Heritage Audio R.A.M 100 Reference Audio Monitoring System 1000 User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Heritage Audio
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REFERENCE AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM 1000
USER’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the R.A.M 1000. After many years designing monitor
controllers, Heritage Audio is proud to present the R.A.M System 1000.
Combining several features from our top-of-the-line units with the robust
build and inviting appearance of the rest of our R.A.M series units, the new
addition is very attractive. And at a very affordable price that even the most
modest studios will be able to justify.
Designed with the modern musician/producer in mind, the R.A.M 1000 includes a
few new features to keep your studio up to date. Bluetooth reception has
become just about essential in any modern-day studio environment and is easily
used here. Play along with your mixes and rehearse them until you are
content…then with a simple push of a button you can send your instrument on to
your DAW interface to record the track. Taking control of your home studio or
control room couldn’t be easier.
Designed with the modern musician/producer in mind, the R.A.M 1000
Peter Rodriguez
Peter Rodriguez
CEO
Heritage Audio – Madrid, Spain
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Heritage Audio reserves the right to alter specifications without notice. The
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accurate at the time of publication. However, no responsibility Heritage Audio
reserves the right to alter specifications without notice. The information in
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indirectly from use of the information contained within it.
CONTENTS
1 R.A.M 1000.
1 USB-C to USB-C power cable.
1 USB-C to USB power cable.
1 Bluetooth antenna.
DESCRIPTION
With the RAM1000 you’ll have everything you need to control what you hear
right at your fingertips. The new addition to our family of monitor controllers
could not be easier to navigate. Things are kept simple to make sure they
don´t get in the way of your creativity.
Operation is intuitive with 3 selectable input buttons to the left and 2
output buttons to the right with a huge, beautiful Marconi type knob dead
center to make sure you always control exactly what you want. The addition of
the ubiquitous MUTE, DIM and MONO keep those options within reach. There has
also been a high quality headphone output included for when you need to make a
critical listening decision that only headphone monitor can offer.
Operation is intuitive with 3 selectable input buttons to the left and 2
output buttons to the right with a Bluetooth has basically become a standard
within studios around the world in the last few years.
Therefore, it was an easy call to make sure that the RAM1000 was also prepared
to provide it as well as including all latest CODEC options to insure the
highest quality transmission possible.
Bluetooth has basically become a standard within studios around the world in
the last few years.
There is even an option to switch the routing from OUTPUT 1 to your
soundcard/interface for recording…. This will make it easy to plug in an
instrument to rehearse along to a mix and when ready, simply route it on to
your recording device. Couldn´t be easier…
GETTING STARTED
- INPUT LEVEL: LED Input Level Meter.
- BLUETHOOTH ANTENNA: Bluetooth wireless input (APTX®, AAC, SBC).
- LED SYNC INDICATOR: Confirms SYNC status.
- INPUT BLUETOOTH: Select Bluetooth input.
- INPUTS: Selects either/or both Input 1 or Input 2.
- LED CODEC INDICATOR: Shows the CODEC in use and confirms connection.
- RESET: Resets the Bluetooth sync (Hold for 10 sec).
- MONO SWITCH: Collapses the signal from Stereo to Mono.
- MASTER LEVEL: Steps through the volume range in 3 dB increments.
- MUTE SWITCH: Completely eliminates the output.
- DIM SWITCH: Reduces output by -20 dB.
- OUTPUTS: Selects either/or both Output 1 or Output 2.
- PHONES LEVEL: Headphone Volume adjustment.
- OUTPUTS XLR: Male XLR outputs L&R.
- HEADPHONES: Stereo out Headphones 1/4″ TRS.
- INPUTS MULTI: Female XLR & 1/4″ TRS Balanced jacks L&R.
- SWITCH REC/MON: Selects routing control for OUTPUTS 1.
- OUTPUTS: 1/4″ TRS Balanced jacks L&R.
- POWER: USB-C Power connector of 5V / 5 Watts.
- GROUNDING SCREW: To connect to earth.
- INPUTS: 1/4″ TRS Balanced jacks L&R.
- LEFT INPUT: Connect to LEFT Input only for MONO use.
- INPUT LEVEL SWITCH: Change Input Level between +4 dBu/-10 dBV.
BLUETOOTH SYNCHRONIZING
Synchronizing your mobile device with the R.A.M 1000 is as simple as pairing
any other Bluetooth device. It will appear as “HERITAGE R.A.M 1000” on your
Bluetooth devices’ list.
YouTube hosts nice tutorials about how to do so in both Android and iOS if you
need help.
The R.A.M 1000 automatically selects the best Codec supported by your mobile
device, so no configuration is needed.
Whenever a device is paired with the R.A.M 1000, the “SYNC” LED will light.
Active streaming is confirmed by corresponding Codec LED being turned on.
Please note Codec IS NOT configurable. It is automatically chosen from the best
available option on your mobile device.
Devices can only be paired one at a time. Whenever a different device needs to
be paired, Bluetooth needs to be reset, so RESET button must be pressed down
and hold for 10 seconds after connecting a new Bluetooth mobile device.
LET’S GET TECHNICAL
INPUTS: The R.A.M SYSTEM 1000 has two pairs of +4 dBu balanced analog
inputs with one also being -10 dBV selectable. It also includes a very
convenient Bluetooth option as an additional input. The Bluetooth input will
automatically choose the best CODEC available for your device to insure the
highest quality at all times. A simple RESET button will allow you to change
the input source for Bluetooth at any time. All inputs are simultaneusly
selectable.
OUTPUTS: The R.A.M SYSTEM 1000 has two stereo outputs, available on both
balanced XLR and ¼″ jack connections. All inputs are also simultaneusly
selectable.
HEADPHONE OUTPUT: Usually a weak link even in the most expensive units,
the R.A.M SYSTEM 1000 employs a very high current driver in a diamond buffer
configuration which is able to drive all headphones to very high levels without
any coloration or noise.
THE REC/MON FUNCTION: There is an extra button on the back just below
Output 1 that allows you to choose between two ways of operation. One way,
with the button pushed in (MON) or MONITOR mode, Output 1 will simply act as
normal, just like the other Output, number 2, and will follow any changes made
to the volume knob. But, if you leave the button released (REC) it will be in
RECORD mode and the main red volume knob will have no affect on its output
level. This is very convenient if you want to send a signal on to your
interface for recording while monitoring the playback of your DAW, allowing
you to adjust the appropriate level between them.
MASTER LEVEL CONTROL KNOB: The R.A.M SYSTEM 1000 is fitted with a 64-step,
gold-plated relay ladder attenuation for master level control — a feature
usually found only on high-end large-format consoles.
It gives an exceptional resolution of 64 dB of attenuation in 3 dB steps.
Keeping active electronics to a minimum, the attenuator is buffered for
negligible coloration and no noise.
The DIM, a minus 20 dB drop, the MUTE and the MONO buttons complete the
feature list to make sure you have the necessary options at hand.
APPLICANTIONS
- INPUT BLUETOOTH
- OUT MONITORING + HEADPHONES
2 IN / 2 OUT MONITORING
3 IN / 1 OUT MONITORING & 1 OUT RECORDING
SPECIFICATIONS
- THD + N Ratio@ 1kHz 26 dBu: < 0.01 %.
- Noise Floor@ Input GND: < -88 dBu.
- Phase@ 1 kHz: 0º.
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 190 mm x 85 mm x 200 mm.
- Balanced and floating inputs and outputs: Inputs and Outputs TRS JACKs, unbalanced compatible.
- 24 Step Passive Attenuator: In 3 dB steps for sub-tenth dB precision between left and right channels.
- Mute: Less than 100 dBu.
- Mute: Less than 100 dBu.
- No added distortion or noise.
- Insertion loss: Less than 0,2 dB.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
| PROBLEMS | SOLUTIONS |
|---|---|
| There is no sound coming from my R.A.M 1000. | Make sure the ‘MUTE’ button is |
not pressed.
There is no still sound coming from my R.A.M 1000.| Make sure that the MASTER
LEVEL volumen knob is not turned all the way down.
Even with the volume knob all the way up it doesn’t seem to output as much as
before.| You may have the ‘DIM’ button pushed, reducing the output by -20 dB.
There is no signal present at the R.A.M 1000 Output.| Verify that you have
correctly connected the
Input and Output cables.
I want to use a new mobile device with the Bluetooth Input but it is not
recognised.| Push the RESET button and hold for 10 seconds after connecting a
new Bluetooth mobile device.
Is it possible to have both outputs or both inputs active at the same time?|
Yes, you can use all the INPUTS and OUTPUTS simultaneously.
The audio from my R.A.M 1000 seems less open than the audio directly from my
DAW.| Double check that you have not accidentally pressed the ‘MONO’ button.
Nothing is arriving at my interface when trying to record my audio.| Make sure
that you are inputting your instrument into INPUT 2, not INPUT 1.
There is still nothing arriving at my interface when trying to record my
audio.| Make sure that the REC/MON button is not pressed…it should be in the
REC position.
OUTPUTS 1 are not being controlled by the MASTER LEVEL volume control.| Make
sure that you have pressed the REC/MON button…it should be in the MON
position.
If your R.A.M 1000 is not operating correctly or even turning on.| Make sure
your charger is providing at least 5 Volts and 5 Watts.
WARRANTY STATEMENT
LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY
Heritage Audio R.A.M 1000 is warranted by Heritage Audio S.L. to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 2 years to the original
purchaser. In the event of such defects, the product will be repaired without
charge or, at our option, replaced with a new one if delivered to Heritage
Audio prepaid, together with a copy of the sales slip or other proof of
purchase date. The warranty excludes problems due to normal wear, abuse,
shipping damage or failure to use the product in accordance with the
specifications. Heritage Audio shall not be liable for damages based upon
inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of Heritage Audio shall not be
liable for damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss
of time, interrupted operation or commercial loss or any other damages,
whether incidental, consequential or otherwise.
This warranty is not transferable.
We encourage you to register your new R.A.M 1000 in our web in order to better
manage any warranty related issues at:
https://heritageaudio.com/registration/
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