0 10 VOLUME L R CH 3 CH 2 CH 1 CH 4 OL OL 0 0 0 -6 SHAPE OUT BALANCE 0 -6 VOLUME10 -12 SHAPE OUT 0 VOLUME10 SHAPE OUT -18 -18 -24 -24 -24 CH 2 INJECT -6 -12 -12 SHAPE OUT -18 2 CH CH 3 OL 0 10 CH 4 VOLUME STEREO 0 10 VOLUME 4 CHANNEL HEADPHONE AMP 4 CHANNEL HEADPHONE AMP A U D I O C Class Signal Processors CH 1 MAIN
Safety Instructions Caution: To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Table of Contents Introduction 2 C•que 8 Features 3 Controls and Connectors Front Panel Layout Rear Panel Layout 4 5 Operating the C•que 8 Setting Up the C•que 8 C•que 8 Master section Stereo and Two Channel Modes C•que 8 Channels 6-7 7 8 9 C•que 8 Connections Linking Multiple C•que 8’s Headphone Impedance and Sensitivity ratings Cue Mix Set-up for Multitrack Vocal Recording Cue Mix Set-up for Multitrack Rhythm section Recording 10 11 12 13 Stacking and Tilting the C•que 8 14 C•que 8 Wiring Guid
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Samson C•que 8 Headphone Amplifier! Although this unit is designed for easy operation, we suggest you take some time out first to go through these pages so you can fully understand how we’ve implemented a number of unique features. The C•que 8 is a compact, high-quality device that allows you to monitor any stereo or monophonic source signal (balanced or unbalanced) over as many as twelve separate headphones.
C•que 8 Features MAIN 0 10 VOLUME L R CH 1 CH 2 CH 1 CH 3 CH 4 OL OL 0 0 0 -6 BALANCE SHAPE OUT 0 VOLUME10 -12 -6 0 VOLUME10 -18 -24 -24 CH 2 -6 -12 SHAPE OUT -18 -24 INJECT SHAPE OUT -12 SHAPE OUT -18 2 CH CH 3 OL 0 10 CH 4 VOLUME STEREO 0 10 VOLUME 4 CHANNEL HEADPHONE AMP The Samson C•que 8 headphone amplifier utilizes the latest technology in gain management design.
Controls and Connectors FRONT PANEL LAYOUT 2 1 3 5 4 CH 1 MAIN 6 CH 2 CH 1 L R -6 BALANCE SHAPE OUT 0 VOLUME 10 11 0VOLUME 10 SHAPE OUT -18 -24 -24 CH 2 -18 -24 0 VOLUME 10 CH 4 STEREO 12 -6 -12 -12 -18 INJECT CH 4 0 SHAPE OUT SHAPE OUT 10 CH 3 9 OL -6 -12 2 CH CH 3 0 0 10 VOLUME 8 OL OL 0 7 0 10 VOLUME 4 CHANNEL HEADPHONE AMP 14 13 1 MASTER VOLUME - Controls the level being sent to the individual channels.
Controls and Connectors REAR PANEL LAYOUT A C B SAMSON D CH 4 F E CH 3 CH CH 2 2 G CH 1 LINK OUTPUT LINE INPUT POWER AC IN 18 V + - LEFT 500mA RIGHT BALANCED LEFT RIGHT BALANCED MADE IN CHINA A AC INLET - AC power supply connector is here. E CHANNEL 1 OUTPUT - Rear panel headphone output for Channel 1. B CHANNEL 4 OUTPUT - Rear panel headphone output for Channel 4. F LINK OUTPUTS - Outputs that are tied to the main input for linking to another headphone amp or other device.
Operating the C•que 8 SETTING UP THE C•que 8 Setting up your C•que 8 Headphone Amplifier is a simple procedure, which takes only a few minutes. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service) and plug the provided AC adapter cord in the rear AC inlet, but don’t plug the power cable into a wall outlet just yet. • Connect the output from the device you want monitored to the Left/Right LINE INPUT jacks on the C•que 8 rear panel.
Operating the C•que 8 SETTING UP THE C•que 8 - Continued • Repeat the previous step for all Channels that have headphones connected, making sure to start the VOLUME knob completely counterclockwise and then slowly raising it until the desired level is achieved. If you have connected different models of headphones to the various Channel Headphone jacks, you may find that some require more gain than others to achieve the same volume.
Operating the C•que 8 C•que 8 CHANNELS 6 Headphone Output The C•que 8’s Headphone Output jack accepts a standard 1/4” TRS connector for easy interface with most professional headphones. Once the master VOLUME has been set, the channels output level is set by the VOLUME knob. 7 EQ Shape 6 7 9 8 CH 1 Each of the four C•que 8 channels features an EQ SHAPE switch allowing individual equalization contour for each channel.
Operating the C•que 8 STEREO AND TWO-CHANNEL MODES All of the C•que 8’s four channels can be set to operate in two different modes: Stereo and 2 Channel. Stereo Mode Stereo mode is a normal operating mode where all mix inputs from MAIN and INJECT, maintain their stereo image throughout the signal path to each headphone output. The BALANCE control is used to adjust the stereo image between the Left and Right side.
C•que 8 Connections LINKING MULTIPLE C•que 8’s Any number of C•que 8’s can be linked together (daisy-chained), allowing you to monitor an input signal over more than twelve sets of headphones, or to give individual musicians more control over their own headphone mix. To do this, simply follow these basic steps: • Make a connection between one C•que 8’s Left/Right Link outputs and the next one’s Left/Right Main inputs.
C•que 8 Connections HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE AND SENSITIVITY RATINGS Virtually all headphones that terminate in a stereo 1/4" plug can be used with the C•que 8 Headphone Amplifier. This chart provides a partial listing of some of the more popular models, along with their impedance and sensitivity ratings.
0 INJECT VOLUME 12 0 STEREO -24 -18 -12 -6 SA M SO N 21 R LEAD VOCAL FROM CONSOLE DIRECT OUT OR AUX SEND SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW RHYTHM SECTION MIX FROM CONSOLE AUX 1 & 2 CH 2 SHAPE OUT SHAPE OUT CH 1 0 0 VOLUME10 0 VOLUME10 -24 CH 4 -18 -12 -24 SHAPE OUT -18 -12 -6 0 -6 SHAPE OUT CH 3 0 CH 3 OL CH 2 OL Backing Vocals 10 VOLUME 0 VOLUME 10 CH 1 CH 4 4 CHANNEL HEADPHONE AMP The following example shows a headphone mix for a vocal overdub session.
RIGHT RIGHT 13 RIGHT SIGNAL FLOW RIGHT BALANCED RIGHT BALANCED LEFT INJECT 0 10 VOLUME INJECT 0 10 VOLUME INJECT 0 10 VOLUME INJECT 0 10 VOLUME 2 CH 0 VOLUME10 10 VOLUME 0 10 VOLUME 10 10 VOLUME 10 VOLUME CH 3 10 VOLUME -12 0 10 VOLUME 10 VOLUME CH 1 0 10 VOLUME CH 3 0 0 10 10 VOLUME 0 10 VOLUME CH 2 0 10 VOLUME SIGNAL FLOW CH 4 -24 STEREO -24 10 10 VOLUME -6 -12 -24 SHAPE OUT SHAPE OUT -18 0 0 -6 -12 -18 SHAPE OUT -18 -12 SHAPE OUT 0 -6 OL CH 3
Stacking and Tilting the C que 8 Stacking the C que 8 CH 1 MAIN You can stack one C cue 8, or any other Samson C Class units, on top of each other by simply lining up the bumpers. Important Note: When stacking the C que 8, be sure that only the bottom unit has the tilting feet installed.
C•que 8 Wiring Guide Unbalanced 1/4” Connector Balanced TRS 1/4” Connector Insert Cable 1/4” TRS connector to two 1/4” can be used to connect a stereo signal to the Master Inject.
Specifications Master Section (Rear Panel) Input Impedance Max.
C•que 8 Block Diagram 17
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