Page 2 - The Basics; contents
2 The Basics contents connections ............................................... 6using your mixer ...................................... 9mixing inputs ......................................... 13using a microphone ................................ 15using the special controls ........................
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 The Basics IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions — All safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings — Follow all warnings on the applia...
Page 6 - connections; connecting outputs
6 The Basics connections A sudden high output from the mixer could damage your hearing or damage the audio devices connected to your mixer. Before connecting to AC power, turn off your mixer and all audio devices connected to your mixer. connecting outputs OUTPUT AMP L/R — use an audio patch cord (n...
Page 8 - CUE LEVEL; CUE LEVEL
8 The Basics connecting a lamp, headphones and mic listening safely Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended, high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. To protect your hearing when using headphones, always follow these guidelines to set the listening volume: • Set CUE ...
Page 9 - using your mixer; POWER; presetting input signal levels; MASTER
9 The Basics using your mixer 1. Set your output device’s volume to minimum and turn it on. 2. Press POWER to turn on the mixer. 3. Turn on the audio input sources you want to mix. 4. Preset the input signal levels (see “presetting input signal levels”). 5. Mix the audio input sources (see “mixing t...
Page 10 - LINE
10 The Basics presetting audio inputs Before mixing your audio sources (devices connected to LINE 1, PHONO 1, PHONO 2, LINE 2 , LINE 3, LINE 4, LINE 5, LINE 6) , you must set their input signal level to each channel input ( CH1 , CH2 , CH3, etc . ). You do not have to mix every connected input sourc...
Page 11 - Notes
11 The Basics 5. Slowly slide up the channel volume control ( CH ) until you get a reading of up to 0 dB on both LED meters. 6. Stop playback of the selected input source. 7. Repeat steps 1-7 for each audio input you plan to mix. Notes : • Write down the CH setting for each audio source. Then, when ...
Page 13 - Beyond the Basics; mixing inputs; playing an input source; ASSIGN A
13 Beyond the Basics mixing inputs You can select any two of your connected audio sources and mix them so one or both play through your sound system. Mixing consists of three parts: playing an input source, monitoring a second input source, and switching to a second input source. playing an input so...
Page 15 - using a microphone; using an XLR microphone
15 Beyond the Basics using a microphone using an XLR microphone To mix the XLR microphone with other audio input sources, adjust DJ MIC LEVEL to increase or decrease microphone volume. Set DJ MIC LEVEL to 0 when you are not using the DJ microphone. using the AUX microphone To mix the AUX microphone ...
Page 16 - using the special controls; tone
16 Beyond the Basics using the special controls tone Your mixer has a set of tone controls for each microphone and channels 1– 4. You can tailor the high, middle, and low frequency sounds for each. For normal sound, leave BASS , MID , and HIGH set to 0 . Rotate HIGH , MID , or BASS toward +10 to inc...
Page 17 - BALANCE
17 Beyond the Basics setting the sound balance BALANCE lets you adjust the sound balance between the left and right speakers. If your speakers are properly positioned and your listening area is centered between the speakers, the center setting of the control is usually the best. If the sound seems t...
Page 18 - using echo; adjusting echo delay, repeat, and volume
18 Beyond the Basics using echo The mixer plays echo effects, and lets you adjust echo delay, number of echo repeats, and the echo’s volume. The echo is applied to the sound before all the inputs are mixed. 1. Set ECHO to MIC to apply the echo effect to the microphones and AUX LINE input. 2. Set ECH...
Page 20 - frequently asked questions; care
20 Beyond the Basics frequently asked questions Q - I set up my mixer using the instructions. Why doesn’t it work? A - Make sure you are connected to a “live” AC outlet. - Verify that all sources are securely connected. - Check the fuse and replace it if needed. Q - Why is there no signal from my in...
Page 21 - replacing the fuse
21 Beyond the Basics replacing the fuse The mixer uses a fuse for protection against surges and short circuits. If the mixer suddenly turns off and will not turn on, check the fuse. If necessary, replace it with a 0.5-amp, 250-volt, fast-acting, 1 1 / 4 x 1 / 4 inch fuse (not supplied). 1. Disconnec...
Page 22 - Specifications
22 Beyond the Basics Specifications Input Sensitivity/Impedance DJ MIC (XLR jack) .............. 1.5mV, 600 ohms, balanced/unbalanced AUX MIC (Phone jack) ........................ 1.5mV, 600 ohms, unbalanced Phono ........................................................................ 3mV/50 kOhms L...
Page 24 - limited one year warranty; accessories
©2004. RadioShack Corporation. All rights reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. Printed in China 32-2058 07A04 This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the...