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the right, and you move it at least 20% to the left position, any player connected to the 

"A" PLAYER 

CONTROL 

will begin to play. You can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. 

31. RCA MASTER OUTPUTS - 

The Master Output includes a pair 

XLR BALANCED JACKS (28)

 as well as a pair

 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 (28).

32. ZONE LEVEL OUTPUTS - 

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. 

33. 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 (6)

, it is not influenced by 

the 

MASTER VOLUME CONTROL (13).

34.  CHANNEL 3 - LINE 3/ LINE 4 RCA INPUT JACKS -

 

Connect  CD  players  or  Tape  Decks  to  these  line  level  inputs.  Line  level  musical  instruments  with 
stereo  outputs  such  as  Rhythm  Machines  or  Samplers  should  also  be  connected  to  LINE  inputs. 
Turntables should only be connected to "Phono" inputs. The red colored RCA jack represents the 
right channel input and the white represents the left channel input. 

35.  CHANNEL 2 JACKS - 
 

 PHONO 2/AUX2 INPUT JACKS -

 The type of input must directly reflect the selected mode of  

 

 the 

CHANNEL 2 - LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH (36)

. Connect turntables equipped with  

 

 MM pickup cartridge to PHONO inputs (All DJ turntable use MM pick-up cartridges). CD 

 

 players or Tape Decks and other line level instruments may be connected to these jacks as long 

 

 as the 

CHANNEL 2 - LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH (36) 

is in the "AUX 2" position. The 

 

 red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left    

 

 channel input. 

      
 

 LINE 2 RCA INPUT JACKS -

 Connect CD players or Tape Decks to these line level inputs. Line

 

 level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines or Samplers should 

 

 also be connected to LINE inputs. Turntables should only be connected to "Phono" inputs. The

 

 red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left 

 

 channel input. 

36.  LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH -

 

 

 CHANNEL 1 - 

This switch is used to change the mode of 

CHANNEL 1 - PHONO 1/AUX1  

 

 INPUT JACKS. 

When connecting turntable to these jacks be sure the switch is in the PHONO 

 

 position, and when using line level input devices select AUX. 

Always be sure main power is 

 

 shut off before change the position of the Line Level Selector Switch.

      CHANNEL 2 - 

This switch is used to change the mode of 

CHANNEL 2 - PHONO 2/AUX2  

 

 INPUT JACKS. 

When connecting turntable to these jacks be sure the switch is in the PHONO 

 

 position, and when using line level input devices select AUX. 

Always be sure main power is  

 REAR PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Summary of Contents for Q-2422 - REVISED 2-03

Page 1: ...Q 2422 SX Professional Preamp Mixer USER INSTRUCTIONS American Audio 4295 Charter St Los Angeles CA 90058 323 582 2650 Fax 323 582 2610 web www AmericanAudio us Revised 2 03...

Page 2: ...sentation of American Audio s continuing com mitment to producing the best and highest quality products at an affordable price This mixer includes several innovative features that pack a big punch The...

Page 3: ...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 antennaorcab...

Page 4: ...retain for future refer ence Model No _____________________________ Serial No _____________________________ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO WATER...

Page 5: ...ost reliable product on the market by only using components made from quality products MASTER LEVEL Use this level control to set your volume output Try never to send an output of more than 4dB to you...

Page 6: ...change without notice The Q 2422 SX carries a two year 730 days limited warranty Please fill out the enclosed war ranty card to validate your purchase All returned service items whether under warrant...

Page 7: ...nnel Never use the gain control to adjust output volume Setting the gain level properly will ensure a clean output signal An improper gain level adjustment will send a distorted signal throughout the...

Page 8: ...the full Left position the output signal of any channels assigned to Left will be con trolled by the MASTER VOLUME LEVEL 13 The same fundamentals will apply for Right Sliding the fader from one positi...

Page 9: ...his fader is used to control the master output level main volume To avoid distorted output try to maintain an average output signal level 4 dB This fader will control the XLR BALANCED 28 output jacks...

Page 10: ...work with a set of stereo headphones 21 MASTER LEVEL BALANCE CONTROL This knob controls the balance level output of the MASTER VOLUME FADER 13 The knob has center lock position for precise center pan...

Page 11: ...ng an amp or other audio equipment with a balanced input or whenever you will be running a signal line greater than 15 feet 29 LIGHT CONTROL OUTPUT This jack provides a preset mono audio output signal...

Page 12: ...resents the left channel input 35 CHANNEL 2 JACKS PHONO 2 AUX2 INPUT JACKS The type of input must directly reflect the selected mode of the CHANNEL 2 LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH 36 Connect turntables e...

Page 13: ...1 position The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left channel input LINE 1 RCA INPUT JACKS Connect CD players or Tape Decks to these line level input...

Page 14: ...e CHANNEL FADER LEVEL 6 Connect a microphone to any of the two available MIC INPUT JACKS 15 38 You can connect 2 turntables using the PHONO 1 37 or PHONO 2 35 RCA jacks on the rear panel The mixer wil...

Page 15: ...osition when using turntables American Audio www AmericanAudio com Q 2422 SX User Instructions page 15 SET UP INSTRUCTIONS CD PLAYER PARAMETER TIME PARAMETER RATIO EJECT POWER CUE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0...

Page 16: ...lways use the balanced output jacks whenever possible The balanced output jacks should always be used for cable runs in excess of 10 feet Using the balanced jacks will ensure a clean signal through ou...

Page 17: ...igned to only fit one way so don t worry about the connec tors orientation 5 Connect the new crossfader to the ribbon cable and replace in reverse order Operating Determinations When installing this m...

Page 18: ...Ohms 8dBV 0 4V 33 Ohms 2dB Maximum Output Load 47K THD 5 Rec 18dBV 8V Master RCA 18dBV 8V Balanced XLR 18dBV 8V Channel Balance Within 3dB Frequency Response Line 20Hz 20KHz 1dB Phono 20Hz 20KHz 1 5d...

Page 19: ...t include maintenance cleaning or peri odic check up During the period specified above American Audio will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and...

Page 20: ...American Audio World Headquarters 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 582 2610 Web www AmericanAudio com E mail info AmericanAudio com...

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