Z44R Multi-Purpose Rack Mixer User Manual
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1. or as the main mixer to offer more stereo outputs ay TRET a cig as a 0 CitroniC a a MP 4 f a m ee da lt 4 4 t t 4 l 1 l i l i l i i ININ Y PADEnGTAnT Fanan atant LSIN DUES ours our n ue Citaonc amp 2 a 2 Compact PA Head The Z44R can be rack mounted in combination with a power amplifier and or a wireless receiver to form a PA head for driving passive speaker cabinets This keeps the format extremely compact for solo duo performers who only require 2 microphone inputs and up to 2 stereo sources up to whatever power is needed 3 Zoning Installation The Z44R can operate as the main control for a venue installation feeding up to 4 stereo zones Both microphone inputs feed to all outputs for public address and emergency announcements whereas the 2 line channels are switchable per zone POWERED SPEAKERS ZONE 2 POWERED SPEAKERS ZONE 1 Aaanu A oTe t O amp O ane C EZMO t S B a oo O O M P oe B eZ a ID lt lt lt lt OEA SS ZONE 3 a gt SPEAKER OUTPUTS oa f A ANA ED o e gt ZONE 4 SPEAKER OUTPUTS L S t gt N i i _ gt og A Connection Before connecting to amplifier or other equipment turn down all volume controls to avoid loud noises which may cause damage to other equipment A2. rumble filter MIC LINE 2 FX level control MIC LINE 2 EQ sliders LINE 3 source select switch LINE 3 EQ sliders LINE 4 source select switch LINE 4 EQ sliders REVERB DEPTH control OUT 1 line selectors OUT 2 line selectors OUT 3 line selectors OUT 4 line selectors Power ON OFF switch Rear Panel Cirronic 90 0 aie OmoRo woke 230Vec BETIA Overntomon oura ours ouTre our aS IEC mains inlet REVERB or FX LOOP FOOT SWITCH jack OUT 4 jack outputs L R LINE 4 B input RCAs L R OUT 3 RCA outputs L R LINE 4A input jacks L R OUT 2 RCA outputs L R LINE 3 B input RCAs L R OUT 1 RCA outputs L R LINE 3 A input jacks L R MUTE CONTACTS for emergency systems MIC LINE 2 combo input FX LOOP RETURNS jacks L R 48V phantom power switch FX LOOP SEND jack MIC LINE 1 rear jack input MO NAMRWN HK Application The Z44R can be configured to serve a variety of applications Deciding upon the particular setup should be the first step in order to ensure all signal leads are connected properly Some suggested combinations are shown below 1 DJ Add on Vocal Mixer For DJs who want the option to host karaoke events the Z44R offers 2 extra microphone channels with genuine DSP reverb effect and 2 extra switchable line sources for laptop CD G players MP3 players etc Adding these extra features takes up just 1U of rack space and can be configured as a sub mixer into the main DJ console
3. CITRONIC Z44R Multi Purpose Rack Mixer 953 020 User Manual Features 2 balanced microphone inputs Lo cut rumble filters 3 band EQ per Mic channel Switchable 48V phantom power 2 x A B selectable stereo line inputs 2 band EQ per Line channel Foot switchable DSP Reverb or ext FX 4 stereo zones with selectable line outs Emergency mute contacts Suitable for live vocalist PA Suitable for 4 zone installation Ideal karaoke add on for DJ www citronic com Introduction Thank you for choosing the Citronic Z44R multi purpose rack mixer This product has been designed to offer a versatile and wide range of functions to meet many different applications In order to achieve the best results from this equipment and avoid damage through misuse please read and follow these instructions and retain for future reference Warning To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose any part of the unit to rain or moisture If liquids are spilled on the surface stop using immediately allow unit to dry out and have checked by qualified personnel before further use Avoid impact extreme pressure or heavy vibration to the unit There are no user serviceable parts inside the mixer refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Safety Check that the supplied mains lead is in good condition and the supply voltage is correct Ensure signal leads are of good condition without shorted connections especially when us
4. f the very low frequencies caused by handling and vibration to the microphone body If required press in the Lo cut Rumble Filter switch 18 amp 21 on the microphone channel to reduce this type of noise 2 Stereo LINE channels 3 and 4 e For LINE 3 and 4 channels check which pair of inputs the signal is plugged into jack A or RCA B and set accordingly via the Source Select switches 24 amp 26 on the front panel e Press in all of the OUT line selectors 29 30 31 amp 32 e Set HI and LO controls 25 amp 27 to the centre position e Play the stereo line signal into the relevant channel and increase the LEVEL 8 amp 10 control as required e Adjust HI and LO controls to set the desired bass and treble content of the stereo line channels 3 Stereo OUTs 1 4 e Adjust the OUT volume controls 13 14 15 amp 16 so that the red Peak LEDs do not light constantly e Press out any line selectors 29 30 31 amp 32 for any stereo inputs which are not required to be fed through any output MIC LINE inputs are always fed to all outputs SPECIFICATIONS 230 250Vac 50Hz IEC Ch 1 front combo and rear jack Ch 2 combo rear Level Lo cut Gain FX and Lo Mid Hi EQ faders Input A L R 6 3mm jack Input B L R RCA Level In A B and Lo Hi EQ faders Outputs 1 3 L R RCA Output 4 L R 6 3mm jack Level Line 3 on off Line 4 on off Footswitch Send defeats onboard reverb L R Return Reverb time Depth onboard or e
5. ggered The green MUTE contacts on the rear panel will kill all channels except MIC 1 if the contacts are shorted This can be patched in to the venue fire alarm panel to kill all music in the event of a fire leaving the main microphone active for emergency announcements Operation 1 MIC LINE channels 1 and 2 e Turn all MIC level and LINE LEVEL controls to minimum 2 5 8 amp 10 e Set LO MID and HI 20 amp 23 controls to the centre position and turn FX down 19 amp 22 e Switch on the power on the right side of the front panel 33 e Check each microphone input gradually increasing GAIN 4 amp 7 until the red Peak LED flashes 3 amp 6 and then back off the GAIN until only the green Signal LED lights up e Gradually turn up the OUT volume controls 13 14 15 amp 16 part way e Increase the MIC LINE 1 and 2 LEVEL controls 2 amp 5 to the desired level taking care to avoid distortion or feedback from the microphones e Adjust LO MID and HI controls to set the desired bass middle and treble content for each MIC LINE input e lf effects are to be used temporarily unplug the foot switch if used and increase the DEPTH control 28 on the front panel Gradually turn up the FX control s 19 22 for the relevant MIC channel s and adjust the TIME 12 control to set the desired length of reverb effect Plug the footswitch back in and use to switch the effect in out e For some microphones it can be beneficial to roll of
6. ing phantom power Do not allow any foreign particles to enter the console through connectors or control apertures Placement e Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources Keep away from damp or dusty environments When rack mounting avoid placing heavy units above the Z44R and ensure all connectors are accessible Cleaning Use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent to clean the casing as required Use a soft brush to clear debris from the control surface Do not use strong solvents for cleaning the unit Front Panel 9000 OOO 00 OM OH wW amp Mic UNe 2 BD REVERB gt La 7 R s A s dje Pi lt al lt kd kd o s TIME el our ouT 2 OUTS OUT 4s LINS 2 usa zgan Yeo wa w ea HaHa Ha HK Da a A a 48V phantom power LED indicator MIC LINE 1 LEVEL control MIC LINE 1 signal and peak LEDs MIC LINE 1 GAIN control MIC LINE 2 LEVEL control MIC LINE 2 signal and peak LEDs MIC LINE 2 GAIN control LINE 3 LEVEL control LINE 3 peak LED LINE 4 LEVEL control LINE 4 peak LED REVERB TIME parameter control OUT 1 level control amp peak LED OUT 2 level control amp peak LED OUT 3 level control amp peak LED OUT 4 level control amp peak LED Oo MDM NDM RWNHK MIC LINE 1 combo input MIC LINE 1 low cut rumble filter MIC LINE 1 FX level control MIC LINE 1 EQ sliders MIC LINE 2 low cut
7. lways switch amplifier power on last in line with volume levels down Use good quality 6 3mm jack signal leads to connect OUT 4 outputs from the mixer to O O OO the amplifier or powered speaker s Further zones or outputs can be served by aa connecting OUT 1 2 and 3 to other amplifiers or active soeakers using good quality RCA J O Qn leads Connect microphones DI boxes and other balanced low impedance audio inputs to the MIC LINE combo inputs using good quality XLR leads Alternatively connect high impedance and line level signals to the combo inputs using 6 3mm jack leads additional rear jack input for MIC LINE 1 If phantom power is to be used for ENA condenser mics press 48V switch and connect using balanced XLR cables _ us OS Connect stereo line level sources to the LINE 3 and LINE 4 channels via the Left Right Jack or RCA connections on the rear panel These can be switched between offering a selection of 2 sources for either channel If the internal DSP reverb effect is to be operated remotely connect a latching foot switch to the rear panel F S jack Alternatively this can switch the feed from an external unit which should be connected via the FX LOOP To do this connect a jack lead from the SEND to the external effect unit and its left amp right outputs to RETURN L R In an installation scenario building regulations may require the sound system to be muted if the fire alarm is tri
8. xternal level Power 48V Mic line signaltpeak Line peak Output peak Modular terminal make to mute all except Mic 1 483 x 44 x 220mm 2 75kg Power Supply Mic Line channel inputs Mic Line channel controls Line 3 4 stereo inputs Line 3 4 stereo controls Output connections Output controls FX connections 6 3mm jack FX controls Indicators LED Fire alarm contacts Dimensions Weight TROUBLESHOOTING Ensure mains voltage is correct and connected properly No power LED on front panel Ensure front panel power switch and mains outlet switch are on Check XLR jack and RCA leads are OK and connected properly Ensure that low impedance mics are connected with XLR not jack Check microphone or line signal is switched on Ensure that any playback devices are not set to Stop or Pause p a a a a a oon Power LED is on but no other LEDs and no output a A Output is working but at very low level aa ee aU Reduce OUT volume controls and or amplifier active speaker volume level Note for further troubleshooting refer equipment to qualified service personnel for testing Citronic 2011
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