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 “Q” Start CD player. When used with a compatible CD player, you can use the 

crossfader to start and stop the CD play. The ON/OFF “Q” START switch activates the fader “Q” start 
feature. When the fader “Q” start feature is activated sliding the 

CROSSFADER (10)

 from left to right 

will play or cue any CD player connected to the 

CONTROLLER JACKS (16)

 on the rear of the unit.

 

For example, connect a compatible dual CD player connect to mixer channels one and two 

 

(refer to your CD player manual for proper set-up). Be sure the Fader “Q” Start feature is 

 

activated on both channels. Slide the crossfader to the channel one position (full left) and 

 

begin playback on CD drive one. Slide the crossfader to the channel position (far right). This 

 

will immediately trigger the play function on CD drive two and return CD drive one to cue 

 

mode. To return to normal fader operation turn the Fader “Q” Start ON/OFF SWITCH to the 

 

OFF position.

12.   

CHANNEL 2: AUX 2 JACK - 

This Aux input is for the use of a Mp3 player. Input volume will be 

controlled by the channel two

 

fader.

13. MICROPHONE SECTION - 

These controls are used to adjust the microphone volume level, treble 

level, and bass levels. 

 

MICROPHONE VOLUME - 

This knob is used to regulate the microphone output volume. Turn-  

 

ing the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the volume level. 

 

MICROPHONE  TREBLE  CONTROL  -

  This  knob  is  used  to  adjust  the  treble  levels  of  the

 

Microphone  with  a  maximum  signal  gain  of  10dB  or  maximum  signal  decrease  of  -10dB. 

 

Turning  the  knob  in  a  counter-clockwise  direction  will  decrease  the  amount  of  treble

  

applied  to  the  microphone  signal,  turning  the  knob  in  a  clockwise  direction  will  increase

 

the amount of treble applied to microphone signal.

 

MICROPHONE  BASS  CONTROL  - 

This  knob  is  used  to  adjust  the  low  frequency  levels  of

 

the microphone with a maximum signal gain of 10dB or maximum signal decrease of -10dB. 

 

Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to 

 

the  microphone  signal,  turning  the  knob  in  a  clockwise  direction  will  increase  the  amount 

 

of bass applied to microphone signal.

14.  TALKOVER  CONTROL  - 

This  function  decreases  all  signal  output  except  for  the  microphone 

signal. 

15. MASTER VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS - 

The dual MASTER LEVEL LED indicators are used to 

detail the master output level. The meters will detail the output level of both the left and right chan-
nels.

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Summary of Contents for Q-D6

Page 1: ...Q D6 Professional Preamp Mixer American Audio 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 www americanaudio us Rev 4 05...

Page 2: ...ather Crossfader 2 Phono 1 Aux 3 Line Inputs Fader Q Start Q Start Compatible for use with compatible American Audio CD Players 26dB Rotary Kills for Treble Bass and Mids on both channels High output...

Page 3: ...OWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords 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 conve...

Page 4: ...in any way doing so will void your manufactures warranty 8 Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack 9 Do not let insecticides benzene or thinner come in contact with the surface of the unit 10 This...

Page 5: ...ease 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...

Page 6: ...et an average output level of about 4dB on you master level meter HEADPHONES To avoid sever hearing damage always be sure the headphone level is set to mini mum before plugging them in Never put the h...

Page 7: ...ing the gain level properly will ensure a clean output signal To properly set the gain level controls 1 Be sure the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL 4 is set to level 4 2 Set the CHANNEL FADER 9 to level 8 3 Beg...

Page 8: ...tion will decrease the amount of midrange app lied 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 T...

Page 9: ...eble level and bass levels MICROPHONE VOLUME This knob is used to regulate the microphone output volume Turn ing the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the volume level MICROPHONE TREBLE CONT...

Page 10: ...ith stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines or Samplers should also be con nected to LINE inputs Turntables should only be connected to Phono inputs The red colored RCA jack represents the right channe...

Page 11: ...15 feet Always use these jacks whenever possible 26 9V AC INPUT Connect the included power supply to this input or any other 9v power adapter 27 MAIN POWER SWITCH This is the main power ON OFF button...

Page 12: ...SINGLE LOOP REMAIN NONSTOP TOTAL ELAPSED M T S PROGRAM LOCK KEY SYNC BEAT F PITCH BPM CUE AUTO BPM OFF ON FX MIX BOP ENTER PAN FLANGER SKID PHASE FX SELECT SGL CTN TIME REV PLAY TEMPO LOCK 4 8 16 TRAN...

Page 13: ...Q D6 Typical Mixer Output Connections Set Up Speaker Cables RCA to 1 4 Patch Cables American Audio www americanaudio us Q D6 Instruction Manual Page 13 CASSETTE DECK RCA to RCA Patch Cables...

Page 14: ...14 The crossfader is Hot Swapable which means 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 m...

Page 15: ...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 after January 1 1990 and...

Page 16: ...s REC OUT RCA 10dB 316mV 2 2K Ohms 2dB PHONES LOAD 32 OHMS 0dB 1V 33 Oms 2dB Cue Mixing at Center Maximum Output Load 100K THD 1 MASTER RCA MORE THAN 18dB 8V PHONES Load 32 ohms MORE THAN 4dB 1 6V CHA...

Page 17: ...American Audio A Division of the American DJ Group of Companies 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 582 2610 Web www americanaudio us E mail info americanaudio us...

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