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 MULTI MAX

AGC and Processing Amplifier

OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL

MODEL
FILTER
SERIAL NUMBER

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page

SECTION I GENERAL I NFORMATION I-1

SECTION II TECHNICAL SPECIF ICATIONS I I- 1
.........-.. SECTION III INSTALLATION III-1
-- SECTION
SECTION
IV
V
OPERATION
THEORY OF OPERATION
IV- 1
V-1
SECTION VI CHECK - OUT AND ALIGNMENT VI-1
SECTION VII FIELD MODIFICATIONS VII - 1
SECTION VIII PARTS LI ST VI II -1
SECTION IX RECOMMENDED SPARES I X-1
SECT ION X SCHEMATICS X- 1
SECTION XI FACTORY SERVICE XI-1
SECTION XI I WARRANTY XI I - 1

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 SEC TI ON I
GENERAL INFORMATION

HIGH-PASS HIGH-BAND
FllltR COMPRESSOR

FAST
INDICATOR
BAND.PASS
FILTER RMS COMPRESSION
MID-BAND COMPRESSOR

OUTPUT METER

RMS COMPRESSION
LOW-BAND COMPIIESSDR

SLOW FAST
INDICATOR INDICATOR
RElEASE GATE RMS COMPRESSION

COMPLIANCE
NETWORK

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Figure 1
Multimax Block Diagram

The Multimax tri-band audio processor/AGC amplifier combines

control of the full range of audio frequencies and an ex-
tremely wide range of volume levels. The three audio proces-
sing bands result in excellent processing control performance
with a variety of music and speech structures. The gated gain
control precisely regulates the release time of the three band
compressors to prevent "gain rush" during music rests or speech
pauses. The result is smooth wide-range gain control with far

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 more input headroom than has previously been available.

Front panel low and high-band AGC offset controls permit

precise tuning for the spectral balance the particular for-
mat requires. Although the Multimax was designed to mate
with Pacific Recorders' Multilimiter, Multimax will perform
superbly with other modern day broadcast limiters .

The equipment design is free of secret circuits and magic

boxes . Complete schematics and parts lists are included in
this manual. The signal processing is accomplished in four
separate function modules.

The tri-band filter and gate module divides the program into
low, mid and high frequency bands and provides the release
gate control signal to the band compressor amplifiers. The
specially designed band-splitting filters result in excel-
lent phase, passband, frequency and transient response, with
splitting frequencies selected on the basis of psychoacoustics
and the natural energy distribution in music and speech . But-
terworth filters provide third-order, 18 dB/octave slopes to
insure band control isolation and precision band summing.
Two filter systems are available to meet the needs of both
the AM and FM broadcaster. The 390 Hz/6 KHz filter is re-
commended for FM and other "wide-band" applications; the 260
Hz/3 KHz filter is recommended for AM and other "narrow - band"
applications. The frequencies of these filters have been spe-
cifically determined to provide clearly defined control of
bass , rhythm, leads, voice characteristics, overtones, and
percussives.

The three band gain control amplifier modules are unique in

several respects. First, the control results from rectifying

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 and integrating the total audio signal to produce an analog
control relative to program energy, not peak voltage values.
Second, each amplifier has two discrete gain control cir-
cuits, one with a long-time constant to control gain for the
long-term signal envelope, the other with a short-time con-
stant to respond to short-term signal energy. These control
signals are derived ahead of the control element to provide
open-loop gain control. The results are no control overshoot
and low-distortion performance over a dynamic range exceeding
25 dB. While such a wide range is not ordinarily used in
"normal'' operation, it does provide an extreme amount of con-
trol headroom. Finally, a Delta-configured compliance coupling
circuit interconnects the long-time constant sections of the
three band compressors, limiting the long-term gain variations
between them to 6 dB. This provides wide-range gain tracking,
yet prevents excessive single-band compression of monotonic
program material.

The main chassis and printed circuit motherboard contain the

input, output, and power supply circuitry for the function
modules. All of the components used in the unit are conser-
vatively rated and designed to provide extended full-time
operational life.

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 SECT! ON I I

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Metering: Four separate meters for:

Low-band compression
Mid-band compression
High-band compression
Output level

Controls: Input level

Output level
Low-band offset
High-band offset
Test-Operate switch

Input Impedance: 600 ohms, floating, bridged- H input

control, transformer isolated

Output Load Impedance: Designed to work into 600 ohm load.

Output is transformer isolated .

Input Sensitivity: - 20dBm minimum for 6 dB mid-band

gain reduction

Maximum Output Level : Main output +24 dBm

Monitor output +18 dBm
Main output in series with monitor
output +27 dBm

Frequency Response: High and Low Offset controls set

flat, no band compression or in test
mode; +0 dB, -0.5 dB 30 Hz tolS KHz
ref: 1 KHz

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 Distortion: Less than 0. 2 % THD , so Hz to 15 KHz @

+24 dBm output level.

Less than 0 . 2% IM, 4:1 ratio.

Signal to Noise Ratio: Better than 72 dB below +4 dBm output.

level ref : 6 dBm compression @ 1 KHz.

Band Filters: 18 dB/octave, Butterworth type.

Division frequencies:
FM applications - 390 Hz/6 KHz
AM applications - 260 Hz/3 KHz
Other frequencies available on special
order.

Compressors: Attack time, Fast section, 100 Milli-

seconds.
Attack time, Slow section, 500 Milli-
seconds.
Release time, Fast section, 200 Mi lli-
seconds .
Release time, Slow section, 1 Second .
Release time, Gated, 5 Seconds.

Power Requirements : 110-120 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 12 Watts

Weight: 10 pounds

Shipping Weight: 14 pounds

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 SECTION III
INSTALLATION

3.1 . UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Carefully examine the unit for any sign of physical damage
which could have occurred in transit. The unit was carefully
packed in a container designed to protect the unit through
rough handling. However, accidents do happen.

If damage is evident, do not destroy or discard any of the

packing materials or carton. Immediately notify the carrier
of a possible claim for damage. Shipping damage claims must
be made by the consignee.

Besides the unit itself, you should verify that the shipment
included the following:
a. This instruction manual;
b. A warranty card, bearing the same serial number
as the unit; and
c. If ordered, the accessory spares kit and/or stereo-
couple cable.

3.2. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

The unit will operate satisfactorily over a wide range of am -
bient temperatures . (From 0°C to SOnC/32°F to 122°F.) If
installed in an equipment rack with high heat-producing equip-
ment, adequate ventilation should be provided to prolong com-
ponent life.

The input transformer and other circuitry are adequately

shielded from moderate electromagnetic fields ; the installation

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 should be planned to avoid mounting the unit immediately
adjacent to large power transformers, etc.

To comply with existing electrical codes, the unit is pro-

vided with a three-wire AC power cord. In some installa-
tions, this may create a ground-loop problem if a significant
potential difference exists between the mounting enclosure
and the AC conduit ground. If hum is experienced, check for
the differential by using a 3-wire to 2-wire adapter at the
power recepticle .

3 . 3. POWER
The unit is designed to be operated from 110-120 VAC main
supply, 50-60 Hz single phase. Verify this voltage before
applying power to the unit . The AC fuse should be¼ Amp,
"Slo-Blo" type.

3.4. EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS

During intial setup the INPUT and' QUTPUT controls should be
set to minimum (counter-clockwise). Input and output signal
pair wires should be connected as indicated above the terminal
strip on the rear chassis, following standard practices . The
unit has a second transformer-coupled output on the rear panel
labeled MONITOR . This 600 ohm output was provided for feeding
either a local monitor amplifier/speaker, or a return line for
line monitor on the control consoles , engineering shop, etc.
If the main OUTPUT is to be connected to a high-impedance
circuit, a 620 ohm resistor should be shunted across the
output terminals. Termination of the MONITOR output is not
required.

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 3.5. STEREO COUPLING
Traditionally, it has been assumed that the gain control
systems of transmitter limiters and compressors must be
coupled to prevent "center image shift . " Unfortunately, if
the faster control systems are coupled, fast dynamic material
in one channel can cause severe amplitude modulation of pro-
gram material in the other. For this reason, the Multimax
system is designed to be coupled at only the slow RMS gain
control stages.

At this time, most contemporary and popular music is masp

tered to disc with most of the bass information in the center.
The main reasons are to minimize the chance of cutter "lift"
during mastering and to share the energy required to reproduce
bass between the two amplifier/loudspeakers. With these forp
mats, the broadcaster may find the sound slightly "louder" and
less "restricted" appearing when the units are not coupled.
Classical music is usually not recorded or mastered in this
manner and coupling of the units is recommended. The coupling
cable should be a one foot BNC ~to-BNC coaxial cable similar
to Pomona Electronics No . 2249~C-12.

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 SECT I ON IV
OPERATION

4 . 1. GENERAL
The Multimax has been designed with simplicity of oper ation
in mind. Before applying power, set the front panel controls
as follows:
I NPUT Counter - Clockwise
OUTPUT Counter- Clockwise
OFFSET, LOW BAND 12 o'clock
OFFSET, HIGH BAND 12 o'clock
TEST/OPERATE OPERATE
Apply power and check zero readings on the three BAND COM-
PRESSION meters. A 11 cold" reading of~½ dB is within tolerance.
Refer to Section VI for adjustment procedure if required.

Apply "average" program material at normal level and advance

INPUT control clockwise until MID-BAND COMPRESSION meter in-
dicates an average of 5 to 7 dB gain reduction . The LOW and
HIGH BAND COMPRESSION meters will be indicating some degree
of gain reduction dependent upon the program content. In a
steteo installation use monaural program material and set
both units alike. Advance the OUTPUT control to obtain the
desired output level as shown on the front panel VU meter.
At this time the transmitter limiter input level should be
checked and adjusted if necessary .

The LOW and HIGH BAND OFFSET controls should be adj usted with
the r esident "Golden Ear" in attendance . These controls set
the input levels to the high and low band compressors from
the tri-band filter. In the 12 o'clock position, the Multi-
max is stat i cally "FLAT. " Clockwise rotation of either offset

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 control increases the compressor input drive by up to S dB
maximum. Counter-clockwise rotation decreases the band
compressor input by up to 2 dB.

It is suggested that the broadcaster "Listen" to programming

with the controls set "flat" for some period of time to become
accustomed to the sound. Then the offset controls may be set
to provide the desired emphasis or de-emphasis in the program
spectral balance.

It must be pointed out that no amount of audio processing will

"clean up" distorted, noisy, or otherwise poor quality program
material. In fact, . quality problems often become more apparent
with processing. Also, it is important for the broadcaster to
feel free to adjust the input level control for more or less
overall gain control action as the format dictates. The re-
cording industry has an old rule about processing, "When it
sounds right it is right, when it sounds wrong it is wrong.''
Translation: tune to suit, there are no scientific ot, for
that matter, magic settings.

4.2. PROOF OF PERFORMANCE TEST

Proof of performance tests should be run with the OPERATE/TEST
switch in the TEST position, and the low- and high-band off-
set controls in the 12 o'clock position. All of the ·audio
circuitry remains in the signal line as the test switch de-
feats only the gain control circuitry. The Input control
may be turned down to compensate for the additional gain
realized from defeating the control circuitry.

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 SECTION V
THEORY OF OPERATION

5.1. INPUT SECTION

The Multimax is designed to be directly connected to 600
balanced or unbalanced program sources with a maximum sen-
sitivity of -20 dBm for 6 dB gain reduction at 1 KHz. Input
transformer (Tl) and compensation network (Rl, RZ, Cl) are
designed for flat response coupling from 40 Hz to well above
20 KHz with virtually no transient overshoot. Buffer ampli-
fier (ICl) is used to match the high impedance transformer
to the subsequent stages.

5.2. TRI-BAND FILTER AND GATE

HIGH-PASS
mm

- - - 1---------~~-------0 HIGH-BANOOUTPUT

INPUT 0-----f
HIGH-PASS lOW-PASS
FILTER FllTER

LOW-PASS
FILTER

~------.:it4-------n LOW·BAKO OUTPUT

GATE DRIVER

GATE CONTROL OUTPUT

REFERENCE

SLOW NORMAl

Figure 2
Tri-Band Filter and Gate Module

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 The band filters are constant~K type, 3-pole, Butterworth
characteristic designs. Operational Amplifiers (IC3, IC4,
ICS, IC6) are employed as active elements and unity gain
buffers in each filter. The mid-band filter is a band-pass
design realized by following a low frequency high-pass filter
(ICS) with a high frequency low-pass filter (IC4) .

The gating circuit compares the input program level against

a threshold reference to determine normal or slow compressor
release. Voltage follower (ICZA) drives positive and nega-
tive rectifiers (IClA, ICZB) which convert the audio program
to a DC voltage on filter capacitor Cl6 and the non-inverting
input of IClB. Trimpot (RlS) sets the gate threshold voltage
to the inverting input of IClB . Whenever the DC voltage on
Cl6 is below the threshold voltage, the output of IClB will
be forced negative, a higher voltage will cause a positive
output . A negative output is blocked by DS; a positive out-
put is coupled to the compressors by R22 and filtered by C30 .

The NORMAL and SLOW front panel LED indicators are switched
by transistor Ql. Resistor R21 limits the current to the
LEDs. When Ql is off , current passes through DS to the SLOW
indicator. When Ql is on, the collector is below the voltage
threshold voltage of the SLOW indicator with the current pas-
sing through the NORMAL indicator.

5.3. RMS COMPRESSOR

The RMS Compressor employs a feed-forward, open-loop control

design. The gain control module (GCM) employed is capable
of 25 dB of linear control with fast response characteristics.
The control signal for the GCM is obtained by combining fast
responding and slow responding control voltages . The time

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 GAIN CONTROL MODULI AMPLIFIER

~ - - - - - - - - t . 7 OUTPUT

COMPRESSION
METER

RECTIFIER TIMING

RECTIAER TIMING

GATE CONTROL 0-------~ t---------------------------U ~~:c:ANCE

Figure 3
RMS Compressor

response character of these controls being 100 milliseconds

and 500 milliseconds. The control circuit is designed such
that short duration energy information contributes little
to long term gain reduction and the long term audio envelope
information provides an overall gain reduction platform.

The fast section consists of rectifier amplifier, IC4,

processed by time constant circuit R8, R9, Rl0, RlS and CZ.
This voltage is then buffered by IC2 and used for the fast
response LED indicator. The slow section consists of recti-
fier amplifier, IC3, coupled via D5 and D8 to attack time -
constant circuit Rl8 and C3. The gated release circuit

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 employs a transistor as a shunt switch such that normal
release is Rl6 via the transistor when on, via R17 when
off. The control voltage on C3 is buffered by ICl and
used for the slow response LED indicator . IClB and ICZB
are connected such that the greater of the two control sig~
nals appear at Test Point #1 . IC5A is a voltage to current
amplifier providing the current drive to the Gain Control
Module.

Note that the current to the GCM is proportional to the

audio input at Test Point #3 . Since the resistance of the
photo resistor in the GCM is inversely proportional to the
current supplied to the LED, it can be shown that the output
of the audio voltage divider consisting of RA and Ra will
have a constant average level.

1)

2) and

Cl, C2 determined by circuit

V V.
Ra
also out
=
1n

for

3) Vout = v.1n

Combining 1, 2, 3 :
v.1n Cl V.
1n
• Cl
Cl
V = = = =--- ----..-x- = Constant
out RA·CZ•V.1n RA • CZ

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 IC6 is used to buffer the high impedance of the GCM at·
tenuator and amplify the audio signal for re-mixing with
the other bands . The gain of this amplifier is set by
adjusting amplifier feedback with trimpot R21 .

ICSB is used in the metering circuit. Trimpot R4, using

RZ and DSl as a reference voltage supply, sets the VU
_meter to zero with no gain reduction. R __ and R form an
""'M a
identical circuit with Rm and Ra' respectively .

The operating threshold level is determined by the voltage

divider R38 and R39 ahead of the fast and slow signal rec-
tifiers .

The compressors work with program audio of three different

octave spreads which requires their thresholds be compen·
sated accordingly to ensure equal gain reduction for equal
energy.

5.4. OUTPUT AMPLIFIER

The output amplifier is designed to amplify the combined
band signals to a line level , transformer-coupled output.
IC2 provides a high gain element coupled into current - pair
transistors Ql and Q2 by Cl3, Cl4, Dl and D3 . Rl3 and Rl4
bias both transistors on against D1 and D3 respectively .
R8, C9 and R9 form the feedback network to ICZ . Output
current limiting and protection are provided by RlS, Rl6,
D2 and D4. D. C. offset is eliminated by Cl8 . Two trans-
former outputs are provided . One, the MAIN output is moni-
tored by the front panel meter . The second, or MONITOR
output is 6 dB below the first.

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 5. 5 POWER SUPPLY
Power is switched by a DPST switch on the rear panel and
is fused at¼ amp . The power transformer secondary current
is rectified by a full wave bridge _(Fwcioo) and applied to
filter capacitors Cl9 and C22. Voltage regulation is pro-
vided by IC3 and IC4. DS and D6 protect the regulators
from being back biased by the removal and insertion of
function modules with the power on. The lumped sum of the
supply capacitors on each module and the output amplifier
stabilize the voltages for each circuit.

5 . 6. TEST SWITCHING
The front panel test switch disables gain reduction by
opening Rl, the feedback path for current amplifier ICS,
in each of the three band compressors .

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 SECTION VI
CHECKOUT AND ALIGNMENT

6.1. TEST EQUIPMENT

1) Audio Oscillator: 30 Hz to 20 KHz, less than 0.1%
total harmonic distortion, cali-
brated output attenuator, 600 ohm
source impedance. Recommended
model: Hewlett Packard 204D .

2) Distortion Analyzer: Measure to 0.1% THD, 50 Hz to 20 KHz .

Measure AC signal ~60 dBm to +30 dBm,
20 Hz to 20 KHz. Recommended model:
Hewlett Packard 334.

3) AC Voltmeter: Average responding, -60 dBm to +30

dBm, 30 Hz to 20 KHz, 100 KHz low-
pass filter switch . Recommended
model: Hewlett Packard 400F.

4) DC Voltmeter: 3½ digit ±1 count accuracy, 20 volt

range. Recommended model: Fluke
8030A.

6 . 2. INITIAL TESTS
1) Connect audio oscillator and AC voltmeter to INPUT ter-
minals .

2) Connect distortion analyzer and 600 ohm termination to

OUTPUT terminals.

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 3) Set front panel controls as follows:
Input Full counter-clockwise
Output Full counter - clockwise
Low Band Offset 12 o'clock
High Band Offset 12 o'clock
TEST/OPERATE TEST

4) Turn power switch ON and measure output of the power

supply regulators at Test Points #4 and #5. Should
be +15 vdc within½ volt.

5) Allow 5 minute "warm up," then check band compression

meters for " 0" VU reading. Adjust trimpot, R4, on the
respective compressor board for meter zero as required.

6) Set TEST/OPERATE switch to OPERATE. Compression meter

zero should not change.

6.3. 390 Hz/6 KHz TRI-BAND FILTER AND GATE MODULE

1) Set output trimpots R23, R24, and R25 and gate threshold
trimpot Rl5 full counter-clockwise.

2) Set audio oscillator to 1 KHz, at a level of exactly

-20 dBm. Set INPUT control full clockwise.

3) Turn mid-band trimpot, R24, clockwise to obtain - 6 dB

gain reduction on the mid - band compression meter.

4) Switch the audio oscillator to 100 Hz, maintain level

at - 20 dBm.

5) Turn low-band trimpot, R24, clockwise to obtain - 6 dB

gain reduction on the low-band compression meter.

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 6) Switch the audio oscillator to 10 KHz, and decrease
the level to exactly -28 dBm .

7) Turn the high-band trimpot, R23, clockwi se to obtain

-6dB gain reduction on the low~band compress i on meter.

(NOIE: The compliance coupling relationship of the three

band compressors may be easily seen during these adjust-
ments, by observing the action of the stop-band meter readings.)

8) Reset the audio oscillator to 1 KHz and set the level

to exactly -30 dBm.

9) Adjust the gate threshold trimpot , RlS, clockwise while

observing the front panel RELEASE GATE indicators. The
control should be set to the point that - 30 dBm input
illuminates the NORMAL indicator and -31 dBm illuminates
the SLOW indicator.

6.3 . 1. 260 Hz/3 KHz TRI -BAND FILTER AND GATE MODULE
1) Set output trimpots R23, R24, and R25 and gate threshold
trirnpot RlS full counter-clockwise .

2) Set audio oscillator to 1 KHz, at a level of exactl y

- 20 dBm. Set I NPUT control full clockwi se.

3) Turn mid- band trimpot clockwise to obtain ~6 dB gain

reduction on the mid-band compression meter.

4) Switch the audio oscillator to 100 Hz, and set level

to exactly -22 dBm.

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 5) Turn low-band trimpot, R25, clockwise to obtain -6 dB
gain reduction on the low-band compression meter.

6) Switch the aud~o oscillator to 10 KHz, and decrease

the level to exactly -23 dBm .

7) Turn the high-band trimpot, R23, clockwise to obtain

-6 dB gain reduction on the low ~band compression
meter.

NOTE: The compliance coupling relationship of the three

band compressors may be easily seen during these adjustments,
by observing the action of the stop-band meter readings.

8) Reset the audio oscillator to 1 KHz and set the level

to exactly -30 dBm.

9) Adjust the gate threshold trimpot, RlS, clockwise

while observing the front panel RELEASE GATE indi-
cators. The control should be set to the point that
-30 dBm input illuminates the NORMAL indicator and
-31 dBm illuminates the SLOW indicator.

6 , 4. RMS COMPRESSOR MODULES

1) Set the gain trim adjust pots, R21, on each compressor
module counter-clockwise. Set the fron t panel OUTPUT
control full clockwise.

2) Check to insure that the audio oscillator is set at 1

KHz, level at -20 dBm, and that the mid-band compression
meter indicates -6 dB of gain reduction.

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 3) Adjust gain trim, R21, on the mid-band compres sor clock-
wise to obtain a reading of +8 dBm on the distorti on ana -
lyzer/vo ltmeter.

4) Set OPERATE/TEST switch to TEST; adjust OUTPUT control

to obtain a reading of +10 dBm on the disto rt ion ana -
lyzer/vo ltmeter .

5) Switch the audio oscillat or to 100 Hz while maintain ing

- 20 dBm level.

6) Adjust gain trim, R21, on the low-band compres sor clock-

wise to obtain a reading of +10 dBm on the distorti on
analyze r/voltme ter.

7) Set the audio oscillat or to 10 KHz, again maintain ing

the -20 dBm level.

8) Adjust gain trim, R21, on the high~ban d compres sor

clockwis e to obtain a reading of +10 dBm on the dis-
tortion analyze r/voltme ter.

6.5 . OVERALL CHECKOUT AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

1) Set distorti on analyze r/voltme ter to +30 dBm range.
Place shorting clip lead across OUTPUT METER termina ls
to guard agai nst meter damage.

2) Set OUTPUT control full clockwi se. Set OPERATE/TEST

switch to TEST.

3) Switch the oscil lator to 1 KHz and increase the oscil -

lator level to obtain a +24 dBm reading on the dis-
tortion analyze r/voltme ter.

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 4) Measure distortion, should be less than 0.1% THD.

5) Switch oscillator to 50 Hz, check to insure all levels

are maintained. Measure distortion, should be less
than 0.2% THD .

6) Switch oscillator to 15 KHz and measure distortion,

should be less than 0.1% THD.

7) Reset oscillator to 1 KHz and reduce level to - 20 dBm.

8) Set OPERATE/TEST switch to OPERATE and remove shorting

clip lead from OUTPUT METER terminals.

9) Adjust OUTPUT control to obtain "0" VU on OUTPUT METER

which corresponds to +4 dBm on distortion analyzer/
voltmeter.

10 ) Disconnect audi o oscillator from INPUT terminals, do

not disturb any controls on the Multimax.

11) Measure residual noise with AC voltmeter using 100 KHz

low-pass fi lter. Noise should be below - 68 dBm.

1 2) Reconnect audio oscillator, set OPERATE/TEST switch

to TEST and adjust OUTPUT control to obtain "0" VU
on output meter.

13) Hold oscillator level constant and perform frequency

response sweep from 30 Hz to 15 KHz. Response should
be within +0 dB, - 0.S dB, referenced to 1 KHz.

14) Reset OPERATE/TEST switch to OPERATE.

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 15) Disconnect test equipment, unit is ready for operation.

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 SECTION VII
FIELD MODIFICATIONS

7.1. RELEASE GATE THRESHOLD

The release gate threshol d is continuo µ~lY adjustab le and
therefor e can be set higher or lower than the alignme nt
procedu re, at the broadca ster's discreti on. Simply turn
trimpot RlS fully counter- clockwi se i£ it is desired to
effectiv ely defeat the circuit altogeth er.

7.2. INCREASED OUTPUT LEVEL CAPABILITY

The Multima x's output transfor mer has three identica l secon -
daries; two are connecte d in series for the MAIN OUTPUT and
the third is connecte d to the MONITOR OUTPUT. The overall
output capabil ity and level may be increase d by 3 dB by con -
necting the MAIN and MONITOR outputs in series. DO NOT CON-
NECT IN PARALLEL! The output transfor mer was designed for
the flexibi lity of driving 600 ohm loads from either setup.
The output meter is connecte d across the MAIN OUTPUT; there-
fore , "0" VU will be +7 dBm with series output.

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 SECTION VIII

MAJOR PARTS LIST

8 .1. MAIN FRAME

Description Reference Part Number

Transformers Tl * 49 - 102
T2 * 48 --104
T3 * 49-303

Integrated Circuits ICl, IC2 HA - 2505

IC3 LM-340T-15
IC4 LM- 320T-15

Transistors Ql MJE-180
Q2 MJE ~l70
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Diodes Bridge Rectifier FWC-100
Dl - D4 1N914
DS, D6 1N4003

Potentiometers Input * 22-601-BHS

Output * 21-103 - CWAS
Low &High Offset * 21 - 103 - CWLS

Switch TEST * 26-103

Meters Compression (3) * 47 - 003

OUTPUT LEVEL * 47~003

* Pacific Recorders and Engineering Part Number.

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Description Reference Part Number

Integrated Circuits ICl, IC2 1458

IC3 - IC6 HA-2505

Transistors QI 2N3642

Diodes Dl-D6 1N914

Trimpots RlS, R23 - R2S * 24.-102V

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Description Reference Part Number

Integrated Circuits ICl, IC2 TL 082

IC3-ICS 4558
IC6 HA-2505
IC7 (attenuator) * 101-018

Transistors Ql.-Q3 2N3642

Diodes Dl-Dl4 1N914

LED DSl TIL-209A

Trimpots R4 * 24-102V
R21 * 24-103V

* Pacific Recorders and Engineering Part Number.

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RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS

The following parts are suggested for field service of

the Multimax:

Description Part Number Quantity

Operational Amplifiers HA-2505 3

1458 2
4558 3
TL082 3

Transistors 2N3642 2
MJE-170 1
MJE - 180 1

Diodes FWC - 100 Bridge 1

TIL-209A, LED 2
1N914 4
1N4003 2

Gain Control Module * 101 - 018 1

* Pacific Recorders and Engineering Part Number.

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SECTION XI

FACTORY SERVICE

The Multimax contains all solid-state circuits which

have been designed for extended maintenance~free opera~
tion. Plug-in operational amplifiers have been used
extensively to further simplify field service. However,
Pacific Recorders and Engineering maintains a fac tory
service facility should a failure or operating problem
arise which cannot be corrected in the field. The user
should contact the Service Manager in San Diego to dis-
cuss the problem. Often, simple field repairs can be made
after this consultation.

The Service Manager might suggest that return of the

unit would be the fastest and most efficient method of
repair. No units will be accepted for factory repair
unless a Return Authorization accompanies it so the unit
can be processed speedily.

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SECTION XII
WARRANTY

LIM ITED WARRANTY

(a) Except as expressly excluded hereinafter, Pacific

Recorders and Engineering Corporation ('!Seller")
warrants equipment of its own manufacture against
fau lty workmanship or the use of defective materials
for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment
to Buyer. The liability of Seller under this War~
ranty i s limited to replacing, repairing or issuing
credit (at the Sellerts discretion) for any equipment,
provided that (i) Seller is promptly notified in
writing within five (5) days upon discovery of such
defects by Buyer, (ii) Seller's examination of such
equipment shall disclose to its satisfaction that
such defects existed at the time shipment was ori -
ginally made by Seller, and (iii) Buyer returns the
defective equipment to Seller's place of business in
San Diego, California, packaging and transportage pre-
paid , with return packaging and transportage guaranteed.

(b) Equipment furnished by Seller but manufactured by

another shall be warranted only to the extent pro-
vided by the other manufacturer.

(c) The warranty period on equipment or parts repaired or

replaced under warranty shall expire upon the expira-
tion of the period of the origi nal warranty.

(d) This warranty is void for equipment which has been

subject to (1) abuse, (2) improper installation,

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mainte nance , (S) altera tion, (6) accid ent, (7)
neglig ence in use, storag e, transp ortati on or handl ing,
(8) opera tion not in accord ance with Selle r's opera~
tion and servic e instru ction s, or (9) opera tion out-
side of the enviro nment al condi tions speci fied by
Selle r.

(e) This warra nty is the only warra nty made by Selle r,
and is in lieu of all other warra nties, includ ing
merch antab ility and fitnes s for a partic ular purpo se,
wheth er expres sed or implie d, excep t as to title and
to the expres sed speci ficati ons contai ned in this
manua l. Selle r's sole liabil ity for any equipm ent
failur e or any breach of this Warra nty is as set
forth in subpa ragrap h (a) above ; and Selle r shall not
be liable or respo nsible for any busine ss loss or
interr uptio n, or other conse quent ial damag es of any
nature whats oever, result ing from any equipm ent
failur e or defec t or breach of this Warra nty.

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