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*1: There are two basic types of mics: Hi-Z (Z = imped-

ance) and Low-Z. Hi-Z connectors plug into the “Hi-Z
Line” inputs, Low-Z connectors plug into the “Lo-Z
Balanced” inputs. For Hi-Z mics, set the Level control
around “9.” For Lo-Z mics, set the Level control
around “4.”

*2: Most guitars have an “instrument level” signal and work best with the Level control set

at “5” or less.

*3: Most keyboards, drum machines, etc. have a “line level” signal and work best with the

Level control set around “2” or “3.”

*4: The Aux In jack sends its signal into the mixer just prior to its Master Level and Tone

controls.

Basic Connections and Settings:

The illustration below offers some basics for using the box mixer.  Actual connections
and settings will vary depending on the application. These are merely guidelines.

High

+15dB

 15dB

Mid

+15dB

 15dB

Low

+15dB

 15dB

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

Level

10

0

Mon

10

0

DSP/

Eff

10

0

DSP/

Eff

10

0

DSP/

Eff

10

0

DSP/

Eff

10

0

DSP/

Eff

10

0

DSP/

Eff

10

0

High

+15dB

 15dB

Mid

+15dB

 15dB

Low

+15dB

 15dB

Level

10

0

Mon

10

0

High

+15dB

 15dB

Mid

+15dB

 15dB

Low

+15dB

 15dB

Level

10

0

Mon

10

0

High

+15dB

 15dB

Mid

+15dB

 15dB

Low

+15dB

 15dB

Level

10

0

Mon

10

0

High

+15dB

 15dB

Mid

+15dB

 15dB

Low

+15dB

 15dB

Level

10

0

Mon

10

0

High

+15dB

 15dB

Mid

+15dB

 15dB

Low

+15dB

 15dB

Level

10

0

Mon

10

0

High

+15dB

 15dB

Mid

+15dB

 15dB

Low

+15dB

 15dB

Main

10

0

Monitor

10

0

Tape In

   Level   

10

0

DSP

Multi

SAR

LAR

SPR

Delay

Aux/Eff

Ret  

10

0

DSP Ret

10

0

Effects

Return 

Monitor

Out 

Effects

Send 

Aux In 

Tape

In

Tape

Out

Mic

Mic

Mic

Mic

Mic

Mic

EFFECTS

SPEAKERS

TO SPEAKER
JACKS ON BACK

TO EFFECTS LOOP 2
JACKS ON BACK

IN

OUT

REC

MONO

OUT

PLAY

LO-Z

MIC

*1

HI-Z

MIC

*1

GUITAR

*2

BASS

*2

KEYBOARD

*3

CD OR

TAPE

PLAYER

(OUTPUTS

SUMMED TO

MONO SIGNAL)

TAPE PLAYER/
RECORDER

2

 MIN. LOAD

(UP TO FOUR

8

 SPEAKERS)

SEE THE CHART

ON PAGE 5

(PE1510H, PE15H,

PSM15, etc.)

SM1-SP, etc.

CMX62,

CSX8, etc.

EQ

LS1-131, etc.

EQ

LS1-131, etc.

POWER AMP

SPA1400, etc.

MONITORS

UFM15H, etc.

D.I. BOX or AMP

LINE OUT

DRUM MIX

*4

Typical Hi-Z (1/4”) mic connector:

Typical Lo-Z (XLR) mic connector:

PA6FX/PA8FX

Box Mixer with Digital Effects

Summary of Contents for PA6FX

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