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 Q-SPAND™  

 

 

  

  

 

 

     CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

47. CHANNEL 2 LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH -

 

This switch is used to change the mode of 

Channel 2: Phono 2 Input/Aux 2 Jacks (46)

. When connecting turntable to the 

Channel 2: Phono 2 

Input/Aux 2 Jacks (46)

 be sure this switch is in the PHONO position, and when using line level input 

devices be sure this switch is in the AUX position. Always be sure main power is shut off before change 
the position of the 

Line Level Selector Switch.

48. CHANNEL 1: LINE 1 RCA INPUT JACKS -

 These Jacks are used for line level inputs. Connect 

CD players or Tape Decks to LINE 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. Input volume will be controlled by channel one 

Channel Fader (9)

The channel 

Source Selector Switch (5)

 must be in the "Line 1" position, to monitor any source con-

nected to these jacks.

49. CHANNEL 1: PHONO 1 INPUT/AUX 1 JACKS - 

The type of input must directly refl ect the selected 

mode of the 

Line Level Selector Switch (5)

. 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 

Line Level Selector Switch 

(5) 

is in the “AUX 1” position. 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 one 

Channel Fader 

(9)

. The channel 

Source Selector Switch (5)

 must be in the "Phono 1/Aux 1" position, to monitor any 

source connected to these jacks.

50. CHANNEL 1 LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH -

 

This switch is used to change the mode of 

Channel 1: Phono 1 Input/Aux 1 Jacks (49)

. When connecting turntable to the 

Channel 1: Phono 1 

Input/Aux 1 Jacks (49)

 be sure this switch is in the PHONO position, and when using line level input 

devices be sure this switch is in the AUX position. Always be sure main power is shut off before change 
the position of the 

Line Level Selector Switch.

51. MICROPHONE 3 CONNECTOR -

 This jack is used to a connect a microphone to the mixer. Con-

nect you microphone via this 1/4 inch (6.3mm) jack. The signal volume will be controlled by the 

Mic 3 

Volume Knob (19).

 The bass and treble levels can also be adjusted by the 

Microphone EQ (1 & 17)

.

52. MICROPHONE 2 CONNECTOR -

 This jack is used to a connect a microphone to the mixer. Con-

nect you microphone via this 1/4 inch (6.3mm) jack. The signal volume will be controlled by the 

Mic 2 

Volume Knob (19).

 The bass and treble levels can also be adjusted by the 

Microphone EQ (1 & 17)

.

53. GND (GROUND TERMINAL) -

  Be sure to connect turntable ground leads to any of the three 

ground terminal. This will reduce the humming and popping noises associated with magnetic phono 
cartridges.

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Summary of Contents for Q-SPAND

Page 1: ...Q SPAND Featuring User Guide and Reference Manual AMERICAN AUDIO 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 www americandj com Rev 11 01...

Page 2: ...UCTION Q SPAND UNPACKING Every Q SPAND has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipp...

Page 3: ...sure to save the packing carton in case you may ever have to return the mixer for service Read all documentation before attempting to operate your new mixer Please save all your docu mentation for fut...

Page 4: ...nnect either a 1 4 unbal anced jack or by a standard 3 pin XLR balanced connector The main mic also has an independent volume control with separate high and low level adjustments When feedback occurs...

Page 5: ...1 Volume Knob 18 4 Q START ON OFF SWITCH This function works in conjunction with a compatible American Audio Q Start CD player When used with a compatible CD player you can use the crossfader to star...

Page 6: ...the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to source signal 9 CHANNEL VOLUME FADER These faders are used to control the output signal of any source assigned to its p...

Page 7: ...lockwise direc tion will decrease volume output 20 FADER CURVE ADJUSTMENT This knob is used to manipulate the crossfaders response The crossfader can operate in several different modes NORMAL CURVE QU...

Page 8: ...ight channel of the headphones Essentially splitting the cue signal in half This process will allow for headphones mixing Please note that this function will only work with a set of stereo headphones...

Page 9: ...36 LIGHT CONTROL OUTPUT This jack provides a preset mono audio output signal There is no way to adjust this level however this level will directly reflect the output level of the Channel Sliders 9 Th...

Page 10: ...red RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left channel input Input volume will be controlled by channel three Channel Fader 9 The channel Source Selector Switch 5 mu...

Page 11: ...g as the Line Level Selector Switch 5 is in the AUX 1 position The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left channel input Input volume will be controll...

Page 12: ...Q SPAND Typical Mixer Set Up CASSETTE DECK TURNTABLE TURNTABLE American Audio www americandj com Q SPAND Instruction Manual Page 12...

Page 13: ...V4000 Typical Balanced Output Set up This image details a typical stereo output layout Note the use of the Balanced XLR Jacks on both the mixer and the amplifier Always use the balanced output jacks...

Page 14: ...ith American Audio Part Feather Fader Plus Replacing with any other model fader may seriously damage your mixer Replacing the Crossfader 1 Disconnect the mixers main power supply 2 Using a number two...

Page 15: ...eason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of American Audio under this warranty shall be lim ited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the s...

Page 16: ...XLR 0dBV 1V 470 Ohms 3dB REC OUT RCA 5 5dBV 316mV 1K Ohms 3dB PHONES LOAD 32 OHMS 2dBV 0 4V 33 Oms 3dB PGM IN Maximum Output Load 47K THD 5 MASTER ZONE 18dBV 8V REC 18dBV 8V PHONES Load 32 ohms 4 6dB...

Page 17: ...nc SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc American Audio Supply American Audio World Headquarters 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 582 2610...

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