Mytek PQ Multichannel System – User's Manual Mytek PQ2 Multichannel System User's Manual ver. 1.0 / Jan 2014 © Mytek 2014 This manual may be updated at any time.
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Mytek PQ Multichannel System – User's Manual Content Headphones Considerations...................................................4 Operation...................................................................................5 Fixed installation......................................................................7 Floating system.........................................................................8 Grounding.................................................................................9 Accessories...
Mytek PQ Multichannel System – User's Manual Headphones Considerations The Private Q system with its built-in "Class A" amplifier provides the highest quality amplification. Because of this very clean sound of the amplifier, the differences between various types of headphones become more obvious, similar to differences between studio monitor speakers. We spent a great deal of time experimenting with different types of headphones together with some users of the system.
Mytek PQ Multichannel System – User's Manual Operation I. Gain Structure 1. Private Q is a +4dBm system. Its inputs are designed to accept levels at "0 VU". If you are sending levels considerable below 0 VU you will not get the volume the system is capable of producing. a. When you use Aux sends to combine signals to send to PQ channels be aware that sending at 0 VU is important. Check the Aux send VU meters. b.
Mytek PQ Multichannel System – User's Manual III. Talkback 1. We will give an example with the SSL console but it is similar in all consoles: Talkback to headphones usually occurs inside the SSL and is inserted into Aux sends at the patch point called CUE SENDS or CUE OUTPUTS not the CUE INSERTS. Any time you use the Cue Sends as a way to feed some signal to PQ then talkback to Cues will get to the musicians at some level when the engineer presses the "Cues" talkback button. 2.
Mytek PQ Multichannel System – User's Manual Fixed Inatallation Fixed installation is recommended for a single room studio where the system is permanently installed. Usually the distribution rack sits in one place in the studio and is connected with the patchbay of the console using single 16 pair permanent cable terminated with a Centronics connector. The patchbay has 12 (or 15 if the remote is used) patchpoints designated for all 12 inputs of the system.
Mytek PQ Multichannel System – User's Manual Floating System Floating system is recommended for equipment rental companies and those users who prefer not to run any permanent wiring in the studio. A mixed (combination of floating and permanently installed) system is recommended for the multiroom studios where the Private Q is going to be moved between rooms. Floating system uses existing microphone lines to feed the signals from the patchbay. Mytek will provide a Centronics to XLR cable for this purpose.
Mytek PQ Multichannel System – User's Manual Grounding As most professional systems the Private Q uses +4dBm balanced shielded lines and the grounding is configured on the "STAR" principle. This means that all grounds and shields meet in one central point inside the distribution rack and nowhere else to avoid ground loops. For instance: 1. All the cables connecting the PQ mixers have the individual shields connected on both connectors so it doesn't matter which end goes where.
Mytek PQ Multichannel System – User's Manual Accessories Mytek provides several useful accessories for the Private Q system. They can be ordered as options or upgrades: 1. Different types of snakes. Mytek will built any custom snake to your specifications. For example: a Centronics to male XLRs snake can be used for feeding a floating system through the mike lines.
Mytek PQ Multichannel System – User's Manual 4. 1/4" jack to 2 speakers. This simple cable allows to plug two speakers to a Private Q station. The type of speaker termination has to be specified when ordering this cable. 5. Other accessories. Mytek will built almost any custom cable or accessorie to your specifications. Please contact Mytek directly.
Mytek PQ Multichannel System – User's Manual Wiring - all other connectors Headphone Jacks Output XLRs 1 Is Ground 2 Is Cold 3 Is Hot User Manual ver. 1.0 / Jun 2013 www.mytekdigital.
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Mytek PQ Multichannel System – User's Manual Warranty This Private Q system is warranted by Mytek to the original purchaser, against defects in workmanship and materials used in manufacture for a period of one year, from the date of shipment, except for the cables which are warranted for 90 days. Faults due to purchaser misuse, unauthorized modifications or accidents are not covered by this warranty. No other warranty is expressed or implied.
