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...to your mixer. This icon will help with your own good, read and remember them. Mix5 • Mix8 • Mix12FX Features Introduction • 5, 8 and 12-channel compact mixers with Mix Series Compact Mixers are a solid investment in compact mixer design. • Multi-band ... power for playback or recording How To Use This Manual • Main L/R outputs • Headphone output • Stereo control room outputs [Mix8 / Mix12FX] • Rugged, reliable design built to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, normal business hours...
...to your mixer. This icon will help with your own good, read and remember them. Mix5 • Mix8 • Mix12FX Features Introduction • 5, 8 and 12-channel compact mixers with Mix Series Compact Mixers are a solid investment in compact mixer design. • Multi-band ... power for playback or recording How To Use This Manual • Main L/R outputs • Headphone output • Stereo control room outputs [Mix8 / Mix12FX] • Rugged, reliable design built to speak with one of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through Friday, normal business hours...
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... players plugged into the line-level inputs. 8. Please read the safety instructions on page 2, then have a look through some channel EQ wisely. 13. Slowly bring up that channel's level knob to the "U" (unity gain) position. 10. Keep the gain controls and levels fully down when making connections ...on hearing protection. • Always turn down the main mix and control room/phones knob down on unused channels. 14. Owner's Manual Getting Started Things to Remember We realize that channel's gain/level control until OL does not turn on. • Never listen to loud music for prolonged ...
... players plugged into the line-level inputs. 8. Please read the safety instructions on page 2, then have a look through some channel EQ wisely. 13. Slowly bring up that channel's level knob to the "U" (unity gain) position. 10. Keep the gain controls and levels fully down when making connections ...on hearing protection. • Always turn down the main mix and control room/phones knob down on unused channels. 14. Owner's Manual Getting Started Things to Remember We realize that channel's gain/level control until OL does not turn on. • Never listen to loud music for prolonged ...
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...send jack connects to an external effects processor which is routed back into the channel 5/6 line inputs and a synth is connected to the RCA tape inputs to the channel 11/12 line inputs. Mix5 • Mix8 • Mix12FX Hookup Diagrams 48V Mix Series mixers are still easy to please ...your audience. 6 Mix5 • Mix8 • Mix12FX Live Stereo PA System The 1/4" L/R main outs connect to...
...send jack connects to an external effects processor which is routed back into the channel 5/6 line inputs and a synth is connected to the RCA tape inputs to the channel 11/12 line inputs. Mix5 • Mix8 • Mix12FX Hookup Diagrams 48V Mix Series mixers are still easy to please ...your audience. 6 Mix5 • Mix8 • Mix12FX Live Stereo PA System The 1/4" L/R main outs connect to...
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It's an easy way to a laptop. In this example, a microphone is connected to the channel 1 mic input, the lead guitar plays through an effects processor plugged into the channel 2 line input and a synth is connected to set up and use the same setup as a recording mixer. A pair of MR8mk3 studio ... in the previous hookup diagram, Mix Series mixers are powerful tools that very recording. Now let's take a look at an example of using a Mix8 as playback of that offer a lot of your latest masterpiece. The RCA tape inputs and outputs are connected to the control room outputs to listen...
It's an easy way to a laptop. In this example, a microphone is connected to the channel 1 mic input, the lead guitar plays through an effects processor plugged into the channel 2 line input and a synth is connected to set up and use the same setup as a recording mixer. A pair of MR8mk3 studio ... in the previous hookup diagram, Mix Series mixers are powerful tools that very recording. Now let's take a look at an example of using a Mix8 as playback of that offer a lot of your latest masterpiece. The RCA tape inputs and outputs are connected to the control room outputs to listen...
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.... Be sure the cables are on country. This allows for phantom power, which don't need a Direct Injection (DI) box to connect to the channel input jacks. Negative (- Positive (+ or hot) Pin 3 - Balanced 1/4" TRS Connector Sleeve - Shield (Ground) Tip - Guitars commonly need ... Engineering Society) standards: 3 2 COLD HOT Balanced XLR Input Connector Professional ribbon, dynamic, and condenser mics all XLR inputs is engaged [Mix8, Mix12FX]. Negative (- Be sure the cables are equipped for a direct connection to the mixer's mic inputs. These boxes convert unbalanced line...
.... Be sure the cables are on country. This allows for phantom power, which don't need a Direct Injection (DI) box to connect to the channel input jacks. Negative (- Positive (+ or hot) Pin 3 - Balanced 1/4" TRS Connector Sleeve - Shield (Ground) Tip - Guitars commonly need ... Engineering Society) standards: 3 2 COLD HOT Balanced XLR Input Connector Professional ribbon, dynamic, and condenser mics all XLR inputs is engaged [Mix8, Mix12FX]. Negative (- Be sure the cables are equipped for a direct connection to the mixer's mic inputs. These boxes convert unbalanced line...
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... a "U" (unity gain) mark at 12:00. "Shelving" means that certain frequencies form a "hill" around the center frequency - 2.5 kHz in the channel strip section. You can boost the -10 -15 low EQ without injecting a 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 20kHz ton of subsonic debris into Low EQ with... +10 +5 Used in this range. For example, rotating the low EQ knob 15 dB to the right will be adjusted to the channel input jacks. Mid EQ [Mix8 and Mix12FX only] Short for Tip-Sleeve, the two connections available on a mono 1⁄4" cable. If the signal originates through the ...
... a "U" (unity gain) mark at 12:00. "Shelving" means that certain frequencies form a "hill" around the center frequency - 2.5 kHz in the channel strip section. You can boost the -10 -15 low EQ without injecting a 20Hz 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 20kHz ton of subsonic debris into Low EQ with... +10 +5 Used in this range. For example, rotating the low EQ knob 15 dB to the right will be adjusted to the channel input jacks. Mid EQ [Mix8 and Mix12FX only] Short for Tip-Sleeve, the two connections available on a mono 1⁄4" cable. If the signal originates through the ...
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...dB of gain turned fully up to feed that , there's usually a better way to another source for broadcast, as the right (boost). Aux [Mix8 only] These knobs allow you to tap a portion of each aux send. Owner's Manual Moderation During EQ With EQ, you can add low EQ ...effects processing or stage monitoring. The FX signal reaching the internal FX processor and the FX send output jack, is the sum (mix) of the channel's stereo signals for consumer equipment operating at the +4 dBu standard and use low equalization on up . These aside, there isn't much more than...
...dB of gain turned fully up to feed that , there's usually a better way to another source for broadcast, as the right (boost). Aux [Mix8 only] These knobs allow you to tap a portion of each aux send. Owner's Manual Moderation During EQ With EQ, you can add low EQ ...effects processing or stage monitoring. The FX signal reaching the internal FX processor and the FX send output jack, is the sum (mix) of the channel's stereo signals for consumer equipment operating at the +4 dBu standard and use low equalization on up . These aside, there isn't much more than...
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...; Mix12FX made, the "wet" signal moves up to something other than the main mix. On s tereo channels (with the CR / phones knob. 12 Mix5 • Mix8 • Mix12FX OL LEDs This LED will occur. To drive unbalanced inputs, be avoided, as pan pots. This should be ... Society) standards: Balanced 1/4" TRS Connector Sleeve - TIP Unbalanced 1/4" TS Connector TIP SLEEVE 17. If the OL LED comes on a home stereo. On mono channels (with the "dry" signal, maintaining a balance between them. There is more info about FX on a mono 1⁄4" cable. TS stands for Tip-Ring-...
...; Mix12FX made, the "wet" signal moves up to something other than the main mix. On s tereo channels (with the CR / phones knob. 12 Mix5 • Mix8 • Mix12FX OL LEDs This LED will occur. To drive unbalanced inputs, be avoided, as pan pots. This should be ... Society) standards: Balanced 1/4" TRS Connector Sleeve - TIP Unbalanced 1/4" TS Connector TIP SLEEVE 17. If the OL LED comes on a home stereo. On mono channels (with the "dry" signal, maintaining a balance between them. There is more info about FX on a mono 1⁄4" cable. TS stands for Tip-Ring-...
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...effects processor (FX), such as an extra pair of stereo line inputs (i.e. Aux sends are made, the "wet" signal moves up slowly. channel 7/8, hence the name "Mix8") if you connect the outputs of your own cable for example. The output from this case, "postknob" - Keep it up and down... along with a 1/4" male to 1/8" female stereo adapter. 21 The level is usually returned to a spare channel where you 're wiring your parallel effects ...
...effects processor (FX), such as an extra pair of stereo line inputs (i.e. Aux sends are made, the "wet" signal moves up slowly. channel 7/8, hence the name "Mix8") if you connect the outputs of your own cable for example. The output from this case, "postknob" - Keep it up and down... along with a 1/4" male to 1/8" female stereo adapter. 21 The level is usually returned to a spare channel where you 're wiring your parallel effects ...
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...you into the design of the 12 presets. Trying to the main and tape outputs. It would be counterintuitive to what you find that each channel. FX [Mix12FX only] The Mix12FX features an internal effects processor with peaks flashing anywhere between "0" and "+6." say that ! However, if the... occurs, but had to +18 dBu (OL = overload). The 0 dB LED corresponds to Appendix C: Table of 0 dBu (0.775 V RMS). All channels and aux returns that your levels are not turned fully down is off , the center is present, indicating FX signal. The threshold ranges from the...
...you into the design of the 12 presets. Trying to the main and tape outputs. It would be counterintuitive to what you find that each channel. FX [Mix12FX only] The Mix12FX features an internal effects processor with peaks flashing anywhere between "0" and "+6." say that ! However, if the... occurs, but had to +18 dBu (OL = overload). The 0 dB LED corresponds to Appendix C: Table of 0 dBu (0.775 V RMS). All channels and aux returns that your levels are not turned fully down is off , the center is present, indicating FX signal. The threshold ranges from the...
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... the problem. Ha, fooled you do your whatever. Bad Output • Is the associated level knob (if any) turned up exactly like the suspect channel. • Check that the pan knob is the power switch on page 23. If the left outputs. There is no power switch! • Is...the left and right cords, at a factoryauthorized service center. Make sure the power to send your area. 16 Mix5 • Mix8 • Mix12FX Non-warranty service is located in another channel, set correctly. • Check the EQ and the low-cut switch. If the problem goes away, its not the mixer. ...
... the problem. Ha, fooled you do your whatever. Bad Output • Is the associated level knob (if any) turned up exactly like the suspect channel. • Check that the pan knob is the power switch on page 23. If the left outputs. There is no power switch! • Is...the left and right cords, at a factoryauthorized service center. Make sure the power to send your area. 16 Mix5 • Mix8 • Mix12FX Non-warranty service is located in another channel, set correctly. • Check the EQ and the low-cut switch. If the problem goes away, its not the mixer. ...
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Owner's Manual Appendix B: Technical Information Specifications Noise Characteristics (20 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth, 150 source impedance) All outputs, master levels and channel levels off -100 dBu All outputs, master levels unity, all channel levels off -90 dBu All outputs, master levels unity, 1 channel level unity -85 dBu Distortion (THD+N) (1 kHz, 20 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth) Mic Input to Main Output
Owner's Manual Appendix B: Technical Information Specifications Noise Characteristics (20 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth, 150 source impedance) All outputs, master levels and channel levels off -100 dBu All outputs, master levels unity, all channel levels off -90 dBu All outputs, master levels unity, 1 channel level unity -85 dBu Distortion (THD+N) (1 kHz, 20 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth) Mic Input to Main Output
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19 Owner's Manual MONO CHANNEL MIC IN LINE IN GAIN LOW HIGH PEAK LEVEL 80 12K SHELVING EQ PAN L R STEREO CHANNELS 2/3 and 4/5 LINE IN LEFT (MONO) LINE IN RIGHT LEVEL PAN L R RIGHT MAIN BUS LEFT MAIN BUS L MAIN MIX R METERS TAPE TO PHONES TAPE TO MIX PHONES LEFT MAIN MIX OUT RIGHT MAIN MIX OUT LEFT CD/TAPE OUT RIGHT LEFT CD/TAPE IN RIGHT HEADPHONE OUTPUT Owner's Manual Mix5 Block Diagram
19 Owner's Manual MONO CHANNEL MIC IN LINE IN GAIN LOW HIGH PEAK LEVEL 80 12K SHELVING EQ PAN L R STEREO CHANNELS 2/3 and 4/5 LINE IN LEFT (MONO) LINE IN RIGHT LEVEL PAN L R RIGHT MAIN BUS LEFT MAIN BUS L MAIN MIX R METERS TAPE TO PHONES TAPE TO MIX PHONES LEFT MAIN MIX OUT RIGHT MAIN MIX OUT LEFT CD/TAPE OUT RIGHT LEFT CD/TAPE IN RIGHT HEADPHONE OUTPUT Owner's Manual Mix5 Block Diagram
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Mix5 • Mix8 • Mix12FX 20 MONO CHANNELS 1 and 2 PHANTOM +48 VDC GAIN LOW MID HIGH PEAK LEVEL MIC IN LINE IN 80 2.5K 12K EQ PAN L R AUX STEREO CHANNELS 3/4 and 5/6 LINE IN LEFT (MONO) LOW MID HIGH LINE IN RIGHT 80 2.5K 12K EQ AUX RETURNS AUX RETURN LEFT (MONO) AUX ...RETURN RIGHT LEVEL PEAK PAN L R AUX L R AUX BUS RIGHT MAIN BUS LEFT MAIN BUS Mix5 • Mix8 • Mix12FX Mix8 Block Diagram L MAIN MIX R ...
Mix5 • Mix8 • Mix12FX 20 MONO CHANNELS 1 and 2 PHANTOM +48 VDC GAIN LOW MID HIGH PEAK LEVEL MIC IN LINE IN 80 2.5K 12K EQ PAN L R AUX STEREO CHANNELS 3/4 and 5/6 LINE IN LEFT (MONO) LOW MID HIGH LINE IN RIGHT 80 2.5K 12K EQ AUX RETURNS AUX RETURN LEFT (MONO) AUX ...RETURN RIGHT LEVEL PEAK PAN L R AUX L R AUX BUS RIGHT MAIN BUS LEFT MAIN BUS Mix5 • Mix8 • Mix12FX Mix8 Block Diagram L MAIN MIX R ...
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21 Owner's Manual MONO CHANNELS 1 through 4 PHANTOM +48 VDC GAIN MIC IN LOW MID HIGH PEAK LEVEL LINE IN 80 2.5K 12K EQ STEREO CHANNELS 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, and 11/12 LINE IN LEFT (MONO) +4 -10 75Hz HI PASS LEVEL OL LINE IN RIGHT PAN L R FX PAN L R FX Mix12FX Block Diagram FX BUS RIGHTMAIN BUS LEFTMAIN BUS L MAIN MIX R METERS TAPE TO CR / PHONES TAPE TO MAIN CR / PHONES FX TO MAIN SIG / OL INTERNAL FX LEFT MAIN MIX OUT RIGHT MAIN MIX OUT LEFT TAPE OUT RIGHT LEFT TAPE IN RIGHT LEFT CR OUTS RIGHT PHONES OUT FX SEND Owner's Manual
21 Owner's Manual MONO CHANNELS 1 through 4 PHANTOM +48 VDC GAIN MIC IN LOW MID HIGH PEAK LEVEL LINE IN 80 2.5K 12K EQ STEREO CHANNELS 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, and 11/12 LINE IN LEFT (MONO) +4 -10 75Hz HI PASS LEVEL OL LINE IN RIGHT PAN L R FX PAN L R FX Mix12FX Block Diagram FX BUS RIGHTMAIN BUS LEFTMAIN BUS L MAIN MIX R METERS TAPE TO CR / PHONES TAPE TO MAIN CR / PHONES FX TO MAIN SIG / OL INTERNAL FX LEFT MAIN MIX OUT RIGHT MAIN MIX OUT LEFT TAPE OUT RIGHT LEFT TAPE IN RIGHT LEFT CR OUTS RIGHT PHONES OUT FX SEND Owner's Manual