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FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT.

of the signal is sent to the left and right output level. For true stereo imaging, maintain the knob in the 
12 o’ clock position. 

11.  BNC  JACK  -

 

This  jack  is  used  to  supply  a  12V  DC  signal  to  a  gooseneck  light,  such  as  the 

American Audio

®

 GNL-14.

12. POWER SWITCH -

 This is the main power ON/OFF button. A blue LED next to the power switch 

will glow when power is ON. Before you turn the power on be sure you have made all connections to the 
mixer. Also be sure you amplifiers are turned off. Remember mixer on first and turned off last.

13. WIDTH CONTROL -

 

This knob is used to control the amount of SRS 3D process is applied to the 

output source signal.

14. 3D ST CONTROL -

 

This button is used to activate the SRS

®

 (Sound Retrieval System

®

) 3D Stereo 

Process. SRS retrieves the spatial information from recordings and restores the original three-dimen-
sional sound field. As a result, the reproduced sound is much closer to a live performance. Like live 
performances, SRS has no critical listening position (sweet spot). Listeners can move around the room 
and continue to be immersed in full three-dimensional sound. A microphone does not possess the 
ability to interpret the direction a sound is coming from in the same way that the human ear does. How-
ever, when the audio source is recorded, directional audio cues are still present in the recording. By 
breaking down the stereo signal into its various signal components, it is possible to isolate and restore 
these spatial cues and place them in the proper space relative to the direct sounds, such as a soloist 
or dialogue. These spatial cues are restored by the use of Head Related Transfer Functions (HRTFs), 
which process ambient sounds via patented frequency response correction curves.

15. TRU BASS CONTROL -

 This button is used to activate the SRS

®

 (Sound Retrieval System

®

) TRU 

BASS™ Process. TruBass circuity actively monitors the low-frequency content of an audio signal and 
optimizes the frequency and amplitude spectrum of the output signal to enhance bass perception. 
Whether you are limited by space, cost or implementation, for bass previously believed impossible. 
This process creates deep, rich bass in headphones and speaker systems that have poor or little bass 
response. Sub-woofer performance will be enhanced substantially. Unprecedented bass response will 
virtually eliminates the need for large speakers to create low frequency fundamental tones and will in 
several case eliminate the need for a sub-woofer all together. Be sure that the TRU BASS™ process 
will not color the midrange or create bass not present on recordings. This process will only define any 
bass present on a recording.

16. TRUE BASS LEVEL -

 

This knob is used to control the amount of "TRU BASS" process is applied 

to the output source signal.

17. WOW CONTROL -

 

This button is used to activate the SRS

®

 WOW Process created by SRS Labs. 

The WOW™ process is a combination of 3D Stereo Process and the TRU BASS™ Process. WOW cre-
ates extraordinary enhancement to the listening experience. Ordinary stereo presents a limited spatial 
presentation, and often lack-luster bass (low frequency) performance. Any sound system can deliver 
an audio performance with drastically improved image size, dynamics and immersion when playing a 
signal processed with WOW. Because the WOW™ effect combines the 3D Stereo™ Process and the 
TRU BASS™ Process, the processing of the spatial cues surrounds the listener with a holographic 
representation of the performance. In addition bass becomes deep, rich and controlled through means 
that don’t require a speaker with a large woofer or cabinet size. In essence you may eliminate the need 
of a separate sub-woofer.

18.  AUX 4 INPUT JACK -

 This Aux input is for the use of a Mp3 player, or XM or Sirius satellite radio. 

Input volume will be controlled by the channel four

 

fader.

Summary of Contents for Q-Spand Pro

Page 1: ...Q SPAND PRO Featuring 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 www AmericanAudio us User Guide and Reference Manual 12 06...

Page 2: ...tion Single Voltage or Dual Voltage 3 Phono 4 Aux 4 Line 3 Mic Inputs Q Start Compatible for use with American Audio CD Players with Fader Q Start Fader Q Start on channels 1 2 Separate gain control f...

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

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

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 SPAND PRO INTR...

Page 7: ...DPHONES To avoid damaging your headphones always be sure the headphone volume level 31 is set to minimum before plugging them in To avoid sever hearing damage never put the head phone on without makin...

Page 8: ...ob 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 micro phone...

Page 9: ...IS NOT LIT to disengaged Q Start function and resume to a normal fader 7 CHANNEL EQ SECTION CHANNEL TREBLE CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of a channel allowing for a maximum tre...

Page 10: ...CONTROL This button is used to activate the SRS Sound Retrieval System TRU BASS Process TruBass circuity actively monitors the low frequency content of an audio signal and optimizes the frequency and...

Page 11: ...he channels CUE 27 function is selected To select a channels cue function press the CUE BUTTON 27 that is directly associated with the specific channel you wish to monitor You may use the mixing funct...

Page 12: ...ter position the output signals of both the channels one and channels two will be even 29 CROSSFADER CURVE ADJUSTMENT This rotary knob is used to change the way the cross fader will operate The crossf...

Page 13: ...off before change the position of the Line Level Selector Switch 37 CHANNEL 1 PHONO 1 AUX 1 INPUT The type of input must directly re ect the selected mode of the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH 36 Turntab...

Page 14: ...X 3 position Never connect line level instruments CD players tape decks etc to these jacks when the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH 36 is in the PHONO 3 position THIS MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE YOUR MIXER The re...

Page 15: ...t the maximum siganl output level 46 BALANCED XLR MASTER OUTPUTS JACKS The Master Output includes a pair of XLR Balanced jacks as well as a pair of RCA UNBALANCED JACKS 43 The 3 pin XLR jacks send a h...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...is 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 output jac...

Page 18: ...h 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 may seriously damage your mixer Replacin...

Page 19: ...d 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...

Page 20: ...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 after Ja...

Page 21: ...Impedence Note 0dBV output load 100K OHM LINE 10K OHM 14dBV 200mV 2dB AUX 47K OHM 14dBV 200mV 2dB PHONO 47K OHM 54dBV 2mV 2dB MICROPHONE 1 3 2 2K OHM 54dBV 2mV 2dB MICROPHONE 2 2 2K OHM 60dBV 1mV 2dB...

Page 22: ...at 10KHz 15 3dB at 10KHz TALKOVER 14 dB 2dB SRS Gain Line 24dBV input maximum gain trubass and width at maximum position TRUBASS 14 5 4dB at 100Hz 3D ST 8 5 4dB at 100Hz Single L or R input WoW 15 5 4...

Page 23: ...SRS Labs Inc SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc American Audio World Headquarters 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 323 582 3322 Fax 323 582 3311 Web www ame...

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