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 M2436FX  

                          MaiN CONTROLS aNd FUNCTiONS cont.

MAIN CONTROL SECTION:
13. DSP PROGRAM DISPLAY - 

This displays shows the number of the selected effects.

14. DSP PROGRAM SELECT KNOB - 

The program knob wil allow you to select one of the 100 built-in 

digital effects. This control board has a 24 bit digital high quality effect processor. Studio effects such 
as Reverb, and Chorus.

15. PHANTOM POWER BUTTON - 

When this button is pressed “In”, the mixer will supply power to 

all channels the provide XLR MIC input jacks. Use this function when using one or more condensor 
microphones.

Note: When this function is active, the mixer supplies DC +48V power to pins 2 and 3 of all XLR 
type MIC input jacks.

•  Leave this switch off if you do not need phantom power. 
•  When you turn this function on, make sure that only condenser MICs are connected to the XLR  

       

    input jacks. Devices other then condensor MICs may be damaged if connected to the phantom 
    power supply.
•  The switch may be left on when connecting to balanced dynamic microphones.
•  To avoid damage to speakers, be sure to turn off the amplifier (on powered speakers) before turn-        
    ing this function on or off. Also, to avoid loud noises that could cause hearing loss or device dam-
    age, we recommend that you turn all out controls (MAIN, master fader, ALT 3/4 fader etc.) to the       
    minimum settings before activating this function.

16.

 

POWER INDICATOR -

 

This indicator will light when mixer power switch is turned on.

17.  AUX PRE CONTROL - 

Use these knobs to adjust the signal level sent from the internal digital 

effect to the AUX 1 and AUX 2 buses.

18. RETURN CONTROLS (AUX 1, AUX 2, AND MAIN L/R) - 
AUX 1 & AUX 2 CONTROL KNOBS -

 Use the corresponding knobs to adjust the mixed L/R signal 

level sent from the RETURN JACkS (L/R Mono) to the MAIN L/R bus. 

MAIN L/R CONTROL KNOB - 

Use this knob to adjust the signal level sent from the RETURN JACkS 

(L/R Mono) to the MAIN L/R bus.

19. TAPE IN CONTROL - 

This knob controls the playback signal level from the component that is 

connected to the TAPE IN RCA JACkS located on at the top panel of the mixing board.  

20. TAPE IN PFL BUTTON - 

Pressing this button “In” will allow you to send the TAPE IN output signal 

to PFL bus.

21. DSP ON/OFF BUTTON - 

This button turns the internal effect program on/off.

22. PFL BUTTON - 

Pressing this button “In” will allow you to send the effect signal to the PFL bus.   

23.  ASSIGN  BUTTONS  - 

Pressing  these  buttons  will  send  the  effect  signal  to  the  corresponding 

buses.

24.  EFX RTN FADER - 

Use this fader to set the signal level sent from the digital effect to the MAIN 

and gROUP buses.

25. GROUP FADERS (1-2, 3-4) - 

These faders adjust the final signal level sent to the corresponding 

gROUP OUTPUT JACkS 1-4.

26. MAIN STEREO EQUALIZER -

 This seven-band MAIN STEREO EqUALIZER allows you to control 

Summary of Contents for M2436FX

Page 1: ...User Guide and Reference Manual 6 08 M2436FX 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 www AmericanAudio us...

Page 2: ...ED HPF 3 Band Sweepable Aux 1 2 With Pre Post Switch 1 EFX PAN Mute PFL Group Switch for Mono Input Trim With Peak LED HPF CH 17 20 4 Band EQ Aux 1 2 With Pre Post Switch 1 EFX BAL Mute PFL Group Main...

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 M2436FX SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack 9 Do not let insecticide...

Page 6: ...contact American Audio customer support Do not discard the packing carton in the trash Please recycle when ever possible M2436FX Introduction American Audio www americanaudio us M2436FX Instruction M...

Page 7: ...rton 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 arr...

Page 8: ...M2436FX CHANNEL controls and functions American Audio www americanaudio us M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 8 MONO MONO STEREO COMBO STEREO 1 5 4 2 8 7 6 10 9 3 11 12 CHANNEL CONTROL SECTION...

Page 9: ...decrease the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal CHANNEL BASS control This knob i...

Page 10: ...moves the source signal towards the MAIN MIX L bus turning the knob to the right sends the signal towards the MAIN MIX R bus 9 MUTE BUTTON This button when pressed In will cut all the signal feed goin...

Page 11: ...American Audio www americanaudio us M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 11 M2436FX main controls and functions 13 14 27 26 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 23 32 22 31 30 29 28 33 25 24 MAIN CONTROL SECTION...

Page 12: ...l out controls MAIN master fader ALT 3 4 fader etc to the minimum settings before activating this function 16 POWER INDICATOR This indicator will light when mixer power switch is turned on 17 AUX PRE...

Page 13: ...the level of the signal output sent AUX 1 or AUX 2 JACKS MASTER EFFECT CONTROLS Use this knob to adjust the signal level of the EFFECT bus sent to the EFFECT JACK 30 CONTROL ROOM HEADPHONE CONTROL Thi...

Page 14: ...ks provided are 1 4 and RCA Note 1 When a channel provides a 1 4 jack and an RCA jack you may use either one of these jacks but you may not use both at the same time Please connect to only one of thes...

Page 15: ...ontrol the signal level control using the MAIN FADER located in the MASTER CONTROL section 42 FOOT SWITCH JACK You can connect a foot switch to this jack and use the foot jack to toggle the digital ef...

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: ...SC PLAYER PROGRAM EJECT POWER REPEAT SKIP FWD MIN MAX PLAY PAUSE LEVEL STOP REW Setup Procedure 1 Before connecting to microphones and instruments be sure that all devices are turned off Also be sure...

Page 19: ...15 LINE 16 15 16 AUX 1 SEND AUX 2 SEND EFX SEND HEADPHONE LINE INSERT 5 MIC LINE INSERT 6 MIC LINE INSERT 7 MIC LINE INSERT 8 MIC LINE INSERT 1 MIC OUT IN LINE INSERT 2 MIC LINE INSERT 3 MIC LINE INS...

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: ...33 FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz 20kHz 1 2dB Mix L R Group 1 2 3 4 Aux 1 2 EFX Send Control Room 10 T H D Total Harmonic Distortion 0 1 14dB 20Hz 20kHz Mix L R Group 1 2 3 4 Aux 1 2 EFX Send Control Room 1...

Page 25: ...ving MID 100 8kHz Peeking LOW 80Hz Shelving TURNOVER ROLL OFF FREQUENCIES Located 3dB Below Maximum Boost Cut STEREO INPUT CHANNEL EQ HIGH 12kHz Shelving MID 3kHz Peeking LOW MID 500Hz Peaking LOW 80H...

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