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VCX-80Eight Channel VCA/Limiter
RD-8/RW-8Digital Remote Controller
Operating Manual
ASHLY AUDIO INC.847 Holt Road Webster, NY 14580-9103 Phone: (716) 872-0010
Toll-Free: (800) 828-6308 Fax: (716) 872-0739 Internet: http://www.ashly.com/
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Table Of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 UNPACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3 ACPOWERREQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
4 SECURITYCOVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
5 CONTROLS-VCX-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 5 .1 Limiter Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 5 .2 Master Attenuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 5 .3 Remote Active Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 5 .4 Remote Disable Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 5 .5 Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
6 CONTROLS-RD-8/RW-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 6 .1 Channel Or Master On Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 6 .2 Channel Or Master Fader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 6 .3 Remote Disable Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
7 CONNECTIONSANDCABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 7 .1 Balanced vs . Unbalanced Audio Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 7 .2 Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 7 .3 Channel Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 7 .4 Master Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 7 .5 Digital Connection - VCX-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 7 .6 Digital Connection - RD-8/RW-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 7 .7 DC Control Voltage Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
8 APPLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 8 .1 Remotely Controlled 8-Channel Mic Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 8 .2 Remote Control of Stereo Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 8 .3 Remotely Controlled Stage Monitor Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 8 .4 Master Control Of Large Distibuted Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 8 .5 DC Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
9 CHANGINGFACTORYCONFIGURATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
10 TROUBLESHOOTINGTIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
11 WARRANTYINFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
12 DIMENSIONALDRAWINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
13 TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
14 SCHEMATICDIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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1.INTRODUCTION
One of the many useful circuits to be developed for audio use is the VCA, or voltage controlled amplifier . A VCA circuit allows for accurate, low distortion level control with-out signal degradations sometimes encountered when using mechanical controls or long signal paths . VCA circuits can be found in compressor/limiter/expanders, noise gates, noise reduction systems, automatic mixers, VCA-Bus consoles, and other places where remote control or fast automatic system response is required . Designers at Ashly felt there was still a need for high quality VCA control which could be incorporated into professional sound systems without unnecessarily high cost or complication .
The Ashly VCX-80 contains eight fully-independent VCA channels in a single unit capable of limiting, remote level control, and mixing . By itself, the VCX-80 functions as a precise eight-channel limiter with recessed threshold adjust-ments on each channel . When connected to the Ashly RD-8 Remote Controller, DC control, or even computer control, the VCX-80 can control individual channel and master levels with a range of +20dB to -75dB . Each VCA channel comes con-figured with separate input and output jacks for patching into line-level signal paths, and can be reconfigured to use single jack TRS insertion for easily patching into mixing consoles .
The VCX-80 has a master output jack providing a summed output of all eight channels, allowing the unit to function as a fully-contained eight-channel remote controlled line level mixer . DC control of channel and master level uses a simple potentiometer circuit connected to a dedicated con-nector on the rear of the unit .
The RD-8 remote controller is a compact slide-fader remote level controller which can be desk-top situated or rack-mounted into two rack spaces (3 .5 inches) using the RD8-RM optional mounting bracket . This remote controller is also available as the RW-8 for wall-mounting into a standard 4-gang electrical box . The RD-8 controls the audio levels of the VCX-80 digitally over a standard XLR snake cable or mic cable . The RD-8 is powered entirely by the VCX-80 over the XLR data cable . The RD-8 can communicate to the VCX-80 over a 24 gauge snake cable in excess of 1/4 mile . The RD-8 also pulse-shapes the digital waveform to eliminate digital crosstalk noise into adjacent audio channels .
2.UNPACKING
As a part of our system of quality control, every Ashly product is carefully inspected before leaving the factory to ensure flawless appearance . After unpacking, please inspect for any physical damage . Save the shipping carton and all packing materials , as they were carefully designed to reduce to minimum the possibility of transportation damage should the unit again require packing and shipping . In the event that damage has occurred, immediately notify your dealer so that a written claim to cover the damages can be initiated .
The right to any claim against a public carrier can be forfeited if the carrier is not notified promptly and if the shipping carton and packing materials are not available for inspection by the carrier . Save all packing materials until the claim has been settled .
3.ACPOWERREQUIREMENTS
A standard IEC-320 AC inlet is provided on the rear panel of the VCX-80 to accept the detachable power cord shipped with the unit . Units distributed within the United States are preselected for 120VAC, 60Hz and should be plugged into a standard NEMA 5-15 3-wire grounded AC receptacle . Most units distributed outside the US are prese-lected and labeled for 240VAC, 50-60Hz and are shipped with the appropriate power cord .
The VCX-80 will perform normally from 98 to 125 volts AC . An internal line fuse is used . In the event of fuse failure, refer to a qualified service technician for servicing . Power consumption of the VCX-80 is 18 watts .
4.SECURITYCOVERS
For installations where it is desirable to protect the front panel controls from tampering or accidental misadjust-ment, use the Ashly security cover, which is available in both single and double rack space sizes . Installation is simple and does not require removal of the equipment from your rack . See your Ashly dealer for details .
Ashly Security Cover
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5.CONTROLS-VCX-80
5 .1 Limiter Threshold
This recessed trimpot adjusts the signal threshold above which the limiter will become active . The units of this threshold dial are dBu where 0dBu = 0 .775Vrms . The limiter is a peak-detecting true VCA-type limiter with very low distortion . The input to output ratio of the limiter is approximately 10 to 1 with a relatively fast attack and moderate release time behavior . The adjacent yellow threshold LED indicates when the limiter circuit has been activated by an audio signal above the threshold level . To disable the limiter on any given channel, simply rotate its threshold adjustment fully clockwise to +23dBu, which is the maximum input signal of the unit .
5 .2 Master Attenuation
This control attenuates all eight channels uniformly . This control was designed as a simple means of turning-down all eight audio channels at the VCX-80 location in the event of feedback or other sound system problems . Normally this control should be set fully clockwise at 0dB attenuation.
5 .3 Remote Active Indicator
This green LED indicates when the VCX-80 is receiving data from the RD-8 or RW-8 . If this light goes out, it means the VCX-80 is no longer receiving data, due to a disconnection of the control data signal . In the event of remote control data inter-ruption, the VCA channel levels will "remember" their settings just before the data reception stopped and continue to operate as if
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there were no changes happening . Reconnecting the remote data signal with the VCX-80 still operating will silently but instantly change the channel level settings to wherever the controller is currently set . If the VCX-80 AC power is switched on with no data reception, all eight channels and the master level will be set to unity gain (0dB) .
5 .4 Remote Disable Switch
This switch disables the RD-8 remote controller and returns all eight channels to unity gain . The adjacent red LED indicates when this switch is depressed . The nearby green Re-mote Active indicator will go off when the remote is disabled because the RD-8 does not send any data when it is disabled . After releasing the remote disable switch, all channels return to their respective levels set by the RD-8 remote controller .
5 .5 Power Switch
This front-panel push-button switches the AC power to the unit . The adjacent green LED indicates when the unit is powered on . If the green LED does not light, check to see if the unit is plugged into a live outlet . If there is still no light, refer the unit to a qualified service technician for possible fuse replacement .
6.CONTROLS-RD-8
The RD-8 and RW-8 are functionally the same. The difference is that the RW-8 is designed to mount as a wall plate using a standard 4-gang electrical box.
6 .1 Channel or Master On SwitchThese push-buttons switch the respective VCX-80 channel on or off . When switched on, the channel gain is controlled by the
setting of the respective channel fader on the RD-8 . When switched off, the respective VCX-80 channel is muted to approximately -75dB by the internal VCA circuit . The adjacent green LED is lit when the channel is switched on .
6 .2 Channel or Master FaderThese slide faders control the gain (volume) in dB of their respective channel in the VCX-80 . The Master fader controls the
gain of all eight channels together . That is to say, the master fader can raise or lower all eight channels uniformly without affecting the “mix” just like the master fader on a mixing console .
6 .3 Remote Disable IndicatorThis red LED illuminates when the RD-8 has been disabled by the Remote Disable Switch on the VCX-80 . When the Remote
Disable LED goes off, the RD-8 remote controller will resume normal operation . Avoid dramatically changing the level settings of the controller when disabling it or disconnecting the data line, as the VCX-80 master will immediately respond to any changes made to the controller upon re-connecting
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7.CONNECTIONSANDCABLES
7 .1 Balanced vs . Unbalanced Audio Connections
Balanced signal connections are preferred in pro audio applications because of their improved immunity to induced hum and noise . A properly shielded and wired bal-anced input stage on any product will by design reject most unwanted noise picked up by the cable as well as minimize ground loop problems . Therefore it is always advantageous to use balanced connections when running signal more than ten or fifteen feet, although particularly noisy environments (high RFI, EMI, etc .) may require that even short cabling be balanced . Ashly TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) balanced connections use the tip as (+) and the ring as (-) signal, with sleeve used for ground . Ashly XLR connectors use pin 2 (+) and pin 3 (-) with pin 1 ground .
Unbalanced connections are used mostly for short distance, high level signals (0dBu nominal) . Most external EMI noise pick-up will be masked under the noise floor of the signal, assuming there is little or no gain following the unbalanced signal . If a gain stage does follow a signal, or if externally sourced noise persists, use balanced connectors . The main advantage of unbalanced connectors is cost, as an unbalanced (tip-sleeve) plug costs less and is easier to wire than a balanced (TRS) plug .
The VCX-80 is factory configured for separate input and output 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve (TRS) jacks . Used this way, inputs and outputs can be wired balanced or unbalanced . An internally selected single jack TRS insert is also available (see section 9 .1) .
7 .2 Inputs
The inputs are 20K ohm active balanced or 10K ohm unbalanced on 1/4 inch TRS jacks .
If the single jack TRS insert mode is selected inter-nally (see section 9 .1), the In jack serves as the single TRS insert point . In this case, the VCX-80 input is on the tip and the output is on the ring of the In jack . This convention is compatible with most mixing consoles equipped with single TRS insert jacks, but check your mixer specifications before assuming this to be true .
7 .3 Channel Outputs
The outputs are 200 ohm pseudo-balanced (balanced impedance but signal drive on tip only) on 1/4 TRS jacks .
If the single TRS insert jack mode is selected inter-nally (see section 9 .1), the output signal is taken from the ring of the In jack and the Out jack must not be used .
7 .4 Master Output
This 1/4 inch TRS jack provides a 200 ohm pseudo-balanced output which is a summed mix of all eight channel outputs . The gain from any one input channel to Master Out-put is -6dB so that a mix of several audio channels will have approximately the same volume as one of the input channels .
7 .5 Digital Connection - VCX-80
The Female XLR jack on the rear of the VCX-80 ac-cepts the digital control signal from the RD-8 or RW-8 remote controller . The data signal can be sent through one channel of a standard audio snake without affecting adjacent audio chan-nels, but do not use an isolation transformer in the data line.
The details of the digital format are given in the specifications . Pin 2 is used for the data input signal to the VCX-80 . Pin 3 is used as a +26VDC power supply signal for powering the RD-8 remote controller . Pin 1 is ground . If any
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of the three pin connections are shorted or opened, the VCX-80 will continue to operate without any clicks or jumps in signal levels - the channel levels simply remain at their level settings before the fault occurred .
The VCX-80 may also be controlled by a personal computer or touch-panel controller via RS-232 or RS-422 . Data input is accomplished on either the XLR jack (pin 2) or on the DC Control Voltage Connector (pins 13 or 14) . Ashly and third-party developers are currently working to expand methods of control and integration of this product into exist-ing control systems . Details will become available as such systems are developed .
The VCX-80 may also be internally addressed to one of 32 banks, allowing for control of up to 256 channels from a single data line . Contact a factory Technical Service Representative (1-800-828-6308 ext .125) for details .
7 .6 Digital Connection - RD-8
The male XLR jacks on the side and bottom of the RD-8 are wired in parallel so that an XLR plug may be in-serted into the side for desktop operation or into the bottom for rack-mount operation . Pin 2 is the data output, pin 3 is the positive DC voltage input, and pin 1 is ground . This XLR data output may be “split” with an XLR Y-cable to feed two VCX-80 units to give stereo 8-channel capability . Also, by installing factory customized firmware into the device ROM, the RD-8 slide faders can be assigned to any (or several) arbi-trary VCX-80 channels . Contact a factory Technical Service Representative for details .
7 .7 DC Control Voltage Connection
This DB 15-pin female connector allows for direct DC voltage control of the internal VCA circuits, as well as the master level control . Direct DC control of the VCX-80 meets the remote control objectives with minimal hardware require-ments and allows for custom "low-tech" hardware interfaces . Two wires are used to supply positive and negative DC voltage to ordinary 10K ohm linear-taper potentiometers, and a wire is used to return the wiper of each control to its respective channel (see pinout below) . Telephone wire with eleven conductors or more is a good choice for this application, and since only DC voltage is used, control line distance is not a major concern .
Pin 1 Channel 1 DC control inputPin 2 Channel 2 DC control inputPin 3 Channel 3 DC control inputPin 4 Channel 4 DC control inputPin 5 Channel 5 DC control inputPin 6 Channel 6 DC control inputPin 7 Channel 7 DC control inputPin 8 Channel 8 DC control inputPin 9 Master DC control inputPin 10 +15VDC - Connect to pot CCWPin 11 (Ground for data input)Pin 12 -4VDC - Connect to pot CWPin 13 (Digital data input - same as XLR pin 2)Pin 14 (Digital data input - same as XLR pin 2)
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8.APPLICATIONS
The VCX-80 was designed with open architecture to take full advantage of the creative minds of Ashly customers . Highlighted here are a few common applications, although the possibilities extend beyond the scope of this manual . In some instances there is a form of computer control shown . To obtain information regarding implementation and availability of soft-ware, call a Technical Service Representative toll free at 1-800-828-6308 ext .125 .
8.1RemotelyControlled8-ChannelMicMixer
In this example, the VCX-80 channels are inserted into the channel insert jacks of a compact mic mixer such as the Ashly MX-508 . The RD-8 desk-top remote controller (or RW-8 if a wall-plate version is desired) can be located far away from the main audio equipment rack, allowing for stealth sound system operation . A limited number of knobs, lights, and buttons saves the non-technical VIP operator from distraction and potential embarrassment, while giving them a great deal of overall system control . In addition to its simplified interface, each VCX-80 channel has a tamper-proof limiter to place a ceiling on the audio levels . Remember, although the VCX-80 has up to 20dB of gain, it is best to apply any significant gain at the mixer's front end (input preamp) .
8.2RemoteControlOfStereoSources
Here the RD-8 remote con-troller or a touch panel controller may be used to simultaneously control two VCX-80 units for remote control of ste-reo audio sources . Since each VCX-80 has a master output, no additional mixer is needed . Contact a factory Technical Service Representative for details on using a touch panel controller .
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8.3 Remotely ControlledStageMonitorMixer
In live sound where a separate stage mixer is used for the monitor sys-tem, one or several VCX-80 units can be inserted into the monitor mixer's group or channel insert points to control moni-tor mix levels from the front-of-house mixing position, eliminating the need for a second sound engineer on stage . Each RD-8 remote controller is connected using an available snake channel (no transformers) . The RD-8 can be rack mounted using an optional rack mount-ing bracket allowing one or two RD-8’s to mount in two rack spaces (3 .5 inches) .
One or more VCX-80 units can also be used to allow stage musicians to mix their own monitors from where they stand . If there is only a front of house console in the system, direct channel, vocal subgroups, or instrument subgroup outputs can feed into VCX-80 inputs . A separate RD-8 controller is used on stage with a VCX-80 for each monitor zone .
8.4MasterControlofDistributedSoundSystem
In this example, a personal computer is used to communicate through its standard RS-232 serial port to several VCX-80 units . 256 total channels are addressable by the PC . Each VCX-80 can be internally selected to respond to any of 32 banks of 8 contiguous channels . Contact a Technical Service Representative for information regarding software availability .
8.5DCRemoteControl
In this example, the remote control functions of the VCX-80 can be used without a "smart" controller . All you need is the controls, some wire, and a box or panel to mount them in (see sec .7 .7 for correct wiring and pin-out) . We recommend using 10K ohm linear taper potentiometers to connect directly to the control voltage port of the VCX-80 . The dedicated DB 15 pin connector is used to connect your control device to the internal VCA circuits . It is also important to use only the DC voltage supplied by the VCX-80 in order to obtain proper control voltage levels from the potentiometers .
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9.0CHANGINGFACTORYCONFIGURATIONS
9 .1 Changing to Single TRS Insert Jack
The VCX-80 is shipped from the factory configured for separate input and output jacks on each channel . Each channel may be independently configured for a single TRS insert jack where the VCX-80 input is on the tip and the output is on the ring . To make this change, refer the following procedure to a qualified service technician .
Unplug the unit’s AC power cord . Remove the top cover which is fastened by 7 - 6/32 screws . Locate a 3-pin header labeled JX03 near the input and output jacks of the corresponding channel X . Remove the shunt bar from the normal position (2) indicated on the circuit board legend and place the shunt on the other position (1) of the 3-pin header . To avoid possible confusion at a later time, indicate somewhere on the VCX-80 back panel that the In/Out configuration has been modified to single jack insertion .
10.TROUBLESHOOTINGTIPS
10 .1 No Output
Check AC power - is green power LED indicator on? Check input/output connections - are they reversed? Is the Master Attenuator control turned fully up? Are remote controller channels switched on? Are the input/output jacks configured correctly (one jack insert versus two jacks) for the application?
10 .2 Very Little Output Signal
Are the yellow Limiter Threshold indicators on often? Rotate the recessed Threshold controls clockwise to allow greater output signals to pass unlimited . Check the Master Attenuator control - normally this control should be fully clockwise at 0dB . Check the RD-8 remote controller -the fader levels should normally be operated around 0dB .
10 .3 Distorted Sound
The maximum input signal level is +23dBu = 10 .95Vrms . Above this input level, input clipping distortion will occur . Also, if the input signal level plus the gain set by the remote controller goes above +23dBu, output clipping distortion will result .
10 .4 Excessive Hum or Noise
Hum and buzz noise is usually caused by a “ground loop” between audio components . Try using balanced input and output connections between the VCX-80 and other com-ponents in the system . Also, try to power all components in the system from a single AC branch circuit .
Noise can also be caused by a large amount of gain applied to an insufficiently low input signal . The VCX-80 is not designed to feed microphones directly into the inputs without a mic preamp first. The VCX-80 is essentially a line level unity-gain device, meaning it is designed to be fed by a
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nominal 0dBu line level signal and its output should typically be 0dBu in level . To ensure proper gain structure in your sound system, press the remote disable switch in and rotate the Master Attenuator control fully clockwise so that all VCX-80 channels are at unity gain . Adjust your signal source which precedes the VCX-80 for nominal 0dBu signal levels, then push the Remote Disable switch out for remote controllability .
If you still have problems, contact your Ashly dealer or call Ashly direct at (800) 828-6308 ext .125 . In New York State call (716) 872-0010 .
11. WARRANTYINFORMATION
We thank you for expression of confidence in Ashly products . The unit you have just purchased is protected by a limited five year warranty . To establish the warranty, you must first complete and mail the warranty card attached to your product .
Fill out the information below for your records .
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12. DIMENSIONS
Rack-Mounting Kit For One Or Two RD-8 Remote Controllers
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13. VCX-80SPECIFICATIONS
13.1 INPUTInput Type: 1/4" tip-ring-sleeveInput Impedance:20K ohm balanced, 10K ohm unbalancedMax input level: +23dBuInput jack may be internally selected as a single
in/out insert
13.2 OUTPUTOutput Type: 1/4" tip-ring-sleeveOutput Impedance: 200 ohm pseudo-balanced,
100 ohm unbalancedMax output level: +22dBu
13.3 AUDIOPERFORMANCENominal Gain: 0dB +/-0 .5dBGain Range: +20dB to -75dBFrequency Response: +/-0 .2dB 20Hz-20KHzTHD: <0 .01% at 0dBu and 1KHz<0 .15% at +20dBu, 20Hz-20KHzOutput Hum & Noise:<-94dBu 20Hz-20KHz unweightedCrosstalk: <-80dB at 20KHz
13.4 LIMITERThreshold Range: 23dBu to +22dBuCompression Ratio: 10:1
13.5 DATAINPUTInput Type: XLR jack pin 2=data, pin 3=+V, pin 1=groundData Format: 2Vp raised-cosine, RS-232 or RS-422;1 start, 9 data, 1 stop bits at 4800 baud
13.6 DCCONTROLINPUTSInput Type: DB 15-pin female connectorControl Voltage: -4V to +15V provided for external 10K ohm potentiometers
13.7 OVERALLSize: 19"L x 1 .75"H x 6"DPower Requirements: 98-125VAC, 50-60Hz18W (240V available)Shipping weight: 9 lbs .
13.8 RD-8,RW-8SpecificationsFader Range: +10dB to -75dB (master fader at 0dB)Data/Power Connector: Male XLR jackMax Data Cable Length:1500 ft . of 24 ga . twisted pairData Format: 4800 baud, 2Vp raised cosineData crosstalk to audio: <-120 dB along 1000' of 150 ohm shielded cable
Size: 7 .5"L x 3 .5"H x 1 .75"DPower Requirements:Phantom powered by VCX-80Shipping Weight: 3 lbs .
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D16
C12
R24
Y1
C19
C20
R40
++
C18
C21
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A
R39
C5
R36
D1
C17
R41
R42
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R5
- + +-
-+ + -R9
Q1
R46
R50
R7
SW5
R54
R56
D20
VR8
R38
SW8
SW7
R37
VR7
D19
R49
R48
D18
VR6
C11
D4
R33
R4
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C10
C9R1
VR5
D17
++
C2
D2
D5
R15
D7 D8
++ C6
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R11
R2
TP1
R14
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123
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MC68
HC11
A1FN
STRB
/RW
STRA
/AS
VRL
VRH
MODA
/LIR
MODB
/VST
BY
/IRQ
/XIR
Q
/RES
ET
XTAL
EXTA
L
VSS
VDD
PE7/
AN7
PE6/
AN6
PE5/
AN5
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AN4
PE3/
AN3
PE2/
AN2
PE1/
AN1
PE0/
AN0
PD5/
SSPD
4/SC
KPD
3/MO
SIPD
2/MI
SOPD
1/Tx
DPD
0/Rx
D
PC7
PC6
PC5
PC4
PC3
PC2
PC1
PC0
PB7
PB6
PB5
PB4
PB3
PB2
PB1
PB0
PA7/
PAI/
OC1
PA6/
OC2/
OC1
PA5/
OC3/
OC1
PA4/
OC4/
OC1
PA3/
OC5/
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IC0
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IC2
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IC3E
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CH.5
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IN IN IN IN ININININ
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DISA
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DATA
OUT
FEMA
LE X
LR
3 21
1N75
1
231
150K
470K
22
560
X
47U
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680
10K
1K
10K
10K
10K
B50K
B50K
B50K
B50K
B50K
10K
10K
10K
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K
B50K
B50K
B50K
B50K
10.0
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40.2
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3418
4
4123
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.0K
10.0
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300K
20K
1M 300K
150K
40.2
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10K
40.2
K
1M10
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10K
27K
4003
4003
4003
.015
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4148
4148
4148
4148
47U
GRN
GRN
GRN
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10K
10K
10K
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LM39
3
4148
4148
47U
47U
47U
47U
758
10V
100
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10K
10K
10K
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14. SCHEMATICS
14
Operating Manual - VCX-80 Master VCA/Limiter, RD-8 and RW-8 Remote Controller
Figure 14.2: VCX-80 Eight Channel VCA Schematic Diagram
+
C9
J_3
C_6
R_5
R_4+
C_4
C_5
-
+
U1B
R_1
-
+ U6C
R59
+C_1
VR2
R58
D24
D17
D21
R18
-
+U4A
R28
D10
R37
X7X6X5X4X3X2X1X0
GCBA
425112151413
VEE
3
16
891011
6 /EN
VCC
7
HC4051
-
+
U_3B(C)
R13
-
+ U1A
R12
R14
Q7
R_6C_7
R63
R11
C13
R_8
R_15
R_13
1 86254
3 7
U_2
J_1
R_16R_17
R_9R_19
Q_2-
+ U_4B(C)
R_24
R_25
D_2
D_1
-
+U_4A(D)R_28
VR_3
R_23
R_26
-
+
U_3A(D)
+C_10
+C_9
R_22
R_21
R_20
R33
R_32
Q_3D_3
D7 D6
D3 D5
C2
+
C1 R3
D8
C4
Q1
L1-8R6
R5R4
D2
D4
R1L1-7
-
+ U6D
R62
R61
Q5
R65
R52
R_12
R_14R_10
R_11
R31
Q2
J3
SW1
+C14
D30
R_2R_3
Q_1
R_29
R22
Q3
D23
R29
C19
D27
D20
R60
TP3TP2
R30
R24
R25
R_27
C18+C17
R23
C15C16
R27
X1
R55
R26
VR_1 R_18
R57
R10
D28
C20
D29
R21
R20
R9
SW3L
SW3R
R45R44
-
+
U6B -
+ U6A
R56
R54
C21
VR1
R7
R66
R67R_30
R_31C11
U3
D25
D26
D9
D12
+
C10
D11J2
+
C6
+
C5
U1
U2S1 SW2
+C7
+
C8
R53
C3
D22
R15
R16
-
+
U4B
R17
R19
TP1
Q6
R_7C_2
C23
R68
C22
VR_2
C12R8
Q4
J_2
R36
D18 D19
U8
R64
1 23
J1
J4
TP4
-
+ U8B
-
+ U8A
R69R71
R72
R70
C26C25
+
C24
R_33
J4-12
J6
R73
MC68HC11A1FN
STRB/RWSTRA/AS
VRL
VRH
MODA/LIR
MODB/VSTBY
/IRQ
/XIRQ
/RESET
XTAL
EXTAL
VSS
VDD
PE7/AN7PE6/AN6PE5/AN5PE4/AN4PE3/AN3PE2/AN2PE1/AN1PE0/AN0
PD5/SSPD4/SCK
PD3/MOSIPD2/MISOPD1/TxDPD0/RxD
PC7PC6PC5PC4PC3PC2PC1PC0
PB7PB6PB5PB4PB3PB2PB1PB0
PA7/PAI/OC1PA6/OC2/OC1PA5/OC3/OC1PA4/OC4/OC1PA3/OC5/OC1
PA2/IC0PA1/IC2PA0/IC3
E
52 PIN PLCC
51
52
3
2
19
18
17
8
7
1
26
5048464449474543
252423222120
161514131211109
46
3536373839404142
2728293031
5
32
3433
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x 11.01uF X
34184
34184
34184
20K
LOG25K
X
-18
7918
7818
35V1000
35V1000
4003 4003 4003
4003
THRESH
100K
6.8K
4125
62K
15K
4123
1.5uF
1.5uF
68K
10:1RATIO
100
1K
CW
LIMIT
15K
3-12-96
CDRAWING NO. 10S5300C
WEBSTER, NY 14580-9103847 HOLT ROAD
VCX-80
G.G.
8 CHANNEL REMOTE VCA/LIMITERSCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
REV.
DATE:
DATE:
OFSHEETSCALE:
APPROVED:
DRAWN:
ASHLY AUDIO INC.ASHLY
COPYRIGHT 1996 ASHLY AUDIO INC.UNAUTHORIZED DUPLICATION IS PROHIBITED BY LAW
10.00K IS +/-.1%
DATA INPIN 13FROM J6
CW
L
RINOUT
IEC 320ACINLET
CW
109
BUSSUMMING
SUMMED OUTPUTCHANNELS 1-8
-23dBU TO +23dBu
-4VDC
$00=+15.1V=-75dB
-4VDC
35mA LIMIT
33mA I LIMIT
DATA IN
DACSYNC
81353617241411
32
1
31
2
32
110
11
122
3
4
5120/240
1
3
2
5.33dB/VOLT SCALE-75dB TO +20dB RANGE
$FF=-3.75V=+20dB$00=+5.81V$FF=-1.45V
Vo = (-0.727)Vi + 5.81$CD=8V ON RESET
$00=0V$FF=9.96V
0dB SHIFT
ADJNULL
-18
-18
DATA DISABLE
DISABLETO DATA
+15
10K LINEAR
HC11 PIN 25FROM PD5
+5
NEUT
GROUND
HOT
BANK SELECT
4 3 2 1 0
+5
UNIVERSAL+5
48KHz LPF
2-JACK1-JACK
TYPE:INSERT
POWER
10.0K
40.2K
THRESH.1 VOLT
RING=OUTTIP=INPUT
FOR 1-JACK:
+18
(XLR PIN 2)TO DATA IN
CONNECTOR FOR DC CTRLMASTER
EXAMPLE OF DC CONTROL OF CHANNEL 1:
240V120V
IN/IO
CW
TO DSUB
4800bps
RESET CIRCUIT+5
MASTER ATTENUATOR
+18
8-BIT DAC
CW
DISABLEREMOTE
IN
OUT
DISABLEREMOTE
IN
OUT
LIMI
T
-18
ATTACK
RELEASE
IN SERIES7 LED'S
-18
-18
UNREG.+27
+18
+18
+18
+78VDC
-18
+5+18
1 OF 8 CHANNELS
LEVEL SHIFTER/SCALER
-18
-18
DATAREMOTE
+5+5
+5
+18
ADJSYM
+18
+5V
+5V
+5V
+5V
+5V
DATA INPUT
51P710665VAC FROM
-18
VoVi
OUTPUTCH.1
CH.1
150K470K
751
XX4.7K
100V
10K47
100100
45604560
10K
10K
JUMP
9.76K
1M10U
33
33
XX
22
X
X
X
X
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341843418434184
34184
220
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10.0K
1K
2.7K
78L15
10K
5.1V
4125
4125
4123
100K
10K X 6JUMP
X
1N270
3.3K
.001U
ON SINK
18P18P8MHz
10M
4123
27K
4125
4148
1M .1U
27P
27P
19.6K
19.6K68
2K
2K
2K
18K
G
1K
100K
456034184
B10K
10.0K
10.0K
10.0K
1M10K
10K
27K
10P
LM393
4148
4148
.1U
.1U
300K
20K10K
40.2KJUMP
10.00KJUMP
1M
300K150K40.2K40.2K10.00K10.00K
10K
RED
330
51P7106
4148
4148
YEL
2.4K
2.4K
4123
414810K
1M
2K
971
100V.1U1/2AGC
4003
1.5U1.5U
1.5U
4003
4003
7805
GREEN
10K
754
LM393
47U
4.7K
1M
2150A
-18
+18
300K50K
100
100
27P
10.0K
10.0K
10.0K
10.0K
15.8K
10K X 3
10K
.1U10U
47UF6.8V10K
FEMALE XLR
4003
4003
4003
.1uF
10
TIP29C
4123
.00120K
100V
27V
100uF
4003's
68
4560
47U
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10K
13-14
3
2
1
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15
Operating Manual - VCX-80 Master VCA/Limiter, RD-8 and RW-8 Remote Controller
+
C9
J_3
C_6
R_5
R_4+
C_4
C_5
-
+
U1B
R_1
-
+ U6C
R59
+C_1
VR2
R58
D24
D17
D21
R18
-
+U4A
R28
D10
R37
X7X6X5X4X3X2X1X0
GCBA
425112151413
VEE
3
16
891011
6 /EN
VCC
7
HC4051
-
+
U_3B(C)
R13
-
+ U1A
R12
R14
Q7
R_6C_7
R63
R11
C13
R_8
R_15
R_13
1 86254
3 7
U_2
J_1
R_16R_17
R_9R_19
Q_2-
+ U_4B(C)
R_24
R_25
D_2
D_1
-
+U_4A(D)R_28
VR_3
R_23
R_26
-
+
U_3A(D)
+C_10
+C_9
R_22
R_21
R_20
R33
R_32
Q_3D_3
D7 D6
D3 D5
C2
+
C1 R3
D8
C4
Q1
L1-8R6
R5R4
D2
D4
R1L1-7
-
+ U6D
R62
R61
Q5
R65
R52
R_12
R_14R_10
R_11
R31
Q2
J3
SW1
+C14
D30
R_2R_3
Q_1
R_29
R22
Q3
D23
R29
C19
D27
D20
R60
TP3TP2
R30
R24
R25
R_27
C18+C17
R23
C15C16
R27
X1
R55
R26
VR_1 R_18
R57
R10
D28
C20
D29
R21
R20
R9
SW3L
SW3R
R45R44
-
+
U6B -
+ U6A
R56
R54
C21
VR1
R7
R66
R67R_30
R_31C11
U3
D25
D26
D9
D12
+
C10
D11J2
+
C6
+
C5
U1
U2S1 SW2
+C7
+
C8
R53
C3
D22
R15
R16
-
+
U4B
R17
R19
TP1
Q6
R_7C_2
C23
R68
C22
VR_2
C12R8
Q4
J_2
R36
D18 D19
U8
R64
1 23
J1
J4
TP4
-
+ U8B
-
+ U8A
R69R71
R72
R70
C26C25
+
C24
R_33
J4-12
J6
R73
MC68HC11A1FN
STRB/RWSTRA/AS
VRL
VRH
MODA/LIR
MODB/VSTBY
/IRQ
/XIRQ
/RESET
XTAL
EXTAL
VSS
VDD
PE7/AN7PE6/AN6PE5/AN5PE4/AN4PE3/AN3PE2/AN2PE1/AN1PE0/AN0
PD5/SSPD4/SCK
PD3/MOSIPD2/MISOPD1/TxDPD0/RxD
PC7PC6PC5PC4PC3PC2PC1PC0
PB7PB6PB5PB4PB3PB2PB1PB0
PA7/PAI/OC1PA6/OC2/OC1PA5/OC3/OC1PA4/OC4/OC1PA3/OC5/OC1
PA2/IC0PA1/IC2PA0/IC3
E
52 PIN PLCC
51
52
3
2
19
18
17
8
7
1
26
5048464449474543
252423222120
161514131211109
46
3536373839404142
2728293031
5
32
3433
U5
x 11.01uF X
34184
34184
34184
20K
LOG25K
X
-18
7918
7818
35V1000
35V1000
4003 4003 4003
4003
THRESH
100K
6.8K
4125
62K
15K
4123
1.5uF
1.5uF
68K
10:1RATIO
100
1K
CW
LIMIT
15K
3-12-96
CDRAWING NO. 10S5300C
WEBSTER, NY 14580-9103847 HOLT ROAD
VCX-80
G.G.
8 CHANNEL REMOTE VCA/LIMITERSCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
REV.
DATE:
DATE:
OFSHEETSCALE:
APPROVED:
DRAWN:
ASHLY AUDIO INC.ASHLY
COPYRIGHT 1996 ASHLY AUDIO INC.UNAUTHORIZED DUPLICATION IS PROHIBITED BY LAW
10.00K IS +/-.1%
DATA INPIN 13FROM J6
CW
L
RINOUT
IEC 320ACINLET
CW
109
BUSSUMMING
SUMMED OUTPUTCHANNELS 1-8
-23dBU TO +23dBu
-4VDC
$00=+15.1V=-75dB
-4VDC
35mA LIMIT
33mA I LIMIT
DATA IN
DACSYNC
81353617241411
32
1
31
2
32
110
11
122
3
4
5120/240
1
3
2
5.33dB/VOLT SCALE-75dB TO +20dB RANGE
$FF=-3.75V=+20dB$00=+5.81V$FF=-1.45V
Vo = (-0.727)Vi + 5.81$CD=8V ON RESET
$00=0V$FF=9.96V
0dB SHIFT
ADJNULL
-18
-18
DATA DISABLE
DISABLETO DATA
+15
10K LINEAR
HC11 PIN 25FROM PD5
+5
NEUT
GROUND
HOT
BANK SELECT
4 3 2 1 0
+5
UNIVERSAL+5
48KHz LPF
2-JACK1-JACK
TYPE:INSERT
POWER
10.0K
40.2K
THRESH.1 VOLT
RING=OUTTIP=INPUT
FOR 1-JACK:
+18
(XLR PIN 2)TO DATA IN
CONNECTOR FOR DC CTRLMASTER
EXAMPLE OF DC CONTROL OF CHANNEL 1:
240V120V
IN/IO
CW
TO DSUB
4800bps
RESET CIRCUIT+5
MASTER ATTENUATOR
+18
8-BIT DAC
CW
DISABLEREMOTE
IN
OUT
DISABLEREMOTE
IN
OUT
LIMI
T
-18
ATTACK
RELEASE
IN SERIES7 LED'S
-18
-18
UNREG.+27
+18
+18
+18
+78VDC
-18
+5+18
1 OF 8 CHANNELS
LEVEL SHIFTER/SCALER
-18
-18
DATAREMOTE
+5+5
+5
+18
ADJSYM
+18
+5V
+5V
+5V
+5V
+5V
DATA INPUT
51P710665VAC FROM
-18
VoVi
OUTPUTCH.1
CH.1
150K470K
751
XX4.7K
100V
10K47
100100
45604560
10K
10K
JUMP
9.76K
1M10U
33
33
XX
22
X
X
X
X
9316.34K18K
341843418434184
34184
220
22010K
10.0K
1K
2.7K
78L15
10K
5.1V
4125
4125
4123
100K
10K X 6JUMP
X
1N270
3.3K
.001U
ON SINK
18P18P8MHz
10M
4123
27K
4125
4148
1M .1U
27P
27P
19.6K
19.6K68
2K
2K
2K
18K
G
1K
100K
456034184
B10K
10.0K
10.0K
10.0K
1M10K
10K
27K
10P
LM393
4148
4148
.1U
.1U
300K
20K10K
40.2KJUMP
10.00KJUMP
1M
300K150K40.2K40.2K10.00K10.00K
10K
RED
330
51P7106
4148
4148YE
L
2.4K
2.4K
4123
414810K
1M
2K
971
100V.1U1/2AGC
4003
1.5U1.5U
1.5U
4003
4003
7805
GREEN
10K
754
LM393
47U
4.7K
1M
2150A
-18
+18
300K50K
100
100
27P
10.0K
10.0K
10.0K
10.0K
15.8K
10K X 3
10K
.1U10U
47UF6.8V10K
FEMALE XLR
4003
4003
4003
.1uF
10
TIP29C
4123
.00120K
100V
27V
100uF
4003's
68
4560
47U
-18
10K
13-14
3
2
1
111287654321109
D15 D14
D13D16
+
C9
J_3
C_6
R_5
R_4+
C_4
C_5
-
+
U1B
R_1
-
+ U6C
R59
+C_1
VR2
R58
D24
D17
D21
R18
-
+U4A
R28
D10
R37
X7X6X5X4X3X2X1X0
GCBA
425112151413
VEE
3
16
891011
6 /EN
VCC
7
HC4051
-
+
U_3B(C)
R13
-
+ U1A
R12
R14
Q7
R_6C_7
R63
R11
C13
R_8
R_15
R_13
1 86254
3 7
U_2
J_1
R_16R_17
R_9R_19
Q_2-
+ U_4B(C)
R_24
R_25
D_2
D_1
-
+U_4A(D)R_28
VR_3
R_23
R_26
-
+
U_3A(D)
+C_10
+C_9
R_22
R_21
R_20
R33
R_32
Q_3D_3
D7 D6
D3 D5
C2
+
C1 R3
D8
C4
Q1
L1-8R6
R5R4
D2
D4
R1L1-7
-
+ U6D
R62
R61
Q5
R65
R52
R_12
R_14R_10
R_11
R31
Q2
J3
SW1
+
C14
D30
R_2R_3
Q_1
R_29
R22
Q3
D23
R29
C19
D27
D20
R60
TP3TP2
R30
R24
R25
R_27
C18
+
C17
R23
C15C16
R27
X1
R55
R26
VR_1 R_18
R57
R10
D28
C20
D29
R21
R20
R9
SW3L
SW3R
R45R44
-
+
U6B -
+ U6A
R56
R54
C21
VR1
R7
R66
R67R_30
R_31C11
U3
D25
D26
D9
D12
+
C10
D11J2
+
C6
+
C5
U1
U2S1 SW2
+
C7
+
C8
R53
C3
D22
R15
R16
-
+
U4B
R17
R19
TP1
Q6
R_7C_2
C23
R68
C22
VR_2
C12R8
Q4
J_2
R36
D18 D19
U8
R64
1 23
J1
J4
TP4
-
+ U8B
-
+ U8A
R69R71
R72
R70
C26C25
+
C24
R_33
J4-12
J6
R73
MC68HC11A1FN
STRB/RWSTRA/AS
VRL
VRH
MODA/LIR
MODB/VSTBY
/IRQ
/XIRQ
/RESET
XTAL
EXTAL
VSS
VDD
PE7/AN7PE6/AN6PE5/AN5PE4/AN4PE3/AN3PE2/AN2PE1/AN1PE0/AN0
PD5/SSPD4/SCK
PD3/MOSIPD2/MISOPD1/TxDPD0/RxD
PC7PC6PC5PC4PC3PC2PC1PC0
PB7PB6PB5PB4PB3PB2PB1PB0
PA7/PAI/OC1PA6/OC2/OC1PA5/OC3/OC1PA4/OC4/OC1PA3/OC5/OC1
PA2/IC0PA1/IC2PA0/IC3
E
52 PIN PLCC
51
52
3
2
19
18
17
8
7
1
26
5048464449474543
252423222120
161514131211109
46
3536373839404142
2728293031
5
32
3433
U5
x 11.01uF X
34184
34184
34184
20K
LOG25K
X
-18
7918
7818
35V1000
35V1000
4003 4003 4003
4003
THRESH
100K
6.8K
4125
62K
15K
4123
1.5uF
1.5uF
68K
10:1RATIO
100
1K
CW
LIMIT
15K
3-12-96
CDRAWING NO. 10S5300C
WEBSTER, NY 14580-9103847 HOLT ROAD
VCX-80
G.G.
8 CHANNEL REMOTE VCA/LIMITERSCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
REV.
DATE:
DATE:
OFSHEETSCALE:
APPROVED:
DRAWN:
ASHLY AUDIO INC.ASHLY
COPYRIGHT 1996 ASHLY AUDIO INC.UNAUTHORIZED DUPLICATION IS PROHIBITED BY LAW
10.00K IS +/-.1%
DATA INPIN 13FROM J6
CW
L
RINOUT
IEC 320ACINLET
CW
109
BUSSUMMING
SUMMED OUTPUTCHANNELS 1-8
-23dBU TO +23dBu
-4VDC
$00=+15.1V=-75dB
-4VDC
35mA LIMIT
33mA I LIMIT
DATA IN
DACSYNC
81353617241411
32
1
31
2
32
110
11
122
3
4
5120/240
1
3
2
5.33dB/VOLT SCALE-75dB TO +20dB RANGE
$FF=-3.75V=+20dB$00=+5.81V$FF=-1.45V
Vo = (-0.727)Vi + 5.81$CD=8V ON RESET
$00=0V$FF=9.96V
0dB SHIFT
ADJNULL
-18
-18
DATA DISABLE
DISABLETO DATA
+15
10K LINEAR
HC11 PIN 25FROM PD5
+5
NEUT
GROUND
HOT
BANK SELECT
4 3 2 1 0
+5
UNIVERSAL+5
48KHz LPF
2-JACK1-JACK
TYPE:INSERT
POWER
10.0K
40.2K
THRESH.1 VOLT
RING=OUTTIP=INPUT
FOR 1-JACK:
+18
(XLR PIN 2)TO DATA IN
CONNECTOR FOR DC CTRLMASTER
EXAMPLE OF DC CONTROL OF CHANNEL 1:
240V120V
IN/IO
CW
TO DSUB
4800bps
RESET CIRCUIT+5
MASTER ATTENUATOR
+18
8-BIT DAC
CW
DISABLEREMOTE
IN
OUT
DISABLEREMOTE
IN
OUT
LIMIT
-18
ATTACK
RELEASE
IN SERIES7 LED'S
-18
-18
UNREG.+27
+18
+18
+18
+78VDC
-18
+5+18
1 OF 8 CHANNELS
LEVEL SHIFTER/SCALER
-18
-18
DATAREMOTE
+5+5
+5
+18
ADJSYM
+18
+5V
+5V
+5V
+5V
+5V
DATA INPUT
51P710665VAC FROM
-18
VoVi
OUTPUTCH.1
CH.1
150K470K
751
XX4.7K
100V
10K47
100100
45604560
10K
10K
JUMP
9.76K
1M10U
33
33
XX
22
X
X
X
X
9316.34K18K
341843418434184
34184
220
22010K
10.0K
1K
2.7K
78L15
10K
5.1V
4125
4125
4123
100K
10K X 6JUMP
X
1N270
3.3K
.001U
ON SINK
18P18P8MHz
10M
4123
27K
4125
4148
1M .1U
27P
27P
19.6K
19.6K68
2K
2K
2K
18K
G
1K
100K
456034184
B10K
10.0K
10.0K
10.0K
1M10K
10K
27K
10P
LM393
4148
4148
.1U
.1U
300K
20K10K
40.2KJUMP
10.00KJUMP
1M
300K150K40.2K40.2K10.00K10.00K
10K
RED
330
51P7106
4148
4148
YEL
2.4K
2.4K
4123
414810K
1M
2K
971
100V.1U1/2AGC
4003
1.5U1.5U
1.5U
4003
4003
7805
GREEN
10K
754
LM393
47U
4.7K
1M
2150A
-18
+18
300K50K
100
100
27P
10.0K
10.0K
10.0K
10.0K
15.8K
10K X 3
10K
.1U10U
47UF6.8V10K
FEMALE XLR
4003
4003
4003
.1uF
10
TIP29C
4123
.00120K
100V
27V
100uF
4003's
68
4560
47U
-18
10K
13-14
3
2
1
111287654321109
D15 D14
D13D16
Printed in USA 5/96 VCX Rev 0
Operating Manual - VCX-80 Master VCA/Limiter, RD-8 and RW-8 Remote Controller
ASHLY AUDIO INC. 847 Holt Road Webster, NY 14580-9103Phone: (716) 872-0010 Fax: (716) 872-0739
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