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     CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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1. MICROPHONE TREBLE CONTROL - 

This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of microphones 

one and two, with a maximum signal gain of 15dB or maximum signal decrease of -30dB. 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.

2. TALKOVER CONTROL - 

When this button is depressed, all signals except the microphone level are 

decreased by 15dB. In the OFF position all signals remain at their standard levels.

3. MICROPHONE 1 COMBO JACK -

 Combination Microphone Jack. This jack will accept a standard 

1/4 plug or XLR 3-pin balanced male plug. The volume output level will be controlled by the 

Mic 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 
start and stop a CD Player with the slide of the crossfader. The ON/OFF “Q" START switch activates 
the FADER “Q" START feature. When in the ON position, the FADER “Q" START automatically returns 
the  CD player to the preset CUE POINT.

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For example; Assuming you have two compatible American Audio™ CD players or a compat-
ible dual CD player connected to channels one and two. When the Fader "Q" Start option is 
turned on, sliding the crossfader to the far left position will trigger playback on CD player 1. 
When the crossfader is pushed to the far right position, playback on CD player 2 will begin, 
and CD player 1 will return to the cue position. Refer to your American Audio CD player user 
manual for setting CUE POINTS. Turn the ON/OFF SWITCH to the OFF position to disen-
gaged “Q ”Start function and resume to a normal fader.

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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