Pronomic PMX-1804FX Users manual
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1. RONOMIC Disposal WEE declaration Rechargeable Batteries and Batteries The supplied rechargeable batteries or batteries are recyclable Please 5 dispose of them at special waste collection points or your local dealer P ro n I l IC P M X 1 804 Only dispose of exhausted batteries or rechargeable batteries to ensure environmental protection WEEE Declaration Your product is designed and manufactured with materials and components of high quality which are recyclable and can be reused The symbol means that your product should be disposed of separately from household waste when it reaches its end of life Please dispose of this equipment at your local collection point or recycling center Please help to protect the environment in which we all live CE All specifications and appearances are subject to change without notice All information was correct at time of printing Musikhaus Kirstein GmbH does not guarantee for the accuracy or completeness of any description photograph or statement contained in this manual Printed colors and specifications may vary slightly from product Products from Musikhaus Kirstein GmbH are only sold through authorized dealer Distributors and dealers are not agents of Musikhaus Kirstein GmbH and have no authority to bind Musikhaus Kirstein GmbH legally in any way This manual is protected by copyright Any copying or reprint even in excerpts is only allowed with written consent of Musikhaus2. 3 2 1 IMOMO channel Sanri inen a E a E RE 4 2 1 1 Microphone and line Mp t siisii asana A A a 4 2A e2 EGU AZO Ee mron en EE E E nnseuah naan Senge atennaetes 4 2A SAUR SENT Sinia aa a e a a E E gaan ENN 5 2 1 4 Routing switch sole and channel fadel 0 ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 5 2 2 Stereo Channel Sinoni tac tecuasMucteeuee sucmiandad saa E A E see O 6 2 2 1 ChannelinputS s ssis naea a E a E 6 2 2 2 Equalizer Stereo Channel Sisri a eran e e i a KA ia 6 22 3 AUX Sends stereo ChANNElS siecccsatcctesaiu ao i a ai aa a a Eaa 6 2 2 4 Routing switch sole and channel fadel 00 0 ccceceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 6 2 3 Connector paneliand main SeCtiON asseirai rainhas ean a aa a 7 2S AAUX sends Aad 2 ase cidescuns suacineammedeniecaseiguscamadeads ducsdakeaeacneveenadeabyseannardedanans 7 2 3 2 AUX Send connectors WANG Qe viscid desde cscs iia aine E E E ARENE AEE T7 2 9 3 Stere auX return CONNECTS sclcrigen ehnan naan ka aaa e a a 8 29A Stere va Were tUi ae a EEA EEE E EDENE AAEE 8 2 9 9 Tape Input tape Output iiis aieia a E EE EEA 9 2 93 0 Level Metre and Monitori ess iieii iiaa at anie aea E E ANEI 9 2 3 7 Alt 3 A and mainmix fa def aitaa aaen aana a eaaa a aatia 11 2 4 Rear view of PMX1204F X 1404FX 1604FX 1804FX ceceeeceeee eset eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 2 4 1 Main mix outputs Alt 3 4 outputs and room outputs cece ee eee teeter eee 12 2 4 2 Voltage supply phantom power an
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4. Kirstein GmbH The same applies to reproduction or copying of images even in altered form m X X Users manual 00024066 Version 01 2012 PMX Series Mixer Physical PMX1204FX Dimensions H x W x D weight net PMX1404FX Dimensions H x W x D weight net PMX1604FX Dimensions H x W x D weight net PMX1804FX Dimensions H x W x D weight net Output Power PMX1204FX PMX1404FX PMX1604FX PMX1804FX THD N A PMX1204FX PMX1404FX PMX1604FX PMX1804FX S N A PMX1204FX PMX1404FX PMX1604FX PMX1804FX Frequency Measuring conditions 251 x 324 x 89 mm 3 5 kg 312 x 324 x 102 mm 5 5 kg 365 x 324 x 102 mm 5 8 kg 418 x 324 x 102 mm 6 4 kg 2 x 100W 2 x 300W 2 x 300W 2 x 300W 0 5 0 1 0 1 0 1 gt 80 dB gt 80 dB gt 80 dB gt 80 dB 20Hz 20KHz 0 1dB 1 1kHz rel to 0 dBu 20 Hz 20 kHz line input main output unity gain 2 20Hz 20kHz measured at main output Channels 1 4 unity gain EQ flat all channels on main mix channels 1 3 as far left as possible channels 2 4 as far right as possible Reference 6 dBu 18 IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The symbol is used to indicate that some hazardous live terminals are involved within this apparatus even under the normal operating conditions which may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric shock or death The symbol is used in the serv
5. PA loudspeakers should be muted before activating the phantom power supply After switching on wait approx One minute to allow the system to Stabilize gt Caution You must never use unbalanced XLR connectors PIN 1and 3 connected on the MIC input connectors if you want to use the phantom power supply SERIAL NUMBER Please note the important information on the serial number given in chapter 1 3 3 00 SMALLHALL 36 REVERSE 80 CHORUS amp REVERB 3 DIG ITAL E F F ECTS P ROC ESSOR 03 MID HALL 40 EARLY REFL 82 FLANGER amp REVERB FX 06 BIGHALL 44 AMBIENCE 84 PHASER amp REVERB FOOTSW 09 CHURCH 48 STADIUM 86 PITCH amp REVERB 24 BIT MULTI EFFECTS PROCESSOR 10 SMALLROOM 49 AMBIENCEFX 88 DELAY amp REVERB 13 MIDROOM 50 DELAY 90 DELAY amp GATED 7 i i i MEIN Sica aU DEUT REVERSE Here you can find a list of all presets stored in the multi 19 CHAPEL 60 CHORUS 92 DELAY amp cHORUS effects processor This built in effects module produces 20 PLATE 66 FLANGER 94 DELAY amp FLANGER 77 SPRING 70 PHASER 96 DELAY a PHASER high grade standard effects such as reverb chorus flanger prones LATAN MMAM ee delay and various combination effects The integrated effects module has the advantage of requiring no wiring This way the danger of creating ground loops or uneven CEST signal level is eliminated at the outset completely simpli m 4 j t fying the handing These effect presets are designed to be added to dry eT CO
6. packing of your mixing console contains two 19 rack mount wings which can be installed on the side panels of the console Before you can attach the rack mount wings to the mixing console you need to remove the screws holding the left and right side panels Use these screws to fasten the two wings onto the console being careful to note that each wing fits a specific side With the rack mount wing installed You can mount the mixing console in a commercially available 19 rack Be sure to allow for proper air flow around the unit and do not place the mixing console close to radiators or power amps So as to avoid overheating gt Only use the screws holding the mixing console side panels to fasten the 19 rack mounts 4 2 Cable connections You will need a larger number of cable for the various connections to and from the console The illustrations below show The wing of these cables Be sure to use only high grade cable 4 2 1 Audio connections Please use commercial RCA cables to wire the 2 track inputs and outputs You can of course also connect unbalanced devices to the balanced input outputs Use either mono plugs or ensure that ring and sleeve are bridged inside the stereo plug or pins 1 amp 3 in the case of XLR connectors gt Caution You must never use unbalanced XLR connectors pin 1 and 3 connected on the MIC inputs if you in tend to use the phantom power supply 1 4 TS connector for use with foot switch strain r
7. unbalanced plus rig and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Headphones connection with 1 4 TRS connector strain relief clamp sleeve tip ground shield left signal sleeve ring tip ring right signal Fig 4 2 XLR connections Fig 4 3 1 4 TS connector Fig 4 4 1 4 TRS connector Fig 4 5 1 4 TRS connector for headphones 15 PMX Series Mixer This also goes for mixing effects signals with the monitor mix The main difference is that the mix radio is adjusted using the FX TO MON control Of course a signal has to be fed into the efects processor via the FX control in the channel strip for both applications gt On the following page you will find an illustration showing how to connect your foot switch correctly LEVEL The LED level mater on the effects module should display a suficiently high level Take care to ensure that the clip LED only lights up at peak levels If it is lit constantly you are overloading the effects processor and this could cause unpleasant distortion The FX control AUX SEND 2 determines the level that reaches the effects module PROGRAM You can select the effect preset by turning the PROGRAM control The display flashes the number of the current preset To recall the selected preset press the button the flashing stops You can also recall the selected preset with the foot switch 4 INSTALLATION 4 1 Rack mounting The
8. 3 4 switch routes the signal connected to STEREO AUX RETURN 2 to either main mix not pressed or submix Alt 3 4 pressed euT SUEI 2 3 5 Tape input tape output 2TK TO MAIN MIX 2 TRACK INPUT The 2 TRACK INPUT RCA connectors are provided for connecting a 2 track machine e g DAT recorder They can also be used as stereo line input Alternatively the output signal of a second MX Series Mixing can also be connected If you connect a hi fi amplifier with a source selection switch to the 2 TRACK INPUT you can easily switch between additional sources e g Cassette recorder Fig 2 10 2 track connectors CD player etc 2 TRACK OUTPUT These connectors are wired in parallel with MAIN OUT and carry the main mix signal unbalanced Connect the 2 TRACK OUTPUT to the inputs of your recording device The final output level can be adjusted via the high precision MAIN MIX fader gt If you connect a compressor or a noise gate after the 2 track output the faders will probably not be able to create a satisfactory fade out effect neh ae 2 3 6 Level meter and monitoring Bis A i 2 TRACK PHONES CTRLR The TRACK switch routed the signal from the TRACK ania IN connectors to the level metre the CONTROL ROOM MAIN Soto DEEL OUT outputs and the PHONES connector this is a simple way to check recorded signals via monitor speakers or fou a E headphones PL LEVEL SET ALT 3 4 Fig 2 11 Control room phones section Similarly the ALT 3
9. MET PROGRAM signals If you move the FX TO MAIN control you mix the channel signal dry and the effect signal Fig 3 1 Digital effects module 13 PMX Series Mixer 2 4 Rear view of PMX1204FX PMX1404FX PMX1604FX PMX1804FX 2 4 1 main mix outputs Alt 3 4 outputs and control room outputs MAIN OUTPUTS ALT 3 4 OUTPUTS PIN 2 HOT PIN 3 COLD MAIN OUTPUTS ALT 3 4 OUTPUTS CONTROL ROOM OUT R L WN PMX1404FX PMX1204FX PMX1604FX PMX1804FX Fig 2 14 Main mix outputs Alt 3 4 outputs and control room outputs MAIN OUTPUTS The MAIN outputs carry the MAIN MIX signal and are on balanced XLR connectors with a nominal level of 4dBu ALT 3 4 OUTPUTS The ALT 3 4 output are unbalanced and carry the signals of the channels that you have assigned to this group using the MUTE switch This can be used to route a subgroup to a further mixing console for example or it could be used as a recording output working in tandem with the main output This means you could record to four tracks simultaneously The icing on the cake so to speak is that you could connect Y cables to these four outputs and then connect your 8 track recorder in such a way that you have 2 x 4 tracks E g Channel 1 feeds track 1and track 2 etc In the first recording pass you record on track 1 3 5 and 7 and in the second pass on tracks 2 4 6 and 8 CONTROL ROOM OUTPUT The control room output is normally connectedto the monitor system in the c
10. ame way as the mono channels PMX Series Mixer gt The PAN control in the channel strip offers a constant power characteristic This means that the signal is always at a constant level irrespective of its position in the stereo panorama If the PAN control is moved fully left or right from center the level increases by 4 dB in that channel This signal is not louder For this reason with the solo function activated Solo In Place audio signals from the channels with PAN controls that have not be moved fully to the left or right are displayed at a lower volume that in the PFL function Also a rule solo signals are monitored via the control room output and headphones connector and are displayed by the level meters If a also switch is pressed the signals from the tape input Alt 3 4 and main mix are blocked from the control room outputs the headphone connector and the level meter MAIN SOLO The MAIN SOLO LED lights up as soon as a channel or aux send solo switch is pressed The MODE switch also has to be set at solo PFL The PFL LED indicates that the peak metre is set to PFL mode PHONES Fig 2 12 PHONES connector PHONES You can connect headphone to this 1 4 TRS connector The signal on the PHONES connection is sourced from the control room output 2 3 7 Alt 3 4 and main mix fader MAIN MIX Fig 2 13 Alt 3 4 and main mix fader Use the high precision quality faders to control th
11. can then be brought back into the console via the 2 alr m aux return connectors F gt For situations which require effects processing the aux r H sends are usually switched post fader so that the effects x A volume in a channel corresponds to the position of the channel fader if this were not the channel would remain audible even when the fader is turned to zero When setting up a monitor mix the aux sends are generally switched to pre fader i e they operate independently of the position of the channel fader Fig 2 3 The AUX SEND controls in the channel strips Both aux sends are mono are sourced after the equalizer and offer up to 15dB gain gt If you press the MUTE ALT 3 4 switch aux send1 is muted provided that it is switched post fader However this does not affect the aux send 2 AUX 1 MON Aux send 1 can be switched pre fader and is thus particularly suitable for setting up monitor mixes PRE When the PRE switch is pressed aux send 1 is sourced pre fader Aux 2 FX The aux send labeled FX is for sending to effects devices and is thus set up to be post fader gt Ifyou wish to use the internal effects processor the STEREO AUX RETURN 2 connectors should not be is use gt You can also connect an external effects processor to aux send 2 however the internal effects module will be muted 2 1 4 Routing switch solo and channel fader PAN The PAN control determines the position of the channel signal within
12. chnology used in the bast known top of the line consoles and providing a warm sound without any unwanted side effects The result are extremely musical equalizes which unlike simple equalizers cause no side effects such as phase shifting or bandwidth limitation even with extreme gain settings of 15 dB Bit The upper HI and the lower band LO are shelving ma filters that increase or decrease all frequencies above or below their cut off frequency The cut off frequencies Bett of the upper and lower band are 12 kHz and 80 Hz tow respectively The mid band is configured as a peak filter NEZ with a centre frequency of 2 5kHz Fig 2 2 Panorama and routing controls 4 PMX Series Mixer rc SPEAK OUTPUTS Min load 40 2 4 3 AMP Output AMP OUTPUT This speakon socket is for stereo Amp L R output It s used to connect speaker cabinet by speakon NL 4FC Note Min Load 40 Q Fig 2 16 AMP output 2 4 4 Heat removal system HEAT REMOVAL SYSTEM This is the mixer s stereo amp fan refrigeration system It works with low speed in normal temperature lt 45C When it is higher than 45 C it will quicken up Note Keep the windhole free or the equipment will be too Fig 2 17 Heat removal system hot and turn to protection in advance gt After the phantom power supply has been switched on do not connect microphones to the mixer or the stagebox wallbox Connect the on In addition the monitor
13. controls the aux sends and the stereo line inputs The solo bus is as a rule switched post fader 10 PMX Series Mixer 2 3 Connector panel and main section Whereas it was useful to trace the signal flow from top to bottom it order to gain an understanding of the channel strips we now look at the mixing console from left to right The signals are so to speaker collected from the same point on each of the channel strips and then routed to the main section all together lt 0 2 3 1 Aux sends 1 and 2 I T F a A channel signal is routed to aux send bus 1 if the Aux 1 e 4 A control is turned up on the corresponding channel bs 7 SOL a AUX SEND 1 MON s gt Ga The AUX SEND control MON acts as master control b al A for auxsend 1 and determines the level of the summed r y signal x x SOL 2 15 AUX SEND 2 FX Similarly the FX control AUX SEND 2 determines the level for aux send 2 Fig 2 6 AUX SEND controls of the main section SOLO You can use the SOLO switch to separately monitor the aux sends via the CONTROL ROOM PHONES outputs and check these with the level metres gt If you want to monitor the signal the of just one AUX bus none of the other SOLO SWITCHES should be pressed and the MODE switch must be in the SOLO position not pressed down l 2 3 2 Aux send connectors 1 and 2 2 AUX SEND 1 If you use aux send 1 pre fader you would usually connect the AUX SEND 1connector to mo
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15. e output level of the Alt 3 4 subgroup and main mix 11 PMX Series Mixer MAIN MIX The MAIN MIX switch sends the main mix signal to the above mentioned outputs and to the level metre PHONES CTRL ROOM Use this control to set control room output level and headphone volume respectively 2 TRACK TO MAIN When the 2 TRACK TO MAIN switch is depressed the 2 track input is routed to the main thus serves as an additional input for tape machines You can also connect MIDI further processing At the same time this switch disables the main mix to tape output link POWER The blue POWER LED indicates that the device is switched on 48V The red 48V LED lights when the phantom power supply is switch on The phantom power supply is necessary for condenser microphones and is activated using the switch on the rear of the device C gt Please do not connect microphones to the mixer or the stagebox wellbox while the phantom power supply is switched on Connect microphones before you switch on the power supply In addition the monitor PA loudspeakers should be muted before you activate the phantom power supply After switching on wait approx One minute to allow forsystem stabilization LEVEL METER The high procision level meter accurately displays the appropriate signal level LEVEL SETTING When recording to a digital device the recorder s peak metre should mot exceed 0 dB This is because unlike analog recordings slightly e
16. ed 50 Q source resistance 131 dB 133 3 dB A weighted 150 Q source resistance 129 dB 130 5 dB A weighted Frequency response lt 10 Hz 150 kHz 1 dB lt 10 Hz 200 kHz 3 dB Gain range 10 to 60 dB Max Input level 12 dBu 10 dB gain Impedance approx 2 6 kQ balanced Signal to noise ratio 110 dB 112 dB A weighted 0 dBu In 22 dB gain Distortion THD N 0 005 0 004 A weighted Line input Type 1 4 TRS connector electronically balanced Impedance approx 20 2 banlanced f 10 kQ unbanlanced Gain range 10 to 40 dB Max Input level 30 dBu Fade out attenuation Crosstalk attenuation Main fader closed 90 dB Channel muted 89 5 dB Channel fader closed 89 dB Frequency response Microphone input to main out lt 10 Hz 90 kHz 0 dB 1 dB lt 10 Hz 160 kHz 0 dB 3 dB Stereo inputs Type 1 4 TRS connector electronically balanced Impedance approx 20 k 2 Max Input level 22 dBu EQ mono channels Low 80 Hz 15 dB Mid 2 5 kHz 15 dB High 12 kHz 15 dB EQ stereo channels Low 80 Hz 15 dB Mid 2 5 kHz 15 dB High 12 kHz 15 dB 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS T INTRODUCTIONS oioccccssciiceasiasiGseoscronesdansaccscevennusaesnedaesdonthaossaceanens 2 1 1 General mixing console functions 1 2 The user s manual 1 3 Before you get started TBAT SMIPME Mtin a a a ea a E EE EAE ETEEN 1 3 2 Initial operation 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS 0 eceeeeeeeeeeeeees
17. elief clamp sleeve tip pole 1 ground pole 2 sleeve tip Fig 4 1 1 4 TS connector The foot switch connects the two poles momentarily for foot switch PMX Series Mixer 1 1 general mixing console functions A mixing console fulfils three main functions x Signal processing Preamplification level adjustment mixing of effects Frequency equalization Signal distribution Summing of signals to the aux sends for effects processing and monitor mix distribution to one or several recording tracks power amp s control room and 2 track outputs x Mix Setting the volume level frequency distribution and positioning of the individual signals in the stereo field level control of the total mix to match the recording devices crossover power amplifiers All other mixer functions can be included in this main function The interface of LONGERDB mixing consoles is optimized for these tasks enabling you to easily keep track of the signal path 1 2 The user s manual The user s manual is designed to give you both an overview of the controls as well as detailed information on how to use them In order to help you understand the links between the controls we have arranged them in groups according to their function 1 3 Before you get started 1 3 1 Shipment Your mixing console was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe transport Nevertheless we recommend that you careful examine the packing and its conte
18. eplacing the fuse make Main mix sure the unit turned off and disconnected from the AC outlet Channel fader co 105 dB 108 dB A weighted Main mix 0 cB Electrical Connection Channel fader lt 95 dB 97 dB A weighted Ke f Main mix 0 cB Improper electrical wiring may invalidate the product warranty Channel fader 0 dB 82 5 dB 85 dB A weighted Cleaning Power supply Clean only with a dry cloth Do not use any solvents such as benzol or alcohol aca ie d Mains voltage 100 240 V 50 60 Hz S ee Power consumption 200 W ervicing F Fuse 100 240 V T10AH 250V Do not implement any servicing other than those means described in the manual Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only PMX1404FX PMX1604FX PMX1804FX Only use accessories attachments or parts recommended by the manufacturer Mains voltage 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 1000 W Warnin Fuse 100 120V T10AH arning 200 240V T5AH Please remember the high sound pressure do not only temporarily damage your Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle sense of hearing but can also cause permanent damage Be careful to select a suitable volume 17 PMX Series Mixer 5 SPECIFICATIONS Mono inputs Microphone inputs KENYX Mic Preamp Type XLR electronically balanced discrete input circuit Mic E I N 20 Hz 20 kHz PMX Series Mixer 0 9 source resistance 134 dB 135 7 dB A weight
19. ice documentation to indicate that specific component shall be replaced only by the component specified in that documentation for safety reasons Protective grounding terminal Alternating current voltage h Hazardous live terminal ON Denotes the apparatus is turned on OFF Denotes the apparatus is turned off WARNING Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent the danger of injury or death to the operator CAUTION Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent danger of the apparatus IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Read these instructions e Keep these instructions e Heed all warning Follow all instructions e Water amp Moisture The apparatus should be protected from moisture and rain can not used near water for example near bath tub kitchen sink or a swimming pool etc e Heat The apparatus should be located away from the heat source such as radiators stoves or other appliances that produce heat Ventilation PMX Series Mixer Do not block areas of ventilation opening Failure to do could result in fire Always install accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Aux sends e Object and Liquid Entry Type 1 4 TS connector unbalanced oe ke u i Impedance approx 20 kQ Objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the apparatus Max output level 22 dBu for safety Stereo aux return Power Cord and Plug Type 1 4 TRS connector electronica
20. lly balanced i Impedance approx 20 k 2 bal 10 k Q unbal Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience Max input level pa dBu receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Main outputs Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A pola Type XLR electronically balanced A Impedance approx 240 Q bal 120 Q unbal rized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug hice outa eval BdU has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet refer to E Ontol TOOM OUIpUtE D Type 1 4 TS connector unbal electrician for replacement Impedance approx 120 Q Max output level 22 dBu e Power Supply Headphones output The apparatus should be connected to the power supply only of the type as marked Type 4 4 TRS connector unbalanced on the apparatus or described in the manual Failure to do could result in damage Max output level 19 dBu 150 9 25 dBu to the product and possibly the user DSP Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods Convener aa Le of time 64 128 times oversampling Sampling rate 40 kHz e Fuse i i 2 To prevent the risk of fire and damaging the unit please use only of the recom ag Systemidata l mended fuse type as described in the manual Before r
21. ly uses less energy than conventional power supplies USB Audio interface The USB interface supplied with the unit is a perfect match for the PMX Series and serves as a powerful recording interface to you PC or MAC It supports the digital transmission of signals on up to four channel with max 48kHz and extremely low latency When wired to the CD TAPE INPUT and OUTPUT connectors the interface transfers the stereo mix from the console directly to a computer Both the recording signals and the playback signal from the computer can be monitored at the same time In this way you can use several recording runs to produce complete multi track recordings gt We should like to draw your attention to the fact that extreme volumes may damage your hearing and or your headphones or loudspeakers Turn the MAIN MIX faders and phones control in the main section fully down before you switch on the unit Always be careful to set the appropriate volume 2 PMX Series Mixer Balanced use with XLR connectors 1 groud shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve Input Output For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Unbalanced use of 1 4 TRS connector strain relief clamp sleeve tip ground shield signal sleeve The foot switch connects the two poles momentarily Balanced use of 1 4 TRS connector strain relief clamp sleeve tip ground shield hot ve sleeve ring ring tip cold ve For connection of balanced and
22. nitors via a power amp or an active monitor system If you use aux send 1 post fader proceed as described under aux send 2 AUX SENDS Fig 2 7 Aux send connectors AUX SEND 2 The AUX SEND 2 connector outputs the signal you picked up from the individual channels using the FX control You can connect this to the input of an effects mix is created the processed signal can then be routed from the effects device output back into the STEREO AUX RETURN connectors PMX Series Mixer LEFT mono RIGHT STEREO AUX RETURNS 2 3 3 Stereo aux return connectors STEREO AUX RETURN 1 The STEREO AUX RETURN 1 connectors generally serve as the return path for the effects mix generated using the post fader aux send This is where you connect the output signal of the external effects device If only the connector is used the AUX RETURN automatically operates in mono You can also use these connectors as additional Fig 2 8 Stereo aux return connectors line inputs STEREO AUX RETURN 2 The STEREO AUX RETURN 2 connectors serve as the return path for the effects mix generated using the FX control If these connectors already function as additional inputs you can route the effects signal back into the console via a different channel with the added benefit that the channel EQ can be used to adjust the frequency of the effects signal gt In this instance the FX control of the channel being used as an effec
23. nts for any signs of physical damage Which may have occurred during transit CF Ifthe unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted 1 3 2 Initial operation Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and to avoid over heating please do not place your mixing console on high temperature devices such as radiators or power amps The console is connected to the mains via the supplied cable The console meets the required safety standards Blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating gt Please note that all unit must be properly grounded For your own safety you should never remove any ground connectors from electrical devices or power cables or render them inoperative gt Please sure that only qualified people install and operate the mixing console During instal lation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth otherwise electrostatic discharges might affect the operation of the unit 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console All controls switches and connectors will be discussed in detail PMX Series Mixer 2 1 Mono channels 2 1 1 Microphone and line inputs MIC Each mono input channel offers a balanced microphone input via the XLR connecto
24. ontrol room and provides the stereo mix or when required the solo signal 2 4 2 Voltage supply phantom power and fuse E AC 100 120V 60Hz T10AH E AC 200 240V 50HZ T5AH FUSE HOLDER The console is connect to the mains via the cable supplied which meets the required safety standards blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating IEC MAINS RECEPTACLE The mains connection is via a cable with IEC mains con nector An appropriate mains cable is supplied with equipment PHANTOM POWER Fig 2 15 Voltage supply and fuse Use the POWER switch to power up the mixing the console PHANTOM The PHANTOM switch activates the phantom power supply for the XLR connectors of the mono chan nels which is required to operate condenser microphones The red 48 VLED lights up when phantom power is on As a rule dynamic microphones can still be used with phantom power switched on provided that they are wired in a balanced configuration In case of doubt contact the microphone manufacturer 12 PMX Series Mixer 2 1 3 Aux sends 1 202 AUX A Aux sends take signals via a control ffom one or more cod channels and sum these signals to a so called bus This ee 1 POST bus signal is sent to an aux send connector and then me 15 PRE routed for example to an active monitor speaker or an external effects device The return from an external effect device
25. r and also features switchable 48V phantom power supply for condenser microphones The PMX preamps provide undistorted and noised free gain MIC as is typically known only from costly outboard preamps CF Please mute your play back system before you a active the phantom power supply to prevent switch UNBAL on thump being directed to your loudspeakers Please also note the instructions in chapter 2 4 2 LINE IN Voltage supply phantom power and fuse VOW CUT LINEIN 18 dB Oct Each mono input also features a balanced line input on a 1 4 connector Unbalanced devices mono jacks can also be connected to these inputs gt please remember that you can only use either the microphone or the line input of a channel at any one time You can never use both simultaneously x i y GRD 10 NED Habu l LOW CUT The mono channels of the mixing consoles have a high slope LOW CUT filter for eliminating unwanted low frequenty signal components 75 Hz 18 dB octave Fig 2 1 Connectors and controls of mic line inputs TRIM Use the TRIM control to adjust the input gain This control should always be turned fully counterclock wise whenever you connect or disconnect a signal source to one of the inputs 2 1 2 Equalizer All mono input channels include a 3 band equalizer All bands provide boost or cut of up to 15dB In the central position the equalizer is inactive The circuitry of the British EQs is based on the te
26. the following features x 130dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom A bandwidth ranging from below 10Hz to over 200kHz for crystal clear reproduction of over the finest nuances x The extremely low niose and distortion free circuitry guarantees absolution natural and transparent signal reproduction x They are perfectly matched to every conceivable microphone with up to 60 dB gain and 48 volt phantom power supply x They enable you to use the greatly extended dynamic range of your 24 bit 192kHz HD recorder to the full Thereby maintaining optimal audio quality Bitish EQ The equalizers used for the MX Series are based on the legendary circuitry of top notch consoles made in Britain which are renowned throughout the world for their incredibly warm and musical sound character Even with extreme gain settings these equalizers ensure outstanding audio quality Mutil effects processor Additionally your PMX Series mixing consoles has an effects processor with 24 bit A D and D A con verters included which gives you 100 presets producing first class reverb delay and modulation effects plus numerous multi effects in excellent audio quality The PMX Series mixing consoles are equipped with a state of the art switched mode power supply SMPS Unlike conventional circuitry an SMPS provides an optimum supply current regardless of the input voltage And thanks to its considerably higher efficiency a switched mode power supp
27. the stereo image This control features a constant power characteristic which means the signal is always maintained at a constant level irrespective o posi tion in the stereo panorama ees ell MUTE ALT 3 4 You can use the MUTE ALT 3 4 switch to driver the channel from the main mix bus to the Alt 3 4 bus This mutes the channel from the main mix MUTE LED The MUTE LED indicates that the relevant channel is diverted to the submix Alt 3 4 bus Fig 2 4 Panorama and routing controls PMX Series Mixer CLIP LED The CLIP LED lights up when the input signal is driver too high In this case turn down the TRIM control and if necessary check the setting of the channel EQ SOLO The SOLO switch is used to route the channel signal to the solo bus Solo In Place or to the PFL bus Pre Fader Listen This enables you to monitor a channel signal without afecting the main output signal The signal you hear is sourced either before PFL mono or after solo stereo both the pan control and the channel fader see chapter 2 3 6 Level meters and monitoring The channel fader determines the level of the channel signal in the main mix or submix MONO 2 2 Stereo channels l 2 2 1 Channel inputs BAL Each stereo channel has two balanced line level input on UNBAL 1 4 connectors for left and right channels If only the connector marked L is used the channel operates in mono Stereo R channels are designed
28. to handle typical line level signals Both input can also be used with unbalanced jacks LEVEL AJ 2 LEVEL LINE IN 7 8 For level matching the stereo inputs feature a LEVEL switch which selects between 4 dBu and 10 dBV At 10dBV home Fig 2 5 Stereo channel recording level the input is more sensitive than at 4 dBu inputs and LEVEL switch studio level 2 2 2 Equalizer stereo channels The equalizer of the stereo channel is of course stereo The filter characteristics and crossover frequencies are the same as those of the mono channels A stereo equalizer is always preferable to mono equalizers if frequency correction of a stereo signal is needed There is often a discrepancy between the settings of the left and the right channels when using separate equalizers 2 2 3 Aux sends stereo channels In principle the aux sends of the stereo channels function in just the same way as those of the mono channels As aux send paths are always mono the signal ona stereo channel is first summed to mono before it reaches it reaches the aux bus 2 2 4 routing switch solo and channel fader BAL The function of the BAL ANCE control corresponds to the PAN control in the mono channels The balance control determines the relative proportion between the left and right input signals before both signals are routed to the main stereo mix bus The MUTE ALT 3 4 switch the MUTE LED the CLP LED the SOLO switch and the channel fader function in the s
29. ts return should be turned fully counterclockwise otherwise feedback problems could occur gt If you wish to use the internal effects processor no connectors should be plugged into STEREO AUX RETURN 2 STEREO AUX RETURNS a TOAUK AUX SENDT 2 3 4 Stereo aux return STEREO AUX RETURN 1 STEREO AUX RETURN 1 is a stereo control which determines is used as effects return you can add the effects signal to any dry channel signal 2 is r E lt MAIN MIX r 7 tes ALT 3 4 In this instance the effects device should be set at 100 effect Fig 2 9 Stereo aux return controls STEREO AUX RETURN MON The STEREO AUX RETURN MON control has a special function it can be used to add an effect to a monitor mix Monitor mix with effect In this instance the effect device should be set up as follows AUX SEND 2 is connected to the L Mono input of your effects device while its outputs are connected to STEREO AUX RETURN 1 Connect the amplifier of your monitor system to AUX SEND 1 The AUX SEND 1 master control determines the volume of the monitor mix 8 PMX Series Mixer You can now use the STEREO AUX RETURN MON control to adjust the level of the effects signal routed to the monitor mix STEREO AUX RETURN 2 FX The STEREO AUX RETURN 2 control determines the level of signals fed into the AUX RETURN 2 connectors which are routed to the main mix MAIN MIX ALT 3 4 The MAIN MIX ALT
30. xcessive levels can create unpleasant digital distortion When recording to an analog device the VU meters of the recording machine should reach approx 3 dB with low frequency signals e g Kick drum Due to their inertia VU meters tend to display too low a signals level at frequencies above 1 kHz This is why for example a Hi Hat should only be driven as far as 10dB Snare drums should be driven to approx 0 dB gt The peak metres of your XENYX display the level virtually independent of frequency A recording level of 0dB is recommended for all signal types MODE The MODE switch determines whether the channels SOLO switch operates as PFL Pre Fader Listen or as solo Solo In Place PFL To activate the PFL function depress the MODE switch The PFL function should as a rule be used for gain setting purposes The signal is sourced pre fader and assigned to the mono PFL bus In the PFL setting only the left side of the peak meter operates Drive the individual channels to the 0 dB mark of the VU meter SOLO When the MODE switch is not depressed the stereo solo bus is activate Solo is short for Solo In Place This is the customary method for listening to an individual signal or to a group of signalsAs soon as a solo switch is pressed all channels in the control room and headphones that have not been selected are muted thereby retaining stereo panning The solo bus can carry the output signals of the channel pan
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