Author Topic: Cant Level Match Channel 2 - Measured Channel 1 voltages and some were off

August 06, 2021, 01:03:14 AM
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KJ

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Hi, 

Having some issues with my CP4500, hopefully can get some assistance on where to check, its a bit over my head. 

I got to the channel 2 calibration and all was seeming to work fine, all throughout calibrating channel 1. The behavior of each knob was normal and functioning as expected. 


When i got to adjusting the trimmer on Channel 2 i had a difference of several dBs beyond the range of the trimmer. I measured all of the voltages from the guide for channel 1 and 2. Here are the results 

Any help would be greatly appreciated: 

Channel 1

Step.....ConditionsResult
1Mix = 100%
Ratio = 10
Attack = 0.1
Release =1.2
IN button pressed
HF lift, 100Hz, 50Hz buttons released
Negative meter probe on 0V
  • V+ =+15 to +16VDC,15.97
  • V-  =-15 to -16VDC),-15.94
  • +12V = +11.1 to +12.9VDC,11.93
  • -12V  = -11.1 to -12.9VDC -11.77



2Step 1 conditions plus:
Input signal = 0V
Threshold on +15
Makeup on 0
TP1, TP2, TP3, TP4, TP11, TP12 = 0VDC  TP11: 0.01 VDC



3Step 1 conditions plus:
Input signal = 0V
Threshold on +15
Rotate Makeup from 0 to +20
TP12 goes from 0 to -2.3VDC 0 to -2.3VDC



4Input signal = 0V
Makeup on 0
Rotate Threshold from -15 to +15
TP13 goes from -1.8V to +2.8VDC -1.76 to 2.84



5Input signal = 3VAC
(measured between output XLR pins 2&3
with compressor bypassed)
Makeup on 0
Threshold goes from +15 to -15
  • TP4 goes from 0.060VAC to 0.190VAC 0 VDC 
  • TP5 goes from +0.35VDC to a negative value +0.34 to -1.10 VDC
  • TP11 goes from 0VDC to -3.5VDC 0.01 to -3.46 VDC
  • TP12 goes from 0VDC to +3.5VDC 0 to 3.5 VDC



6input signal = 3VAC
Threshold on +15
Makeup on 0
Signal level (VAC) on
  • TP1=1.5VAC, 1.53
  • TP2=1.5VAC, 1.73
  • TP3=1.5VAC,1.535
  • TP4=0.06VAC0.57
DC voltage (VDC) on
  • pin 1 of U6 (white dot) = 0V. 0.0



7input signal = 3VAC
Threshold on -15
Makeup on +20
Signal level (VAC) on
  • TP1=1.5VAC,1.53
  • TP2=0.4VAC, .423
  • TP3=1.5VAC, 1.53
  • TP4=0.2VAC .184
DC voltage (VDC) on
  • TP11=-3.5VDC, -3.48
  • TP12=+1.2VDC, 1.18
  • TP13=+1.7VDC  1.73





Thanks

-KJ

August 06, 2021, 09:28:19 AM
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JPK

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In Step 5:

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    TP4 goes from 0.060VAC to 0.190VAC 0 VDC 
You must measure the AC voltage.


What is the revision number of your PCB?
Check that your solder residues are not conducting : https://www.soundskulptor.com/forum/index.php?topic=4.msg4#msg4
In such a case carefully cleanup the PCB's with isopropyl alcohol.
JPK