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5 & 8-CHANNEL
MIXERS
L502 & L802 Owner's Manual
QUICK START
STUDIO QUICK START – PLUG IN A MICROPHONE AND HEAR IT THROUGH HEADPHONES
Before we go through each feature on the mixer, we'll show a few
common setups so that you can begin using your mixer right away.
In the first example, we’re going to connect a microphone and listen
to it through headphones. Be sure to follow the directions so that you
don’t hear loud feedback through your speakers!
1. Turn the PHONES knob all the way down, and the GAIN
control on channel 1 (top left) all the way down.
2. Plug your headphones into the PHONES OUT.
3. Turn the LEVEL control on channel 1 up about half way.
4. Plug your microphone into the MIC input on channel 1.
5. If you’re using a condenser microphone, switch on the
PHANTOM POWER function. If you’re using a dynamic mic, or
don’t know which type you’re using, leave phantom power off.
6. Turn the MAIN MIX up ½ way.
7. Turn the GAIN control on channel 1 up about ½ way. If the
PEAK light flashes red, turn the gain back down a bit.
8. Slowly turn up the PHONES level while speaking into the
microphone.
You should hear your voice through the headphones. Don’t hear
anything? Here are a few things to check:
• Do you need to switch phantom power on? Look at the markings
on your microphone. If it says “condenser” then Phantom Power
should be switched on. If it says “dynamic” then leave it off,
although phantom power won't damage a dynamic mic.
• Are the level and gain knobs turned up on channel 1? Are the
Main Mix and PHONES levels turned up?
• Make sure that the PAN control is in the center.
• If the meters above Main Mix are moving, then your problem
is with the headphones. If the meters aren’t moving, something
isn’t set correctly on the mixer.
PLAY BACK FROM YOUR COMPUTER OR
PORTABLE DEVICE
Next, we're going to play back from a line level device like a
computer, smartphone, keyboard, or MP3 player.
1. If still set up as above, turn down the LEVEL control on channel
1. Keep the Main Mix and Control Room levels up.
2. Turn down the Level control for stereo channel 3-4 (2-3 on L502).
3. Plug your computer, smartphone, keyboard, or MP3 player into
the LINE INPUT for channels 3-4 (2-3 on L502). You'll need ¼"
cables, either balanced or unbalanced will work.
4. Turn up the Level for channels 3-4 (2-3 on L502).
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