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Introductions: 

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio

®

 Q-2411™ mixer. 

This mixer is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce 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 con-
tain 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

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 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) 582-2610

 

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.

 Q-2411™  

 

 

  

         

                          INTRODUCTION

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American Audio

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   -   www.americanaudio.us   -   Q-2411™ Instruction Manual Page 6

 Q-2411™  

 

 

    

 

                       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 Q-2411

Page 1: ...User Guide and Reference Manual 04 05 Q 2411 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 www AmericanAudio us...

Page 2: ...3 Phono 5 Line 3 Auxiliaries 2 Mic Inputs 5 Band EQ for Master Output High quality Feather Fader for smooth clean cross fades replaceable 2 Independent Microphones with Separate EQ with combo connect...

Page 3: ...RISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT Q 2411 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH LIN...

Page 4: ...pinched 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 an...

Page 5: ...nce 7 Never disassemble or modify your unit in any way doing so will void your manufactures warranty Q 2411 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack 9 Do not let insecticides ben...

Page 6: ...ct American Audio customer support Do not discard the packing carton in the trash Please recycle when ever possible Q 2411 INTRODUCTION American Audio www americanaudio us Q 2411 Instruction Manual Pa...

Page 7: ...evel meter HEADPHONES To avoid damaging your headphones always be sure the headphone volume level 12 is set to minimum before plugging them in To avoid sever hearing damage never put the head phone on...

Page 8: ...ers To properly set a channels gain level control 1 Be sure the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL 11 is set to level 8 2 Set the CHANNEL FADER 14 to level 8 3 Begin playback on an audio source connected to the ch...

Page 9: ...ONTROL This knob is used to adjusts the headphone volume output level Turn the knob in a clockwise direction to increase the headphone volume 13 CUE MIXING CONTROL This functions allows you to monitor...

Page 10: ...ls of chan nels one and two together When the fader is in the full left position channel 1 the output signal of channel one will be controlled by the master volume level The same fundamentals will app...

Page 11: ...CD players tape decks etc to these jacks when the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH 23 is in the PHONO 1 posi tion THIS MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE YOUR MIXER The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel...

Page 12: ...ruments may be connected to these jacks The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left channel input Input volume will be controlled by channel three fad...

Page 13: ...jacks send a high current balanced output signal These jacks should be used when you will be driving an amp or other audio equipment with a balanced input or whenever you will be running a signal line...

Page 14: ...8 9 0 RELOOP SINGLE LOOP REMAIN TOTAL ELAPSED M T S F PITCH CUE AUTO HOLD EJECT STOP 8 12 16 ON OFF This image details a typical DJ Set Up consisting of a microphone turn tables CD players and a tape...

Page 15: ...Set up This image details a typical stereo output layout Note the use of the Balanced XLR Jacks on both the mixer and the ampli er Always use the balanced output jacks whenever possible The balanced...

Page 16: ...ly replace with American Audio Part Feather Fader Plus Replacing with any other model fader may seriously damage your mixer Replacing the Crossfader 1 Disconnect the mixers main power supply 2 Using a...

Page 17: ...have connected the power cord to a correct wall outlet There is little or no sound 1 Check the input selector switch Make sure it is set to the device that is currently playing 2 Check to see if the...

Page 18: ...der this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of American Audio All products covered by this warranty were manufactured...

Page 19: ...V 1Vrms MASTER 300 OHM MASTER OUT XLR 600 OHM 2 21dBm 1V 2dB REC OUT RCA 2 2K OHM 10dBV 316mV 2dB PHONES LOAD 32 OHMS 33 OHM CUE IN 0dBV 1V 2dB Maximum Output LOAD 47K THD 1 MASTER ZONE MORE THAN 18 d...

Page 20: ...American Audio World Headquarters 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 323 582 3322 Fax 323 582 3311 Web www americanaudio us E mail info americandj com...

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