User's Manual
LTO
R
www.altoproaudio.com
Version 1.0 November 2003
English
12-CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE
WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS
PM-12DRAGONFLY
Page 1: ...User s Manual LTO R www altoproaudio com Version 1 0 November 2003 English 12 CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS PM 12 DRAGONFLY...
Page 2: ...to qualified service personnel only Do not perform any servicing other than those instructions contained within the User s Manual When required either blow off dust from the product or use a dry cloth...
Page 3: ...tee you our commitment for quality continual research and development and of course the best prices Thank you for choosing the LTO PM 12 Dragonfly 12 Channel Mixing Console with Digital Effects which...
Page 4: ...ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 4 2 FEATURES 5 3 QUICK START 6 5 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 20 7 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAMS 30 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 31 9 WARRANTY 33 6 PRESET LIST 21 4 CONTROL ELEMENT...
Page 5: ...presets 16 variations built in digital power amplifier highly accurate 12 segment bar graph meters subgroups output etc Your PM 12 is very easy to operate but we advise you to go through each section...
Page 6: ...stereo channel SUB 1 2 SUB 3 4 and MAIN L R signal assignment switch 4 AUX sends per channel 2 PRE POST faders switch able for monitoring application effects sound processor input 2 POST faders for i...
Page 7: ...de to the input socket of your active speaker cabinet or other stereo power amplifier 3 4 Complete all other connections as illustrated 3 5 When no external power amplifier or active speaker connected...
Page 8: ...z 100Hz 8kHz 0 15 15 80Hz LOW AUX 0 1 15 8 15 8 0 0 15 8 15 8 2 3 4 PAN RIGHT LEFT SOLO 40 60 30 10 5 20 15 10 dB 0 5 EQ HI 12kHz 0 15 15 15 INT DFX2 DFX1 EXT PRE POST SUB 1 2 SUB 3 4 MAIN L R SG PEAK...
Page 9: ...REQ MID INT DFX2 DFX1 EXT PRE POST SUB 1 2 SUB 3 4 MAIN L R SG PEAK MUTE 0 15 15 800 100Hz 100Hz 8kHz 0 15 15 80Hz LOW AUX 0 1 15 8 15 8 0 0 15 8 15 8 2 3 4 PAN RIGHT LEFT SOLO 40 60 30 10 5 20 15 10...
Page 10: ...e mains power supply or the stage rumble while using a microphone MIC 1 INSERT BAL UNBAL LINE IN 1 1 30dB 75Hz LOW CUT 45dB 18dB Oct 15dB 0dB LINE MIC TRIM 1 2 3 3 4 2 INPUT LEVEL Setting avoid distor...
Page 11: ...ately polish your performance via adjusting this knob LINE IN 9 10 LINE IN 11 12 LEFT MONO LEFT MONO RIGHT RIGHT LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL 4dBu 10dBV 4dBu 10dBV These are Channel 9 through 12 They are organis...
Page 12: ...ossible distortion then you should reduce the input level for avoiding distortion Each channel is equipped with the MUTE switch Pressing this switch is equal to turning the fader down which can mute t...
Page 13: ...ll ill uminate and the SOLO signal will replace other signals sent to the headphone CONTROL ROOM and meters Usually use the SOLO function in live work to preview channels before they are let into the...
Page 14: ...bs assign the AUX RETURN signals to their respective AUX SEND outputs The TO AUX SEND1 control assigns the signal from AUX RETURN1 to AUX SEND1 bus The TO AUX SEND2 control assigns the signal from AUX...
Page 15: ...S 32 MAIN MIX LEVEL Fader 4 19 MAIN MIX Control 33 2TK TO MIX Switch Engaging this switch allows you to combine the 2 TRACK Output with the MAIN MIX 34 The stereo 12 segments LED meter will indicate t...
Page 16: ...effect facility Sometimes you can also use the DFX FOOT SWITCH on rear panel for convenient operation 39 PEAK LED This LED lights up when the input signal is too strong In case of the digital effect m...
Page 17: ...L R R TAPE IN TAPE OUT CTRL ROOM 47 4 27 CTRL ROOM Output These 1 4 phone sockets are used to send the control room signal to the studio monitor speakers or a second set of PA 48 48 4 29 SUBGROUPS IN...
Page 18: ...nd you use the generalized gooseneck lamps the GL SQ and GL RO are both options This knob sets the level of mono mix output signal which can be varied from to 15dB 4 35 MONO LEVEL Control 56 4 34 MONO...
Page 19: ...ING FUSE WARNING SHOCK HAZARD AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR SERIAL MODEL ON OFF Use only with a 250V fuse Use only with a 250V fuse Use only with a 250V fuse UK Aust 240V 50...
Page 20: ...ge high output power and thermally protected functions etc Yes it is really very useful apparatus in your system 4 OHM SPEAKER LOAD MIN 300 WATTS CH CHANNEL L CAUTTION LETHAL VOLTAGES MAY APPEAR AT OU...
Page 21: ...casionally In this way you will maintain good headroom and ideal dynamic range Now connect a microphone and ask the singer to sing loud into the microphone Turn slowly the Gain Control clockwise and h...
Page 22: ...Tip Signal Use for Mono Line In Mono 1 4 Jack Plugs 1 4 Mono TS Jack Plug 2 Hot 3 Cold 1 Ground Screen seen from soldering side Use for Balanced Mic Inputs For unbalanced use connect pin 1 to 3 3 pin...
Page 23: ...put Lead Enables the Insert to be used as a Direct Output while maintaining the channel signal flow Sleeve Sleeve Ground Screen Ring Return Signal Tip Send Signal To Channel Insert To Processor Input...
Page 24: ...Pre delay Rev Time Room Size Rev Type Hi Damp 1 114 45 79 10 55 0 30 84 55 45 50 40 114 45 0 25 Hall 12 2 Spring 3 Plate 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Spring Hall Plate 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12...
Page 25: ...12 00 0 96 12 00 0 96 12 00 0 96 12 00 0 96 12 00 0 96 12 00 0 96 12 00 2 90 2 90 2 90 3 60 3 60 3 60 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 50 4 50 4 50 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 Rev level 04 SMALL HALL N...
Page 26: ...0 100 92 92 92 Rev level 07 PLATE No Pre delay Rev Time Room Size Hi Damp 1 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 2 2 08 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 6 10 5 40 4 50 4 00 3 60 2 90 2 40...
Page 27: ...87 2 0 96 12 00 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 5 4 5 4 4 50 4 50 4 4 3 60 3 60 2 90 2 90 2 40 2 40 1 70 1 70 1 30 1 30 35 35 33 33 30 30 28 28 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 0 96 12 00 0 96 12 00 0 96 12...
Page 28: ...73 74 73 73 12 FLANGER No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Mod Freq 2 79 2 52 2 33 2 25 2 10 1 99 1 75 1 61 1 34 1 22 1 00 0 80 Pitch Depth 30 40 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 70 70 70 Left F B 38 42 38 38 42 38 42...
Page 29: ...B 48 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 48 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 Right F B 82 67 67 67 60 49 49 49 82 67 67 67 60 49 49 49 Rev level 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 Rev Time 15 REVERB FLANGER No 1 2...
Page 30: ...0 1 00 Room Size 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 Mod Freq 4 74 4 12 3 67 3 02 2 63 1 99 1 35 0 50 4 74 4 12 3 67 3 02 2 63 1 99 1 35 0 50 Pitch Depth 40 40 40 40 40 40 70 70 40 40 40 4...
Page 31: ...UX2 AUX2 AUX1 POST PRE AUX4 AUX3 AUX3 AUX4 SOLO LED SOLO LED 20dB SG FLICKER 15dB OL GLOW MUTE MONITOR AUX1 AUX1 DFX TO RIGHT BUS STEREO AUX RTN2 3c 5e 1a 4d 2b 3c 5e 1a 4d 2b LEVEL T R S RN TN T R S...
Page 32: ...s 10kOhm or greater Tape out 1kOhm All other output 120Ohm Hi shelving 15dB 12kHz Mid bell mono 15dB 100Hz to 8kHz Low shelving 15dB 80Hz Low Cut filter 75Hz 18dB oct Hi Mid stereo 15dB 3kHz Mid low s...
Page 33: ...r Consumption 650 watts Fuse 100 120V T10AL 210 240V T6 3AL Main connection Standard IEC receptacle Physical Net weight 6 15Kg 13 46lb Shipping weight 7 6Kg 16 77lb Dimension W D H 608 589mm 524 471mm...
Page 34: ...O of 1 year from the purchase date if you have completed the Warranty Registration Card in time 3 3 During the warranty service may repair or replace this product at its own option at no charge to you...
Page 35: ...l rights reserved to ALTO Mobile Due to continued development in response to customer feedback product features specifications and or internal external design may be changed without prior notice No ph...
