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 would like to thank you for your purchase of this great audio product. 

For those of you that don't have the time to read the entire user manual we have compiled these quick 
start instructions. We hope that you will at least read through these instructions to familiarize yourself 
with the basics of this mixer. The Q-SPAND PRO is part of American Audio’s continuing evolution in 
audio technology. This unit has been built and designed to meet the needs of a typical DJ. We have 
attempted to provide you with the most reliable product on the market by using only components con-
structed of the finest material.

MASTER LEVEL - 

Use this level to control your main volume output. Try never to send an output of 

more than +4dB to your system. Signal at levels higher than this will start to distort and may cause 
damage to your system and speakers. Remember that a distorted signal from you mixer will only be 
multiplied throughout your system.

CHANNEL GAIN LEVEL - 

The channel gain levels are not to be used as volume controls. Never use 

the channel trim to set the output volume. These controls are used to aid in distortion control. Use 
these control to preset your signal level before the crossfader. With your channel faders in the maxi-
mum position, use the channel trim level to set an average output level of about +4dB on you master 
level meter.

HEADPHONES -

 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 making sure the headphone level is turned down.

MAIN MIC -

 The main mic connector uses a combo plug that allows you to connect either a 1/4” 

unbalanced jack or by a standard 3-pin XLR balanced connector. The main mic also has an indepen-
dent volume control. When feedback occurs when using the mic, try lowering the level this may reduce 
the feedback. Always leave the mic level to it’s minimum level when not in use. 

Note: We recommend 

that you use a 500-600ohm microphone for the best sound quality.
PHONO/AUX LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH -

 This switch is used to change the selected input 

from phono to line and vice versa. The switch selectors are on the rear panel.

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                 UNPACKING

Every Q-SPAND PRO has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condi-
tion. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the 
carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your mixer for any damage and be sure all equipment 
necessary to operate the mixer has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are 
missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Please do not 
return the mixer to your dealer without first contacting American Audio

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 customer support.

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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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