Stanton SA-8 User's Manual
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1. before has so much scrutiny been put into the layout of a scratch mixer each fea ture was carefully arranged and placed according to a DJs natural hand move ment notice where the gain is The SA 8 offers features for every type of DJ either strictly scratch live performance production or mix This studio style scratch mixer gives you the technology of a professional mixing console com pacted and ergonomically arranged in a format that is preferred by top Dus Features include e Individual Direct outputs allow you record your mixtapes and scratches down to a multi track recorder and mix and EQ each channel separately before mixing them down to a tape or CD e An all new concept in cueing Post Fader Cue allows you to listen to your scratches in the headphone while using the crossfader as normal e Autocue eliminates the need for touching the cue pan switching from Ch 1 to Ch 2 e Adjustable Rumble Filter allows the DJ to eliminate low end frequencies e 3 way adjustable curve control on line faders e OSII Optical Switch for noise free transforms e Mono Stereo Switch per channel e New screwless faceplate e Includes custom designed P amp G Penny amp Giles crossfader Stanton Focus Fader V2 crossfader and custom P amp G line faders e All new one of a kind knobs amp faders a molded design to fit the DJ fingers e An ergonomic layout so there is no bumping or cluttering of knobs during use e Phono Line FX2. or heavy vibration may compromise the unit s mechanical integrity The manufacturer is not responsible for damage resulting from an impact or misuse e When in use place your mixer away from sources of hum or noise such as transformers or electric motors e To prevent overheating always provide your mixer with adequate ventilation air space e Avoid stepping on your mixer s AC cord Repeated compression of the cord may lead to electrical shorting e To avoid damage due to AC voltage peaks always disconnect your mixer from the power source during electrical storms If possible connect mixer to a surge protector e Your mixer contains no user serviceable parts The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage or personal injury resulting from unauthorized user servicing or modifications In addition the warranty will be void if any unauthorized service by the user is detected Always return your mixer to an authorized Stanton dealer for servicing TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Line inputs Phono inputs Aux inputs Return inputs Send output Master output Program outputs Booth output Headphone output Frequency Response Tone Control Max Gain S N Ratio T H D Dimension LxWxD Weight 2 RCA x 2 channels 10 dBV 37 kOhm 2 RCA x 2 channels 50 dBV 47 kOhm 2 RCA 10 dBV 22 kOhm 2 1 4 10 dBV 22 kOhm 2 1 4 10 dBV 2 1 4 Balanced RCA unbalanced 4 dBu balanced 10
3. Toggle Switch e Multiple Outputs 2 RCA Unbalanced 2 1 4 Direct Out Balanced 1 1 4 Master Balanced Plus FX Send 1 4 Multiple Inputs 2 RCA Phono 2 RCA Line 1 RCA Aux Plus FX Return 1 4 e Program Reverse e 2 Dual headphone outputs 2 1 4 and 2 1 8 mini jack w Headphone mute e Booth Output P amp G Vs Focus Fader The Focus Fader is an optical digital crossfader The advantages are that there are no contacts inside the fader which means that the audio will never degrade due to fader wear This also means that the fader will be much smoother Some find it too smooth We have included the P amp G fader which is a high quality mechanical fader for those who prefer more resistance Original concepts by DJ Focus DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 44 a7 14 15 GC 8 La es LL Ll Pibterenedy mapa 900 00G Me O O0 1 Hi Mid Low Adjusts Hi Mid and Low frequencies 10 10 dB for the AUX FX Return Input 2 Aux FX Gain Controls gain of AUX FX inputs 35 36 While AUX FX switch 37 is placed in AUX the gain control can be used to adjust the level of the incoming AUX input 36 While the AUX FX switch 37 is placed in FX the gain control becomes a wet dry control for the FX return 35 3 Aux FX Balance Controls the left right output balance of the AUX FX inputs 35 36 4 PGM1 amp 2 Gain Controls the gain level of each input channel 38
4. will slide off 3 Remove the fader to be cleaned or replaced by unscrewing the 2 outer screws on the fader plate removing the 2 inner screws will detach the fader from the fader plate 4 Disconnect the fader from mixer by removing the connector on the bottom of the fader REPLACING A FADER 1 Once the fader has been removed simply plug the connector into the new fader 2 Place fader back in mixer and replace 2 outer screws to secure fader CLEANING A FOCUS FADER 1 Once fader is removed from unit you will need to separate the fader casing from the fader itself to have access to inner suspension The fader casing is the metal piece that covers 3 of the sides of the fader To remove the casing pull apart the two flaps on the side of the fader and remove casing 3 2 Once casing has been removed wipe down the rails with a 3 cotton swab to remove excess dirt 3 Lubricant can be applied to the rails Thinner liquid like 7 lubricant is suggested but if you desire a slower or more resis tant focus fader you may use grease like lubricant DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS F uaaa A eT Ma wet Stel TT EZ pl ie et ty ft _ k Far 10 Cue Level Controls the head sor phone output 23 level 17 Aux FX Cue This button allows 11 Rumble Filter Rumble is a term you to cue your FX RETURN or AUX used to describe mechanical vibrations input depending on the position of the traveli
5. 39 5 PGM1 amp 2 Balance Controls the left right output balance of each chan nel 6 FX Pre Post Assigns FX SEND signal to either pre fader or post fader In PRE position the external effects processor is sent a pre line fader 19 and crossfader 21 signal via the FX SEND output In POST position the FX device is sent a post line fader amp cross fader signal via the FX SEND output 7 Cue Select On this feature PRE and POST refer to the crossfader 21 In PRE position the signal of control selected by the Cue pan 9 fader will be monitored pre line fader pre cross fader as a stereo signal in the head phones The POST position is some what similar to the PRE position except the signal is post crossfader 21 pre line fader post crossfader so if the cue pan fader is centered the signal received in the headphone depends on the position of the cross fader 21 In MASTER position the signal monitored will be pre master vol ume post faders meaning the signal will still be present in the headphone even if the master volume is turned down 8 Auto Cue Auto cue is an automat ic cueing system that is controlled by the position of the crossfader 21 If the crossfader were placed on PGM1 PGM2 would be heard through the headphones and vice versa The auto cue function disables all other Cue set tings and functions 9 Cue pan Fades the headphone output b
6. PHONO LINE for each using the CF Reverse switch 28 on channel When FX is selected the FX _ the front panel RETURN is routed to that channel and the line fader for that particular channel 22 Input Level Meter Displays each becomes the level control for the audio channels input in dB level with peak coming back from the effects proces hold When indicator shows a red bar DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS on a channel the mixer is close to clip ping distorting the audio signal and the gains should be turned down 23 Phones Standard 1 4 amp 1 8 headphone output connectors 24 Reverse Reverses the direction of each respective line fader 25 Curve Three position switch selects between a sharp mid and long fade for the corresponding line fader 26 Mono Stereo Individual mono stereo switches for each input 27 CF Curve Controls the curve of the crossfader from a sharp cut for scratching to a long gradual fade for mixing 28 CF Reverse Reverses the direc tion of the crossfader 29 Power switch Turns the mixer on and off 30 AC IN Input connection for the included power supply 31 Balanced Master output 1 4 TRS balanced connectors typically used to connect to a P A mixer or an amplifier for live performances or a recording console for recording 32 Direct Outputs Individual outputs for each channel allows you to record your mixes to a multi
7. WARRANTY This unit has been designed and manufactured using quality components Therefore it is warranted to be free from defects in materials limited as speci fied below and workmanship for a period of twelve 12 months from the origi nal purchase date During this period all service and parts necessary to repair a defect will be free of charge This limited warranty applies to mechanical parts which are subject to wear and tear as specified e Faders except P amp G and Focus faders specified durability 15 000 cycles e Rotary potentiometers specified durability 10 000 cycles e Switches specified durability 10 000 cycles Consequently the parts listed above are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty days 80 days from the original purchase date The included Penny amp Giles faders carry a twelve 12 month warranty The Focus Faders carries a lifetime warranty For the warranty to be valid please complete the warranty registration card attached or fill out the online registration at www stantonmagnetics com Mail completed warranty cards to Stanton Magnetics Inc 3000 SW 42st Hollywood FL 33312 REPLACEMENT PARTS To replace the cross or channel faders follow steps 1 and 2 of the cleaning instructions The following replacement parts are available from Stanton or your local Stanton dealer CF PG110 Penny amp Giles crossfader line fader CF F2 Focus Fade
8. d to the first set of controls 38 Phono Inputs Dual RCA phono level inputs for connecting turntables Note Do not plug line level devices into this input 39 Line Inputs Dual RCA inputs for connecting line level devices such as cd players samplers etc 40 PGM Reverse Reverses the sig nal sent to line faders 1 and 2 When reversed PGM 2 line fader will control PGM 1 s audio signal and vice versa 41 Unbalanced Master RCA output RCA connectors are typically used to connect to a home stereo or to anoth er mixer with RCA inputs for practicing or team routines Several SA 8 s can be daisy chained together by plugging this output into the AUX input of the next SA 8 in the chain 42 Booth Output The booth output is a separate master output The vol ume of this output is controlled by the BOOTH knob 12 located on the top of the mixer The booth output is typically used in a club environment where the dj requires a separate control of the booth speakers However the booth output may be used for recording or for daisy chaining mixers or as simply a second master output
9. dBV unbalanced 2 1 4 balanced x 2 channels 4 dBu 100 Ohms 2 RCA 10 dBV 100 Ohms 2 1 4 inch greater than 32 Ohm load 20 Hz 20 kHz 1 2 dB 9 20 dB Hi Mid Low 14 dB Better than 100 dB ref max input level Less than 0 05 1 kHz 12 6 x 9 25 x 4 72 320mm x 235mm x 120mm 7 3 Lbs 3 3 kgs FADER CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT 6 5 Insert dust cover 6 6 Insert fader track back into fader body with wires coming out open end of fader body 6 7 Secure the remaining end block ensuring that the track wires I are not pinched between the end block and fader casing 7 Once assembled move the slider from end to end to ensure operation is smooth 8 Attach fader to fader plate NOTE As noted earlier if you do not want to change positioning of fader keep the 2 fader plate screws loose and shift the fader until it is aligned with the marks you creat ed in step 1 then tighten fader plate screws INSTALLING THE FOCUS FADER 1 Once the original fader has been removed plug the connector into the Focus Fader fader 2 There is a switch just above the crossfader Make sure it is set to CFF2 When reinstalling the P amp G fader make sure to switch it back to VR P amp G 3 Place fader back in mixer and replace 2 outer screws to secure fader SA 12 FUNCTIONS amp FEATURES The SA 8 DJ Focus Signature Mixer From the mind of focus comes the SA 8 the ultimate performance mixer Never
10. etween channels 1 and 2 effectively allowing the user to preview a mix while in PRE cue mode FADER CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT CLEANING A P amp G FADER 1 Remove 2 mounting screws from fader plate NOTE The P amp G fader is designed with floating mounting threads for precise mechanical centralizing of the fader If you desire to keep your fader s current mounting position we suggest that you make 2 marks on both ends of the fader on the fader plate to indicate the P amp G fader position See Figure 1 2 Once fader is removed from unit remove the two screws A from the end of the fader body where the wires exit the fader casing Pull away the end block Withdraw the dust cover B Taking great care remove the slider assembly C ensuring that the wiper contacts D are not damaged as this will affect the operation of the fader Clean the slider assembly by gently wiping the wiper contacts and slider bearings E using a tissue or cotton bud If slider bear ing are excessively worn as indicated by excessive slid er rocking then contact Stanton for replacement 3 Remove the single upper screw on the opposite end block to remove the guide rail Clean the guide rail F with a tissue or cloth removing all traces of dirt and contamination 4 Remove the fader track G by slowly withdrawing from the unit Place fader track on desk or working surface with black contacts facing upwards If necessary the track can be
11. ng through the turntable into the AUX FX Selector switch 37 stylus and being amplified as low fre quencies The rumble filter will cut 18 OSII Optical Scratch switches these frequencies off and prevent feed for each channel This is simply an back from the turntable reaching the on off switch used to perform various output of the mixer The rumble filter is scratch tricks adjustable from O Hz OFF to 20 Hz The human ear can only hear above 19 Line Faders Controls the chan 16 Hz nel output level The curve of the line fader is determined by curve control 12 Booth Controls the level of the switch 25 located on the front panel BOOTH 42 output The line fader may also be reversed by using the line fader reverse switch 24 13 Master Controls the overall vol on the front panel ume level of the mixer 20 Headphone Mute Switch Mutes 14 FX1 FX2 These 2 buttons headphone output 23 Mute is on assign the FX Loop to its respective when red LED is illuminated next to channel the FX loop can be assigned switch to both channels at the same time 21 Crossfader Fades the overall 15 Hi Mid Low Adjusts Hi Mid and mixer output between channel 1 and Low frequencies 9 20 dB for PGM channel 2 The curve of the crossfader 1 amp 2 is determined by the CF Curve knob 27 located on the front panel The 16 Input Selector Selects the input crossfader may also be reversed by source FX
12. r V2 OS2 Optical Scratch Switch phono line selector PPSA8 PROTEKT panel PS RM19US US Power Supply 110v PS RM19EU European Power Supply 220v PS RM19UK UK only Power Supply 240v 2002 Stanton Magnetics LLC SA 8 DJ FOCUS SIGNATURE MIXER OWNER S MANUAL STANTON STANTON MAGNETICS INC info stantonmagnetics com 954 689 8833 www stantonmagnetics com Thank you for making Stanton your first choice in professional DJ mixers This innovative family of mixers has been developed with input from the professional DJ community bringing to the marketplace a previously unavailable affordable combination of user friendly functional design rugged construction and professional quality features Stanton and your authorized Stanton dealer are dedicated to your complete satisfaction by offering benchmark service and support throughout the long life of your Stanton product Again we appreciate your patronage and look forward to many years of making music together PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED BELOW MAY VOID WARRANTY e Follow all security advice printed on your mixer e When removing the unit s AC plug from the power source grasp and pull the plug NEVER the cord itself e Avoid placing your mixer near heat sources such as power amplifiers e When in use place your mixer on a stable surface away from vibration Always use care when carrying your mixer Impact
13. track recorder These 2 outputs may also be used as master outputs in a live performance situation to allow the sound engineer to have independent control of each turntables signal 33 Ground connector Connects to turntable ground post to eliminate elec trical hum Ground cables are supplied with turntables Note Some turntables do not need to be grounded see own ers manual with turntable 34 FX Send Connects to the input of any effects processing device The signal that is selected by the FX On Off switches 14 will be sent though the FX send 35 FX Return Connects to the out put of the same effects processor to complete the effects loop In order to use the FX Loop the AUX FX 87 must be set to FX 36 AUX Extra input for connecting a line level signal A CD player or sam pler may be connected to this input or the input can be used as a session input for team routines In order to use this input the AUX FX switch 37 must be set to AUX This input is controlled by the first set of EQ 1 Gain 2 and Balance 3 controls When the AUX FX switch is placed in FX this input is disabled 37 AUX FX Select switch Selects which signal is routed to the first set of EQ 1 Gain 2 and Balance 3 knobs on the top portion of the mixer When AUX is selected the AUX input 36 is controlled by these controls and is sent to the master output When FX is selected the FX RETURN 85 is route
14. washed in warm water wiped gently then dried thoroughly using a dry cloth Use a lint free cloth or swab to wipe the tracks and check for marks along the track Note Lint free cloth should be used to avoid dust and fibers being deposited on the track If the track appears excessively worn or if cleaning does not improve operation replacement may be necessary 5 Examine the center channel of the fader body and if dirty clean using cotton buds 6 Re assemble and lubricate the fader as follows 6 1 Secure the end block and guide rail onto the fader body 6 2 Insert track into the fader body 6 3 Insert slider assembly onto guide rail and into the fader body Move Slider from end to end to disperse the oil evenly Carefully wipe away any excess oil using a tissue or cloth 6 4 Lubricate the guide rail by placing one drop of silicon liquid oil onto the guide rail F FADER CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT After constant scratch use the SA 8 faders may need to be cleaned and lubri cated from time to time This will ensure long life and keep a smooth feeling throughout the fader s lifetime Follow the instructions below to lubricate and clean your faders REMOVING A FADER 1 Make sure mixer is powered off and power supply is disconnected from back of mixer 2 To remove the lower faceplate take off all the fader knobs and then remove the 4 screws located on the side of the mixer 2 on each side Lift up on the faceplate and it
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