User Manual ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200/FBQ3102/FBQ1502 Audiophile 31-Band and 15-Band Stereo Graphic Equalizer with FBQ Feedback Detection System
ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200/FBQ3102/FBQ1502 User Manual Table of Contents Thank you........................................................................ 2 Important Safety Instructions....................................... 3 Legal Disclaimer.............................................................. 3 Limited warranty............................................................. 3 1. Introduction................................................................ 4 1.1 Before you get started...............
ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200/FBQ3102/FBQ1502 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.
ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200/FBQ3102/FBQ1502 User Manual 1. Introduction 1.1 Before you get started FBQ Feedback Detection System 1.1.1 Shipment The FBQ Feedback Detection System is one of the most outstanding characteristcs of our graphic equalizers. This ingenious circuitry lets you immediately recognize and eliminate feedback frequencies. The FBQ Feedback Detection System uses the LEDs in the frequency band faders to indicate the critical frequencies.
ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200/FBQ3102/FBQ1502 User Manual 2. Control Elements and Connectors 2.1 Front panel In this chapter we will describe various control elements of your equalizer. All controls and connectors are explained in detail, and you will also find useful hints on how to best use them. Since the three equalizers in the FBQ series are fairly similar, let’s start with the control elements of the FBQ1502 and the FBQ3102 that are similar to the control elements found on the FBQ6200.
ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200/FBQ3102/FBQ1502 User Manual 2.2 Rear panel (14) (10) (15) (11) (12) (13) Fig. 2.2: Control elements and important information on the rear of the FBQ3102 (10) The POWER switch powers up your ULTRAGRAPH PRO. The POWER switch should always be in the “Off” position when you are about to connect your FBQ to the mains. To disconnect the unit from the mains, pull out the main cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200/FBQ3102/FBQ1502 User Manual 2.3.3 Subwoofer section (18) (20) (19) (21) (22) (23) (24) The LED display indicates the signal level present at the SUB OUT connector. (25) The signal level present at the subwoofer output connector can be adjusted by using the LEVEL control. (26) To activate the subwoofer output, please depress the SUBWOOFER switch. In general, the location of a subwoofer is not critical, since the source of deeper freqencies is not easily determined.
ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200/FBQ3102/FBQ1502 User Manual 3.1 Master equalizer in sound reinforcement systems This diagram shows a typical set-up with the ULTRAGRAPH PRO models (see fig. 3.1). To achieve optimal results, you should pay attention to several issues: Before you start correcting the frequency response of a setup, it is advisable to first let the music and other sound sources run “uncorrected”, as this is something that has proven itself in practice.
ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200/FBQ3102/FBQ1502 User Manual 3.2.1 Priming a monitor system Priming describes the process of detecting and supressing feedback frequencies. After placing and leveling your mics and monitors (incl. power amps), you should crank up the aux send controls of your mixer. Now, activate the FBQ feedback detection system by pressing the FBQ switch (3). The slide control LEDs (9) will turn dark.
ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200/FBQ3102/FBQ1502 User Manual Unbalanced ¼" TS connector strain relief clamp sleeve tip sleeve (ground/shield) tip (signal) Fig. 4.2: ¼" TS connector Balanced ¼" TRS connector strain relief clamp sleeve ring tip sleeve ground/shield ring cold (-ve) tip hot (+ve) For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug. Fig. 4.
ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200/FBQ3102/FBQ1502 User Manual 5. Specifications FBQ6200 Audio Inputs Function Switches INPUTS RF-filtered, servo-balanced XLR and ¼" TRS connectors FBQ activates the FBQ Feedback Detection System Impedance 40 kW balanced and unbalanced Audio In/Out switch to bypass the equalizer functions Maximum input level +21 dBu balanced and unbalanced I/O Meter In/Out CMRR typ.
ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200/FBQ3102/FBQ1502 User Manual FBQ3102 Audio Inputs Function Switches INPUTS RF-filtered, servo-balanced XLR and ¼" TRS connectors FBQ activates the FBQ Feedback Detection System Impedance 40 kW balanced and unbalanced Audio In/Out switch to bypass the equalizer functions Maximum input level +21 dBu balanced and unbalanced I/O Meter In/Out CMRR typ.
ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200/FBQ3102/FBQ1502 User Manual FBQ1502 Audio Inputs Function Switches INPUTS RF-filtered, servo-balanced XLR and ¼" TRS connectors FBQ activates the FBQ Feedback Detection System Impedance 40 kW balanced and unbalanced Audio In/Out switch to bypass the equalizer functions Maximum input level +21 dBu balanced and unbalanced I/O Meter In/Out — CMRR typ.
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