Manual
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Important Safety Instructions
Please read all of these instructions and save them for later reference before connecting
the mains IEC power cable and powering up ASP880. To prevent electrical shock and fire 
hazard follow all instructions on the rear of the ASP880.
ASP880 does not contain any user serviceable parts inside the internal power supply and in 
the event of a power supply failure, please contact 
audient support so that we can arrange 
suitable service.
www.audient.com/support
A 1RU ventilation space above the unit is recommended and it is not advised to run the unit 
in a rack above hot units such as valve outboard and multichannel AD/DA converters 
without suitable ventilation space around the unit.
The internal switch-mode power supply design will accept any A.C line voltage from 
90v to 264v @ 47-63Hz. Therefore the unit will work happily anywhere in the world but 
please ensure your A.C mains line voltage is within this specification and you use an 
appropriate cable for the region. Consult a qualified technician if you suspect difficulties. 
Do not attempt to tamper with the power supply or mains voltages - HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH.
Safety Information
! WARNING !
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO 
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 
PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Important Safety Instructions
1.  Read these instructions
2.  Keep these instructions
3.  Heed all warnings
4.  Follow all instructions
5.  Do not use this equipment near water
6.  Clean only with dry cloth
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s 
 instructions
8.  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 
  equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat
9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
  plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two 
  blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for 
  your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
  replacement of the obsolete outlet
10.  Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, 
  convenience  receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment
11.  Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
12.  For products that are not rack-mountable: Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, 
  or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is 
  used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from 
 tip-over
13.  Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time
14.  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the 
  equipment has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is 
  damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the
  equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, 
  or has been dropped
15.  For products that are a mains powered device: The equipment shall not be exposed
  to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids (such as vases) shall be
  placed on the equipment
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