Sound System (Instructor Workstation)

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Sound System

Wire diagram:

Audio Amplifier input: left and right channels go to pre-amp left/right channels.

Audio Amplifier output: one pair of cables for each of the two speakers on top of bathroom (left and right speakers).

Audio PreAmp input: Input 1 is an RCA (red and white) cable converted to 3.5mm plugged into the rear of the instructor desktop (green 3.5mm port).

Audio PreAmp input: Input MP3 is a crazy long 3.5mm cable (like 25ft) that is disconnected. To be connected as needed to third party devices such as laptops or cell phones for presentations/music.

Audio PreAmp output: left and right channels go to amplifier left/right channels.

Instructor workstation: Green 3.5mm audio output is converted to RCA (red and white) to pre-amp input 1.

Soundboard Output: Two 1/4 audio output (left right speaker) to Audio PreAmp channel 2 as RCA.

Soundboard Input: Channel 1 - Wired Microphone

Soundboard Input: Channel 2 - Handheld wireless mics

Soundboard Input: iPod/Media plater - Rode wireless lapel mic

Soundboard Input: Bluetooth - self explanatory

Soundboard Output: Front and 1/4 to 2.5mm adapter are both linked to headphone output 1


Power on instructions:

1. Set "Audio PreAmp" to on by pressing power button on left. The button will illuminate RED when on.

2. Set "Audio Amplifier" on by pressing power button on right. An LED will illuminate BLUE when on.

3. Identify audio source as a 3rd party device or instructor desktop.

3a. Instructor desktop: Set "Input" on "Audio PreAmp" to "1" by turning "input" nob.

3b. 3rd party device with 3.5mm audio jack: Set "Input" on "Audio PreAmp" to "MP3" by turning "input" nob.

4. Play audio.

5. Tune "Volume" nob on "Audio PreAmp" to comfortable levels.

Presentation Setup

1. Coordinate with instructor on Mic setup/requirements. We have three Mics to chose from: - Rode Lapel mic (always check battery level) - Wireless handheld mic (powered by a 9v battery) - Wired handheld mic (needs stand)

2. Set "Audio PreAmp" to on by pressing power button on left. The button will illuminate RED when on.

3. Set "Audio Amplifier" on by pressing power button on right. An LED will illuminate BLUE when on.

4. Set "Audio PreAmp" to Input 2 by turning the input nob to desired selection.

5. Turn soundboard on with button on back right corner (press once).

6. On soundboard, turn all channels to bottom level.

7. Repeat the following steps per mic to be used: 7a. On soundboard, turn up the mic desired for use while talking into it. You want the mic situated in a comfortable position for a presentation while testing. 7b. If using multiple mics, mute this channel and go back to 7a.

8. On soundboard, with the Mic appearing to be at a comfortable level, unmute all channels to be used.

9. Turn up the volume slowly on the "Audio PreAmp" until the mic is audible at a comfortable level.

10. On soundboard, verify mic is at a comfortable level for recording by plugging in headphones to input 1 labeled on the back or front.

11. When ready, press the BIG RED "RECORD" BUTTON ON SOUNDBOARD ONCE. It'll come up with a length for recording. Press it once. A counter will appear when recording.

12. When done with presentation, press the big red "RECORD" button again to stop the recording. Press it once. The recording counter will go away if done right.

13. Shutdown the soundboard by pressing the power off button on the back of the soundboard, in the back right, and follow the on-screen instructions.

14. Eject the micro-sd card in the back in of the soundboard, export the audio, and email Jelly/Ben Welch what to do.

Bluetooth Music Setup

1. Set "Audio PreAmp" to on by pressing power button on left. The button will illuminate RED when on.

2. Set "Audio Amplifier" on by pressing power button on right. An LED will illuminate BLUE when on.

3. Set "Audio PreAmp" to Input 2 by turning the input nob to desired selection.

4. Turn soundboard on with button on back right corner (press once).

5. Turn "Audio PreAmp" volume all the way down.

6. Press the Bluetooth button above the Bluetooth channel on the Soundboard. Follow onscreen instructions to pair your device.

7. Slowly turn up the Bluetooth channel on the soundboard until the music is level in the middle or relatively low. Red is bad bad bad.

8. Slowly turn up the "Audio PreAmp" volume, it's the biggest nob on the sucker.