Hello And thanks for purchasing the Slate Pro Audio FOX dual microphone preamplifier. Our hardware is proudly hand built in the USA and tested thoroughly for quality control. We guarantee satisfaction on all Slate Pro Audio products. Please do not hesitate to call us at 323656-2050 or email us at sales@slateproaudio.com The FOX Concept After starting my pro audio business in 2006, I quickly fell victim to an unexpected new role amongst my peers: Audio Gear Psychologist.
We went back to the drawing board and realized the thing we needed to do was to employ more than one unique preamp circuit in each channel. This design concept led to two amazing preamp circuits called VINTAGE and MODERN. VINTAGE is our take on the classic British Discrete Class A design. It is thick, rich, warm, and sounds great on just about everything. MODERN, is a new design based on ultra hi-fi solid state components that provide a sound that is very precise, clean, and detailed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 5 FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 6 WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 8 SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 10 RACK MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 11 OPERATING COUNTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 12 REAR PANEL, MAIN VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 13 TECHNICAL DATA .
FEATURES • Singe Rack Space • Solid State Design • Custom Input and Output Transformers • Two Discrete Combinable Preamp Circuits per Channel: Vintage and Modern • Level Controls • Hi-Z 1⁄4” Inch Instrument Input • -10dB Pad Switch • 48v Phantom Power • Phase / "Polarity" Switch • Red LED Phantom Indicator • ON/OFF Switch with in switch LED Power Indicator • 60 dB Gain • Balanced XLR Input and Output • Toroid Power Transformer *CIRCUIT MUTING: Internal relays provide a 5 second power-up mute while various
WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty: If your Fox requires professional help, please contact support@stevenslate.com or call (323) 656 2050 ext. 1. The warranty for the Fox is one year from date of purchase, parts and labor. You are responsible for shipping the unit to us and we will handle shipping back to you. If you cause damage to your Fox, that damage is not covered by the warranty. Don’t worry, we'll be here to fix your Fox for $75/hour plus parts.
problem. Slate Pro Audio will not accept responsibility for loss or damage in shipping. Warranty is void if product serial numbers have been removed or if the product has been damaged by abuse or unauthorized modification and repair. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Legal Notice: THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Water: Do not use the unit near any source of water or in excessively moist environments. Ventilation: Foxes like to keep it cool. When installing the unit in a rack or any other location, the Fox should be located so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. It is normal for this unit to generate a degree of heat. Improper ventilation will cause overheating, and can damage the unit.
In hopes that you might keep the visuals of your treasured analog Fox in tip top shape, follow these general rules when cleaning your Fox: • Turn the power OFF and unplug the unit • Gently wipe with a clean lint-free soft cloth • If necessary, slightly dampen the cloth using lukewarm distilled water (making sure not to over saturate as liquid could drip inside the unit and cause damage) • Use a dry lint-free soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture • Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abras
RACK MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS A) Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
OPERATING CONTROLS GAIN SWITCH: 12-position gain control employs a superior quality Grayhill mil-spec gold plated rotary switch. Switch gain is approximately 5 dB per step. After a brief warm-up period adjustment of this switch is virtually silent. OUTPUT CONTROL: When the Output Control knob is fully clockwise, the output gain is at unity; when the Output Control knob is in the mid-position, the output is 20dB down. Keep output gain at max for optimal performance.
REAR PANEL MIC INPUTS: Conventional 3-pin female XLR input jacks for use with all conventional balanced microphones, both phantom and non-phantom powered. Provides +48V Phantom powering. Standard input impedance is approximately 6,200 ohms. Pin 1 is ground. Pin 2 is positive polarity. Pin 3 is negative polarity. Connector contacts are Neutrik plated gold. It is suggested that XLR cable connectors used with the FOX employ similar plating.
TECHNICAL DATA Unit Specifications Input Impedance 1500 Ohms Gain Range 60 dB Noise (EIN) -128 dB Mic Phantom Mic Input Switchable 48 Volt Power Source Phase Switchable 0 -180 Instrument Input Jack ¼" , > 1 Megohm Input Impedance Rear panel connections Frequency Response Female XLR Mic Input, Parallel XLR Male/ ¼” TRS Output 9Hz-101KHz Distortion Less than 1% Power Requirements 110/220 VAC - 25 Watts Dimensions, Weight 19" x 1.