GIGSTER 14.2 & 16.

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Audio mixing consoles with 24-bit digital multi effects processors

M A N U A L
28.05.2010
Audio mixing consoles with 24-bit digital multi effects processors
Two models available: Gigster 14.2 and Gigster 16.2
Balanced mic/line input with combi socket
Ultra-low noise mic preamps with +48V phantom power
Additional multi functional stereo channels
Extremely high headroom offering increased dynamic range
Balanced inputs and main outputs for highest signal integrity
3 band EQ for all channels & mute function for all channels
Switchable low-cut filter (75Hz) for all mono channels
2 x aux sends on each channel & aux 2 with pre/post function
V E R S I O N 1 . 0
FX sends (post) per channel for internal or external effects and monitoring
Master aux sends with gain control and PFL
Separate main mix and headphone outputs
Push buttons with built-in LED indicators
2 track inputs assignable to main mix or control room/headphone outputs
Highly accurate 10 segment UV meters
High quality 60mm faders and sealed potentiometers
8 DSP effects with adjustable parameters for each effect
Digital processor with 24bit DSP, sampling rate: 41.67kHz
Removable rack mounting ears

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Kam products are manufactured by: Lamba plc, Unit 1, Southfields Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom LU6 3EJ
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Due to continuous product development, specifications and appearance are subject to change.
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Thank you for purchasing this product, we are sure that it will serve you for many years to come.

To optimise the performance of this product, please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarise yourself with the
basic operations of this unit. After you have read the instructions, please retain them for future reference.

This unit has been tested at the factory before being shipped to you.

To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent a fire hazard, do not
expose the unit to any naked flame sources. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or if it is unlikely to be used for long
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When installing the unit, please ensure you leave enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings in the unit are
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openings should never be blocked or covered.

Always handle the power cable by the plug. Never pull out the plug by pulling on the cable. Never touch the power cable when
your hands are wet as this could cause an electric shock. Do not tie a knot in the cable. The power cable should be placed such
that it is not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cable can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check
the power cord periodicaly, if you ever find that it is damaged, replace it before using the unit again. Contact your retailer for a
replacement.

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where this unit is to be used meets the required written on the unit.

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INPUT SECTION

1. Combo input
Microphone input: 3 pin female XLR connector
Unbalanced microphone: pin 1: signal ground / pin 2: signal+ / pin 3: signal ground
Balanced microphone: pin 1: signal ground / pin 2: signal+ / pin 3: signal-

Mono line input: 1/4 inch jack socket

Unbalanced line: top: signal+ / canister: signal ground
Balanced line: top: signal+ / ring: signal- / canister: signal ground

2. 1/4 inch jack socket line inputs

Unbalanced line: top: signal+ / canister: signal ground

3. Insert
Allows you to insert an external effect (e.g.compressor, noise gate, equaliser, etc) that you will only use for this
channel. Wiring of 1/4 inch stereo jacket: top: send signal / ring: return signal / canister: signal ground

4. Low cut filter switch

When this button is lit, the frequencies below 75Hz for this channel will be filtered. This can be useful to avoid microphone
'popping' or stage rumble.

5. Stereo / Mono switch

When this button is lit, the mono function is activated; the Left input signal will be send to the Left and Right channels.

6. Clip LED
This warning will illuminate 4dB before clipping and will remain on for a short period. For an optimal input channel level, adjust
Gain Control until the Clip indicator illuminates while signal peaks are present. Then adjust the gain setting until Clip indicator is
off. This will give optimal signal to noise.

7. Gain control
Allows maximum input signal control and will accommodate most microphones of both low or high impedance to 600 Ohm as well
as Phantom Power (48 Volt) microphone types. The line input can be anything from keyboard through to line level feeds from
other equipment. Gain range: XLR input -60 to -160dB / jack input: -34 to +10dB

8. EQ control 'High'
Allows a 15dB cut/boost for the high frequencies (15kHz).

9. EQ control 'Mid'
Allows 15dB cut/boost for the mid frequencies (2,5kHz).

10. EQ control 'Low'

Allows 15dB cut/boost for the low frequencies (65Hz).

11. Aux Send 1 (post-fade)

This auxiliary send control is 'post-fade' and is mainly used to send the signal of the channel to the internal effect module. When
the AUX1/FX send (11) is used, the internal effect unit is switched off. The AUX1 send level changes with the position of the
channel fader (17).

12. AUX Send 2 (pre-fade or post-fade)

This knob is used to send the audio signal of this channel to the AUX 2 Send output. It can be switched pre or post fader. See
point (13.) for more information.

13. Pre-fade / post-fade switch for Aux Send 2

Button is lit: AUX2 for this channel is switched pre-fade. The level is only influenced by the Gain control (7) and not by the
channel fader (17). Use this setting for example when AUX2 is used to control stage monitors.
Button is not lit: AUX2 for this channel is switched post-fader. The level is also influenced by the position of the
channel fader (17). Use this setting for example when AUX2 is used for external effect equipment.

14. Pan / balance control

Pan control: also called 'panoramic control' is used on the mono input channels to position the mono microphone somewhere left
or right in the stereo output.
Balance control: is used to set the stereo balance of the stereo input channels.
15. PFL switch
Also called 'Pre Fade Listening' is used to monitor the input channel on the headphone while the channel fader is closed.

16. Channel ON /OFF button

This button is very usefull if you want to cut the output of an input channel without changing the settings and levels. Switching off
unused channels increases the signal/noise ratio of the mixer.
ON button is lit: The channel is switched on
ON button is not lit: the channel is switched off

17. 60mm fader

Controls the output signal of the corresponding input channel.

OUTPUT SECTION

1. Aux 1 return - 1/4 inch jack mono socket inputs

To inject the return signal from external effects back into the mixing console. When a jack is inserted, the internal DSP effects are
not used. FX return: L /R input top: signal+ / canister: signal ground.

2. Aux 1 return - 1/4 inch jack mono socket input

Same function as Aux 1 Return (1). Can also be used to connect an extra sound source (e.g. CD player) to the mixing console.

3. Power LED
This blue LED is lit when the power is switched on. (the power switch is situated on the back of the mixing console).

4. LED VU meter
This is a 10 segment LED meter with VU calibration providing a signal monitor range from -20dB to +8dB with a change of colour
at the nominal 0dB position.

5. Master control for Aux 1 sends

Used to set the general output level of the AUX 1 signals, controlled by the AUX 1 FX Sends (11) and sent to the internal or
external effect processor.

6. Master control for Aux 2 sends

Used to set the general output level of the AUX 2 signals, controlled by the AUX 2 FX Sends (12) and sent to the external effect
processor (post-fade) or to stage monitors (pre-fade).

7. Master control for Aux 1 return

Used to mix the AUX 1 return signal with the main output of the mixing console.

8. Master control for Aux 2 return

Used to mix the AUX 2 return signal with the main output of the mixing console.

9. Master output fader control

Used to set the required overall output level to the power amplifier (or other equipment). The calibration shows a suggested
nominal running level, referenced '0' (10dB boost is available if required).

10. Stereo main mix output - 3 pin male XLR sockets

Used to connect the master output (main mix) of the mixer to a power amplifier (or other equipment).
Output wiring: unbalanced output: pin 1: signal ground / pin 2: signal+ / pin 3: not connected.
Balanced output: pin 1: signal ground / pin 2: signal+ / pin 3: signal-.

11. Aux send output - 1/4 inch jack mono socket (unbalanced) output
Used to send the signal of AUX 1 to external equipment or effect units. Note: When you insert a jack connector in the AUX1 send
output, the internal effect unit will automatically be deactivated.
Output wiring: top: signal+ / canister: signal ground.

12. Aux send output - 1/4 inch jack mono socket (unbalanced) output
Used to send the signal of AUX 2 to external equipment, effect units or stage monitors.
Output wiring: top: signal+ / canister: signal ground

13. Tape out - stereo RCA socket outputs (unbalanced)

The signal is derived from the main stereo output mix after the output faders and can be used to record the master mix.
14. Tape in - stereo RCA socket inputs (unbalanced)
Signal is routed to the main stereo output before the faders and the monitoring system.

15. Tape monitor switch

Used to select which signal is routed to the PFL switch (16):
Switch ON (lit): signal from Tape In (14).
Switch OFF (not lit): signal from Main Mix. This is the same signal as on the Tape Out (13) and the Main Mix Output (10).

16. PFL switch

Used to select which signal is routed to the headphone output (19):
Switch ON (lit): PFL signals of the input channels.
Switch OFF (not lit): signal is selected by the Tape Monitor switch (15).

17. Playback switch

Used to add the stereo Tape In (14) signal to the main stereo output mix.

18. Playback level control

Used to set the playback level of the Tape In (14) signal.

19. Headphone output - 1/4 inch stereo jack socket output

Output wiring: top: left output / ring: right output / canister: signal ground
Minimum Load impedance: 40 Ohm

20. Headphone level control

Sets the level of the headphone output (19).

21. DSP clip LED

This LED blinks when the input signal of the internal DSP effect processor is too high.

22. Effect selector knob

Used to select one of the 8 available digital effects.

23. DSP timing knob

Used to adapt the selected effect to your personal taste.

24. DSP mute

When this button is lit, the internal effect unit is switched off. This is very useful to compare your mix with and without effects.

25. Footswitch connector

Here you can connect a foot switch to switch the internal effects on/off.

REAR PANEL

26. Power supply connector

Connect the included power supply here. Replace this power supply only with exactly the same type.

27. Power ON/OFF switch

Used to switch the mixer on/off. We strongly advise you to set the master output faders (9) of the mixer and the gain controls of
your amplifier to zero before you switch the mixer on or off.

28. Phantom power switch

This +48V DC voltage should be used when condenser microphones are connected to the microphone inputs.
Please note: all XLR microphone inputs will carry the 48V DC voltage when the phantom power is switched on. We strongly
advice you to check the user manual of the microphones before using the phantom power option. Make sure you switch the mixer
off while using the phantom power switch (28). Normally you can still connect dynamic microphones while the phantom power is
switched on, however to prevent unwanted damage we strongly insist you check the user manual of your dynamic microphone
before using it.
SPECIFCATIONS

Power supply: Universal mains power supply 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz

Frequency response:
Microphone: 20-20.000Hz+/-2dB
Line input: 20-20.000Hz +/-1.5dB
THD + noise:
Microphone: <0.3%@1kHz, 0dB
Line input: <0.05%@1kHz, 0dB
Tone controls:
High frequency: +/-15dB15kHz
Mid frequency: +/-15dB2,5kHz
Low frequency: +/-15dB65Hz
S/N Ratio (IHF-A): > 85dB
Phantom power: +48V DC
Mic inputs: 1mV @200-600 Ohm balanced
Line inputs: 300mV @10k
Record output: 775mV @50k
Master output: 2.5V @600

Dimensions:
Gigster 14.2 430(W) x 355(H) x 72(D)mm
Gigster 16.2 542(W) x 355(H) x 72(D)mm
Gigster 14.2 5.4kg
Gigster 16.2 8.0kg

DIGITAL EFFECTS SPECIFCATIONS

24/34-Bit DSP with built in 24-Bit AD/DA stereo converters and SRAM
24 Bit delta sigma 64x oversampling AD converter (inside DSP)
24 Bit delta sigma 128x oversampling DA converter (inside DSP)
64x oversampling ADC Digital Filter (inside DSP)
128x oversampling DAC converter (inside DSP)
Sampling rate 41.67KHz
Audio signal overshooting indication circuit on-board
Automatic audio mute activation during program changes and during the 'first power on' process
Real 8 stereo effect presets available, divided in 4 combination and 4 single effect sounds

ADJUSTABLE EFFECTS PARAMETERS

01 Reverb 0.50~5.25s
02 Echo 50% F.B. 50~300ms
03 Chorus & Reverb 1.0~3.0s
04 Chorus & Echo 90~300 ms
05 Chorus 0.3~5.0Hz
06 Flanger & Reverb 1.0~3.0s
07 Flanger & Echo 90~300ms
08 Flanger 0.3~5.0Hz