Gold Seal Series Amplifiers

Models GS-35, GS-60, GS-100, GS-150, GS-250

The Bogen Gold Seal Series amplifiers are an extraordinary addition to Bogen's line of quality audio amplifiers. Designed
with the sound contractor in mind, they provide unparalleled flexibility and versatility, without the need for expensive add-
on modules.
Unlike other typical amplifier lines, the professional sound contractor need not purchase a higher-powered amplifier just to
get more extensive features or flexibility. Each of the Gold Seal Series amplifiers — 250W, 150W, 100W, 60W and 35 W
models — incorporate the exact same set of features.
In addition to its extensive input flexibility, the Gold Seal Series amplifiers offer a combination of features not found in any
other commercial amplifier.

Features
• 4 dedicated microphone inputs (XLR connectors) • Remote master volume control capability
• 1 selectable Mic/Tel input • Input muting via contact on all inputs
• 1 selectable Mic/Aux input • Voice activated aux muting on Tel input
• 1 dedicated Aux input • Automatic level control on Tel input
• 4-ohm direct coupled output • Aux fade back after Tel page
• 8-ohm, 25V, 25VCT, and 70V transformer- • Preamp out/Power amp in connections
coupled outputs • Booster amp output connection
• 35W, 60W, 100W, 150W and 250W versions • Tape output connection
• Rack mountable — 2RU package for all models • Balanced line driver output (using
• Dual function 10-band graphic equalizer (Acoustic WMT1A accessory)
EQ/Feedback Control) • Lo-cut filter for Mic channels
• True loudness contour function • 3-speed fan cooling (GS-250 only)
• Aphex® Aural Exciter for improved intelligibility • Available tamper resistant front cover
• Switchable phantom power supply • Available rack mounting kit
• Variable Aux input muting • Available remote volume control

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© 1997 Bogen Communications, Inc.
50 Spring St., Ramsey, NJ 07446

Publication No. 54-5941-04

9903
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Bogen Communications, Inc. assumes no responsibility

for any errors that may appear in this document nor
does it make an expressed or implied warranty of any
kind with regard to this material, including, but not lim-
ited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose.

Bogen Communications Inc. shall not be liable for incidental

or consequential damages in connection with, or arising out
of the furnishing, performance, or use of this document and
the equipment which it describes.

Complete product warranty information is provided on a

separate product registration card.

WARNING

The Warning label calls attention to a procedure, practice,

or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to,
could result in damage to the unit or personal injury. Do
not proceed beyond a warning label until the indicated con-
ditions are fully understood and met.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Bogen® is a registered trademark of Bogen Communications, Inc.

APHEX® is a registered trademark of Aphex Inc.
Contents
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Front panel (All Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Rear panel (Models GS-35, GS-60, GS-100, GS-150) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Rear Panel (GS-250) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Input Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Mic 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Mic 5/Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Mic 6/Aux1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Aux 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Phantom Power for Mic 5 & Mic 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Remote Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Precedence Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Output Terminal Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
WMT-1A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
To Power Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Pre-Out/Power In Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Tape Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Individual Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Lo-Cut Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Contour Pushbutton Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Aphex Aural Exciter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Dual Function Acoustic Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Telephone Paging Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Variable Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Bogen Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table, where the product may fall, causing serious damage to the
product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to protect it from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless prop-
er ventilation is provided.
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
8. The power supply included with this product has a 2-prong plug for connection with a standard electrical outlet. Do not
allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking
on it.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electrical shock.
[Link] push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out points that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
[Link] reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but return it to the factory service center when
some service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect assembly can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.
[Link] this product from the wall and refer servicing to the factory service center personnel under the following condi-
tions:
[Link] the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

NOTE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Unpacking
Packing List
The unit was carefully checked before leaving the factory.
The Gold Seal Series carton contains the following components:
1 - Gold Seal Series unit
1 - User Manual
1 - Product Registration Card

Accessories
The following accessories are available for your Gold Seal Amplifier at additional cost:
• Model GSTRC — A plexiglass cover to protect control settings
• Model GSRPK — Rack mounting installation kit.
• Model GSRVC — A remote volume control to control volume of the amplifier from distances up to 1000 feet.

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Features

Front Panel (All Models)

3 4 7 8

1 2 5 6 9 10

1. MIC 1 to 4 - Individual level controls for dedicated microphone inputs.

2. MIC 5/TEL - Individual level control for Mic or Tel input depending on input mode selected.
3. MIC 6/AUX 1 - Individual level control for Mic or Aux 1 input depending on input mode selected.
4. AUX 2 - Individual level control for dedicated Aux 2 input.
5. Contour - Enables or disables loudness equalization. Affects only Aux 2 and Mic 6/Aux 1 if set in aux mode.
6. Band Dual Mode Equalizer - 10 band graphic EQ with dual center frequency ability.
7. Dual Mode Equalizer Selector Switch - Selects EQ frequency bands or EQ defeat (OUT).
8. MASTER - Master output level control.
9. APHEX AURAL EXCITER - Enables or disables the Aphex Aural Exciter effect. Affects all input signals.

10. POWER - AC Power switch.

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Features

Rear Panel (GS-35, GS-60, GS-100 & GS-150)

1 5 7 22 14 16 18 19 20

12

3 4 10 9 11 6 8 21 2 17 13 15

1. Amplifier Output - Terminal strip containing all the Gold Seal output taps.
2. VOX - Variable control for adjusting TEL input signal level trigger point for automatic muting of Aux input
(works only in the TEL input mode).
3. REMOTE MSTR - Screw terminal pair for connection of remote master volume control (Bogen model:
GSRVC).
4. MIC/AUX/TEL PRECEDENCE - Screw terminal connections that allow externally controlled muting of indi-
vidual inputs.
5. WMT-1A - RCA connection for Bogen model WMT-1A 600 ohm balanced line matching transformer.
6. TAPE OUT - RCA unbalanced output, pre EQ and master volume.
(Mics are post Lo-Cut filter, see #14 below).
7. TO PWR AMP - RCA connection provides a high impedance, unbalanced signal level output as a feed to
high impedance inputs of other external amplifiers.
8. AX - Variable control for adjusting the amount of Aphex Aural Exciter effect.
9. PRE OUT - RCA unbalanced output from preamp/mixer stage for connection to external signal processing
equipment (used in conjunction with POWER IN and LINK switch).
10. POWER IN - RCA unbalanced direct input to power amp stage for connection to external signal processing
equipment (used in conjunction with PRE OUT and LINK switch).
11. LINK - Switch that makes or breaks the internal connection between preamp/mixer stage and power amp
stage for use with external signal processing equipment.
12. AUX 2 - RCA unbalanced input for dedicated Aux 2 input.
13. MIC 1 to 4 - Balanced XLR connectors for dedicated microphone inputs.
14. LO CUT FILTER - Enables or disables low frequency roll off (65 Hz) for all microphone inputs.
15. PHANTOM (MIC 1 to 4) - Individual switches enables or disables phantom power to each of the 4 dedicated
microphone inputs (MIC 5 and MIC 6 phantom power selection — see page 6).

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Features

Rear Panel (GS-250)

1 14 22 8 21 2 16 18 19 20

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6
3 4 5 7 23 10 9 11 17 13 15

16. MIC 6/AUX 1 - Switch selects either MIC 6 or AUX 1 connections as input.
17. AUX 1 - RCA unbalanced input for Aux 1 input signal (works only when AUX 1/MIC 6 switch is set to AUX
1).
18. MIC 6 - Screw terminals for balanced microphone (active only when AUX 1/MIC 6 switch is set to MIC 6).
19. MIC 5/TEL - Dual function Screw terminals for either balanced microphone or 600 ohm balanced input from
telephone page port.
20. MIC 5/TEL - Switch selects mode of operation for MIC 5/TEL input.
21. ALC - Variable control to adjust the amount of automatic level control applied to the TEL input (works only in
the TEL input mode).
22. VAR MUTE - 4 Switch selectable levels of Aux input signal muting during TEL page (works only in the TEL
input mode).
23. Fan - 3 speed fan for efficient cooling (GS-250 only).

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Input Connections
Installation Note source to the AUX 1 RCA jack (only works when the
Keep input leads away from the output leads and AUX 1/MIC 6 switch is in the AUX1 position).
AC power cables. Unless the driving source pro-
vides a low-impedance output, keep the input lead
under ten feet in length. Make all connections to AUX 2
the unit with the POWER switch in the OFF posi- The AUX 2 input uses an RCA plug
tion. and accepts input from a dedicated
AUX source.
MIC 1- 4
Phantom Power for MIC 5 & MIC 6
A single internal jumper is provided to supply phantom
1 — GND power to both MIC 5 and MIC 6. The amplifier is
2—+
2 2 2 3—-
shipped with the jumper in the OFF position. See the
1 1 1 2 1
3 3 3 3
figure below for the location of the phantom power
jumper.

MIC 1 through 4 utilize female XLR-type microphone MIC 5 and MIC 6 input terminal strip
connectors. A slide switch located above each XLR
connector is used to supply phantom power for con-
denser microphones.

MIC 5/TEL

Front
The MIC 5/TEL input is designed to accept input from
a microphone or from a telephone line. A slide switch
is provided to select MIC 5 or TEL input. To connect a
microphone, place the MIC 5/TEL switch in the MIC
position. Use two conductor shielded cable and con-
nect the cable shield to the center GND terminal. To
use the TEL input, place the MIC 5/TEL switch in the
TEL position and connect the 600 ohm telephone pag- Phantom Power Jumper Location For
ing source (dry signal only - no DC voltage) to the MIC Mic 5 and Mic 6
5/TEL screw terminals.
Warning
MIC 6/AUX 1 Removal of the amplifier cover exposes internal
components and presents an electrical shock haz-
ard. For this reason, do not perform any functions
requiring removal of the cover of the amplifier
unless you are qualified to do so. Always discon-
nect AC power from the unit before attempting to
remove the cover.
The MIC 6/AUX 1 input is designed to accept input
from a microphone using terminal strip connections or
from a high level auxiliary source such as a tuner or
CD player using the AUX 1 RCA jack. A slide switch is
used to select input type. Connect a microphone to the
screw terminals labeled MIC 6 (works only when AUX
1/MIC 6 switch is in the MIC 6 position). Use two con-
ductor shielded cable and connect the cable shield to
the center GND terminal. Connect an auxiliary input

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Input Connections

Remote Volume Control Precedence Connections

If remote volume control is desired, connect the Bogen Precedence connections allow any combination of
accessory GS-RVC remote volume control to the inputs to be completely muted with a contact closure.
screw terminals marked REMOTE MSTR. Wire length Closing a contact across any of the precedence termi-
can be up to 1000 feet using 22 gauge wire. nals and the PREC COM 1 terminal will mute that
input. A customer-supplied normally-open SPST
switch, push-to-talk switch, microphone switch, relay
or telephone system contact can be used to provide
the closure.

Note: Activating the precedence control for Aux

inputs completely mutes the input signal. The
VAR MUTE control has no effect when muting
inputs using precedence control.

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Output Connections

Output Terminal Strip To Power Amp

The Gold Seal Series amplifier
may be used to drive an external
power amplifier (can only be
used with unbalanced high
impedance inputs).
4Ω Output LINK shorting clip
Note: Shorting clip between GND/COM on the
Shorting Clip - Leave for unbalanced lines. speaker output terminals strip must be installed to
Remove for balanced lines use this feature.

Speaker systems are connected directly to the speak- Pre Out/Power In Jacks
er output terminals on the rear panel. Connect one These jacks permit the insertion
speaker lead to the COM terminal and the other to the of signal processing equipment
terminal corresponding to the impedance of the speak- into the signal path between the
er system. Select only one of the output types. preamp output and the power
amp input. The LINK switch
For ground-referenced output operation (unbalanced should be in the IN position for
systems), leave the shorting clip between COM and normal operation. When using
GND. For special applications that require floating out- external signal processing
puts (balanced systems), remove the shorting clip equipment, place the switch in
between COM and GND. the OUT position and connect
PRE OUT to the signal process-
To use the DIRECT OUT (4-ohm) output, remove the ing equipment’s input. Connect
shorting clip across the LINK terminals and connect the POWER IN to the signal
one lead to the 4Ω terminal and the other to the GND processing equipment’s output.
terminal. The GND/COM shorting clip should remain in
place.
Tape Out
Note:The WMT-1A and TO PWR AMP outputs The TAPE OUT jack provides a
cannot be used if speaker GND/COM shorting line level output to feed a tape
clip is not installed. recorder. The output is not
effected by the Master volume
control or EQ, however, the Lo-
WMT-1A cut filter does affect the micro-
This RCA output jack, when used phone inputs.
with a Bogen WMT-1A Line
Matching Transformer accessory
provides a 600 ohm output to feed
a remote amplifier or a telephone
line. Refer to the instructions pro-
vided with the WMT-1A accessory
for connection information.

Note: Shorting clip between GND/COM on the

speaker output terminals strip must be installed to
use this feature.

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Operation

Power Switch The rear panel AX adjustment controls

The POWER switch applies the mix of the Aphex effect with the audio
power to the unit. The switch signal. Counterclockwise rotation of the
will illuminate when power is control minimizes the Aphex effect.
on. Clockwise rotation of the control maxi-
mizes the Aphex effect.

Individual Volume Dual Function Acoustic Equalizer

The unique dual-function equalizer can be used for
Controls acoustic shaping or for feedback control.
Each input is controlled by an individual volume con-
trol.

The overall volume is controlled by the

MASTER control.

Lo-Cut Filter
The Lo-Cut filter on the rear panel Note: When the switch is placed in the OUT posi-
provides 3dB attenuation @ 65Hz tion, the equalizer is bypassed for a flat response.
on the microphone inputs. This
helps reduce mic breath pop, wind Acoustic Shaping Mode
noise and rumble. When the switch is set in the ACOUSTIC EQ position,
full range equalization (10 bands on 1 octave centers
Contour Pushbutton Switch starting at 62.5Hz) is provided with a boost/cut of
This switch enables or bypasses 12dB. In this mode, the equalizer can be used to com-
the variable loudness contour. pensate for room acoustics, or to satisfy the listening
This feature only effects the Aux preference of the user.
inputs.
Feedback Control Mode
This feature is designed to improve richness of sound When the switch is placed in the FEEDBACK CON-
by restoring the high and low frequencies that the ear TROL position, the equalizer can be used to reduce
is insensitive to at low volume levels. The effect dimin- feedback and increase the effective gain of the sys-
ishes as volume is increased. tem.

Aphex Aural Exciter In feedback control mode the equalizer provides

increased control of frequencies between 125Hz and
The front panel APHEX AURAL
8KHz. The 10 bands are located on 2/3 octave cen-
EXCITER pushbutton enables or
ters with 12dB cut/boost on each band.
bypasses the Aphex Aural
Exciter feature. This feature
effects all inputs when enabled.

This audio enhancement system recreates the pres-

ence and realism that is lost in the audio amplification
process, by regenerating the harmonics usually lost
through amplification. This results in increased pres-
ence and clarity, increased intelligibility, greater per-
ceived loudness (without adding extra power), and
reduced listener fatigue.

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Operation

Telephone Paging Control VOX

The MIC 5/Tel volume control on the front panel con- The telephone page input features
trols the volume of the telephone paging input when voice activated Aux muting. This
the control is set to the Tel mode (See page 6 for infor- feature always mutes AUX 2 and
mation on setting the Tel input mode). only mutes AUX 1 when the
AUX1/MIC 6 is set in that position.
The Tel input mode uses voice activated triggering for
muting the AUX inputs and automatic level control for The VOX control should be set so that only the
providing constant paging level. To optimize Tel input desired signal is above the threshold level, while
performance the ALC control may need to be adjusted. unwanted noise or signal is below it.

ALC To adjust the sensitivity of the circuit:

The telephone page input features an 1. Rotate the VOX control fully clockwise. While mak-
automatic level control (ALC) which ing a public address announcement and talking at a
compensates for different voice levels low level, the sound should not be choppy or miss-
and speaking styles of the individuals ing parts of words. If it is choppy or intelligibility is
using the system. The amplifier is poor, rotate control counterclockwise to the point
shipped with this control in the OFF where the sound is clear and crisp (but not to the
(max. counterclockwise) position. maximum counterclockwise position).
2. If the background music shuts down when no page
To adjust the ALC: is in progress, rotate the control counterclockwise
[Link] the MIC 5/TEL and MASTER controls to the until the music will not shut down when no page is
highest level likely to be used. in progress.
[Link] softly and distinctly into the telephone mouth-
piece while adjusting the MIC 5/TEL volume control VAR MUTE
to the desired output level. The VAR MUTE control mutes the
[Link] in a loud voice directly into the telephone Aux input(s) only during telephone
mouthpiece while rotating the ALC control clockwise pages.
to the point where the output of the amplifier is
reduced to the same level as that obtained in The control allows the user to select from 4 levels of
Step 2. muting: 1 = -60dB, 2 = -21dB, 3 = -10dB, 4 = 0dB.
[Link] MIC 5/TEL and MASTER controls can be used
to vary the overall volume without upsetting the ALC
adjustment.

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Troubleshooting

Amplifier will not turn ON. On the GS-35, GS-60, GS-100 and GS-150, depress the
circuit breaker.

On the GS-250, check the fuse. Replace fuse only with

same type and rating.

No output on 70V, 25CT, or 25V. Check that the LINK switch on the rear panel is in the IN
position or external signal-processing equipment, if used,
is functioning

Make sure that the shorting clip on the DIRECT OUT 4Ω

output is in place.

No telephone output. Make sure that the MIC 5/TEL switch is in the TEL position.

When connecting the telephone Tip & Ring, make sure to

use the two outside terminals and not the center terminal
(GND).

Aux input will not mute with Check that the VAR MUTE control is not set to 4 (0dB).
telephone page. This control adjusts the level of the background music
when making a page. See page 10.

Microphone squeals or hums when Check your wiring connections for the 3-pin connector.
using the 3-pin connectors but not Pin 1 is the shield connection. Pins 2 and 3 connect
when using screw terminals. to high and low leads on the mic cable.

Condenser Mic will not work. Make sure that phantom power switch (MIC 1 - 4) is on.
See page 6.

Mic 5 and 6 use circuit board jumper. See page 6.

Telephone input cuts off the music, Adjust the VOX control on the rear panel to eliminate any
without making a page. unwanted noise that may be triggering the auto-mute circuit
See page 10.

Telephone input is choppy or Adjust the VOX control counterclockwise to make the
cuts off the beginning of a page. trigger activate at a lower input signal level. See page 10.

The telephone page volume is too Adjust the ALC control on the rear panel. See page 10.
loud on some pages.

AUX 1 input not working Make sure MIC 6/AUX 1 switch is in the AUX 1 position.

Make sure the signal source is plugged into the AUX 1

RCA jack.

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 Bogen Service
Caution
Warranty Service
There are no user-serviceable parts within the
amplifier. Have all internal servicing performed by If you are shipping the unit for a warranty repair, pack
a qualified technician. The warranty may become it in the original shipping container or similar container
void if repairs are performed by other than the and ship prepaid via any responsible carrier. Include a
Bogen Factory Service Department. letter stating the problem and proof of purchase show-
ing the purchase date. The amplifier will be promptly
The Bogen Gold Seal Series Amplifier is covered by a repaired and returned to you freight prepaid while in
3-year warranty and overnight installation-site replace- warranty.
ment program (see below). If you encounter difficulty
with your Bogen Gold Seal amplifier, please do not Service After Warranty Has Expired
hesitate to ask our advice or assistance. Information
can be obtained by calling our Application Engineering If the amplifier requires service after the warranty has
Department or Factory Service Department at (201) expired, ship it to us as per above, along with a letter
934-8500. giving us your name and address. We will examine the
unit and contact you with an estimate of repairs before
Please be sure to fill out and return the product regis- any repair is made. Return shipment of equipment not
tration card included with this unit. in warranty will be at the expense of the owner.
Best results are obtained when you:
• Read the User’s Guide before operating
• Ensure all input and output wiring is correctly
installed. If using the 4-ohm output, be sure to
remove the shorting clip in the LINK position (see
instructions on page 7).
• Ensure that the LINK switch (see the section on
PRE OUT/POWER IN JACKS on page 7) is in the
IN position when not using external signal pro-
cessing equipment.
For warranty service, refer to the product registration
card. Our customer service support center can be
reached at (201) 934-8500, extension 1310, weekdays
from 9AM to 8PM, Eastern time. Or you can e-mail
support@[Link].

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Technical Specifications

Power Rating (RMS):

GS-35 — 35 watts
GS-60 — 60 watts
GS-100 — 100 watts
GS-150 — 150 watts
GS-250 — 250 watts
Frequency Response:
Transformer Output — 65Hz to 20KHz +0/-2dB @ -2dB
Direct — 20Hz to 20KHz, +0/-1dB @ rated power
Distortion:
Direct — 0.5% (max.), 0.3% (typ.), 20Hz to 20KHz
Transformer — 0.5% (max.), 0.3% (typ.), 65Hz to 20KHz @ -2dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
Fundamental — -94dB or better;
Aux 1 & 2 — -70dB
Tel — -70dB or better @ 600 ohms
Mic 1 - 6 — -60dB or better @ 200 ohms
Inputs/Outputs:
Mic — 6 Lo-Z balanced via 4 XLR connectors and 2 screw terminals.
Sensitivity: 0.35mV (200Ω)
Aux— 2 Hi-Z RCA jacks. Sensitivity: 0.085V (10Kohms)
Telephone — Screw terminals. Sensitivity: 0.07V (600Ω)
Output to Power Amp — 5V @ Rated Output via RCA jack
Power In/Pre Out — In 1V/Out 1V via RCA jacks
WMT-1A Output — 25V @ Rated Output via RCA jack
Tape Output — 687mV @ Rated Output via RCA jack
Output Impedance: Balanced or unbalanced 8-ohms, 25V, 25VCT, 70V; 4-ohm direct unbal.
Output Regulation: Better than 2dB from no load to full load
Variable Mute Range: 4 steps, -60, -21, -10, 0dB (Aux 1 & 2)
ALC: Distortion - less than 0.5%; Compression - 25dB
VOX Threshold: Input 20mV (VOX control max. CW position)
Mic Precedence: -60dB (via terminal strip Mic 1, 2, 3, 5/Tel, 6/Aux, Aux 2
Loudness Contour: +8dB @ 100Hz, +4dB @ 10KHz (Aux 1 & 2 control at 1/4 CW position)
Aphex Aural Exciter: Type A9
Overload Protection: Electronic with automatic reset
Thermal Protection: 105°C (220°F) thermistor attached to heat sink
Line Fusing: Resettable circuit breaker (GS35/60/100/150),
Slo-Blo Fuse 6A/125VAC (GS250)
Dimensions: 16.5”W x 3.5”H x 12”D All Models
Shipping Weight:
GS-35 — 19 lbs
GS-60 — 24 lbs
GS-100 — 28 lbs
GS-150 — 31 lbs
GS-250 — 33 lbs.

Bogen® is a registered trademark of Bogen Communications, Inc.

APHEX® is a registered trademark of Aphex Inc.

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