Bogen V35 - Manual (Page 7)

Modules
Output Modules
Functionality
The Power Vector series of amplifiers accepts Bogen signal-processing output modules, which offer a cost effec-
tive and convenient way to add specific signal-processing capability into a system. When an output module is
installed, the mix bus signal is automatically rerouted through the output module, whose capabilities further
process the signal before it is presented to the power amplifier section.
Up to 2 output modules can be installed in a Power Vector amplifier using module bays 7 & 8 (these bays accept
either output or input modules). When two output modules are installed, their signal-processing effects are
cascaded. The mix bus signal will first pass through the output module in module bay 7 and then through the
output module in bay 8. In some instances, the order in which the signal processing is applied is important and
can be determined by the module installation order.
Output modules automatically insert themselves into the signal path between the mix bus and power amp
stage, so no further connections are required beyond simply inserting the modules. Most Bogen output
modules include an unbalanced, Hi-Z input. This input feeds directly to the amplifier’s mix bus through the front
level control for the particular module bay and is not processed by the output module directly. The input is
included so that the input function of the module bay is not lost when an output module is installed.
Input Modules
Functionality
The Power Vector series of amplifiers accepts Bogen’s new advanced input modules, which provide a wide range
of input types allowing the amplifier inputs to be custom configured in both type and number for a particular
application. Input modules can be installed into any of the 8 module bays and do not have to be installed in any
particular bay order. The front panel volume control for that number bay will control the mix level of that input
module. In addition to a host of module specific features, each input module has a priority jumper section for
creating a priority hierarchy between different inputs installed in the amplifier.
Priorities
The Power Vector series of amplifiers allows inputs to be prioritized at four different levels. The Bogen input
modules contain circuitry that can cause their outputs to be muted in response to higher priority control
signals from other input modules. Each input module also contains circuitry that sends a mute control signal
out to other modules when it becomes active (all input modules become “active” when they receive an audio
input). Active modules may be prevented from sending their audio onto the mix bus by a higher priority
module that is also active.
Input priorities are set through a simple jumper field on the module. It is also possible not to assign a priority
level to an input module. By doing so, that module will never be muted by another input module in the
amplifier.
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