Ashly MX-206 Musical Instrument User Manual
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1. ASFILY MX 206 Stereo Microphone Mixer Operating Manual RE D ch 1 ch 2 ch 3 cha ch 5 yer io 4 Fe ASHLY O 6 O MX 206 5 Bo 7O 0 0 Stereo Mixer OOF a 205 athe OC es FACE 9 4 0 4 Jol oa Q Se o 1 ee O10 O ore 19 40 60 do 40 a 10 40 ie aaa 4 Phantom Power Level Pan Leve 1 na Right Mono s Phones gt GAV Ashly Audio Inc 847 Holt Road Webster NY 14580 9103 Toll Free 800 828 6308 Telephone 585 872 0010 FAX 585 872 0739 www ashly com All Trademarks referred to herein are the property of their respective owners 042707 All Rights Reserved This page intentionally left blank Operator Manual MX 206 Mixer Page 3 Important Safety Instructions Consignes de s curit lire attentivement CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the device Read these inst2. gt Location Recording gt Sub mixing in larger system These applications are discussed in detail on Page 8 Connectors amp Cables Your MX 206 is provided with three different connector types 1 1 4 inch stereo phone jacks TRS 2 Three pin XLR type connectors 3 RCA Connectors When possible balanced connections are recommend between all components in your system as this eliminates ground loop induced hum and noise Tip Ring T bat See CE KENES Balanced TRS 2 Positive Ge 1 Ground 1 Ground RCA Plug Tip 2 Positive Sleeve ground MX 206 Connector Polarities Unbalanced Connections and Grounding If you must use unbalanced connectors the negative lead of the connector should be tied to the ground lead Using unbalanced connections could result in chassis ground loop noise Altering the signal chassis ground relationship in equipment connected to your unit may eliminate the noise All Rights Reserved Page 6 Operator Manual MX 206 Mixer Physical Description The MX 206 is 1RU and weighs 10 pounds MX 206 Front Panel cna Poe 070 0 ASHLY del del el Pere iy enone Right Meno Phones Input dB Gain This 3 position slide switch 5 Stereo Aux Input This control adjusts the sets the operating level of the microphone level of the stereo
3. and provides total isolation for 600 check to see that the AC power cord is not ohm lines The output is controlled by the Mono detached level with a nominal operating level of 4dBu Microphone Input The microphone input is Note The transformer balanced output is an active balanced type with a nominal designed to drive up to 24dBu into a 600 ohm impedance of 1200 ohms Its noise load Because of the nature of an output performance is best with a 200 ohm transformer the output level increases as the microphone The Mic input connector is a impedance of the terminating load becomes standard 3 pin XLR female higher than 600 ohms Whereas a direct Input Pad The Pad is a 20dB attenuation coupled output stage like that of the stereo switch on the rear panel for use with each XLR outputs will not change as the load changes microphone input It should normally be left in any transformer used in an audio path is the out position for best signal to noise ratio affected by its termination impedance Since and should only be used when the input is line level inputs on audio devices are typically being overdriven with the Input dB gain switch 10KQ or higher expect a slight increase at its minimum setting 2 5dB in output level when driving high Tape CD Input Tape Output The stereo impedance inputs with the mono The output inputs on RCA connectors have a nominal meters will reflect the levels present on the operating level of 10dBu to match mo
4. are many gain adjustments in the mixer itself and probably several others in other system components which makes it possible to overdrive an input section and then incorrectly try to reduce the gain of the output section The best way to approach setting gains is to establish the operating level of input stages first by setting their gain as high as possible but leaving about 20dB of headroom for loud peaks then move on to set the master gain to produce a good meter reading Proceed to set the gain of equalizers limiters crossovers and amplifiers following the mixer in the same manner always working toward the later stages of the system Excessive Noise If the noise is in the form of hiss the problem is usually due to an input stage set up for low gain and then compensating by increasing the master gain Check that the Pad switch is not enabled unnecessarily Turn up the channel gain controls and reduce the master gain Excessive Hum or Noise This is usually caused by ground loops in the system wiring A complex sound system with many sources separated by significant distance and using several power outlets has many opportunities for this problem to occur If possible feed everything in the system from one power source with a common ground Use balanced input and output connections between widely separated components Note Unshielded cables improperly wired connections and cable with broken strands are the most com
5. signal from the RCA inputs preamp The best signal to noise ratio is on the back panel The Tape CD input should obtained with higher gain settings however it is have a nominal level of 10dB important to leave enough headroom 20dB to 6 Stereo Outputs The Left and Right output prevent clipping The numbers 20 40 and 60 levels are independently controlled by these refer to the nominal level of the microphone two dials They respectively determine the signal applied to the input The center position signal at the 1 4 jack Main outputs 40 is a good starting point for most 7 Mono Output This inner concentric control applications determines the output level of the transformer Note The Input Gain switch increases or balanced Mono Output XLR connector Its decreases by 20dB increments To avoid signal is summed from the right and left mix system feedback and possible driver or hearing bus and is fully independent of the settings of damage turn down the channel level control the stereo output level controls before adjusting the gain then slowly increase 8 Headphones Output Level This outer level control to suitable setting concentric control determines the level of the Input Level This inner concentric control stereo headphones and is fully independent of determines the mix level of its respective the other outputs channel If you have insufficient signal with the 9 Output Meters Two 6 segment LED arrays level fully turned
6. e event of misuse neglect or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs This warranty is void if the serial number is altered defaced or removed ASHLY AUDIO reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements upon this product without any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured Any implied warranties which may arise under the operation of State law shall be effective only for FIVE years from the date of purchase of the product Ashly Audio shall be liable only to correct defects in the product itself and not for any damage or injury which may result from or be incidental to or a consequence of such defect Some states do not allow either limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Obtaining Warranty Service in the United States For warranty service in the United States please follow this procedure Return the product to Ashly freight prepaid with a written statement describing the defect and application the product is used in Ashly Audio will examine the product and perform any necessary service including replacement of defective parts at no further cost to you Ship your product to Ashly Audio Inc Attn Service Department 847 Holt Road Webster NY 14580 9103 For units purchased outside The United States of America service wil
7. e pas la couper ou la modifier Si la prise murale n accepte pas la fiche consulter un lectricien pour qu il remplace la prise d su te 11 Prot ger le cordon de secteur contre tous bris ou pincement qui pourraient l endommager soit la fiche murale ou l appareil 12 N employer que les accessoires recommand s par le fabricant 13 N utiliser qu avec les syst mes de fixation chariots tr pied ou autres approuv s par le fabricant ou vendus avec l appareil 14 D brancher l appareil lors des orages lectriques ou si inutilis pendant une longue p riode de temps 15 Un entretient effectu par un centre de service accr dit est exig si l appareil a t endommag de quelque fa on si il a t expos la pluie l humidit ou s il ne fonctionne pas normalement ou qu il a t chapp ON All Rights Reserved Safety Instructions 3 Introduction 4 MX 206 Mixer 5 Connectors amp Cables 5 Physical Description 6 Installation 7 Typical Applications 8 Troubleshooting 9 Dimensions 9 Specifications 10 Warranty 11 This manual uses a Perpetual Table Of Contents Each page has a copy of the manual s contents in a gray box just like this one The section you are in will always be bold with the other sections grayed out The feature allows you to jump directly to another section without having to return to a Table Of Contents page Pa
8. ge 4 Operator Manual MX 206 Mixer gt VVVVVVV VV Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an Ashly MX 206 stereo mixer In one compact rack mount package we have combined features reliability and sonic performance you have come to expect from Ashly Features of this unit include 20dB input pad on each channel Up to 60dB of mic preamp gain Switchable 48V phantom power Concentric level and pan control on each channel Ultra low noise summing amplifiers Two 5 segment LED arrays Stereo line level outputs on 1 4 connectors Tape CD inputs and outputs on RCA connectors Transformer isolated 600 ohm outputs on XLR connectors Professional quality 16mm metal shaft potentiometers on all controls About Ashly Ashly Audio was founded in 1974 by a group of recording engineers sound professionals and electronics designers The first products were custom consoles for friends and associates but business quickly grew The philosophy established from the very beginning holds true today to offer only the highest quality audio tools at an affordable cost to the professional user ensuring reliability and long life More than thirty years later Ashly remains committed to these principles Copyright 2006 Ashly Audio Inc Operator Manual MX 206 Mixer Page 5 MX 206 Mixer The MX 206 is a versatile rack mountable mixer capable of supporting the following applications gt Small Sound Reinforcement
9. gment LED meters OVU 4dBu Peak Clip indicator on each input channel and left and right outputs illuminates 3dB below clipping 48 VDC applied to all Mic Inputs switchable on front panel Maximum total current draw 80mA PEAK INDICATORS PHANTOMIPOWER Maximum single channel current draw 14mA Gradual power up and down to eliminate pops SHIPPING WEIGHT 13 Ibs Maximum POWER REQUIREMENTS 100 240 Volts 50 60 Hz 30 wattsi Unless otherwise stated specification conditions are 150Q source Input set at 40 all other controls set at nominal Copyright 2006 Ashly Audio Inc Operator Manual MX 206 Mixer Page 11 Limited Warranty Warranty service for this unit will be provided by ASHLY AUDIO INC in accordance with the following warrant statement ASHLY AUDIO INC warrants to the owner of this product that this product and the components thereof will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of FIVE years from the date of purchase ASHLY AUDIO INC ASHLY AUDIO will without charge repair or replace at its option defective product or component parts upon prepaid delivery to the factory service department or authorized service center accompanied by proof of purchase date in the form of a valid sales receipt This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply in th
10. l Description 6 Front Panel Rear Panel Installation 7 Typical Applications 8 Troubleshooting 9 Dimensions 9 Specifications 10 Warranty 11 Page 8 Operator Manual MX 206 Mixer Typical Applications The following information will help you make the most of your new mixer Small Sound Reinforcement System The MX 206 can be used to mix typical sound sources that might be found in a small club school theater or similar environment Six input channels are used for microphones for vocal or instrumental pickup The Tape CD In and Tape Out provide feeds to and from a cassette deck or other recording playback device for playback of recorded material or for making a recording of the mix The main PA power amplifiers or any additional equalizers or electronic crossovers which may be used are fed from the Stereo Output connectors while a stage or control room monitor is fed from the Mono Output Location Recording or Broadcast Mixing The MX 206 can be used to mix sources typically found in location recording or broadcast situations mostly microphones In this case all six inputs are microphones as would be used in a roundtable panel discussion The Tape CD Input receives the output of a cassette deck or other playback device and the Tape Out provides a feed to a cassette deck or other recording device for making a recording of the mix For live remote broadcast applications the transformer balanced Mono Output connecto
11. l be provided by an authorized distributor of ASHLY AUDIO INC Obtaining Warranty Service Outside the United States For units purchased outside The United States of America service will be provided by an authorized distributor of ASHLY AUDIO INC All Rights Reserved D ch 2 ch 3 cha chs ch ant Simro ASHLY AA 8 s 434 4 O O 206 PR SR a D non Clip 224 0 a0 do Level Pan 40 b0 Level 8 gt Pan f Level gt Pan 0 0 0 OE 0 0 Ih Stereo Mixer 00O See Phantom Power Right Mono Phones 48 no ce ASHLY CAUTION Mono Output See Operating Manual On MX 206 Mode in USA Main Outputs Power Off co oO Th O O O O TOR ADM E en 188 Ho 5 Ch 4 rods Ch 3 zos Ch 2 ea Ch 1 Copyright 2006 Ashly Audio Inc
12. mon problems Make sure you use good quality cable with connectors soldered firmly on the correct pin When in doubt get in touch with your Ashly dealer Dimensions In Inches o 17 00 All Rights Reserved Safety Instructions 3 Introduction 4 MX 206 Mixer 5 Connectors amp Cables 5 Physical Description 6 Installation 7 Typical Applications 8 Troubleshooting 9 Dimensions 9 Specifications 10 Warranty 11 Page 10 Operator Manual MX 206 Mixer Safety Instructions 3 Specifications Introduction 4 MX 206 MX 206 Mixer 5 SPECIFICATION DISTORTION COME Ceesg THD at 20 dBu 20Hz 20KHz input switch at 40dB lt 0 05 Physical Description 6 IMD SMPTE at 20dBu input switch at 40dB lt 0 02 Faces HUM amp NOISE 20Hz 20KHz input switch at 60dB Equivalent input hum and noise lt 127dBu Residual output noise TRS outputs all levels at minimum lt 100dBu Troubleshooting 9 Residual output noise XLR outputs lt 90dBu Dimensions 9 Master Level at nominal all Ch Level controls at min lt 84dBu lt 80dBu Master Level and one Ch Level at nom MAXIMUM VOLTAGE GAIN 2dB Warranty 11 Mic Input to Master Output 600 ohm load lt 84dB Specifications 10 Aux In to Master Output lt 34dB Frequency Response 20Hz 20Khz 0 0 5dB Crosstalk between any inputs or outputs 20Hz 20KHz lt 60dB VU METERS Two 6 se
13. r can feed a suitable video telephone or press box interface Submixer In Larger Sound System The MX 206 can be used to provide a drum mix to the main mixer without tying channels on the main console Up to eight mics can be pre mixed in stereo with all drum specific gating compression and effects controlled directly by the drummer Either the main OUTPUT or the SUB OUT connectors can be used to feed the mixed drum signal to the main mixer If there is significant distance between the MX 206 and the master mixer use the pseudo balanced or transformer balanced Main outputs for long cable runs Copyright 2006 Ashly Audio Inc Operator Manual MX 206 Mixer Page 9 Troubleshooting Situation Action No Sound Check the AC power the power switch on and the front panel LED illuminated Check the level meters If they are operating either the problem is between the mixer and the later components in the system If there is no meter activity check to see you really have an input signal and that it is on the desired channel Check that you have the master gain controls at the desired operating level Distorted Sound Something is being overdriven in the signal path If the clip indicators are active reduce the channel gain controls and or press in the pad switch on the rear panel If the level meters are constantly in the red reduce the Master gain and increase the gain of components following the mixer There
14. ructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth 8 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 9 Do notinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 10 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 11 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 12 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 13 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 14 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 15 Refer all servicing to qualified se
15. rvice personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped nee Le symbole de fl che dans un triangle quilateral symbolisant la foudre est pr vu pour sensibiliser l utilisateur la pr sence de tension de voltage non isol e l int rieur de l appareil Elle pourrait constituer un danger de risque de d charge lectrique pour les utilisateurs Le point d exclamation dans le triangle quilat rale alerte l utilisateur de la pr sence de consignes qu il doit d abord consulter avant d utiliser l appareil Lisez ces instructions Conservez ces instructions Observez les avertissements Suivez ces instructions Pour r duire le risque de feu ou la d charge lectrique ne pas exposer cet appareil pour pleuvoir ou l humidit Ne pas utiliser l appareil pr s de l eau Le nettoyer l aide d un tissus sec 8 Ne pas bloquer les ouvertures de ventilation installer selon les consignes du fabricant 9 Eloigner des sources de chaleur tel radiateurs fourneaux ou autres appareils qui produisent de la chaleur 10 Ne pas modifier ou amputer le syst me de la mise terre Une prise avec mise terre comprend deux lames dont une plus large ainsi qu une mise terre n
16. st tape stereo outputs regardless of the load on the decks and CD players The tape outputs are transformer output 10dBu premaster so they are not affected by 6 Stereo Outputs The Stereo Outputs are the settings of the output controls controlled by the left and right master They are 1 4 balanced TRS jacks with a nominal operating level of 4dBu into any load Installation Always switch the unit off before making substantial changes to the settings or connectors Use four screws and washers when rack mounting This unit has specific electrical and signal requirements please take special care to double check all connections and settings and refer to the specifications section of this manual The unit should be connected to a standard 3 wire grounded electrical outlet supplying 100 240 Volts 50 60 Hz To reduce the risk of ground loop hum connect all audio equipment to the same electrical power source Removal of the ground pin is both unlawful and dangerous as a potential shock hazard could result Overall power consumption is less than 30 watts NOTE The power switch does NOT isolate the appliance from mains Make sure the mains power socket or an alternative disconnect device is near by and easily accessible When the product is connected to mains the line filter and the input of the fuse are energized All Rights Reserved Safety Instructions 3 Introduction 4 MX 206 Mixer 5 Connectors amp Cables 5 Physica
17. up change the Input dB gain show the current status of the stereo outputs switch of that channel to a higher setting OVU is equivalent to 4dBu 1 228Vrms Input Pan This outer concentric control 10 Stereo Headphone Jack You can monitor determines the stereo position of the signal the stereo mix through headphones Clip Each input has a red LED which will independent of all other output controls In illuminate when the mic preamp or input level other words the headphones can be used even circuit pass a signal which is 3dB below if all other output controls are turned off clipping If the level control is off and the LED is 11 Phantom Power Indicator This red LED is lit still flashing reduce the Input dB gain switch when the phantom power is turned on The phantom power switch is on the back panel Copyright 2006 Ashly Audio Inc Operator Manual MX 206 Mixer Page 7 MX 206 Rear Panel Mono Output Stereo Aux parting Marodi MX 206 A S Gust Gust OFF oo WoW 770 D OF oy tet Rio Ch 6 od Ch S p20aa 2 Tod Power Switch This switch turns on AC power 5 Mono Transformer Balanced Output The to the mixer lighting the blue front panel LED If mono transformer output uses a male XLR the switch is pressed but the LED is still off connector
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