДЧИЛАНAMPАМЬДРАГЧ 502 |
| Оролтын төрөл | Microphone / Line |
| Фантомын хүч | +48V Switchable |
| Шүүлтүүр | Classic XL4 Swept Low Pass (3k-15k), High Pass (10Hz-400Hz) |
| Гаралт | Standard 500 Series Output, Switchable Twin Aux Balanced Output (with compatible racks) |
| Эхний боломжтой огноо | 3 оны нэгдүгээр сарын 2020 |
Зураг 8.1: Ар талд view of the Midas MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER 502, displaying manufacturing and serial information.
9. Баталгаат хугацаа ба дэмжлэг
Midas products are built to the highest standards and come with a limited warranty. Please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Midas webнарийвчилсан баталгаат нөхцөлийг сайтаас авна уу.
For technical support, service, or spare parts, please contact your authorized Midas dealer or visit the Midas support page online. When contacting support, please have your product model number (MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER 502) and serial number ready.
Official Midas Webсайт: www.midasconsoles.com
