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Introductions: 

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio

®

 M1224FX mixing 

console. This mixing console is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to pro-
duce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. Please read and 
understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new mixer. Please carefully read 
and understand the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These 
instructions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Take 
special care to follow all warning symbols and labels both on the unit and printed in this manual. Also, 
Please keep this manual with the unit, for future reference.
Customer Support: 
American Audio

®

 provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and answer any 

question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us 
on the web at www.americanaudio.us for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday 
through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
 

Voice:  

(800) 322-6337

 

Fax:    

(323) 582-2941

 

E-mail:  

[email protected]

To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this mixer. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, 
without being instructed to do so by an authorized American Audio service technician. Doing so will 
void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your mixer may require service, please contact 
American Audio

®

 customer support.

Do not discard the packing carton in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible.

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   -   www.americanaudio.us   -   M1224FX Instruction Manual Page 6

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 SET-UP PRECaUTiONS

Please be sure to make any connections before plugging the mixer in to an electrical outlet. All fader 
and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the mixer is switched on. If the 
mixer has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch on 
the mixer immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your device. Leave the device 
switched off until it has reached room temperature.
Operating Determinations:
•  When installing this mixer, please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be 
  exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust!
•  Do not operate the mixer in extremely hot (more than 30°/100°F) or extremely cold (less than 
  5°C/40°F) surroundings. 
•  keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters.
•  Operate the mixer only after becoming familiar with its functions. Do not permit operation by 
  persons not qualified for operating the mixer. Most damages are the result of unprofessional 
  operation!
•  Do not attempt to operate this mixer if the power cord has been frayed or damaged. 
•  Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.
•  Do not attempt to operate this mixer, if it becomes damaged in any way.
•  Never operate this mixer when it’s covers are removed.
•  To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this mixer to rain or moisture.
•  This mixer is intended for indoor use only, use of this product outdoors voids all warranties.
•  During long periods of non-use, disconnect the mixer’s main power.

Summary of Contents for M1224FX

Page 1: ...User Guide and Reference Manual 6 08 M1224FX 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 www AmericanAudio us...

Page 2: ...th Pre Post Switch 1 EFX BAL Mute PFL for Stereo Input Trim With Peak LED HPF 3 Band EQ 1 Aux With Pre Post Switch 1 EFX Pan Mute PFL Switch for Mono Input Trim With Peak LED HPF CH 5 8 Main L R With...

Page 3: ...ES CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED INTO A MATCHING WIDE SLOT ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLON GATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTI...

Page 4: ...inched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs conveniencereceptacles andthepointwhere they exit from the product OUTdOOR aNTENNa GROUNdiNG If an outside ant...

Page 5: ...ormance 7 Never disassemble or modify your unit in any way doing so will void your manufactures warranty M1224FX SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack 9 Do not let insecticide...

Page 6: ...ontact American Audio customer support Do not discard the packing carton in the trash Please recycle when ever possible M1224FX Introduction American Audio www americanaudio us M1224FX Instruction Man...

Page 7: ...carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your mixer for any damage and be sure all equipment neces sary to operate the mixer has a...

Page 8: ...M1224FX CHANNEL controls and functions American Audio www americanaudio us M1224FX Instruction Manual Page 8 4 3 1 7 6 5 9 8 2 10 CHANNEL CONTROL SECTION MONO MONO STEREO COMBO STEREO...

Page 9: ...control This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of the channel Turning the knob in a counter clockwise direction will decrease the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal turning the kn...

Page 10: ...When the corresponding channels MUTE ALT 3 4 button is not active depressed the channel output will be sent to the ALT 3 4 output and not the MAIN L R output The ALT 3 4 bus gives you a second indepe...

Page 11: ...American Audio www americanaudio us M1224FX Instruction Manual Page 11 M1224FX main controls and functions Effects List MAIN CONTROL SECTION 11 12 22 21 18 17 16 15 14 13 26 25 24 23 27 20 19...

Page 12: ...at the top panel of the mixing board 17 DSP ON OFF BUTTON This button turns the internal effect program on off 18 PFL BUTTON Pressing this button In will allow you to send the effect signal to the PFL...

Page 13: ...E JACK 25 LEVEL METER SIGNAL BUTTONS Use these buttons to select the signal that is sent to the CONTROL ROOM outputs and or HEADPHONE output The ouput level will be shown in the LEVEL METER Please see...

Page 14: ...pre amps tape decks and line outputs from other mixers 29 CHANNEL stereo Input jacks These are unbalanced stereo line input jacks The two jacks provided are 1 4 and RCA 30 TAPE INPUT JACKS These RCA j...

Page 15: ...l you wish to record You can control the signal level control using the MAIN FADER located in the MASTER CONTROL section 37 AUX OUTPUT JACK This 1 4 output jack send a signal from the AUX bus to a cue...

Page 16: ...nt to avoid earth loops It is important to remember that all equipment which is connected to the mains it a potential source of hum and interference and may radiate both electrostatic or electromagnet...

Page 17: ...ck LOW Shield GND Floating or Balanced low impedance most professional equipment line in and line out microphones Unbalanced low impedance some professional equipment and microphones Unbalanced high i...

Page 18: ...damage to speaker power up the devices in the following order Peripheral devices mixer power amps or powered speakers NOTE When shutting the system down turn off the power in the opposite order Power...

Page 19: ...IN LINE INSERT 2 MIC LINE INSERT 3 MIC LINE INSERT 4 MIC LINE 5 LINE 6 5 6 MIC LINE 7 LINE 8 7 8 LINE 9 LINE 10 LINE 9 LINE 10 LINE 11 LINE 12 9 10 MIC LINE 11 LINE 12 11 12 AUX EFX HEADPHONE Guitar...

Page 20: ...e Medium Dark Plate Medium Bright Plate Medium Plate Best Hall Short Plate Short Dark Plate Short Bright Plate Medium Bright Hall Long Hall Long Dark Hall Long Brigh Hall Short Dark Hall Short Bright...

Page 21: ...Long Reverb Whip Flanger Short Reverb Whip Flanger Long Reverb It Flanger Medium Reverb Medium Flanger Medium Reverb Slow Flanger Long Reverb Flanger Long Reverb 650 375ms Delay cross Feedback 650ms D...

Page 22: ...ncounter and solutions I can t hear the source from a channel thru the main mix Check the trim knob fader and output volume on your source Check the Mute button or make sure your sub groups are assign...

Page 23: ...material or workmanship The sole responsibility of American Audio under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of Am...

Page 24: ...ortion 0 1 14dB 20Hz 20kHz Mix L R ALT 3 4 Aux EFX Send Control Room MAXIMUM VOLTAGE GAIN MIC IN to MAIN L R 74dB MIC IN to ALT 3 4 74dB MIC IN to AUX PRE 66dB MIC IN to AUX POST 76dB MIC IN to EFX RE...

Page 25: ...onnector Type CH Mic 4k 50 600 50dB XLR 3 31 Type Balanced CH Line 10k 600 30dB Phone Jack TRS T Hot R Cold S GND Stereo Input Mic 3k 600 44dB XLR 3 31 Type Balanced Stereo Input 5k 600 20dB Unbalance...

Page 26: ...geles CA 90040 USA Tel 323 582 3322 Fax 323 582 2941 Web www americanaudio us E mail info americandj com American DJ Europe Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade Netherlands service americandjeurope com www a...

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