Samson XP308i, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...300 PORTABLE PA SYSTEM WITH iPod DOCK XP308i Portable PA System MP3...

Page 2: ...product Important Safety Instructions 1 Please read all instructions before operating the unit 2 Keep these instructions for future reference 3 Please heed all safety warnings 4 Follow manufacturers i...

Page 3: ...idurre il rischio di incendio o di scariche elettriche non esponete questo apparecchio a pioggia o umidit Per ridurre il pericolo di scariche elettriche evitate di rimuoverne il coperchio o il pannell...

Page 4: ...out 6 7 Operating the XP308i 8 10 Setting up The XP308i system 8 Connecting Microphones And Instruments 8 Using The Reverb Effect 9 Using Monitor Speakers 9 Using The iPod Docking Station 10 Recording...

Page 5: ...super road tough and at the same time lightweight If you need a PA sound system or coffee houses small clubs schools trade show county fair office cafeteria or house of worship the Expedition XP308i...

Page 6: ...from keyboards drum machine and MP3 CD players You can engage the Phantom Power switch if you are using condenser microphones MP3 On each of the mixer s channel inputs there is a Bass and Treble cont...

Page 7: ...t Two precision tuned low frequency port tubes extend the bass response H Powered Mixer The XP308i s eight chan nel 300 watt powered mixer fits conve niently inside the one speaker enclosure I Quarter...

Page 8: ...g and Setting Up the XP308i Unpack all the system components fromthe shipping carton and save all the packing material in the unlikely case your unit ever needs to be returned for service Remove the m...

Page 9: ...any LIVE mic a mic that s on is positioned behind the speaker enclosures This will give you the best level from your system before Electric Acoustic Guitar XP308i Quick Start feedback One possible ex...

Page 10: ...the left will cut the high frequency by 15dB 5 LOW FREQUENCY LF control knob The LF knob controls the amount of bass applied to that channel The channel s LOW frequency response is flat when the knob...

Page 11: ...he Phantom Power switch is pressed XP308i Mixer Layout 18 PHANTOM switch The XP308i features an onboard 48 Volt Phantom power supply to operate condenser microphones When the switch is engaged the LED...

Page 12: ...d by in rush current at power up or power down which can sometimes damage loudspeakers Operating the XP308i Electric Acoustic Guitar Setting up The XP308i system 1 Remove the accessory compartment cov...

Page 13: ...RB switch raise the REVERB main level control to apply the amount of reverb effect NOTE If the effect sound is distorted lower the REVERB main level Using Monitor Speakers In many live sounds applicat...

Page 14: ...the XP308i s docking station 2 Next simply place the iPod player in the dock 3 If an optional iPod MP3 player is installed its output arrives at 7 8 so use the channel 7 8 VOLUME control to adjust th...

Page 15: ...8i for easy transport Place one speaker on the floor and set it on its side Grab the second speaker and while holding it above the first speaker line up the slide and lock tracks and grooves so they a...

Page 16: ...mple shows a typical PA system for a band using the XP308i with microphones acoustic guitar and keyboards connected A separate signal from the XP308i mixer s MONITOR OUT is sent to two Samson LIVE 612...

Page 17: ...nced Wiring Guide CONNECTING THE XP308i There are several ways to interface the XP308i to support a variety of applications The XP308i feature balanced inputs and outputs so connecting balanced and un...

Page 18: ...IC REVERB indicators LED Meters LIMITER Indicators Phantom Power Power Source Power Consumption Weight Dimensions Where 0dBu 0 775V and 0dBV 1V 22dBu MONITOR L R 10K 14dBu REC 10K More than 110W SPEAK...

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