Quick StaRt up
If you’re like most new owners, you’re probably in a hurry to
plug your mixer in and use it. Here are some brief instructions
to get you going quickly. With the mixer unplugged and the
unit turned off, complete the following procedures:
A. CONNECTING AC POWER TO YOUR MIXER
• Be sure to plug your mixer into the proper voltage for your
country. The RX1200L is available in either 120V or 240V
models. The RX1200R works from 90-250VAC.
• Use only a grounded (3 prong) power outlet to prevent a
shock hazard. This gives the quietest grounding for your
mixer.
B. CONNECTING INPUTS TO YOUR MIXER
• For balanced microphones, use a shielded cable and plug
into the XLR MIC inputs.
• For high output devices like instruments & keyboards, plug
into the LINE input jacks using a shielded cable. Be sure
the LINE/INS switch is in the “OUT” position.
C. TURNING YOUR MIXER ON
• Set all channel and master LEVEL controls to their OFF
positions
• Set all HI, MID, and BASS controls and the graphic equal-
izers to their center “flat - no boost or cut” position.
• Adjust all channel “PAN” controls to their center position.
• Connect your speakers and monitors at the rear panel.
• Turn the mixer on by the rear POWER SWITCH and watch
for the front POWER LED to come on. Your mixer is now
ready to operate by turning the levels up.
Mic channel featuReS
1. line input/inSeRt JackS
The LINE input is a 1/4” phone jack designed for balanced
or unbalanced line or instruments. Examples of these inputs
would be guitar, keyboard or CD player. The line input can
be used at the same time the mic input is being used. For
channels 1-6, this jack becomes an insert when the INSERT
switch is pushed “IN”. (see #2.)
2. inSeRt SWitch
The LINE/INS switch changes the function of the channel’s
1/4” jack. The “OUT” position is for normal LINE level inputs.
Pressing the switch “IN” changes the jack into an INSERT
with SEND and RETURN. This allows you to place effects
on the channel after the GAIN control for lowest noise. To
insert effects (such as a compressor, etc.) use a 1/4” stereo
splitter adapter.
Connections are TIP-SEND and RING-RETURN.
3. XlR MicRophone input
The XLR MIC input is designed for balanced low impedance
microphone and DIRECT OUT signals. The high performance
mic preamps do a superb job of noise reduction, but to get
the lowest noise adjust the GAIN control properly (see #5).
Note: Make sure the phantom power is switched off before
connecting or disconnecting microphones to the mixer.
4. channel leVel contRol
The LEVEL control adjusts the volume of the channel before
going to the PAN control. Here is where the individual chan-
nel volumes are adjusted to make up the overall mix at the
MAIN L/R outputs. Start with the LEVEL set between 3-5.
5. Gain contRol / pk led
The GAIN control varies the input level on both the LINE and
MIC input jacks by 40dB. With a LOUD input signal, (loud
vocal, hard hits on drums, etc...)
turn up the GAIN control until a strong signal is present. If
the “PK” LED shows or distortion is heard, the input stage
is being overdriven. Lower the GAIN control until the LED
does not light.
6. channel pan contRol
The PAN control sends the channel signal to the MAIN L/R
outputs. If stereo placement is needed, turn the PAN control
toward the LEFT or RIGHT position.
7. eff 1 & eff 2 contRolS
The EFF 1 and EFF 2 controls adjust the levels sent to the
dual effects processors and to the EFF 1 and EFF 2 SND
jacks. The effects controls are post-channel level and
automatically track the channel’s LEVEL & tone controls.
Reduce these levels if PEAK LEDs are flashing on the effects
processors.
8. Mon 1 & Mon 2 contRolS
The MON 1 and MON 2 level controls adjust the volume of
the channel going to the monitor amps. The monitor level
control is a pre-channel level control. This means it is unaf-
fected by adjustments from the channel level. The purpose
for this is the monitor mix adjustments can be made without
disturbing the main mix.
9. channel tone contRolS
Each channel features active 3-band tone controls LO,
MID, and HI. These function as boost (clockwise) or cut
(counter-clockwise) controls. The center 0 is the “flat”
or no effect position. The LO and HI controls are shelv-
ing type with corner frequencies at 80Hz and 11.5k Hz
respectively. The MID control is a band pass type centered
at 750Hz.
10. line/tape in l-R input JackS
(ch 12)
The L-R TAPE IN RCA inputs are ideal for connecting a MP3
or CD player. The L-R LINE 1/4” jacks can be used for a stereo
instrument (keyboard, etc.) or for returning from a stereo
effects processor. Input level is controlled from the channel 12
LEVEL control.
MaSteR Section featuReS
11. Main l/R leVel (aMpS 1&2)
The MAIN L/R control is the master volume control for all
channels. The MAIN L/R signals are sent to GRAPHIC EQs
1&2 that feed the AMPS 1&2, the LEFT and RIGHT XLR
output jacks, and the MONO (SUB) output jack.
12. MonitoR 1& MonitoR 2 leVelS
(aMpS 3&4)
The MONITOR 1 and MONITOR 2 levels are sent to the
GRAPHIC EQs which feed the AMPS 3 & 4, and the
MONITOR 1&2 output jacks.
13. MuSic BReak SWitch
The MUSIC BREAK feature turns off all inputs except for the
last channel (ch 12). This is useful during breaks. This allows
pre-recorded music to be played through the TAPE IN jacks.
The channel 12 MIC, TAPE and LINE inputs are left active
for announcements or solo performers. The remaining input
channels (1-11) are turned OFF eliminating feedback or other
unwanted sounds from open mics during breaks or changes.
The internal effects are also muted.
14. tape out leVel
The TAPE OUT level sends the MAIN L/R signal (pre graphic
EQ) to the TAPE OUT RCA jacks for recording. If the TAPE
OUT is being used to record, make sure the recorder’s
outputs are not connected to the CH12 TAPE IN jacks, or
feedback may occur.
15. tape out JackS
The L-R TAPE OUT RCA jacks send the MAIN L/R signals
(pre graphic EQ) for recording. Output level is adjusted at
the TAPE OUT control.
16. uSB poWeR poRt
The USB POWER PORT allows charging of an MP3 player,
or to power accessories such as LED lighting.
Connect audio from devices to the TAPE L-R inputs on
channel 12.
17. left & RiGht XlR outputS
The LEFT and RIGHT balanced XLR line outputs are the same
signals that feed the internal AMPS 1&2. Use these outputs
for additional power amps or recording gear.
18. Mono (SuB) XlR output
The MONO (SUB) output combines the MAIN L/R output
signals that feed the internal AMPS 1&2. Use this output for
additional power amps or amplified subwoofer.
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