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REAR PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT.

to these jacks when the 

LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH (30)

 is in the “PHONO 2” position

, THIS 

MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE YOUR MIXER! 

The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel 

input and the white represents the left channel input. Input volume will be controlled by the channel 
two

 

fader

The channel

 SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH (3) 

must be in the "Phono 2/Aux 2" position, 

to monitor any source connected to these jacks.

     CHANNEL 2: LINE 2 INPUT JACKS -

 DO NOT CONNECT TURNTABLES TO THESE JACKS!

 

CD players, Tape Decks and other line level instruments 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 two

 

fader

The channel

 SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH (3) 

must be in the "Line 2" position, to monitor any source connected to these jacks.

33. CHANNEL 3: LINE 3 INPUT JACKS -

 DO NOT CONNECT TURNTABLES TO THESE JACKS!

 

CD players, Tape Decks and other line level instruments 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

 

fader

The channel

 SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH 

(3) 

must be in the "Line 3" position, to monitor any source connected to these jacks.

     CHANNEL 3: LINE 4 INPUT JACKS - 

DO NOT CONNECT TURNTABLES TO THESE JACKS! 

These Jacks are used for line level inputs. Connect CD players or Tape Decks to line level inputs. 
Line level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines or Samplers should 
also be connected to line level inputs. The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input 
and the white represents the left channel input. Input volume will be controlled by the channel three

 

fader

The channel

 SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH (3) 

must be in the "Line 4" position, to monitor 

any source connected to these jacks.

 

34. REC OUT - 

This is a low current unbalanced output source designed for various tape and CD 

recorders. The Record Out (REC OUT) level is dictated by the 

CHANNEL FADER LEVEL (23)

, it is not 

influenced by the

 MASTER VOLUME CONTROL (17).

35. ZONE LEVEL OUTPUT - 

Use this separate output signal to drive a booth monitor or separate 

sound system. The output level for these jacks will be controlled by the 

ZONE VOLUME KNOB 

(13).

 These RCA jacks send a low current, unbalanced output signal. These jacks should only be 

used for shorter cable runs (under 15 feet) to signal processors or looping to another mixer. 

36. RCA MASTER OUTPUTS - 

The Master Output includes a pair

 XLR BALANCED JACKS (39)

 

as well as a pair of RCA Unbalanced Jacks. The RCA jacks send a low current unbalanced output 
signal. These jacks should only be used for shorter cable runs to signal processors or looping to 
another mixer. For cable runs greater than 15 feet use the

 XLR BALANCED JACKS (39).

37. PLAYER CONTROL - 
 

PLAYER  A  CONTROL  - 

This  jack  is  used  to  control  the  “Q-Start”  function  between  the 

mixer and a compatible American Audio

®

 or American DJ

®

 CD Player. Using the mini plug included 

with your CD player, connect from the CD player controller out jack to this jack. Player A “Q-Start” 
functionallity will be controlled by the left side of the 

CROSSFADER (22).

 For more information on 

“Q-Start” functionallity refer to the user manual included with your CD player.  Be sure to only use 
the mono tip mini plug included with your CD player to avoid damage to the mixer and/or the CD 
player.

 

PLAYER  B  CONTROL  - 

This  jack  is  used  to  control  the  “Q-Start”  function  between  the 

mixer and a compatible American Audio

®

 or American DJ

®

 CD Player. Using the mini plug included 

with your CD player, connect from the CD player controller out jack to this jack. Player B “Q-Start” 

Summary of Contents for Q-2422 MKII Limited

Page 1: ...Q 2422 PRO Professional Preamp Mixer 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 www AmericanAudio us User Guide and Reference Manual 1 07...

Page 2: ...nput 1 XLR 1 4 combo plug 1 1 4 Input Jacks Volume Control for each Mic Master Balance Control 12v BNC Light Connector for Gooseneck Light Fader Q Start On Off Button Controls Fader Q Start Function f...

Page 3: ...PRISE 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 2422 PRO ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWIT...

Page 4: ...ords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs conveniencereceptacles andthepointwhere...

Page 5: ...nce 7 Never disassemble or modify your unit in any way doing so will void your manufactures warranty Q 2422 PRO SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack 9 Do not let insecticides...

Page 6: ...ty 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 2422 PRO INTRO...

Page 7: ...l to set an average output level of about 4dB on your master level meter HEADPHONES To avoid damaging your headphones always be sure the headphone volume level 16 is set to minimum before plugging the...

Page 8: ...midrange applied to the micro phone signal turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to microphone signal MICROPHONE TREBLE CONTROL This knob is used to a...

Page 9: ...idrange gain of 12dB or maximum decrease of 30dB Turning the knob in a counter clockwise direction will decrease the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal turning the knob in a clockwise dire...

Page 10: ...xing The CUE MIXING CONTROL 18 will also work in conjunction with function Please note that this function will only work with a set of stereo headphones 16 CUE LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL This knob is used t...

Page 11: ...controlled by the CROSSFADER 22 Sliding the CROSSFADER 22 to left position will send the volume output of the assigned channel to the MASTER VOLUME LEVEL 17 siding the CROSSFADER 22 to right position...

Page 12: ...s and other line level instruments may only be connected to these jacks as long as the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH 30 is in the AUX 1 position Never connect line level instruments CD players tape decks...

Page 13: ...nts the left channel input Input volume will be controlled by the channel three fader The channel SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH 3 must be in the Line 4 position to monitor any source connected to these jacks...

Page 14: ...reater than 15 feet Always use these jacks whenever possible 40 AC CONNECTION This connector is used to supply main power to the unit via the included detachable power cord The power connection uses a...

Page 15: ...RNTABLE This image details a typical DJ Set Up consisting of a microphone turn tables CD players and a tape deck Note Turntables can only be connected to the PHONO LEVEL RCA JACKS Be sure the LINE LEV...

Page 16: ...put 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 balanc...

Page 17: ...eans it may be replaced at any time even when power is applied Only replace with American Audio Part Feather Fader Plus Replacing with any other model fader may seriously damage your mixer Replacing t...

Page 18: ...1 Check the input selector switch Make sure it is set to the device that is currently playing 2 Check to see if the connection cables are connected properly 3 Check the Trim Output level control on t...

Page 19: ...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 Ame...

Page 20: ...ONO 47K OHM 54dBV 2mV MICROPHONE 1 2 2K OHM 54dBV 2mV MICROPHONE 2 2 2K OHM 60dBV 1mV Output Sensitivity Level Impedence Note 0dBV 1Vrms MASTER 600 OHM 0dBV 1V 2dB ZONE 1K OHM 0dBV 1V 2dB MASTER OUT X...

Page 21: ...at 13KHz 14 3dB at 13KHz Zone Equalizer BASS 12 2dB at 100Hz 22 3dB at 100Hz TREBLE 12 2dB at 10KHz 15 3dB at 10KHz TALKOVER 14 dB 2dB TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS American Audio www AmericanAudio com Q 2...

Page 22: ...American Audio World Headquarters 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 323 582 3322 Fax 323 582 2941 Web www americanaudio us E mail info americandj com...

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