Page 2 - Contents
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - Precautions; The RPS-7 is separate from the console.; Phantom Power Supply
Precautions 1. Power Supply Unit (RPS-7) The RPS-7 is separate from the console. If the power switch on the RPS-7 is turned "on" without a connection between the RPS-7 and the board using the accessory cable packed in the RPS-7, power is notsupplied to the board. The power switch must be ...
Page 4 - General Description; All modules are usable for all RX-7 series consoles.
General Description TOA's RX-7 is a modular 16, 24 or 32 input channel, 4 group output, 4 to 8 programoutput mixing console. It is designed to meet a wide variety of requirements in professional sound reinforcement and recording applications. It is well designed towithstand the rigors of "on the...
Page 5 - INPUT MODULE; Features
GROUP/FOLDBACK and GROUP/ECHO MODULES 1. AUX INPUT (Group/Foldback Module) and ECHO IN (Group/Echo Module) are both balanced (transformer-isolated), with Low, Mid and High-EQ provided forboth types of inputs. 2. ACCESSORY SEND/RECEIVE j a c k s are located on the rear of the modules for inserting si...
Page 6 - PROGRAM MODULE; Peak indicator for detecting overload condition.; PHONES MODULE; Foldback 1 or 2, Echo 1 or 2, Program L and R, Air Monitor L and R can be; TALKBACK MODULE; These signals can be fed to all mixing busses except the cue buss.
PROGRAM MODULE 1. Group 1, 2, 3 and 4 controls pick up the signal from the four group out busses and assign them to the program output. The program output is therefore suitable forfeeding the signal to the house sound system. 2. Program On/Off pushbutton determines whether the individual program out...
Page 7 - Specifications & Characteristics; Equalization; Weight
Specifications & Characteristics GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS RX-7-164, RX-7-248 AND RX-7-328 Frequency Response (Measurement of source impedance 150 ohms) +0dB, -0.5dB; 50Hz to 20kHz +0dB, -2.0dB; 20Hz to 30 kHz Total Harmonic Distortion Less than 0.5% at +4dB* o u t p u t at 1kHz Hum and Noise (20Hz...
Page 8 - Input & Output Specifications; RX-7 OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS; RX-7 INPUT CHARACTERISTIC
Input & Output Specifications **All XLR connectors are floating (balanced) and transformer-isolated. TRS phone j a c k s are unbalanced.Sensitivity is t h e level required to produce a nominal o u t p u t of +4dB (1.23V), or t h e specified nominal o u t p u tlevel if other t h a n +4dB. RX-7 OU...
Page 9 - Characteristics Diagrams; EQUALIZER CURVES; Level Diagrams
Characteristics Diagrams EQUALIZER CURVES FILTER CURVES Level Diagrams (Fig. 1) (Fig. 2) — 8 —
Page 14 - Functions on program out B section are the same as the Program out A.; PROGRAM MASTER control; PROGRAM ON/OFF p u s h b u t t o n
Each program module incorporates two program output channels (programs A and B) andeach program channel can be controlled independently. 1. PROGRAM OUTPUT B connector (XLR t ype) is balanced, transformer-isolated. The nominal level and impedance are +4dB and 600 ohms, respectively. The program outpu...
Page 15 - two phones outputs simultaneously.
1. AIR MONITOR (Ceiling Microphone) inputs, XLR type connectors (L and R) are balanced, transformer-isolated. The nominal levels and impedances are —70dB and 600 ohms,respectively. 2. PHONES OUT jacks (L and R) are unbalanced. The nominal levels and impedances are +4dB and 10k ohms, respectively. Th...
Page 17 - modules and Phones module.
1. DC POWER INPUT connector accepts DC power f r o m the power supply unit (RPS-7). The PSM-7 is connected to the RPS-7 with an accessory umbilical cable. The power switch on the RPS-7 will not t u r n on without this connection between the RPS-7 and PSM-7. 2. Ground (GND) terminal for the chassis o...
Page 18 - depending on the position of t h e adjacent selection switch.
Meter Panel (RXM-7-25, RXM-7-35, RXM-7-43) METER PANEL (RXM-7-25) 1. Group I/Program 1 VU Meter An illuminated VU meter provides a visual indication of either Group 1 o u t p u t level (PostGroup 1 Master Fader) or Program 1 o u t p u t level (Post Program 1 Master Control),depending on the position...
Page 21 - Talkback VU Meter
1. Group 1 VU Meter (Group 1 output level) 2. Group 2 VU Meter (Group 2 output level) 3. Group 3 VU Meter (Group 3 output level) 4. Group 4 VU Meter (Group 4 output level) METER PANEL (RXM-7-43) 5. Program 1/Program 5 VU Meter An illuminated VU meter provides a visual indication of either Program 1 ...
Page 22 - DC output connector; The RPS-7 is a regulated DC power supply unit to activate the RX-7.
1. AC Fuse The fuse should be replaced with one of identical value and type. 2. Pilot Lamp 3. Power Switch Pushbutton alternately switches AC power on and off. 4. DC output connector With the accessory umbilical cable, the DC output is connected to the PSM-7 (PowerSupply Module). 5. Ground Terminal ...
Page 23 - General Information on using the mixing console; inputs of other equipment.; * Difference between Professional and HI-FI type equipment
General Information on using the mixing console * Impedance Generally speaking, there are two rules to follow when connecting equipment o u t p u t s to the inputs of other equipment. 1. Try to properly match the impedances of the outputs and inputs. 2. Connect low impedance outputs to high impedanc...
Page 24 - only when ground loops occur.
* Ground loops AC ground is provided to the RX-7 and all associated equipment, and this may cause an increase in hum noise if care is not taken in connecting other equipment to the mixer. This is because a ground loop is made through the shields of the connection cable and the AC line as shown in Fi...
Page 25 - * Phantom Power Switch; Function Details; switches at Normal positions.
The RX-7 is a sophisticated mixer with many functions. Details on important functions areshown below in order f o r you to get the best operation and performance and also to avoidmistakes in operation. * Phantom Power Switch The switch on the f r o n t panel of both IPM-7 and PHM-7 provides f o r 48...
Page 26 - Example 1
The trim control changes the negative feedback volume, so that the gain of the head amp can also be changed. THIS FUNCTIONS TO YIELD THE BEST COMBINATION OF MAXIMUMHEADROOM AND MINIMUM NOISE CHARACTERISTICS. The level indications (—60dBm, —40dBm and —20dBm) of the input level switch are nominal leve...
Page 28 - INSTRUMENT EQUALIZATION CHART
INSTRUMENT EQUALIZATION CHART Acoustic guitar Electric guitar Bass guitar Human voice Piano (Acoustic) Piano (Electric) Organ Violin Brass instruments Bass drum Snare drum Tom Tom Floor Tom Hi Hat Cymbal overhead Talk Box Bass strings resonate between 70 to 120Hz, body around 300Hz.Avoid boosting th...
Page 32 - Portable Entertainment Sound Reinforcement Set-Up; set-ups f o r each show, but we wanted to show one way it; besides the main speakers, you can send your signals to; Connection Example I; Mic Setting; versatility. The following illustration shows how the; system can be set up to improve sound imagery, by; Phones Out for monitor speakers and Air Monitor input
Portable Entertainment Sound Reinforcement Set-Up TOA's RX-7 consoles are designed to help out whenyou're out on the road. We're sure you'll find j u s t the right set-ups f o r each show, but we wanted to show one way it might be done.The balanced, low-impedance connectors on the RX-7 can handle th...
Page 33 - Connection Example II; processing equipment connections can be made via
Multi-Track Recording or Track-Down The TOA RX-7 series of mixing consoles allows betterrecordings as well as better concerts. For multi-track recording, direct outputs on each input channel can beconnected to multi-channel recorder inputs. There are f u r t h e r optional connections, such as monit...
Page 34 - How to remove modules; Remove the armrest from the cabinet in the following manner.; Module Replacement
How to remove modules 1. Remove the armrest from the cabinet in the following manner. *Put both hands under the armrest and lift it straight up to remove. (Fig. 24) 2. Loosen the two captive screws on the front of the meter panel and lift panel straight up. Module Replacement (Fig. 25) — 33 —
Page 36 - VU Meters for Group and Program Outputs; Dimensional Diagrams
1. Input Modules (IPM-7) 2. Group/Foldback Modules (GFM-7)3. Group/Echo Modules (GEM-7) 4. Program Modules (PGM-7) 5. Phones Module (PHM-7)6. Talkback Module (TBM-7)7. Power Supply Module (PSM-7) 8. VU Meters for Group and Program Outputs (Switchable) (Fig. 27) RX-7-164 APPEARANCE Dimensional Diagra...
Page 37 - VU Meter for Foldback and Echo Outputs
1. Input Modules (IPM-7) 2. Group/Foldback Modules (GFM-7)3. Group/Echo Modules (GEM-7) 4. Program Modules (PGM-7) 5. Phones Module (PHM-7) 6. Talkback Module (TBM-7) 7. Power Supply Module (PSM-7) 8. VU Meters for Group Outputs9. VU Meters f o r Program Outputs (1—5, 2—6, 3—7, 4—8 Switchable) 10. V...
Page 38 - VU Meter for Talkback
RX-7-328 APPEARANCE (Fig. 29) 1. 2.3. 4. 5.6.7. 8.9. Input Modules (IPM-7) Group/Foldback Modules (GFM-7)Group/Echo Modules (GEM-7) Program Modules (PGM-7)Phones Module (PHM-7) Talkback Module (TBM-7)Power Supply Module (PSM-7)VU Meters f o r Group Outputs VU Meters for Program Outputs (1—5, 2—6, 3—...
Page 39 - Armrest; Bus Chassis; Meter Panel; Module Guide
1. 2.3. 4. 5. 6.7. 8. Armrest Bus Chassis Wood Side Panel Metal Side PanelMain Rear Panel Meter Panel VU Meters for Group and Program Outputs (Switchable) VU Meters for Foldback and Echo Outputs (Switchable) 9. 10.11. 12.13.14. 15. VU Meter for Cue and Talkback (Switchable)Meter Side PanelFoldback O...
Page 42 - DC Power Output Connector
RPS-7 APPEARANCE (Fig. 33) 1. AC Fuse Holder 2. Power On/Off Indicator3. Power On/Off Switch 4. DC Power Output Connector 5. Ground Terminal 6. AC Inlet — 41 —
Page 43 - Block Diagram