DAPAudio Xenon, Manual

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7
Installation
Remove all packing materials from the Xenon. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect
all cables.
Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing.
Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.
1. DJ Microphone Connector
This jack is used to connect a microphone to the mixer. Connect you microphone via
1/4 inch (6.3mm) or balanced XLR jack.
2. GAIN
Mic Channel input level is determined by the Gain control.
With the Gain control you can adjust the MIC input-sensitivity, while optimally
matching the incoming signals to the mixer’s internal operation level. When dealing
with very low input levels (example vocal recordings or distant sound sources) the
high gain is extremely profitable.
How to set the Input level:
1)
Set the gain control and the corresponding channel fader to their minimum setting.
2) Play the sound source at its highest volume setting; respectively, sing or speak as
loud as possible directly into the microphone.
3) While doing so, adjust the input level using the gain control, so that during the
loudest passages the PEAK LED is just not lit, but the SIGNAL-LED lights
constantly.
This basic channel setting leaves you at least 8dB headroom. This means, you have
at least 8dB before signal clipping. If you want to make further adjustments to the
channel’s EQ setting, you should repeat step
3 and 4 again.
3 / 4 / 5. Equalizer SECTION (HI / MID / LOW)
The mixer’s Equalizer section allows shaping of the incoming audio signal. All mono
input channels are fitted with 3-band EQ. The upper (
3 ) and lower ( 5 ) shelving
controls have their frequencies fixed at 12 Khz and 80 Hz respectively. The Mid range
control (
4 ) has a peaking response frequency at 1.2 Khz. All 3 bands have up to
12 dB cut and boost, with a centre detent for “OFF”. Turning the Equalizer level
control to the right amplifies the frequency range, turning to the left attenuates the
signal. Minor changes to the Equalizer control usually produce the best results. Try to
avoid excessive enhancement of the MID band.
6. Pan
You can pan the Mic signal from Left to Right.
7. Level
This control allows you to adjust the max. output level of the Mic Channel.
8. Talkover Button
When engaged this function will decrease all signal levels, except the microphone and
the channel 1 level, by talkover adjustment. A red LED inside the Talkover Button will
glow when the talkover function is engaged. In the OFF position all signals will remain
at their normal levels.
9. Talkover Control
This knob is used to adjust attenuation level when TALKOVER BUTTON set in the
ON position.