Q Series Equalizers Q Series Equalizers OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE Q Series Q130 / Q215 / Q230 www.wharfedalepro.
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and become familiar with the features and functions of these products before operating them. 2. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. 3. COMPLY WITH ALL WARNINGS – All warnings and instructions for this product should be adhered to. 4.
Q Series TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Important Warnings & Safety Instructions……………………………....…….…1 2. What about the Q Series Equalizers?………………………………....….….......3 3. Introduction/Overview…………………………….……….................................4 4. Features……………………….…………………………………….……………........5 5. Setting up/ Connections/ Wiring……………………………………...................7 6. Specifications…………………………………….………………………….……….11 7. Dimensional Drawings……………………………………................................12 8. Warranty…………………………..……....
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE WHAT ABOUT THE Q Series Equalizers? The Q Series consists of three models: Q130 is a high quality, constant Q, 1/3 octave, Graphic Equalizer; The Q215 is a high quality constant Q, 2/3 Octave Equalizer and the Q230, dual channel, constant Q, 1/3 Octave Equalizer. They are designed to provide transparent and accurate frequency shaping capability in an easy to use package.
Q Series INTRODUCTION Wharfedale Q Series Equalizers are the result of many years of experience in the use, design and manufacturing of professional sound reinforcement products. We take great pride in engineering and building every Wharfedale Pro product and wish to thank you for entrusting us with your sound.
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE FEATURES ♦ Three models o Q-230: Two Channel 30 band, 1/3 Octave Equalizer o Q-130: Single Channel 30 band, 1/3 Octave Equalizer o Q-215: Two Channel 15 band, 2/3 Octave Equalizer 5 ♦ Constant Q ♦ By-pass switch ♦ Soft Limit Switch ♦ Variable High pass filter 10Hz – 200Hz (Q-130) ♦ Variable High pass filter 10Hz – 100Hz (Q-230) ♦ Easy to read LED meters ♦ Professional long throw slide faders (Q-130) ♦ XLR/ 1/4” TRS balanced/unbalanced inputs/outputs ♦ Out
Q Series BLOCK DIAGRAM TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE Q130 CROSSOVER IN SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL INPUT MIC, CD etc.
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE SETTING UP The Q Series Equalizers are easy to install and operate. Before plugging in the Q Series Equalizers, or any electrical audio device, be sure that the power switch is in the off position, the volume control is all the way down (at 0 level) and all audio connections are made. After power-up, speak into your mic start the CD or MP3 player or other line level device and slowly increase the volume to the desired level.
Q Series Gain Stage Adjustments: • Plug the mic in and position the volume control at ´0´ (zero) dB. Keep the main output volume down as well as the other components volume controls. • Whilst watching the meters, speak or sing (it’s always good to warm up your voice) into the mic in the same way as your performance and adjust the GAIN control, usually at the top of the mixer channel near the mic input jack, to the point where the meters spend a lot of time at or near the ´0dB´ (zero).
OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE Tuning the Room: A graphic equalizer is a very valuable tool for the traveling musician. It allows you to get the best sound in a variety of venues. As we know, all rooms are not created equal. They have their own personality. That is to say, your sound system will not sound the same from room to room. Using the EQ correctly will help you maintain “your sound”. • The controls on the Equalizer provide level adjustment to frequencies in the audio spectrum.
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OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS Q-130 Q-215 Q-230 1/4" TRS, female XLR 1/4" TRS, female XLR 1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot) (pin 2 hot) (pin 2 hot) Electronically balanced/ Electronically balanced/ Electronically balanced/ unbalanced, RF filtered unbalanced, RF filtered unbalanced, RF filtered Balanced 20k ohm, unbalanced Balanced 20k ohm, unbalanced Balanced 20k ohm, unbalanced 10k ohm 10k ohm 10k ohm Max Input Level: >+21dBu balanced or unbalanced >+21dBu balanced o
Q Series Dimensional 88.00 Q130 88.00 482.60 435.00 44.00 Q215 482.60 88.00 Q230 435.00 88.00 482.60 434.00 WHARFEDALE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY Wharfedale Pro products are warranted of manufacturing or material defects for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. In the event of malfunction, contact your authorized Wharfedale Pro dealer or distributor for information. *Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country.
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