Palmer Ilm Passive Speaker Simulation DI-Box User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Palmer

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Palmer Ilm Passive Speaker Simulation DI-Box

INTENDED USE

This product is a device for event technology, as well as studio, TV and broadcast.This product has been developed for professional use in the field of event technology, studio, TV and broadcast. It is not suitable for household use.Furthermore, this product is only intended for qualified users with specialist knowledge of event technology as well as studio, TV and broadcast.Use of the product outside the specified technical data and operating conditions is considered inappropriate. Liability for damage and third party damage to persons and property due to inappropriate use is excluded. This product is not suitable for

Persons including children with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience and knowledge.
Children children must be instructed not to play with the device.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Keep all information and instructions in a safe place.
Use the device in the prescribed manner only.
Do not open the device and do not perform any modifications.

CHOKING HAZARD! KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN THE PRODUCT CONTAINS SMALL PARTS AND PACKAGING MATERIAL THAT CAN BE SWALLOWED! PLASTIC BAGS MUST BE KEPT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

INTRODUCTION

The passive speaker simulation DI box ilm, especially for guitarists, is integrated between the effects device or guitar preamp or amplifier and mixer. Behind a preamp line signal or connected between an amplifier and loudspeaker, the Speaker Simulation DI box enables the direct input of guitar signals into the mixer without a mi-crophone. Aintegrated filter circuit simulates the sound of the speaker required for authentic reproduction. The sound characteristics can be switched between Bypass, Normal, Bright and Mellow.

CONNECTIONS AND OPERATING ELEMENTS

INPUT

Audio input with 6.3 mm jack socket.
Connect a guitar preamp using a shielded line cable.
Connect the speaker output of a guitar amplifier using a speaker cable.

WARNING
Amplifiers must not be operated in bridge mode on the speaker simulation box. If an amplifier is operated on the speaker simulation DI box, the ground
connection between input and output must be separated (switch no. 6 in the non-pressed LIFT position. The amplifier output of a connected amplifier must not exceed 120 W at 8 ohms.

ATTENTION CAUTION
When using a tube amplifier. There is no load resistance in the speaker simulation box. To prevent damage to the amplifier, before switching on the amplifier, a suitable guitar loudspeaker or load resistor on the THRU jack socket must be connected using a speaker cable.

THRU

The INPUT signal (INPUT) is output unchanged via the 6.3 mm jack socket THRU.

ATT = attenuator

Rotary switch for adjusting the output level. Recommendation:
Connecting a guitar preamp line signal: 0 dB attenuation
Connection of an practice amplifier up to an output power of approx. 10 W: 15 dB attenuation
Connection of an amplifier over 10 W output power max. 120 W 8 ohms: 30 dB attenuation

TONE

Rotary switch for setting the sound characteristics of the output signal.

BYPASS: Sound unchanged at time of input signal
NORMAL: Standard sound setting
BRIGHT: Bright sound
ELLOW: Soft sound

OUTPUT

Balanced audio output with a male 3 pin XLR socket. Use a balanced shielded cable microphone cable to connect the speaker simulation DI box to a balanced input of a mixer or audio interface.

LIFT/GND

Switch for disconnecting the ground connection from the input and output ground lift. In the unpressed position, the ground connection is disconnected; the connection is established when the switch is pressed. Being able to prevent a humming loop using the ground lift switch depends on the grounding of the connected device. It is therefore possible that both one and the other switch position is able to effectively reduce or eliminate humming.

ATTENTION
Connecting signal cables can cause a lot of noise. Please ensure that the input channel mixer, audio interface, etc is muted during plugging. Otherwise, noise levels may cause damage.

NOTE
Strong magnetic fields can cause humming. Therefore, do not position the speaker simulation DI box near strong magnetic fields e.g. mains transformer.

WIRING EXAMPLES

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TECHNICAL DATA GENERAL

Product number	PILM
Product type	Speaker simulation DI box
No of channels	1
Type	passive
Transformer isolated	Yes
No of inputs	1
Input type	unbalanced
Input connections	6.3 mm jack
No of outputs	1
Output type	balanced
Output connections	XLR
THRU outputs per channel	1
Input attenuation pad	0 dB / 15 dB / 30 dB
Ground/lift switch	Yes
Additional functions	Tone: Bypass, Normal, Bright, Mellow
Housing	Aluminium continuous casting
Dimensions (H/W/D)	140 x 50 x 68 mm
Weight	0.445 kg
Ambient temperature for operation	-20°C…70°C
Relative air humidity	<80%, non-condensing
Included accessories	Rubber feet, label (tour label)
AUDIO
Max input level <1% THD, 20 Hz	+12 dBu
Max input level < 1% THD, 1 kHz	+32 dBu
Frequency response ±1 dB, relative 1 kHz	10 Hz–60 kHz
Input impedanc e 1 kHz setting: bypass, 0 dB PAD	8.8 kΩ
Output impedance 1 kHz setting: bypass, 0 dB PAD	125 Ω
THD 30 Hz, +4 dBu, unity,	< 0.25%
THD 1 kHz, +4 dBu, unity,	< 0.009%
IMD SMPTE)60 Hz/7 kHz, 4:1, +4 dBu	< 0.005%
Transformer ratio	1:5

All measurements were performed with a generator with 600 Ω output impedance and 1 kΩ balanced load.

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DISPOSAL

PACKAGING

Packaging can be fed into the reusable material cycle using the usual disposal methods.
Please separate the packaging in accordance with disposal laws and recycling regulations in your country.

DEVICE

This device is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive in the currently valid version.
WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. Old appliances do not belong in household waste.
The old device must be disposed of via an approved disposal company or a municipal disposal facility.
Please observe the applicable regulations in your country.
Observe all disposal laws applicable in your country.
As a private customer, you can obtain information on environmentally friendly disposal options from the seller of the product or the appropriate regional authorities.

BATTERIES

Batteries should not be disposed of in household waste. Batteries and rechargeable batteries must be disposed of via an approved disposal company or a municipal disposal fa cility.
Observe all disposal laws applicable
in your country.
As a private customer, you can obtain information on environmentally friendly disposal options from the seller of the product or through the relevant regional authorities.
Devices with batteries that cannot be removed by the user must be taken to a collection point for electrical appliances.

MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATIONS

Manufacturer’s warranty & limitation of liability
Adam Hall GmbH
Adam-Hall-Str. 1 61627, Neu-Anspach, Germany
Email: Info@adamhall.com / +49 (0)6081 / 9419-0.
Our current warranty conditions and limitation of liability can be found at https://cdn-shop.adamhall.com/media/pdf/Manufacturers Declarations PALMERDEENESFR.pdf Contact your distribution partner for service.

CE CONFORMITY
Adam Hall GmbH hereby confirm that this product meets the following guidelines (where applicable): Low-Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU. EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)

RoHS (2011/65/EU)
RED (2014/53/EU)

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Declarations of conformity for products that are subject to the LVD, EMC, RoHS Directives can be requested at info@adamhall.com Declarations of conformity for products
that are subject to the RED Directive can be downloaded at www.adamhall.com/complianc

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions

This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received in cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.