AEM 2-Channel Pro DJ Mixer Music Mixer User Manual
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1. IOX INOO addva AAAVASSOUD SADO WALIALS E SZLLIDIG m NOLLONGAY PLT NTVL En og sva am Em WIVL 440 AAO NO AVANOA aNVRIAONOHA avana sva E NND IWT abn ey Lari xav ANON IDN XAV INO LOTT OXI IONN LaTi ONON irr Nr SC LORIN LHT IX UD IKI INOW 1381 XD JEDE CANTI LHTGNH IADR iri taNrT NDW od sv a SHAH A a 15 TECHNICAL 5 5 Inputs Line Aux 10 input impedance 5 6mV rms sensitivity for 1 0V output Mic 10kQ input impedance 1mV rms sensitivity for 1 0V output Phono 47 input impedance 0 9mV rms sensitivity 1kHz for 1 0V output Outputs Master 8 6V rms Booth 8 6V rms Record 1 0V rms Headphone Amp 5 watts 479 THD lt 0 1 Equalizer 3 band Stereo Equalizer per channel 30dB cut 10dB boost Signal to noise ratio Line 92dB JIS A Aux 92dB JIS A Mic 87dB JIS A Phono 83dB JIS A Frequency Response Line 20Hz 20kHz 1dB Aux 20Hz 20kHz 1dB Mic 20Hz 15kHz 1dB Phono RIAA 0 5dB Talkover attenuation Maximum 19dB minimum 16dB attenuation of main audio Power consumption 18 Watts typical 22 Watts with full headphone output Dimensions 10 wide 14 deep 4 2 high2. Weight 6 0kg Life rating Crossfader gt 4 000 000 cycles CHI 2 Line faders gt 100 000 cycles Fader Cuts buttons gt 1 000 000 cycles Misc faders gt 100 000 cycles Effect circuitry Noise Oscilattor 0 to 3dB max level oscillator has variable frequency square wave Stutter variable on off from a few 1 10ths of a second transforms to high pitched ringing Digitize variable frequency sample hold circuit Phaser dual phaser with variable cutoff Band Pass Band Reject filters 4 pole sweepable butterworth filters Crossfader section circuitry Cut Time 1 64msec min 420msec max full right unlimited setting for maximum cut time Cut Slope 1 64msec min 420msec max transition time between audio and cut position Cut Time and slope both set to min will turn off cut function Fader Cut buttons fader start crossfader linel line2 response 1 64msec max delay initial response 1 64msec max transition time for crossfader linel line2 No delay in the audio path delay is for the audio control only Output Resolution 0 24 typical with fader at 2 3 volume 16
3. CHI CH2 Off E Bas o o MN ca EQUALIZER EQUALIZER Treble Gain mg 10 10 or 4B B 4B 4B coi On Talk Low MD LEFT RIGHT Low iix WET WET Noise Gain 7 pitch Gain Gain 7 Pitch 7 Gain Stutter Digitize Phaser Stutter Digitize Phaser i m 20 mwt PFE DAY DRY He He 08 High Pass and Pass gandcut LOW Pass Cs TR High Pass pass Band Cut LOW Pass 4 OF VS ew JS OF S Pa x x ZNE Cue Cue CHI CH2 Cut Time Cut Time TL Ad a LL rU Pau Cut Slope jJ Cut Slope ep cr ume 0 ES 5 ar i FADER FADER Cii 11111 CUTS BROXFADE a After powering up the unit Do the following in order while music is playing for both CH1 and CH2 1 Adjust the GAIN knobs until the and CH2 meters peak at about OdB 2 Move the CHI slider about 2 3 of the way up 3 Adjust the MASTER volume until the LEFT and RIGHT led meters peak at about OdB 4 Adjust the amplifier powered speaker volume until the sound is at a comfortable mixing level Following these steps will maximize the audio fidelity of the AEM 100 mixer Please note if your amplifier or powered speaker does not have a volume adjustment please do not do steps 2 4 and instead adjust the master knob to obtain a comfortable mixing level Also once you are done adjusting you shoul
4. ER CUTS ON 7S NORMAL CROSSFADER REVERSE MIC2 AUX1 AUX2 PHONES MICI MIC2 connect 1 4 stereo jack microphones to either or both of these inputs AUXI AUX2 connect 1 8 stereo jack input sources such as Pods or computers Note that the front AUX1 and AUX2 inputs are added to the rear AUX1 and AUX2 inputs FADER START turns the fader start function ON or OFF When ON this causes the audio on either channel to cue or pause when the crossfader volume is turned off and to play when the crossfader volume is turned on Note that the fader start function is also activated by the Fader Cuts buttons if using these buttons turns the sound on and fully off Also note that when the CROSSFADER switch is set to the OFF position the fader start function is controlled by the line faders instead of the crossfader FADER CUTS selects between NORMAL and REVERSE fader cuts In NORMAL mode the fader cut buttons on the left side will work for Channel 1 and the buttons on the right side will work for Channel 2 In REVERSE mode the fader cut buttons on the left side will work for Channel 2 and the buttons on the right side will work for Channel 1 Note that this switch only reverses the buttons and not the Cut Time Cut Slope and Cut Style adjustments CROSSFADER SLOPE adjusts the rate at which the sound source cuts in and out when the crossfader is moved CROSSFADER NORMAL OFF REVERSE selects the direction of the crossfad
5. R M 100 9 Channel Pro DJ Mixer POWER PHONO1 PHONO2 ok MAX MAX Gain BOOTH ASTER MIC 1 CHI CH2 MAIN IN MAX L ss GAIN GAIN BALANCE EQUALIZER EQUALIZER Gain SPLIT w2 2 PHONES a EI CUE MASTER MX icillator ise aisi 7 Gain itch 7 Gain 7 Gain Stutter gitize Stutte Digi Phaser ime OMe ngage 2 Band Pass Cut LOW Pass gh Pass Pass ut ass Cut Time L JM uy FADER 1 FADER CUTS HEN CUTS PRO X FADE P O Box 28115 Anaheim CA 92808 Office 714 9706022 Fax 866 8936874 uJuJuJ audioinnovote com Audio Innovate Please kindly read this manual before using the AEM 100 and save it for future reference TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Information p 3 Getting started p 4 7 Turntables rear panel 4 CDs rear panel p 4 5 Front panel 5 Before powering up the unit p 6 After powering up the unit p 7 Faceplate details p 8 12 MICs Inputs Master headphones p 9 Effects p 9 11 Channel LED meters p 11 Fader cuts p 11 12 Line Faders Crossfader p 12 Front panel details p 13 Rear panel details p 14 Block Diagram p 15 Specifications back cover Thank you for purchasing the AEM 100 featuring Unique knob controlled dual effect section with individually controllabl
6. bs all the way counterclockwise the Phaser is deactivated LED is off and the filter is in the OFF position This way you can add effects one at a time as you become familiar with them 1 Wet Dry Use this to crossfade between the original audio sound dry and the sound effect created by the effect knobs 2 Noise Adds white noise to both left and right of the input source material Gain controls volume 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Oscillator Adds square wave to both left and right of the input source material Gain controls volume and Hz controls frequency Stutter Cuts the source material in and out The leftmost position is off When turning the knob clockwise the stutter starts at a low speed and increases As the knob is rotated the cutting of the material starts to produce an audible tone which increases in frequency Digitize Samples and holds the source material The leftmost position is off As the knob is rotated clockwise the music sounds like the sampling rate and bit depth of the material is being reduced to give you a grainy digital effect Phaser Creates a heavy chorusing and filtered effect known as Phasing As the knob is rotated clockwise the Phasing sound increases in pitch and in intensity Use the engage button to activate this function Band Pass Uses both the high pass and the low pass filter to select a frequency range for the output You can start out with the High Pass filter in the leftm
7. burse the cost of standard non expidited shipping from the customer and will cover return shipping and repair costs If the customer requires faster shipping Audio Innovate will only bill the difference between the cost of the faster shipping and regular shipping For all other repairs the customer must pay for all shipping and repair costs Customers shall contact Audio Innovate directly prior to sending product back for service If Audio Innovate determines that the product requires repair Audio Innovate will issue an RMA number for the product and the customer shall indicate the RMA number on the mailing label Prior to issuing an RMA number Audio Innovate will clarify what repairs will be done and what will be covered under warranty If during the repair Audio Innovate finds additional issues with the product Audio Innovate will contact the customer and confirm repairs required and costs prior to proceeding All product returned shall be shipped in the original packaging In the event that the product is damaged during shipping due to improper packaging Audio Innovate may require the customer to pay for repairing such damage Audio Innovate may request a copy of your receipt as proof that the product is covered under warranty Please staple your receipt here and save for future reference GETTING STARTED Basic hookups and settings 2 TURNTABLES REAR PANEL al Audio Innovate REAR PANEL USING 2 TURNTABLES AC power adapt
8. d leave the MASTER volume or amplifier powered speaker volume settings alone to prevent distortion and speaker damage At this point move the CH1 fader to the bottom and you re ready to start mixing LINE2 POWER UNE4 1 2 AUX AUX2 Treble Gain m LINES MIN cots MIN wastes CH1 CH2 MAIN or On Talk 7 MIN MAX o 0 L R Bass GAIN GAIN BALANCE 2 EQUALIZER EQUALIZER 4 e e 4 ele we 3 oa NR MIN Treble Gain e a ET J o zx spur GAIN 2 PHONES 9 e s 0 e Ed s m ow MD ow wo ac Bass J MIX WET WET Noise Seale Gain 7 Pitch Gain 7 7 pitch 7 Gain Stutter Digitize Phaser Stutter Digitize Phaser Engage Engage 5 Cr Hz Hz DRY DRY Hz Hz Hz High Pass Band Pass Band Cut LOW Pass te High Pass Bandpass Band Cut 19 Pass SX OF VS p AA OF VS Cue Cue CHI CH2 Cut Time Cut Time I _ rx z fe Cut Slope B I Cut Slope LL w 9 9 5 j LL IN elo IN Cut Style 0 Cut Style EE SE E en oc X FADE The above is just a quick start guide for getting the mixer up and running for the first time especially in an emergency Please read through the remainder of the manual and especially pay cl
9. e PRO X FADE has adjustable cut in points adjustable tension and is cleanable It also already comes with the cut in points pre adjusted for minimum dead space Please see www eclecticbreaks com proxfade for more information on how to adjust and clean the crossfader Also check our website www audioinnovate com for information on accessories for cleaning and adjusting the crossfader VERY IMPORTANT Because of the skill required to adjust and clean the crossfader you shall refer this operation to a qualified technician The power cord must be unplugged before servicing or damage to the unit may result The faceplate and only the faceplate should be removed using a Phillips screwdriver to access the crossfader Knobs should all be removed by hand or very carefully lifted with a screwdriver to avoid scratching and product damage Please make sure that all parts are kept in a bin so they are not misplaced prior to reassembly SPECIAL NOTES FOR CLEANING THE CROSSFADER In order to remove the crossfader case for lubrication you will first need to loosen the Phillips screw at the bottom of the crossfader Otherwise you may damage the crossfader case when trying to remove it In addition please follow the instructions for lubrication exactly or the fader will either be over lubricated causing fader noise or under lubricated causing the fader to wear more quickly 12 FRONT PANEL a e SLOPE ods 7 00 MIC1 FADER START FAD
10. e filters and sound generators Unique Fader Cuts for fully adjustable sound transforms and crabs using fast acting buttons Extremely durable Pro X Fade crossfader gt Up to 8 line level inputs 2 turntable inputs and 2 microphone inputs Balanced Master XLR Outputs We hope you enjoy our mixer as much as we enjoyed making it P O Box 28115 Anaheim CA 92808 Office 714 970 6022 Fax 866 893 6874 Audio Innovate uJuJuJ audioinnovote com 100 Audio Innovate Warranty and Servicing Policy Audio Innovate provides a warranty against manufacturing defects for either 1 year after the date of purchase or 90 days after warranty repair is made whichever is later This warranty does not cover minor visual defects such as scratches and paint wear or defects caused by uses other than the intended use In addition the warranty does not cover damage to the unit due to mishandling by the user or technicians not specifically authorized by Audio Innovate Please go to the website www audioinnovate com to register the purchase of your product Please save your receipt as a record of your purchase We also recommend that you save the original packaging in the event that the product needs to be returned under warranty You can also order original packaging through the www audioinnovate com website in the event you need it for returning or shipping the product For repairs made under warranty Audio Innovate will reim
11. el and back down The Cut Style Out will cause the sound to change from the current sound to off and back up to the current sound Cut Style Case 2 Crossfader is off The Cut Style In will cause the sound to change from the current sound to the maximum input equivalent to the line fader in the top position The Cut Style Out will cause the sound to change from the current sound to off and back up to the current sound CH1 CH2 LINE FADERS Use to control the channel volume Moving these faders to the bottom turns the audio off and moving them to the top turns the audio up to maximum volume PRO X FADE CROSSFADER The crossfader allows DJs to mix between the CH1 and CH2 sources The DJ can use the crossfader to output CH1 CH2 or a combination of both Please see below for the CROSSFADER SLOPE and NORMAL OFF REVERSE on how to set up and use the crossfader Using a crossfader is a skill that you can master with practice The Pro X Fade has been specially designed to withstand the most intense rugged use and is good for over 4 000 000 cycles Beyond the basic crossfader usage there are plenty of online resources to get you started You can start by going to the Berklee Press website for instructional videos at www berkleepress com There are also online forums where you can get more information about crossfaders and turntablist products in general such as www skratchlounge com and www djcity com Crossfader Maintenance Note th
12. er and whether or not it is active makes the crossfader work normally where the sound comes in when the fader 15 moved toward the channel OFF disables the crossfader operation so just the line faders control the output sound REVERSE makes the crossfader work backwards so the sound comes in when the fader is moved away from the channel PHONES connects to either 1 8 or 1 4 jack headphones 13 REAR PANEL al Audio Innovate 20V 1A AC IN input from the transformer power supply included with the mixer Please make sure the correct power supply is plugged in before turning on the power POWER Used for turning the unit on and off The 1 position is on and the 0 position is off FADER START Connect a 1 8 mono jack cable usually included with the CD player from here to a fader start compatible CD player to use the Fader Start function Note that audio RCA cables provide grounding for these signals and must be hooked up to the CD player for this function to work MASTER BALANCED OUT Used for high quality XLR connections to the master speakers or amp OUTPUT MASTER Used for standard 1 4 RCA outputs to the master speakers or amp OUTPUT BOOTH Standard 1 4 RCA outputs to speakers used in the DJ booth Please make sure that these outputs are not used for the main audio output because the LED meters show the output on the master line and not on the booth line OUTPUT RECORD Line level output
13. er connects to 20 1 Left turntable goes to PHONOI LINET using dual RCA cords and the ground wire goes to the GND screw above AUX2 LINE1 PHONO1 switch set to 1 Right turntable goes to PHONO2 LINE3 using dual RCA cords and the ground wire goes to the GND screw above AUXI LINE3 PHONO2 switch set to 2 For powered speaker or amplifier connection either use XLR cables on the MASTER BALANCED OUTPUT or RCA cables on the MASTER output Only turn the power switch on once you have finished the hookup understand the setup and set all faders to minimum volume 2 SINGLE 1 DUAL CD PLAYER REAR PANEL FADER START GND al Audio Innovate a E REAR PANEL USING 2 SINGLE CD PLAYERS 1 DUAL CD PLAYER AC power adapter connects to 20 1 Left CD source goes to LINE 2 using a dual RCA cord v v 1 switch set to 1 Right CD source goes to LINE 2 using a dual RCA cord LINE3 PHONO2 switch set to PHONO2 For powered speaker or amplifier connection either use XLR cables on the MASTER BALANCED OUTPUT or RCA cables on the MASTER output Connect Fader Start A using a mono 1 8 jack cable to the left CD player input marked Remote Connect Fader Start B using a mono 1 8 jack cable to the right CD player input marked Remote Only turn t
14. evel of channel 1 and channel 2 PFL pre fader level audio signals FADER CUTS Each of the 4 buttons on each side works identically to transform or crab the music Each time a button is pressed a cutting sound happens The purpose of these buttons is to allow numerous controlled variations of cutting sounds Cut time Selects the length of time after which the cutting is automatically released The leftmost area can be sped up to a 1 64msec cut Turning clockwise increases this automatic release time to about 420msec except in the rightmost position there is no automatic release and the button works like a simple on off button similar to a transform switch Cut slope Selects the transition time from the current sound to the Cut In or Cut Out sound The leftmost position is for a sharp 1 64msec cut in and cut out good for transforming Turn the knob clockwise for a smoother sound better for crabbing Further clockwise turning makes the fader cuts good for vibrato or sound flaring The maximum cut in and cut out time is 420msec Putting the cut time and cut slope both in the leftmost positions disables the Fader Cuts function to prevent the buttons from accidentally activating This is useful for DJs who want to use the crossfader intensively and may accidentally tap on the Fader Cuts buttons Cut Style Case 1 Crossfader is on or reversed The Cut Style In will cause the sound to change from the current sound to the fader lev
15. ffects section is in order from left to right then top to bottom This allows effects to be combined in a logical way For example the noise may sound bland to you so you can digitize it and use a band pass filter for an interesting effect If digitize sounds too harsh then you can use a band pass filter and cut out the high end for another unique effect An important thing to keep in mind is to experiment and see how many new and innovative effects you can create Try using the oscillator as well as the noise generator to create analog synth type of effects over music Filter it using the other effects to create the sound you want Take this 10 sound and then use the fader cuts buttons to cut the sound in and out Modify the sound turning the oscillator knob or sweeping the filters at the same time you work with the fader cuts 3 The effect section of the AEM 100 is like an instrument the more you practice and push the boundaries the better you will become at using it Don t be afraid to really get into the effect section and master its capabilities If you run music thru the effects as well as use the effects to add elements to the music you will begin to understand what is possible with this tool and how to master it Since all of the effects are designed to work together practice one effect at a time first and then overlay them once you are familiar with what the individual effects do CHI CH2 LED METERS These indicate the mono l
16. he power switch on once you have finished the hookup understand the setup and set all faders to minimum volume FRONT PANEL a MIC1 A SLOPE pn 00 FADER START FADER CUTS A 7X TA A em g CROSSFADER ds MIC2 AUX1 DET i Beam AUX2 PHONES Connect a microphone to the MICI input Connect the headphones either to the 1 8 or 1 4 socket above PHONES depending on the headphone jack size Set the FADER START to for now Set the CROSSFADER to OFF for now Set the FADER CUTS to NORMAL for now Please note that all of these settings are simply for getting up and running quickly for the first time with a basic audio setup Most likely you purchased this product for its advanced features and hookups Please only use these options once you are familiar with the product and practice at home before you attempt to use them in a live situation Before powering up the unit 1 Make sure the PHONO LINE switches at the top are set to match the hookups in the back 2 Setall EQ faders to the middlePlace both WET DRY faders in the DRY position 3 In the MAIN section set the MASTER to MIN and the BALANCE in the middle 4 Set both and 2 faders to the bottom position 5 Make sure the Amplifier or powered speaker is set to MIN volume or off 6 Make sure the MICI MIC2 and PHONES GAIN all set to or MIN Treble EM uc 2 a
17. ose attention to functions that you are using and learning for the first time AEM 100 FACEPLATE LINE2 1 22 18 AUX1 Treble Gain eet 10 10 MIC 1 CH1 or 2 On Talk 2 Bass MIN CAIN MAX o 2 2 EQUALIZER 4 4 B p 7 5 Treble Gain w E 20 0 30 LEFT RIGHT WET WET Noise Sor 1 Gain Pitch 7 Gain Stutter Digitize Phaser Engage 2 Hz Hz He DRY DRY High Pass pass Band Cut LOW Pass Cue Cue JV OF VS E B Cue Cue CHI Cut Time ___ 410 m Cut Slope s A IN OUT Cut Style 30 30 ec X E alu LINE 4 PHONO2 LINE3 CH2 MIN GAIN EQUALIZER 18 dB 4B 4B LOW MD Noise Gain 7 pitch Gain Stutter Digitize Phaser Hz Hz nad Hz High Pass Band Pass Band Cut Low JM OFF VS ES a NS CH2 zo dk Cut Time i Cut Slope IN _ Cut Style CH2 p MICI and MIC2 The microphones connect via the front panel on the left side Each microphone has bass treble and gain adjustments The turn on switch has 3 positions ON is for adding the microphone output to the main PFL output OFF is for no microphone output and TALK is for adding the microphone to the output and reducing the main PFL output by about 17dB Before you set the switch ON for the first time please make sure the micro
18. ost position and the Low Pass filter in the rightmost position The music starts out normally and as the high pass knob is turned clockwise and the low pass knob is turned counterclockwise the low end bass drum and high end hi hat will disappear Both knobs can be moved in the same direction to select a specific frequency range Note the band pass filter function is different from EQ s The EQ s will only boost or cut three specific frequency ranges low end midrange and high end Band Cut Uses both the high pass and the low pass filter to select a frequency range for cutting from the output You can start out with the High Pass filter in the rightmost position and the Low Pass filter in the leftmost position The music starts out off As the high pass knob is turned counterclockwise the high end will come in high hats As the low pass knob is turned clockwise the low end bass drum will come in Both knobs can be moved in the same direction to cut the low mid or high range output Note the band cut filter function is different from EQ s The EQ s will only boost or cut three specific frequency ranges low end midrange and high end Cue Use for cueing the fully wet effect sound through the headphones You can test the effect sound by doing this with the Wet Dry slider in the dry position and then moving it to the Wet position when the correct effect sound is achieved Some effect suggestions 1 2 The signal flow of the e
19. phone GAIN is set to minimum and increase the volume gradually with extreme care Turning up the GAIN too quickly can result in audio feedback and speaker damage and CH2 INPUT SECTION A selector switch chooses between a Phono line switchable input line input and Aux input Note the Aux input has a jack in the front and another in the back which add together so the DJ can use either input or both Both AUX front and back inputs can be used only if the audio on both sources won t be playing at the same time POWER LED turns on when there is power coming into the unit MASTER LED METERS indicate the output on the master left and right speakers MAIN Balance L R allows panning between the left and right outputs Booth controls the level of the booth output and Master controls the level of the Master RCA and Master Balanced Output PHONES Headphone output Cue Master knob controls the ratio of sound from the sources selected with the CUE buttons and the master output Split Cue controls how the sound is heard if Split Cue is pressed the Cue sound is in the left ear and the Master sound is in the right otherwise both sounds are mixed for both ears Gain controls the headphone volume To avoid hearing damage before you press CUE buttons for the first time with music playing set the volume low and increase until the level is comfortable EFFECT SECTION Before you start using the effects first turn all effect kno
20. used for analog recording This is the PFL input to both the Master and Booth outputs Please only use this for recording because there is no master volume control The level is properly set for analog recording CH1 CH2 Both inputs have Phono Line switchable Line and Aux inputs The Aux inputs from the back combine with the Aux inputs from the front If you are using the Phono Line switchable inputs make sure that the Phono Line switch is set properly or the sound will distort Line input set to Phono or will be too quiet Phono set to Line Also when you use turntables if the turntables have ground screws please make sure to use RCA cables which include an added ground wire for hookup to both the turntable grounds and the GND pins above the CH1 CH2 inputs 14 BLOCK DIAGRAM gnam yaava gno TON 4 uiuo _ Dh T WALIN LHOTA WALIN JIATI 4 was cD wi Aq 00c C TI JAV8IDVIC 001 INAV AM 1AN TD 13310 ae ao am Ass am a 1 13 am fe ES ip YALAW CHO YALIN THO amp SSVd 88 4 MOT AASVHd YA TVDA LNO WHI 100 UDNGD INLDK VI I 100
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