Stanton SMX-401 Musical Instrument User Manual
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1. 2003 Stanton Magnetics Inc SMX 401 PROFESSIONAL DJ MIXER OWNER S MANUAL L 1 i I D si OOO ie je Oh ii GG q Soo D is EI D e e UE le Ze ALR D al H oat 1 sh e ls Ar STaNTON STANTON MAGNETICS INC info stantonmagnetics com e 954 689 8833 www stantondj com WELCOME 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 a previously unavailable affordable combina tion 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 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 or heavy vibration may compromise the unit s mechanica2. amplifier EQ crossover or other outboard sig nal processing Booth This is a second output like the master output It is usually used as a separate output in the DJ Booth for the DJ to monitor the mix REC This is the record output The output level is static in this case there are no volume controls It is used to connect directly to tape or CD recorders The volume can be set from the recording device
3. and clean your faders Removing a fader 1 Make sure mixer is powered off and power supply is disconnected from back of mixer 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 bot tom of the fader Installing a fader 1 Once original fader has been removed simply plug the 4 pin connec tor into the new fader 3 Place fader back in mixer and replace 2 outer screws to secure fader Cleaning a Penny amp Giles fader 1 Remove 2 mounting screws from fader plate NOTE The P amp G fader is designed with floating mounting threads for precise mechanical cen tralizing of the fader If you desire to keep your faders current mount ing 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 bearing are
4. deposited on the track If the track appears excessively worn or if cleaning does not improve operation replacement may be necessary dirty clean using cotton buds 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 6 5 Insert dust cover 6 6 Insert fader track back into fader body with wires com ing out open end of fader body 6 7 Secure the remaining end block ensuring that the track wires l are not pinched between the end block and fader casing 7 Once assembled move the slider from end to end to ensure operation 8 is smooth 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 created in step 1 then tighten fader plate screws FADER CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT After constant use the SMX 401 faders may need to be cleaned and lubricated 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
5. the audio This is used for tricks dur ing a mix 11 Headphone outputs This is the headphone output jack to connect your headphones 12 Cue pan Fades the headphone output between the PFL signal selected by the Cue Select buttons and master output effectively allowing the user to preview a mix 13 Cue level Controls the volume of the headphone output 14 Booth level Controls the booth output level This is basically a 2nd output It is usually used for monitoring in a DJ booth but can be used for various applications 15 16 Effect Levels Send and Return levels are used to control the volume of the external effects unit connected to the SMX 401 using the jacks labeled send and return on the back of the mixer SEND is the level of the signal sent to the effect unit and RETURN is the level of the processed signal returning from the the effects unit the signal sent to the unit is selected by pushing the FX LOOP button 17 Master output Pan This is the pan or balance control for the mast output JS DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 18 Master output level Controls the overall output level of the mixer 19 Output meters These LEDs let you know if the audio coming out of the mixer is loud enough or too loud If the LEDs reach the red the mixer is probably clipping or distorting 20 Input selectors These toggle switches select the input source between phono and line for each channel 21 I
6. al DJ s will immediately appreciate the SMX 401 s 3 band Kill switches for channels 1 and 3 conveniently located right next to the crossfader For creative mixing the SMX 401 also offers an Effects loop with 1 4 Send and Return jacks This mixer is rounded out with profes sional balanced Master outputs separate Booth output and a user replaceable fader design DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS STAR POT BM A m Sl a Zu Ab aan ES om aad e ae a We a d Ta Ai EG o ls i Ge k DI be PT or l TORT e DOAS o See e AES eS a a aT S D A RE aah te a A o E V Bet EI d E E a i E ax kent nl AE LP e Be Ki K SN ek rye dea es aie ae er Hee Et de Si r E Pa e S a im eee dean CAE 4d HO 200 200 v i 4 Re K F Ze ei ed pg Sn come i Li 3 i ie ef Jo l ag FK CH z rg STE K NU oe Fe te l d d bag D qe P 4 Remove the fader track G by slowly withdrawing from the 5 Examine the center channel of the fader body and if 6 FADER CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT ing all traces of dirt and contamination unit Place fader track on desk or working surface with black contacts facing upwards If necessary the track can be washed in warm water wiped gently then dried thor oughly 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 fibers being
7. excessively worn as indicated by exces sive slider rocking then contact Stanton for replacement 3 Remove the single upper screw on the oppo site end block to remove the guide rail Clean the guide rail F with a tissue or cloth remov Figure 1 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 1 Microphone 1 input This combo 1 4 XLR connector is used to connect a microphone The volume is controlled by the MIC 1 knob 2 Microphone 2 input This 1 4 connector is used to connect a microphone The volume is controlled by the MIC 2 knob 3 Mic 1 level Controls the input level of Microphone input 1 Mic 2 level Controls the input level of Microphone input 2 5 Mic equalizer Individual controls for high frequency midrange and low frequency equalization The EQ controls both Microphone inputs Note Any changes made to EQ settings will change the overall out put level 6 Effect assign Used to assign the effect signal to each channel or the mic The level of the effect is controlled by the Send and Return knobs 7 Pre fader listen Selects the channel s 1 2 or 3 to be pre viewed in the headphones 8 Channel faders Controls the output volume of each channel The signal is routed to the line faders after the gain EQ pan and effects 9 Crossfader The crossfader is used to cross fade between channels 1 and 3 10 Kill switches Kill switches are used to completely eliminate Hi Mid or Low frequencies from
8. l 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 WARRANTY This unit has been designed and manufactured using quality compo nents Therefore it is warranted to be free from defects in materials limited as specified below and workmanship for a period of twelve 12 months from the original purchase date During this period all ser vice 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 fader specified durability 15 000 cycles e Rotar
9. nput gains Controls the input sensitivity level of each channel An LED meter is provided on each of the 3 channels for proper adjust ment of the levels 22 Channel equalizer Individual controls for high frequency midrange and low frequency equalization with 9dB Kill adjust ments Note Any changes made to EQ settings will change the over all output level 23 Channel pans Controls left right output balance of each channel DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS NV D i ee Power This is the power switch to turn the mixer ON or OFF AC IN This is the Input connection for the included power supply Send and Return These connectors are used to connect an outboard signal processor such as the Stanton DFX 1 Connect a 1 4 mono cable from the SEND output to the Line In on your signal processor Connect the RETURN input to the Line Out on your signal processor Your effects loop should now be working Check it by turning the send and return volume knobs to the center position 12 o clock and select ing FX LOOP on any of the mixer s channels Line Line inputs represented by the letter L followed by the input number are used to connect to line level sources such as CD players Mini Discs DATs samplers etc TT TT or phono inputs are used to connect to turntables Ground Connects to the turntable ground cable to eliminate electrical hum Ground cables are usually supplied with turntables Master Connects to an
10. oad 15 3 in x 10 2 in x 4 3 in 39 cm x 26 cm x 11 cm 7 7 lbs 3 5 kg 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB line 12 dB lt 0 015 at 1 kHz 110 dB main signal path ref max level lt 92 dBV Line input to any output Hi 9 45 dB Kill 45 dB Mid 9 35 dB Kill 35 dB Low 9 55 dB Kill 55 dB lt 90 dB at 1 kHz lt 90 dB channel and crossfader Channel input fader Penny amp Giles crossfader US Power Supply 110v European Power Supply 220v UK only Power Supply 240v SMX 401 FEATURES When Stanton set out to SN ZS BS op design its new SMX 401 3 e e e os Channel DJ Mixer compro j F S fe d mise was not an option This si 2 E a 8 10 professional mixer dE A a 3 bet boasts a wide range of intu A d i ji a itive controls superb sound e e e and high quality components e A ie ra including a genuine Penny amp fy eee ie Giles crossfader gt Leela e Whether mixing house tech Trae gee i E VE A GE WE no or trance from vinyl or oan e m i T 18 pre m EH CDs the SMX 401 has got all the bases covered thanks to 3 phono inputs 6 line inputs and 2 mic inputs with independent EQ Each channel sports gain control bright input LED meters a 3 band EQ with full Kill capability as well as Pan knobs The SMX 401 also sports a full featured Cue section which includes PFL Cue Pan and dual head phone outputs for tag team mixing Profession
11. y 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 30 days from the original purchase date The included Penny amp Giles crossfader carries a twelve 12 month warranty For the warranty to be valid please complete the warranty registration card attached or fill out the online registration at www stantondj com Mail completed warranty cards to Stanton Magnetics Inc 3000 SW 42st Hollywood FL 33312 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2 RCA x 3 channels 10 dBV 10 kOhm 2 RCA x 3 channels 50 dBV 47 kOhm 1 1 4 1 XLR 50 dBV 4 7 kOhm 2 1 4 10 dBV 10 kOhm Line Inputs Phono Inputs Mic Inputs Return Inputs Send Outputs Master Outputs Record Outputs Booth Outputs Headphone Output Dimensions LxWxD Weight Frequency Response Max Gain THD N Signal to Noise Ratio Noise Channel EQ Crosstalk Fader Kill REPLACEMENT PARTS The following user replaceable parts are available from your local Stanton dealer LF401 CF PG401 PS 16US PS 16EU PS 16UK 2 1 4 10 dBV 2 1 4 Balanced RCA unbalanced 2 dBu balanced 10 dBV unbalanced 2 1 4 Balanced RCA unbalanced 2 dBu balanced 10 dBV unbalanced 2 1 4 balanced 2 dBu 100 Ohms 1 1 4 inch 1 1 8 inch greater than 32 Ohm l
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