Furman SRM 80
Furman SRM 80
Owner’s Manual
SRM-80A
SIGNAL ROUTER / MONITOR
ROUTER /
MONITOR SERIES
PO W ER AM PLIFIER
IN PU T OU TPU T
H EAD PH O N ES
source select knobs labeled OUTPUT SE- B/C AMP/SPK Switch. Each monitor speaker
LECT A through OUTPUT SELECT D. output has its own front panel trim control, so
equal listening levels can be maintained de-
Monitoring any of these sources can be done spite differences in speaker efficiencies.
using the MONITOR SELECT knob, high-
power headphone amp and uniquely thought- The SRM-80A has balanced inputs for the
out speaker selection system that consists of SOURCE and A inputs, and balanced outputs
three balanced line level speaker outputs A, for channel A output and A, B, and C moni-
B, and C. All of these outputs are compatible tor line outputs. INPUTS B through D utilize
with powered monitors or passive speakers unbalanced RCA jacks. The SRM-80A allows
using a power amp. The unique feature is that easy signal routing between these dissimilar
the B and C outputs can be combined into one jacks.
output for use with 2 pairs of passive speakers
and only one power amp. See description of
PO W ER AM PLIFIER
MO N ITOR LIN E
OU TPU T B INP U T OU TPU T
MO N ITOR LIN E OUTPU T A
The SRM-80A provides a high-resolution 40 messed up the stereo image! (Only the sends
LED x 2 bar graph meter to display the signal to the speakers are affected.) While radio air-
selected for listening. The meter displays a play is nearly always stereo these days, phas-
pre-fader signal for accurate monitoring of ing problems and odd panning arrangements
the signal going to tape or disc. This meter can show up in less than ideal listening envi-
has true VU ballistics, or can be switched to ronments, such as cars, and many locations in
Peak Program Mode via the front panel toggle nightclubs.
switch. The meter also features a slow re-
lease-time Peak Hold function to allow easy The SRM-80A also features a DIM switch to
verification of critical levels. allow an easy way to lower the level to the
speakers (but not the headphones) tempo-
The SRM-80A’s MONO SUM feature provides rarily without disturbing any level controls.
the ability to check for radio compatibility,
and is a good spot check to see how you’ve
To Speaker B
5 way post
To Speaker C
High level Relay 5 way post
OPTIONAL SRM-RU ring the panel when tightening the screws, use
nylon washers under the screw heads.
REMOTE CONTROL
The optional five-button SRM-RU allows re-
mote control of Speaker Selection, MONO and SAFETY INFORMATION
DIM. An LED indicator is provided for each WARNING (For domestic units only): Do not
button and a 10 foot cable is included. remove the third prong on the SRM-80A’s AC
plug. Never use a 3-prong to 2-prong AC plug
adapter to plug your SRM-80A into your wall
ABOUT THIS MANUAL socket. The unit requires that a safety ground
We want to make it easy for you to set up your be present for proper operation. Any attempt to
SRM-80A. Page Two of this manual tells you operate it without a safety ground is considered
how to do just that, step-by-step. Page four improper operation and could invalidate the
gives you detailed information on all of the warranty.
features, controls and connectors. You can
set up your SRM-80A first, and read about the
controls afterwards or even better, just resume FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
recording and mixing! OUTPUT SELECT A: Use this input/output for
balanced, pro level devices. This four-position
knob determines which signal is routed to the
INSTALLATION device plugged into the 1/4” “A” OUTPUTS on
The SRM-80A is intended for mounting in the SRM-80A’s rear panel. For example, if the
standard 19" equipment racks. To avoid mar- “A” OUTPUTS are used for a DAT machine, the
SW ITC H SETTIN
ING S FO R M U LTI
IC A SSE TTE D U BBING
C ASSE TTE C ASSE TTE C D PLAYER
REC O RD ER REC O RD ER D
INPUT -D INPUT -D INPUT -D INPUT -C C
INPUT -C INPUT -C INPUT - B INPUT - B B
INPUT - B INPUT -A INPUT -A INPUT -A A
SOU RCE
OUTPUT
SELEC T A OUTPUT
SELEC T B OUTPUT
SELEC T C OUTPUT
SELEC T D M O NITO R
SELEC T
plug. Never use a three-prong to two-prong B/C position: Only the “A” and “B” monitor
AC plug adapter to plug your SRM-80A into line outputs are used and the “B” amplifier’s
your wall socket. speaker outputs are connected to the “FROM
AMP (B) OUTPUT” binding posts. The B
ON/OFF: Controls power to unit. and C speaker outputs are combined to the
AMP-B/C & SPK-B/C SWITCH: When the B/C SPEAKER B output jacks. This is to be used
switch is in the AMP-B/C position: The input with a single power amp and 2 pairs of pas-
selected by the Monitor Select switch is routed sive speakers via the binding posts on rear
through the Monitor level control and sent to panel. Connect the SPEAKER B/POWER
the “A”, “B” or “C” monitor line outputs (as AMP IN jacks to the input of your power amp.
selected with the “A”, “B” or “C” pushbuttons). Connect the output of your power amp to the
B and C speaker outputs and output signals FROM AMP OUTPUT Binding posts. Connect
are separate for use as individual outputs with 1 pair of passive speakers to the SPEAKER
either powered speakers or passive speakers B binding posts and the other pair of passive
with a power amp. See Figure A. speakers to the SPEAKER C binding posts. To
select the associated amplifier / speaker press
When the AMP/SPK B/C switch is in the SPK- the “A”, “B,” or “C” speaker select buttons on
the front panel. See Figure B.
FIGURE A
C O NN EC TI
IO N S FO R 3 API
P IR S O F PO W ER ED
SPEA K ER S O R PA SS IV E SPEA K ER S WITH
AMP-B/C SPK-
B/C SWITCH IS
SEPA R A TE PO W ER A MP S
SET TO AMP-B/C
AMP-B/C SPEAKER C SPEAKER B
120 VAC INPUT 60 HZ MADE IN CHINA FROM AMP(B)
GROUND
ON OUTPUT REMOTE
USE MODEL
SRM-RU
L L
AMP-B/C ONLY
LIFT
FIGURE B
C O NN EC TI
IO N S FO R 2 API
P IR S O F PA SS IV E BOTH LINE OUTPUTS
AMP-B/C SPK-
B/C SWITCH IS
SPEA K ER WITH A SINGIN LE PO W ER A MP
ING B AND C WILL BE
PRESENT AT THE B
1/4" OUTPUTS.
SET TO SPK-B/C
AMP-B/C 120 VAC INPUT 60 HZ
ON
MADE IN CHINA SPEAKER C SPEAKER B FROM AMP(B)
OUTPUT REMOTE
GROUND USE MODEL
SRM-RU
L L
AMP-B/C ONLY
LIFT
L L L C B A
5 WATTS R R R CONNECT LINE OUTPUT
SPK-B/C R R A TO THE INPUTS OF
SPK-B/C OFF POWERED SPEAKERS
OR POWER AMPLIFIER.
CONNECT TO POWERED MONITORS
AVIS:N'OUVREZ PAS-RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSON OR POWER AMPLIFIERS INPUTS
NO SIGNAL WILL
CONNECT CONNECT CONNECT BE PRESENT AT
PASSIVE PASSIVE OUTPUT OF THE 1/4" LINE
SPEAKERS TO SPEAKERS TO AMPLIFIER TO OUTPUT C
SPEAKER C SPEAKER B THESE INPUTS
OUTPUTS OUTPUTS
SPEAKERS B AND C Binding posts: For use MONITOR LINE OUTPUTS TO SPEAKER “B”
with a single power amp. These left-right bind- /POWER AMP IN: When the AMP/SPK-B/C
ing posts are provided for speaker pairs “B” switch is in the AMP-B/C position use these
and “C”. You may connect only passive speak- Left and Right 1/4” phone jacks to connect
ers here. See figure B. a pair of powered speakers or a power amp
/ passive speakers. See figure A. When the
NOTE: If you’d like to use a pair of powered AMP/SPK-B/C switch is set to SPK-B/C both
speakers with your SRM-80A, do not connect B and C output signals will be present at these
them to the “B” or “C” binding posts. Set the jacks. The SRM-80A uses these jacks to send
AMP/SPK-B/C switch to the AMP- B/C position. either B or C output signals to your power
Now you may use “A”, “B”, or “C” amplifier / amp, and the power amp’s speaker output is
speaker line outputs for powered speakers. returned to the SRM-80A via the FROM AMP
FROM AMP OUTPUT: These Left-Right bind- OUTPUT binding posts mentioned above.
ing posts are provided to connect the Left From there, the SRM-80A sends the amplified
and Right speaker cables from the output of signal to the passive speakers connected to
your power amplifier when the AMP/SPK- the SRM-80A’s “B” and “C” speaker binding
B/C switch is set to SPK-B/C. The SRM-80A posts. See figure B.
routes these amplified output signals to either MONITOR LINE OUTPUTS TO SPEAKER “A”
Speaker pair “B” or “C”, depending on which /POWER AMP IN: Use these Left and Right
Speaker select button you press on the front 1/4” phone jacks to connect a pair of powered
panel or the SRM-RU remote unit. Be careful to speakers or a power amp / passive speakers.
connect the output of your power amp to these
binding posts only. The relay that does the INPUTS/OUTPUTS “B,” “C,” AND “D”: RCA
switching is rated at 8A/240 volts. See figure B. jacks for the inputs and outputs of an unbal-
anced device such as a cassette, CD player/
REMOTE: Accepts the cable for the optional recorder or MiniDisk.
SRM-RU remote control unit. You will need to
use a 5 pin din type cable a midi cable will not INPUTS/OUTPUTS “A”: Left-Right 1/4” TRS
work properly. jacks for the inputs and outputs of a balanced,
pro level device.
MONITOR LINE OUTPUTS TO SPEAKER “C”
/POWER AMP IN: Use these Left and Right SOURCE INPUTS: These 1/4” TRS jacks are
1/4” phone jacks to connect a pair of powered provided to connect your studio’s main mixer,
speakers or passive speakers with a power soundcard or multi-track recorder output to the
amp when the AMP/SPK-B/C switch is in the SRM-80A.
AMP-B/C position. If the switch is set to SPK-
B/C there will be no signal present. See figure LEVEL SELECT SWITCH: Selects +4dBu or
B. 0dBu = 0 indication.
SERVICE
Before returning any equipment for repair,
please be sure that it is adequately packed
and cushioned against damage in shipment,
and that it is insured. We suggest that you
save the original packaging and use it to ship
the product for servicing. Please enclose a
note giving your name, address, phone num-
ber and a description of the problem. NOTE:
All equipment being returned for repair must
have a Return Authorization (R/A) Number. To
get an R/A Number, please call the Furman
Service Department, (707) 763-1010 ext. 120
or 121, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., U.S. Pa-
cific Time. Please display your R/A Number on
the front of all packages.
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SRM-80A SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING VOLTAGE Output Impedance: 56 ohms
90 to 140 VAC ("E" version 180 to 280 VAC)
THD + N: 0.001% with 750mW driv-
LINE IN/OUT ing a 150 ohm load.
Input Impedances:
Source 24 Kohms POWER AMP
A Input 24 Kohms Output Impedance: 50 ohms
B Input 40 Kohms
Connectors: 1/4” TRS balanced
C Input 40 Kohms
D Input 40 Kohms SPEAKER OUTPUT SWITCHING 8A/240V
Connectors: Power amp and speaker
Output Impedances:
connectors: 5-way binding
A Output 50 ohms
posts
To Power Amp 50 ohms
B,C,D Output: <50 ohms
METERS
Accuracy: ±0.5 dB
Sensitivity for 0 VU: 0 dBu (.775 Vrms)
or +4 dBu (1.23 Vrms) MECHANICAL
Dimensions: 1.75” H x 19” W x 6.625”
Max. Through Input Level: +21 dBu (8.7 Vrms) D. Weight: 6 lbs (2.7 kg)
NOTES
Max. Output Level: +27dBu (17.34Vrms) 0 dBu equals .775 Vrms
MONITOR OUTPUTS
Noise: <-95dBu, 20Hz to 20kHz.
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
Specifications subject to change without notice