Page 2 - IMPORTANT
Notice Every effort was made to ensure that the information in thisguide was complete and accurate at the time of printing.However, information is subject to change. Important Safety Information WARNING: To Reduce The Risk of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture. ...
Page 3 - Contents
Contents Page(s) PANEL DESCRIPTIONS..................................................................................................2-3 VMIX Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................2VMIX Rear...
Page 4 - Panel Descriptions; VMIX Front Panel
Panel Descriptions VMIX Front Panel 1 . Input Volume Controls Each of the 8 inputs is controlled by an independent volume control. 2. Signal / Clip Indicators A single two-color LED located above each channel’s volume control indicates the audio activity of that channel’s input. Green indicates sign...
Page 5 - VMIX Rear Panel
Panel Descriptions VMIX Rear Panel 1 . AC Receptacle A grounded, unswitched AC convenience receptacle with a 500W maximum capacity is provided for externalequipment. 2 . Unbalanced Output Jack Provides an unbalanced output for connection to an auxiliary or high-impedance input. 3. Bridging Jack An R...
Page 6 - Installation; Package Contents; Mounting; Module Installation
Installation Package Contents • Power Vector Mixer • Module Covers (8) • Instruction Manual • 1 2 mm Module Cover Screws ( 1 6) Mounting Rack Mounting When stacking equipment in a rack, the mixer should either be on the bottom of the stack or above equipment that does not produce heat. A rack mount ...
Page 7 - Modules; Output Modules; Input Modules
Modules Output Modules Functionality The Power Vector mixer accepts Bogen signal-processing output modules, which offer a cost effective and con-venient way to add specific signal-processing capability into a system. When an output module is installed, themix bus signal is automatically rerouted thr...
Page 8 - Connections; Unbalanced Output
Connections Unbalanced Output The VMIX includes an unbalanced output for connection to an auxiliaryor high-impedance input using an RCA connector. Output level is 0 dBµwhen meter reads “0”. Maximum output is +20 dBµ. Balanced Output Three terminals are provided for the transformer balanced output of...
Page 9 - System Expansion of Power Vector Mixers
Connections Mute Control Each priority bus (High, Medium, and Low) can be externally activated.This allows priority buses of two or more Power Vector mixers to belinked together for system expansion purposes. A particular mute prior-ity can be externally forced by shorting that priority's bus termin...
Page 10 - Operation; Front Panel Controls & Indicators
Operation Front Panel Controls & Indicators Input Volume Controls and Signal / Clip Indicator Each input module may be individually controlled by its correspondingvolume control knob. A single LED located above each channel’s volumecontrol indicates the audio activity of that channel’s input. Gr...
Page 11 - Rear Panel Controls; Other Controls
Operation Rear Panel Controls Balanced Out Switch A three-position slide switch selects the signal level of the balanced out-put. Output levels of +4 dBµ, - 1 0 dBµ, and -50 dBµ are available.The indi- cated output level corresponds to “0” on the level meter. Other Controls (Located In Module Bay 6)...
Page 12 - Block Diagram
Page 13 - Specifications
Specifications 11 Output Level Balanced: Selectable +4, - 1 0, -50 dBµ (typical when meter reads “0”) Unbalanced: 0 dBµ (typical when meter reads “0”) Max. Output Level Balanced: + 1 8 dBµ Unbalanced: +20 dBµ Frequency Response: +/- 1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) Distortion: 0.0 1 (@ + 1 8 dBµ THD+N, 20-20k...
Page 14 - Accessories; RPK87 - Rack Mounting Kit
12 Accessories RPK87 - Rack Mounting Kit • Adapts Power Vector Mixer for 1 9" rack mounting • Heavy gauge steel construction • Fits Power Vector Mixer into 2 rack spaces (3 1 / 2 ") RVCP - Remote Volume Control Panel • Push-button operation of motorized master volume control • Fits in standa...
Page 15 - Warranty
Warranty 13 Bogen ’ s VMIX is warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for three (3) years from the date of sale to the orig- inal purchaser. Any part of the product covered by this warranty that, with normal installation and use, becomes defective will berepaired or replaced by ...