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1. Intelix Applications and Engineering support must be contacted prior to any return of goods To return a unit for service repair please call Intelix directly for a return authorization number Intelix will match shipping charges for units still under warranty If a unit which is out of warranty needs repair the dealer must pay for shipping replacement parts and a fixed 100 hr labor fee Normal Intelix credit terms apply to billable repairs If a unit is returned and found to work according to factory specifications a standard 100 service fee 15 billed regardless of warranty status All repairs are made in a reasonably quoted amount of time a rush shipment fee may apply to repairs needing quicker turn around time Note Warranty Terms and Conditions subject to change and do not apply outside the US Shipping By default Intelix ships all North American orders via UPS on Intelix s account A 5 handling charge will be applied to orders shipped via non UPS carriers Please contact the factory for all shipping estimates By default Intelix ships all international orders via UPS on Intelix s account A 25 handling charge will be applied to orders shipped via non UPS carriers A 10 handling charge will be applied to orders shipped via UPS on an account other than Intelix s Please contact the factory for all shipping estimates A rush shipment fee of 50 00 applies to customer shipments requiring delivery faster than standard quoted deliver2. Low Cut Filter Aux Input Impedance 96 dB 40 dB 3 5 kOhms Mic 15 kOhms Line 150 Ohms 50 dB 20 dBu line pad on 12 dB per octave 120 Hz 20 kOhms balanced OUTPUTS Output Impedance Nominal Load Impedance Nominal Level Maximum Level Main Out Mic Line Pad Q Pre gain RP 23 Aux volume Threshold Ratio MC8 002 CROPHONE MI XER o Intelix LLC 2222 Pleasant View Road Middleton WI 53562 Main volume balanced 440 Ohms unbalanced 220 Ohms 600 Ohms 4 dBu RMS 26 dBu RMS balanced 50 dB T Headphone Aux output 4 dB Line mic output 4 50 dB Phone 608 831 0880 Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX Fax 608 831 1833 21 VIC Series User Manual 7 0 Glossary Auxiliary Input An additional ninth audio input channel Unlike the other eight channels it only accepts balanced line level inputs The auxiliary input has no volume control Balanced Line Input Balanced direct line level input to the summing junction that provides an additional audio input source Compression Threshold The volume level in dB which is set as the optimum device operat ing level and above which the compressor limiter begins to operate Compressor A special type of limiting device which controls the total volume level of a signal by compressing the part of the signal which exceeds a pre determined threshold The threshold may be
3. 3 o clock adjust the gain trim control If the front panel volume knob was set lower than 10 o clock set the front panel knob to 2 o clock and use a small slot screwdriver to turn the input gain trim control down counterclockwise until the yellow range on the bar graph 15 reached at the normal volume desired If the front panel volume knob was set higher than 3 o clock set the front panel knob to 2 o clock and use small slot screwdriver to turn the input gain trim control up clockwise until the yellow range on the bar graph 15 reached at the normal volume desired 2 Toggle the amplifiers to the audio levels desired and use the mixer s front panel volume knobs to make final adjustment to levels 9 e Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 a ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 1 VIC Series User Manual 3 5 Troubleshooting Gain Structure If a satisfactory gain structure 15 not achieved after working through sections 3 3 and 3 4 please consult the following suggestions 3 5 1 If channel clipping occurs If the signal is clipping or producing audible distortion the gain 1s too high Reduce the input gain trim control by turning it counterclockwise until clipping does not occur Also make sure that the new setting of the gain control offers a usable control range between 10 o clock and 3 o clock on the front panel vo
4. 8 2 Jumper options 3 8 2 1 Bar graph options The mixer s meter may be configured to meter the output of either the main or auxiliary bus In addition the bar graph may be configured to register either the peak or average level of the audio signal Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 O LM a G X 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 15 VIC Series User Manual 3 8 2 2 Jumpers J22 J23 The LED Bar Graph Output Meter may be set to register either the main or auxiliary bus output audio signal The choices are J22 installed The Bar Graph meters the main bus output This is the factory default J23 installed The Bar Graph meters the auxiliary bus output Note The meter will operate only when a jumper is in one of these two positions 3 8 2 3 Jumpers J20 J21 The LED Bar Graph Output Meter may be set to register either the peak or average level of the output audio signal The choices are J20 installed The Bar Graph meter registers the peak level of the audio output J21 installed The Bar Graph registers the average level of the audio output This 1s the factory default Note The Bar Graph meter will operate only when a jumper is in one of these two positions 3 8 3 Bus Routing Options 3 8 3 1 Aux in jumpers J17 and J18 These jumpers determine the destination of the Auxiliary Input The choices are J17 installed Auxiliary Input 1s rout
5. MID Seres or Menus Mixer 2 Mixer3 Mixer 4 lz 18 18 Aux Out Main Out Aux In Aux Out Main Out Aux In Aux Out Main Out Aux In Aux Out Main Out Aux In Y t Y Y Example of four mixers congfigured via simple linking 3 9 2 Complex linking Complex linking allows multiple 8002MCB mixers to produce two separate mixes from the same set of inputs This method may also be used to implement a mix minus application by creating two separate mixes Both destinations are routed through the compressor limiter since both destinations are driven by main outputs Destination 1 receives inputs from mixer 1 with main auxiliary bus selector set to main and inputs from mixer 2 with main auxiliary bus selector set to aux Destination 2 receives inputs from mixer 1 with main aux set to aux and inputs from mixer 2 with main aux set to main To complex link the mixers take the following steps 1 Set jumpers as shown in the drawing below J17 alone in both mixers 2 For both mixers remove jumper from J2 position and place it in position J1 This gives internal control of both auxiliary buses 3 Using external cables connect the two mixers as shown below Mixer Mixer 2 J17 J17 H Y Aux Out Main Out Aux In Aux Out Main Out Aux In AY gt Destination 1 receives inputs from mixer 2 with the M A switch set to auxiliary and from mixer 1
6. line level connector Auxiliary Input Connector balanced buffered uncontrolled line level XLR or Phoenix jack for an additional ninth input connection directly to the summing buses as selected by the internal jumpers Main Input Connector XLR or Phoenix balanced unbalanced connector o Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 O 1 t X 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX 9 DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 VIC Series User Manual 3 0 Installation and Operation The following sections will examine the installation and operation details for the 8002 XLR 8002MCB PHNX and 8002 mic line mixers 3 1 Unpacking and Connecting the Mixer 1 Take the mixer out of box and inspect for shipping damage If there is obvious physical damage to the outside of the mixer contact your Intelix representative before you begin installation 2 Turn all mixer and amplifier Volume Control Knobs to zero Je d Linii oe ni dei Me MAS 3 AN kd Ge ei ure DdB Mic Vi Mic Mic Mc E Mic Mic 3 Connect the source inputs the 8002MCB s XLR or Phoenix connectors on the rear panel intelix AUX __Headphon 4 Toggle each input s mic line switch to the appropriate position in for line inputs and out for mic inputs Note that the input from some microphones 15 actually close to line level 20 dB and should be set to the line
7. varied Gain Trim Control Trim is the adjustment of the gain of the input stage to offset the differ ences between input signal levels Gain 1s the ratio between the input and output signal levels Ground Loop A condition which can occur when several ground pathways exist between two or more devices and which can cause hum in the audio signal Jumper A short length of conductor used to connect pins electrically Limiter A device that severely at rates greater than 20 1 restricts the upper dynamic range ofa signal by regulating the rate of increase of an input signal s amplitude so that it will not exceed a predetermined threshold Line Microphone Level The two signal level ranges at which the mixer accepts input Mic level is usually 50 dBu and line level is usually 4 dBu Low Cut Switch Removes the lower frequency 150 Hz components which cause rumble from a signal Phantom Power A method of powering condenser microphones by sending DC current over the same mic cable that carries the audio signal Called Phantom as there is no visible power cord and the voltage is not perceptible in the audio signal Signal Clip LED On the MC mixers the indicator that lights red when the input signal to a channel is greater than 18 dB Signal Present LED On the MC mixers the indicator that lights green when the input signal to a channel 1s at least 10 dB Summing Junction The point in the MC circuitry where the audi
8. with the M A switch set to main Destination 2 receives inputs from mixer 2 with the M A switch set to main and from mixer 1 with the M A switch set to auxiliary 9 e Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 a X 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX 18 DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 User Manual VIC Series 3 10 Mixer Power Connections 3 10 1 AC power connection The manufacturer supplies an 16 Volt 2 5 Amp center tapped trans former to power the mixer Shown at right 1 the end view of the Center connect power supply s power cord connector If another AC supply is used instead it should be of equal voltage and have at least a 21 Volt Amp ac 4 C ac rating Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 a t X 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX 19 DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 VIC Series User Manual 4 0 Troubleshooting Tips NO POWER gt Check the connections between the mixer and the power supply and the external AC power supply gt Check the wall outlet NO SOUND gt Make sure the mic line switch is in the proper position This is the most likely cause gt sure both the master and channel input controls are turned up gt Check that the source signal cable s is properly connected and undamaged gt Adjust trim gain potentiometer s to increase gain gt is still no sound tr
9. R ini ae O bi Lowy WE at Bu WOVE a 4 AUX Headphone Power tim nf MAIN Aux Out Main Aux In Dg E i OUT Jo a Am e I J 8002MCB XLR and 8002MCB PHNX Rear Panel Ground Lift Jumper access to ground lift jumper J19 B AC Power Connector mixer power supply input accepts a 4 pin DIN connection from an 18VCT 1 5 amp transformer 9 Phantom Power Switch when activated supplies 15 VDC power for condensor microphones to all channels with the mic line switch set to mic position Auxiliary Bus Output Connector XLR or Phoenix balanced unbalanced line level connector Master Mic Line Switch selects master output as either mic level 50 dBu or line level 0 dBu Main Bus Output Connector XLR or Phoenix balanced unbalanced line level connector Auxiliary Input Connector balanced unbalanced buffered uncontrolled line level XLR or Phoenix jack for an additional ninth input connection directly to the summing buses as selected by the internal jumpers m Input Mic Line Switch selects mic level 50 dBu or line level 0 dBu for the corresponding channel B Channel Input Gain Trim Control Potentiometer Adjusts input stage gain over a range of 40 dBu Main Input Connector XLR or Phoenix balanced unbalanced connector Ground Lug Featured on the 8002MCB PHNX the ground lug allows the mixer to be tied t
10. al VIC Series Unbalanced Source to Balanced Input For an unbalanced source device the drawing at right shows an alternative XLR Jack wiring method Because the grounding of the minus input 15 not to the mixer ground this method does not provide the 6 dB WE boost Ground current and noise rejection Source is good 3 7 Fine Tuning This section details several 8002MCB features which aid in fine tuning the audio signal 3 7 1 Low cut switch The low cut switch helps eliminate low frequency noise signals of 150 Hz and below such as the back ground rumble from ventilation systems and 1s used primarily with mic level inputs It is particularly effective when used in conjunction with handheld microphones 3 7 2 Phantom power The phantom power switch powers condenser capacitor mics through the microphone cable Depressing the phantom power button activates all channels set to mic level simultaneously All 8002MCB models support 30VDC phantom power 3 7 3 Ground lift jumper The ground lift jumper J19 15 designed to help prevent ground loops When the jumper 15 present mixer electronics are grounded to the chassis If the mixer 15 installed in a non metal cabinet the jumper should be left in place The jumper should be removed when the mixer is installed in a grounded metal rack frame or when there is obvious ground loop noise in the output The jumper may be removed with a needlenose pliers 3 7 4 Compressor lim
11. aph Output Meter displays output signal levels in decibels ranging from 18 green to 12 red dB May be set to indicate the signal of either the main the auxiliary bus and to indicate either the average or the peak signal Auxiliary Ouput Volume Knob controls the output signal volume of the auxiliary bus Headphone Jack 1 4 inch diameter TRS mono jack Power Switch Button in position powers unit out position powers down unit LED displays status o e Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 a X 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX 8 DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 User Manual VIC Series Threshold Control controls the signal level at which the compressor limiter becomes active Master Mic Line Switch selects master output as either mic level 50 dBu or line level 0 dBu Ratio Control controls the amount of compression of the signal above the threshold 16 Phantom Power Switch when activated supplies 30VDC power for condensor microphones to all channels with the mic line switch set to mic position 8002MCB FP Rear Panel Ground Lift Jumper access to ground lift jumper 19 E AC Power Connector mixer power supply input accepts a 4 pin DIN connection from an 18VCT 1 5 amp transformer Auxiliary Bus Output Connector XLR or Phoenix balanced unbalanced line level connector 5 Main Bus Output Connector XLR or Phoenix balanced unbalanced
12. cabinet Check for unbalanced connections use balanced connections if possible For all unbalanced connections try to disconnect the signal line ground to lift the ground e Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 r ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX 20 DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 User Manual 5 0 Technical Specifications GENERAL Frequency Response Max Voltage Gain Signal to Noise Equivalent Input Noise Crosstalk Bar Graph Reading Attack Decay Phantom Power Compressor Limiter Threshold Adjustment Ratio Adjustment Power Requirements Dimensions Shipping Weight average 5 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 3 dB from 10 Hz to 30 kHz 96 dB Ref 26 dBu 54 dB sys gain 90dB 129 dB 150 Ohms 20 Hz to 20 kHz better than 90 dB 18 12 6 3 0 3 6 12VU Avg or Peak Main or Aux Output 1 7 ms 650 ms 30V switchable bypassed in line mode 40 to 20 dBu 1 1 tooo 1 16 VAC Center Tapped 21 19 x 6 x 1 75 48 2 cm x 15 2 cm x 4 4 cm 11 5 Ib 6 0 Block Diagram Mic line Mic line input 70 50 dB 10 10 dB Mic line Mic line input 70 50 dB 10 10 dB intelix DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE In out I NPUT 8 Aux Line Input Link Input VIC Series INPUTS Gain Range Input Trim Range Input Impedance Nominal Source Impedance Mic Line Pad Max Input Level
13. difficult to dissipate 1f the units are stacked directly on each other Ensure adequate ventilation is provided on the sides ambient air temperature does not exceed 72 degrees and an open rack space is left above and below the units To minimize hum in the system avoid placing cables near EMF producing devices such as elec trical motors fluorescent lights AC power lines and SCR dimmers Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 4 1 ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 User Manual VIC Series Keep the mixer and other equipment clean and free of dust by occasionally wiping with a soft damp cloth Protect the mixer from electrical damage by disconnecting it from the power source whenever it will be unused for a week or longer 1 3 Quick Start for the MC Series Mixer 1 3 1 Unpack and connect 1 Check mixer for shipping damage 2 Verify whether special features are to be used If so configure the features before the unit 15 mounted in the rack 3 Turn both mixer and amplifier volume controls to zero 4 Connect inputs and set the input pad switch for each channel to the appropriate level either mic or line Set all unused channels to line level factory default is in the mic position 5 Connect output and set the output pad switch at the appropriate either mic or line level 1 3 2 Power and set up 1 Connect mixer s AC power suppl
14. e channel s front panel volume knob and the channel s input gain trim control The channel input gain trim control directly control the microphone preamplifier available at each channel 10 o clock 4 Correct Range TA 3 o clock The channel volume control on the front panel controls how much of the gain is routed to the main output stage The front panel controls should optimally operate between 10 o clock and 3 o clock when gain structure 15 correct The master output control on the front panel controls the mixer s final amplifier stage to themaster output This control should optimally operate between 10 o clock and 3 o clock when gain structure is correct With all channels operating the main output meter should show a signal output range between O and 6 Adjust the main output control accordingly If the output occasionally peaks in the range of 6 12 activate the compressor limiter 3 4 Gain Structure Procedure 1 Adjust each channel s input volume a Verify an audio source is driving the channel being adjusted Turn the front panel volume knob for that channel up until the yellow 3 to 6 range of the LED bargraph lights The channel adjustment 1 correct if the front panel volume knob 15 between 10 o clock and 3 o clock when the yellow range 15 reached Make small adjustments using the front panel volume knob b Ifthe front panel volume knob 15 not between 10 o clock and
15. e audio at the rate determined by the ratio setting The factory setting for the threshold is 4 dBu OdB 4dB 8 12 16 dB 20 24 dB 2 Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 14 a ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 User Manual VIC Series 3 8 Special Features Activation Intelix 8002 mixers have several built in features which are easily activated through internal adjustments inside the mixer chassis Changing the selection of all built in features requires only the correct placement of internal jumpers or varying the settings of an internal potentiometer All adjustable internal components jumpers and potentiometers are highlighted in the drawing below Adjustments made to any other internal components may void the warranty 3 8 1 Changing jumper settings To change a jumper setting remove the ten screws secure the top of the mixer After removing the top of the mixer locate the jumper to be changed Jumpers are included from the factory in positions J2 J17 J18 J21 and J22 f AUX IN MAIN OUT AUX OUT POWER REAR AUX IN 117 Juan BUS LEFT RIGHT 118 AUX BUS METER SOURCE cil MAIN AUX at BUS BUS 122 198 OO OO METER RESPONSE deal Pai p J OO INVI TL LED BAR GRAPH METER POWER OUTPUT MAIN AUX SWITCH LIMITER OUTPUT OUTPUT BUTTON SWITCH VOLUME VOLUME KNOB KNOB 3
16. ed to Main Output J18 installed Auxiliary Input is routed to Auxiliary Output J17 and J18 both installed Auxiliary Input 1 routed to both Main and Aux outputs This is thefactory default setting 3 8 3 2 Aux source jumpers J1 and J2 These jumpers determine which of two gain controls are used to control the level of the Aux output The choices are installed Aux output gain 15 controlled by the internal pot Aux pregain pot RP23 see page 19 for location The front panel Aux output volume knob continues to independently control the gain of the headphone amplifier jack on the front panel This setting is typically used in a linking situation where the output from a mixer must remain fixed since J1 makes the output of that mixer tamper proof from the front panel With J1 installed the front panel volume knob controls only the head phone level J2 installed Aux output gain is controlled by Aux volume knob on front panel 1 4 inch Headphone amp also controlled by the Aux volume knob but not independently of the Aux output Note Never install jumpers in both positions JI and J2 9 e Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 1 a EA ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX 16 DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 User Manual VIC Series 3 9 Linking Intelix 8002 mixers may be linked in several ways The two principal methods of linking are simple and complex Simple linking
17. intelix DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE IVIC Series 8 X 2 Mic Line Mixers S800eMCB XLR GOOSIVICB FP 8002 NCB PHNX www intelix com VIC Series User Manual Intelix U S Fresh Start Warranty All Intelix products are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for two years after date of purchase If a malfunction does occur during the specified period the defective product will be repaired replaced at Intelix s option without charge Furthermore the Fresh Start program ensures that a product which has been repaired replaced 1s itself guaranteed for an additional two years This warranty does not cover 1 Malfunction resulting from use of the product other than as specified in the user manual 2 Installation specific wiring 3 Malfunction resulting from abuse or misuse of the product 4 Exterior chassis appear ance 5 Malfunction occurring after repairs have been made by anyone other than Intelix or any of its authorized service representatives 6 Acts of nature 7 Optional embedded software upgrades or updates All repair and service of Intelix products should only be provided by qualified service personnel Please contact Intelix for a list of authorized service agents Other attempts at service or repair will void the warranty Warranty service is only offered after a return authorization number has been generated by an authorized Intelix factory representative Warranty Returns Repair
18. is the expansion to more than 8 inputs by connecting two 8002MCB mixers via the auxiliary bus Essentially simple linking 1s the daisy chaining of multiple mixers to expand the number of inputs routed to a single output Inputs are multiplied in increments of 8 by adding mixers to the chain The number of mixers that can be daisy chained is limited only by the accumulation of noise Typically 6 mixers utilizing all 48 inputs may be used without excessive degradation This gives you the equivalent of a 48 input by 1 output mixer Each doubling of inputs reduces the system s noise floor by 6dB Complex linking allows the use of multiple 8002 mixers as a single 2 output mixer For example two MC series mixers may be linked as a 16 input by 2 output channel mixer stack in which there are two separate output mixes with full control over distribution of the inputs to the two outputs Among other applications this feature can be used to implement the so called mix minus technique in which no microphone drives the output nearest itself Not all techniques for linking are shown here If you have questions regarding a linked appli cation please contact the Intelix applications department 3 9 1 Simple linking Simple linking or daisy chaining allows the expansion of mixer inputs in multiples of eight by chaining together multiple 8002MCB mixers with the auxiliary buses To preserve certain mixer features this must be done via the foll
19. iter The compressor limiter is a dynamic range controller that is used to compensate for signals that may sound unnatural or cause audible distortion as indicated by the bar graph output meter occasionally exceeding 12 VU red The compressor limiter is activated by pressing the main output compressor limiter switch The compressor 1s used to slightly reduce the dynamic range of a signal This effect is per ceived to quiet loud sounds and boost quiet sounds The compressor smooths transients The limiter is used to prevent a signal from exceeding a certain level This function guards against amplifier or recording level overloads e Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 13 VIC Series User Manual This dynamics controller allows for compres sion and limiting functions by providing a threshold and ratio controls id Threshold Ratio ow e e um The threshold control sets what signal level O 00000900 will activate the compressor limiter It has a imit MAIN range of 40 to 20dBu The factory setting for the threshold 15 0 VU 4 dBu however it may be adjusted from 40 dBu to 20 dBu and 1s adusted with a screw potentiometer located on the front of the chassis The ratio control sets the compression ratio that will be applied when the signal exceeds the threshold It has a range from 0 to 100 Li
20. lume control knob 10 ag d Range Lef 3 5 2 If channel volume is too high If a channel is not clipping but must be set above 3 o clock to achieve the proper volume level the input gain control setting is too high Reduce the input gain trim control by turning it counterclockwise 3 6 Recommended Input Wiring Methods Intelix recommends the following input wiring methods depending on your application Balanced Source to Balanced Input Shown 15 the typical wiring method for a balanced source device It has 6 dB gain and excellent ground current and noise rejection l Gnd Balanced Sourc XLR Jack Balanced Source to Balanced Input If the above method does not work in pe your application use the wiring shown at right This method solves certain ground loop problems It has 6 dB gain and good noise and ground loop Ba rejection 4 O 2 Gnd anced Source Y LE No 7 connect Unbalanced Source to Balanced Input For an unbalanced source device the drawing at right shows the best wiring method Because of the design of the Intelix mixer this wiring provides a slight Gnd 6 dB boost and moderate noise and mE E ground loop rejection 2 2 Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 12 1 a EA ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 User Manu
21. miting is engaged when the compression ration is 10 1 or greater The factory setting for the compression ratio is 100 at this maximum setting the circuit performs the limiter function however it may be adjusted through a screw potentiometer located on the front of the chassis Note The Bar Graph Output Meter is used to view the effects of adjusting the Compressor Limiter controls Ensure the amplifiers are off while making adjustments If the amplifier speaker combination being used is such that the speaker s can be overdriven to failure always operate the mixer with the Output Limit Switch in the on position and the ratio should be set at 100 3 7 4 1 How the compressor limiter works Two variables control the operation of the Compressor Limiter Ratio and Threshold The ratio setting determines the ratio of input to output and can vary from to infinity Set at 1 the compressor has no effect on the signal 1 dB change on the input causes a 1 dB change on the output Set at infinity there is a brick ceiling at the threshold since a change on the input causes no change at all on the output The factory setting for the ratio 1s infinity 10 dB The threshold setting determines the input level at which the compressor limiter takes effect The threshold 15 variable from 40dBu to 20 dBu Below the threshold the compressor limiter has no effect on audio Above d threshold the compressor limiter com presses th
22. o sa iaca ai a tal Ma aia at 15 3 5 1 Chance Ura per SE LUT ES eenegen 15 EE EE 15 225 23 Bar Pla EEN 15 GE pote Lex ee 16 3 023 OTS J2 16 EE 16 3 8 3 1 Aux in jumpers J17 and 11 6 16 3 8 3 2 Aux source jumpers JI 16 ACEN E 17 17 SUNT T T MM 18 2x0 Mixer Power na tintei i eu 19 SIDA AC power 19 4 0 tiia e 20 25 0 Technical perseun 21 GAD Block Abee 21 E E 22 e Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 3 VIC Series User Manual 1 0 Introduction This manual describes the components and operation of the Intelix MC Series line of mic line mixers As with all Intelix products the MC Series ensures the highest quality audio signal production and control through easy to use features Intelix offers three models of MC Series mic line mixers to choose from the 8002MCB FP with XLR connectors and all trim and pad controls on the front panel the 8002MCB PHNX with Phoenix connectors and the 8002MCB XLR with XLR connectors three models offer studio quality compression limiting and feature recessed selector switches for the bussing of input signals to the main AUX or both outputs 1 1 Safety Instructions Read all directions carefully before use The VC Serie
23. o a building ground thereby eliminating ground loops 8 M Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 1 a ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 7 VIC Series User Manual 8002 20 305 E aus Sut e 8 Li Ki BUS 6 Ic Luch Inm Low Mai Cut BUS Main Linea Trim Cut A 4 x In O 13114115 8002 Front Panel Main Auxiliary Bus Selector one per channel 4 position switch which selects the destination of the input channel Route channels as follows A Main Bus M switch up A switch down B Auxiliary Bus M switch down A switch up C Both the Main and Auxiliary Bus A switch up A switch up A Neither Bus M switch down A switch down Channel Volume Knob one per channel controls volume on the input channel Low Cut Switch eliminates low frequency noise such as rumbling Input Mic Line Switch selects mic level 50 dBu or line level 0 dBu for the corresponding channel Channel Input Gain Trim Control Potentiometer Adjusts input stage gain over a range of 40 dBu o Signal Clip LED if lit red indicates a 18 dB or greater input signal which may cause signal distortion Output Limiter Switch eliminates clipping distortion of the output by controlling its dynamic range Main Output Volume Knob controls the output signal volume of the main bus LED Bar Gr
24. o signals are mixed XLR Rugged locking multi pin balanced connectors frequently used to terminate cables 9 e Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 1 a EA ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX 22 DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 User Manual VIC Series e Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 1 a ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 23 VIC Series User Manual Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 1 a EA ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833
25. owing method 1 For each mixer remove the jumper from J2 and place it on J1 This causes the Auxiliary Out level to be set by an internal pot fixing the linked gain structure The external pot only controls the headphone out level 2 Inthe last mixer in the chain remove the jumper from J18 Leave the jumper in place on J17 This routes the Aux in to the Main output preserving the compres sor limiter feature 3 All other mixers in the chain should have jumper J18 in place and J17 removed 4 Using XLR cables connect each mixer s Aux Out jack with the Aux in Jack of the next mixer in the chain 5 Take the summed daisy chain output from the Main Out jack of the last mixer in the daisy chain This must be the mixer with J17 in place from step 1 6 All mixers except the last mixer in the chain 1 in the drawing below must have all its frontpanel M A switches in the A position to route its inputs to the Auxiliary bus The position of jumpers J17 and J18 in the first mixer Z4 in the drawing below do not matter and can be left undisturbed You should now have a daisy chain configured as shown in the drawing on page 18 Note that the position of J17 and J18 are shown within the drawing of each mixer in the chain except mixer 4 in which the jumper position 15 immaterial e Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 1 a ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 17
26. position All unused channels should be set to line level Note The auxiliary input is line level only 5 Connect the destination output Specifically connect the main bus XLR or Phoenix connec tor to an amplifier s input 6 Toggle the main output s mic line switch to the appropriate position in for line level outputs and out for mic level outputs 7 Connect the auxiliary bus XLR or Phoenix connector to the second destination device Note The auxiliary output is line level only 3 2 Powering and Configuring the Mixer 1 Connect the 8002MCB s power supply to the rear panel power supply connector Then connect the power supply to an AC power jack Low l BUS 1 Cut 2 Power up the mixer Toggle the front panel power switch in so that the front panel power indicator LED illuminates Volume knob set at 2 o clock 3 Toggle the mixers main output volume knob and auxiliary volume knob to 2 o clock Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 10 ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 User Manual VIC Series 4 Power up the amplifier 3 3 Setting Structure The primary goal when establishing the gain settings of the MC mixers 15 to have each channel operating at the maximum gain without clipping while leaving adequate headroom on the volume control knob Setting the gain structure involves two interactive adjustments th
27. s system includes a variety of electrical equipment all precautions usually taken with electrical equipment must be abided by Specifically Grounding verify both the VC Series mixer and the devices connected to it are properly grounded Power Supply use only the power supply provided by the manufacturer or one that meets the manufacturer s specifications Cords and Cables route all cords and cables so that they will not be trip hazards or subject to damage from being run over or pinched which could cause them to be come shock hazards Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience recep tacles and the point where they enter the mixer Fire if the mixer or other electrical equipment catches fire extinguish the fire using a carbon dioxide CO extinguisher or any extinguisher rated for electrical fires Never use a water extinguisher 1 2 Maintenance Guidelines Electronic devices operate best in clean well ventilated environments The MC Series mixer contains many electronic components in a compact arrangement thereby generating more heat than the average electronic device It should be located where it will be well ventilated and far from other heat generating equipment such as amplifiers The main ventilation ports are in the sides of the chassis To operate properly they must be kept clear of other components cables etc When several MC Series mixers are located together the amount of heat generated may be
28. witch up A Neither Bus M switch down A switch down Channel Volume Knob one per channel controls volume on the input channel Low Cut Switch eliminates low frequency noise such as rumbling 4 Signal Clip LED if lit red indicates a 18 dB or greater input signal which may cause signal distortion 5 Output Limiter Switch eliminates clipping distortion of the output by controlling its dynamic range DI Main Output Volume Knob controls the output signal volume of the main bus LED Bar Graph Output Meter displays output signal levels in decibels ranging from 18 green to 12 red dB May be set to indicate the signal of either the main or the auxiliary bus and to indicate either the average or the peak signal El Threshold Control controls the signal level at which the compressor limiter becomes active Ratio Control controls the amount of compression of the signal above the threshold Auxiliary Ouput Volume Knob controls the output signal volume of the auxiliary bus Headphone Jack 1 4 inch diameter TRS mono jack Power Switch Button in position powers unit out position powers down unit LED displays status Www Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 a ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX 6 DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 User Manual VIC Series 3 4151601715619 HU 185 IR 9002 Ge f es Ji P P
29. y 2 With the volume controls turned down power up mixer and amplifier 3 Adjust the input volume for each channel by performing audio level tests If necessary adjust the gain for individual channel s 4 Adjust the amplifier s volume controls and master output volume 5 Adjust individual channel volume knobs to achieve the desired mix 1 3 3 Fine tuning 1 In the event of excess bass set the low cut filter switch to on 2 If condenser mics are not otherwise powered set the phantom power switch to on 3 In the event of occasional excessive output level set the limiter switch to on e Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 1 ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 5 VIC Series User Manual 2 0 Panel Descriptions HU D IR 9002 A Ratio ee phe Ji JJ AJ JE FE 31097 06996090 sus at 2 Limit MAIN AUX Headphone Powe e ei Ve 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N Power Antom Ni Daa H J 8002MCB XLR and 8002MCB PHNX Front Panel Main Auxiliary Bus Selector one per channel 4 position switch which selects the destination of the input channel Route channels as follows A Main Bus M switch up A switch down B Auxiliary Bus M switch down A switch up C Both the Main and Auxiliary Bus M switch up A s
30. y schedule Note Intelix Shipping Statement subject to change Please contact the factory for the most up to date information Intelix LLC 2222 Pleasant View Road Suite 1 Middleton WI 53562 wg Phone 608 831 0880 Fax 608 831 1833 wf www intelix com intelix intelix com Copyright Intelix 2005 All rights reserved February 2005 9 e Intelix LLC Phone 608 831 0880 1 a ix 2222 Pleasant View Road Toll Free 1 866 4 MATMIX 2 DESIGN WITH INTELLIGENCE Middleton WI 53562 Fax 608 831 1833 User Manual VIC Series Table of Contents KE Ie rates n ant n cata ll pa ata iat 3 iR divi EE 4 EE 4 t2 Maintenance Gma leS 4 EE GE 5 Bee Ee Wer 5 8e DD ao aaa rau alta acas taiat fel 5 ee JP Ine e aa i cam i tai 5 2 0 Panel Description S 6 3 0 Installation and ODGFatlOh 10 3 1 Unpacking and Connecting the Mixer 10 3 2 Powering and Configuring the Mixer 10 11 EE 11 2 5 Troubleshooting gl ia ag ii a tat 12 3 3 1 channel clipping OC CES osti pan banii tt at 12 3 5 2 If channel volume is too biglietto tt etate 12 3 6 Recommended Input Wiring Methode 12 dato pina UOMIM NE MM IM MUE 13 EOS EHE a i e n eebe 13 2 72 EE 13 Eeer 13 HN e 13 3 7 4 1 How the compressor limiter works 14 3 0 Special Features ACU VAL LO Toce qeu s
31. y changing input source s to different channel s gt Make sure that jumper J1 is in place DISTORTED SOUND gt Turn down the master volume control If distortion persists input channel s is likely cause gt position ofall line mic switches Check the position of DIP switch number 8 it should be in the up position unless you have special reset requirements Determine the distorting input channel s by checking them one at a time Decrease gain of input channel s causing distortion By turning the gain trim control potentiometer on the rear panel EXCESSIVE HISS or HUM Hiss Make sure the volume control knobs for all the unused channels are set at 0 and in line position Make sure the mic line switch 15 in the correct position for both the input and output Hum Mics lines can easily cause hum Make sure to locate them away from vibration and magnetic field sources motors power supplies and lines and data lines Check mic lines especially the shield for damage Another common source of hum is a ground loop which can result from connecting two or more powered devices together Turn the master volume down If the hum 1s still present the ground loop or other cause is not in the mixer but in the connections or devices after the mixer in the audio path If the hum is in the mixer first check to see if the Ground Lift Jumper J4 15 present It should be removed unless the mixer 1s in a nonmetal
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