User Manual

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Neos
Rear Panel
Inputs
Inputs 1-8, 9-16, 17-24
The balanced DB25 input connectors are meant to connect the different signal sources. The
Neos’ 24 inputs are divided into three DB25 connectors. You can get ready-made XLR or jack
snakes in your local specialized store.
The maximum input level of the DB25 inputs is ›30dBu. The connectors are balanced and
adhere to the Tascam standard according to the following pin assignment:
Slave (additional input for additional Neos consoles)
The Slave input allows the connection of additional Neos consoles. When two consoles are
interconnected you have 48 channels at your disposal. You can connect an unlimited number
of Neos with each other. The connector is based on a special 5-pin XLR format.
IMPORTANT: the interconnection of Neos consoles can only be established via a custom-
made cable manufactured by SPL under request.
When two or more Neos are interconnected, the stereo output signal is summed, so instead
of summing 24-in-2 channels you have 48 (or more) channels summed into one stereo signal.
The connection has no set direction, which means the sum signal of all channels is always
present in the outputs (Rec Out, Monitor A and B, and Alt Out) of all interconnected Neos.
Therefore, all recording media should be normally connected to only one Neos — but there
are many connection possibilities open with all other units involved.
The slave function applies only to the sum of the stereo output signals pre-Master path.
Generally speaking, the Neos considered the “Master” will be the one to which the monitor
speakers are connected. All switching functions of the Master path can be applied to the
totality of channels which have been summed. All switching functions of a single input path
apply only to the corresponding Neos unit. In this respect, each Neos is to be considered and
operated independently. For example, the Solo function of any input path: to listen to an
isolated channel you have to depress the corresponding Solo switch; however, the channels
of the other interconnected Neos consoles are not muted. A practical solution for this would
be to activate a solo function in your DAW that would affect all channels.
Other interesting possibilities arise when two or more Neos units are connected to the moni-
toring system along with other gear. There are many individual solutions available, which we
will be more than happy to discuss with you.
Ins. Return (Insert Return)
Use the Master Insert loop to add external signal processors to the Neos’ internal processing.
Connect the Master Insert’s returning signal, i.e. the output signal of the external processor, to
the Ins. Return input.
The maximum level these unbalanced inputs can handle is › 24 dBu. To activate the Insert
function use the Master Insert push button in the Master path (for more information see
Control Elements, Master Insert, on page 19).
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25
GCHGCHGCHGCHGCHGCHGCHGCH
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
G=GROUND (GND), C=COLD (-), H=HOT (+)
INPUTS 17 – 24
INPUTS 1 – 8
INPUTS 9 – 16
LR SLAVE
LR INS. RETURN