Page 2 - CONTENTS; MOS; IMPORTANT SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS; For US and CANADA only:; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Input/Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Input/Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION
FIRST OF ALL, WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATE YOU TO YOUR PURCHASE OF A ELECTRO-VOICEPOWER MIXER. The design of the PSX compact power mixers is based on decades of experience, research and development as well client inter-communi-cation in the professional audio market. W ith the PSX you...
Page 4 - MIC; Make sure to always connect the microphones before turning on
1 . MIC Electronically balanced XLR-type inputs for the connection of low impedance microphones, like the ones that arefeatured in big studio -and live mixing consoles. This type of input stage provides extraordinary low- noise signalamplification with extremely low distortion (typical <0.002%) e...
Page 5 - filter. For instance to provide a; VOICING
If you want to use this socket as a DIRECT OUT (Pre EQ), the stereo phone plug’s tip and ring have to be shortcircuited, so that the audio signal is not interrupted. If you are using a monaural phone plug instead, you will get aDIRECT OUT with breaker function – the signal flow within the channel is...
Page 6 - MID; control is the best remedy for avoiding; LO; and; MID EQ; Note on how to adjust the parametric EQ:; sound is natural or to your liking.
7. EQ SECTION The mixer’s EQ section allows shaping of the audio signal within different frequency bands. Turning one of theEQ level controls to the right enhances/amplifies the corresponding frequency range while turning them to the leftlowers/attenuates the signal of the specific frequency band. B...
Page 10 - “EFFECT PRESETS”; The actual selected effect number is displayed.
FX1/FX2 The PSX offers two independent, identically-configured 18-bit stereo effect units – FX1 and FX2. Each unitprovides 99 program presets which are selected by the use of the UP/DOWN buttons. The presets aredivided according to the different effect types into seven different groups which are sho...
Page 11 - Note on how to adjust the FX input signal:; at highly dynamic signal peaks.
30. FX ON These switches are used to turn the internal FX units on – the green LED is lit. Please keep in mind thatyou also can use an external foot switch to turn the FX units on. In this case the LED also shows theactual state of operation. If you want to use a foot switch, the FX ON switch has to...
Page 12 - the monitor speakers.
Typically, the AUX3 channel is used as monitor bus. Depending on the setting of the AUX3 POST switch, it is alsopossible to configure the bus for the connection of an additional, external FX unit. 33. AUX3 SEND This output is meant for the connection of an external FX unit, a power amplifier or acti...
Page 15 - CAUTION; : Overload or short circuits can result from damaging this output.; MASTER
49. MAIN INSERTS Stereo phone jacks for the left and the right channels with breaker function. The low impedance outputis assigned to the tip (send) and the high impedance input (return) is assigned to the ring of theconnector. This jack allows the connection of external EQs, compressors, limiters, ...
Page 16 - POWER AMP STATUS indicators; POWER ON; The; LIMIT; The; PROTECT
55. POWER AMP STATUS indicators These indicators inform you about the momentary operational status of the PSX’s internalpower amplifier. The POWER ON indicator is always lit when the PSX is in operational mode. If the LED is not lit after you have turned the power on, please make sure that the PSX’s...
Page 17 - POWER AMPLIFIER
The frequency ranges and the characteristics of the of the equalizer were carefully chosenfor live sound. If you want a clear and intelligible sound, which also provides cymbals and otherinstruments with added high frequency detail, you should raise the levels of the 8kHz or 16kHzbands a bit. If the...
Page 19 - unbalanced; STANDARD INSTALLATION
CABLING The ac power cord comes with the PSX. The quality of all other cables are your responsibility. Carefully chosen high quality cables are thebest precaution to prevent problems during operation. The following wiring alternatives are recommended to provide a trouble free operationof your setup....
Page 20 - Setting up
In this chapter we would like to explain how to install a typical sound reinforcement system in passive configuration and incorporating stagemonitor speakers. The necessary equipment is: 1 PSX 1 Power amplifier for the monitor signal 2 Speaker Systems 2 Woofer cabinets 2 Speaker stands or 2 pole mou...
Page 21 - SOUND CHECK
• Pull all faders down and engage the PSX’s STANDBY button to prevent unwanted feedback. • First, switch the PSX on and then the external amplifier. • In case you have condenser microphones connected to the PSX, you can now turn on the phantom power by pressing the PHANTOMswitch. • Activate the PSX’...
Page 23 - MASTER PATCHBAY AND INSTALLATION ALTERNATIVES
All inputs and outputs in the master section are referred to as the MASTER PATCHBAY. The mixer’s LINE OUTPUTS, RETURNS, and INSERTS are found here. To provide you with a wide variety of connection possibilities, theMASTER INSERTS, MAIN OUTPUTS, EQ INPUTS and EQ OUTPUTS, POWER AMP INPUTS, and the AUX...
Page 24 - Monaural sound reinforcement with monitoring:
3. Using the internal power amplifier for monitoring or side-fill purposes: In case you want to use an external power amplifier to drive your main speaker systems, the internal power amplifier can be used for monitoringor side-fill purposes. Use short patch-cables to connect the AUX3 OUTPUT with the...
Page 25 - Maximum amount of speakers in a passive configuration:
5. Maximum amount of speakers in a passive configuration: The PSX allows connection of up to three loudspeaker cabinets with an impedance of 8 ohms per channel. In other words: the internal poweramplifier is capable of driving a maximum of six 8 ohm speaker models. The following diagram shows how th...
Page 26 - SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Specifications PSX Mixing desk in rated condition, Unity Gain ( MIC Gain 20 dB ), all faders position 0 dB, all pots in mid position, Master fader + 6dB, amplifier rated output power into 8 ohms, one channel driven, unless otherwise specified. Maximum Midband Output Power, 1 kHz, THD ≤ 1% ...
Page 27 - BLOCK DIAGRAM
Page 28 - DIMENSIONS
Page 29 - vary from state to state.; Electro-Voice Electronics; Specifications subject to change without notice.
WARRANTY (Limited) Electro-Voice products are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a specified period, as noted in theindividual product-line statement(s) below, or in the individual product data sheet or owner’s manual, beginning with the date of originalpur...