SM Pro Audio Q-Pre: 4 channel microphone preamp - Manual (Page 4)

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2. Q-AMP Main Features
Professional, multi-purpose head-
phone amplifier system for stage and
studio applications.
• Four totally independent stereo high-power amplifiers in Half 1 RU package
• High quality audio even at extremely high volume levels
• Two independent stereo input sections
• 1/4” (6.5mm) and 1/8” (3.5mm) stereo headphone outputs per channel
• Output level control for each channel
• Independent selection of input for each output
• High-quality components and rugged construction
3. INTRODUCTION
In purchasing the new Q-Amp, you have acquired a headphone amplifier of high
class that meets all the demands and requirements of studio and live work. The unit
features switching possibilities and a sound quality few headphone amplifiers can
offer. Apart from its extremely powerful amplifiers the unit also offers an ingenious
line distribution system.
The Q-Amp features a variety of monitoring and distribution options: each of the four
stereo amplifiers can accept signal from any of the two stereo inputs on the rear of the
unit. This allows two completely independent monitor signals to each set of headpho-
nes connected to the Q-Amp! Ever had the drummer wanting a different mix feed from
the keyboard player? I bet you have and now it is finally possible using the Q-Amp.
4. Q-Amp FRONT panel
The Q-Amp has four independent headphone amplifiers or line distribution channels.
The unit provides 2 rotary controls and 2 stereo jacks per channel. An output is pro-
vided for both 1/8” and 1/4” connections.
4.1 Input signal selector switch
Each channel features a selector switch which allows for selection of any of
the 2 x stereo input source signals connected to the rear of the Q-Amp to be
routed to the selected channels headphone amplifier output. Simply choose
the source signal desired for that channel.
4.2 Rotary volume pot controls
Each channel features a rotary volume pot for variable adjustment of the desired
output level.
4.3 1/4’’ headphone output
4.4 1/8’’ headphone output
5. Q-Amp Back panel
The back panel has 2 stereo inputs. If you like to listen to a mono
signal, you should connect it to the left input jack.