SONOSAX
SX-S PROFESSIONAL PORTABLE SOUND MIXER


 

The Sonosax SX-S Series is a line of extemely compact, portable, self-contained mixing consoles, designed for professional mobile and studio applications. Built in a strong, rugged, anodized aluminium case, the Sonosax SX-S Series provides the best solution whenever performance, versatility and small size are important.

The Sonosax SX-S Series is manufactured with no compromise on quality:

  • Penny and Giles linear faders (83mm travel)
  • Gold connectors and military type componants
  • Sealed conductive plastic rotary switches

This, added to a modular construction, insures both high reliability and easy maintenance.

The Sonosax SX-S Series is available in three models: SX-S6 (up to 6 channels), SX-S8 (up to 8 channels), and SX-S10 (up to 10 channels).

 

SX-S Mixer
SX-S8 Mixer

Click the thumbnail below for schematic:

 

SUMMARY OF CHARACTERISTICS
Frequency response: mic/line input: ± 0.5 dB 30 Hz - 20 kHz
insert/line input ± 0.2 dB 10 Hz - 20 kHz
Gain range: 85 dB to 24 dB to -6 dB with 30 dB PAD (±0.5 dB)
0 dBu equivalent 0.775V

LIN=20Hz-20kHz

Gain

85 dB

60 dB

40 dB

Fader at +10 dB

Fader at 0 dB

Fader at 0 dB


Nom. input level 87 µV 1.55 mV 15.5 mV
Max. input level* 2.95 mV 4.15 mV 41.5 mV
Tot. harm. dist.** 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.01 %
CMRR at 1kHz -110 dB -110 dB -110 dB
CMRR** -85 dB -85 dB -85 dB
Noise LIN*** -129.2 dB -128.8 dB -119.5 dB
Noise ASA A*** -131.5 dB -131 dB -121 dB
* Provision of 8 dB before clip if limiter on infinity
** 20 Hz to 20 kHz, at max. input level
*** Equivalent input noise from 150 Ohms
 
SPECIFICATIONS
MIC/LINE INPUT MODULE
Mic/line input: balanced transformerless
Impedance: nominal 5 kOhms or 10 kOhms with 30 dB PAD
R.F. Filter on option
Insert/Line Input: input:+6 dBu, 47 kOhms, max. +17 dBu
Line Out with pre-fade: +6 dBu, 600 Ohms; max. +17 dBu
fade at 0 dB: post fader: -4 dBu, 600 Ohms; max. +17 dBu
Low Frequency Filter 12 dB/oct, 20 Hz to 500Hz
Low Frequency Equalizer: 4 dB/oct, ±12 dB at 80 Hz, ± 15 dB at 40 Hz
High Frequency Equalizer: 4 dB/oct, ±12 dB at 8 Hz, ± 15 dB at 16 Hz
Mid Sweep equalizer: 6 dB/oct, ±11 dB, 200 Hz to 8 kHz
Limiter: Threshold: -5 db to infinity
Overload Indicator: 4 dB before clipping level
Mic Power Supply: Phantom +12 V and +48 V, T12 V (DIN A-B)
OPTIONAL TRANSFORMER LINE OUTPUT (IN PLACE OF AN INPUT MODULE)
L+R or Aux Outputs: nominal level: +6 dBu (1,55V) or + 15 dBu (4,4V)
max: +27 dBu with 10 kOhms load
          +21 dBu with 200 Ohms load
Output Impedance: 50 Ohms (30 Hz to 15 kHz)
Limiter: interally adjustable
MASTER MODULE AND GENERAL
L + R Outputs floating balanced transformerless
nominal level: +6 dBu (1,55V)
max. +24 dBu with 10 kOhms load
          +18 dBu with 600 Ohms load
(to balance input)
Aux Output: ground compensated output
nominal level 1 6 dBu (1,55V)
max. +18 dBu with 10 kOhms load
          +15 dBu with 600 Ohms load
Ext or Tape Return: -4 dBu, impedance 5 kOhms
Oscilator Output: 1 kHz and 10 kHz, +6 dBu with 600 Ohms load
Monitor Output: +6 dBu with 10 kOhms load
Headphone Output: max. +15 dBu with 200 Ohms load
Supply Voltage: 8 D cells or NiCa accumul. (SX-S6)
10 D cells or NiCa accumul. (SX-S8 or SX-S10)
External DC: 9-18 VDC (SX-S6), 11-18 VDC (SX-S8 or SX-S10)
Autonomy: >20 hours with alkaline batteries
Meter: modulometer -24 dB to +12 dB, incl. battery test and low charge warning
Dimensions: SX-S6: 11.3" (288mm) x 12.6" (320mm) x 2.84" (72mm)
SX-S8: 14.17" (360mm) x 12.6" (320mm) x 2.84" (72mm)
SX-S10: 17" (432mm) x 12.6" (320mm) x 2.84" (72mm)
Total weight: SX-S6: 14.8 Lbs (6.7 kg)
SX-S8: 17.2 Lbs (7.8 kg)
SX-S10: 19 Lbs (8.6 kg)
Operating temperature -13° (-25°C) to +158°F (+70°C)
 

Note: This item has been discontinued by the manufacturer, please call for details about a comparable model as well as pricing.

SX-S 6, 6 inputs Price: ca. $11,255.00
SX-S 8, 8 inputs Price: ca .$13,645.00
SX-S 10, 10 inputsPrice: ca. $16,035.00
Power supply for SX-S console, 90-260 VAC incl. battery charger Price: ca. $160.00


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