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1. Can I use another non-powered mixer with my Airplay
especially careful with piano and percussive sounds.
system to get more channels?
They can be very dynamic and overload the channel on
ANSWER: YES! Take the Line Level output of the external
attacks when the channel has high output with the
non-powered mixer and connect to one of the LINE ¼”
volume set low.
inputs. When using channel one, make sure the pad switch
is pressed in. Bring up the channel volume control as
7. My acoustic guitar has a pickup that is plugged into
needed.
the Airplay system. It is not loud enough even with
the channel volume all the way up. Do you think I
2. Can I use more than one Airplay system with an
have a bad cord?
external mixer?
ANSWER: No. This guitar has a Hi-Z passive pickup.
ANSWER: Yes. Two Airplay systems can be connected to a
The Airplay system only accepts line level inputs. Use
stereo mixer (one to the left Line output and one to the
an external preamp to amplify the signal to a line level.
right Line output). If using more than two or using more
than one with a mono mixer, use an external Y-cable to
connect to the Airplay systems.
8. Not all of my microphones are condenser type. Will
the Phantom Power in the Airplay damage my non-
3. Can I use the other inputs on the Airplay system when
condenser mics?
using an external mixer?
ANSWER: No. You can safely use a combination of
ANSWER: Yes. The inputs on the Airplay can be used with
condenser and dynamic microphones at the same time.
an external mixer connected.
9. I get a nasty pop when turning the microphone
4. Can I use more than one of the input jacks on channel
switch on or off. What’s wrong?
three at the same time?
ANSWER: The microphone or cord is probably wired
ANSWER: Yes. The RCA, 1/8” line input, and 1/8” mic
incorrectly or uses the wrong type of cable. The pop
input can be used together. However, there is only one
occurs when the phantom supply on a channel is
volume for all three. The individual levels will have to be
shorted to shield ground. A properly wired XLR cord
adjusted on the device connected.
uses 2 conductor shielded cable. The shield connects to
pin 1 and the center conductors go to pins 2 and 3.
5. What can I do to reduce microphone feedback
?
There cannot be a jumper or short between pins 2, 3,
ANSWER: Keep the microphones away from and behind
and the shield. The microphone is wired correctly when
the speakers. The goal is to prevent sound produced by
the signal on pin 2 and 3 short to each other when
the speaker from entering the front of the microphone. The
switched off.
master EQ also works well for controlling feedback when
one or two frequencies are a nuisance. Be careful not to
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I have my music source plugged into the line input
cut all three of the frequencies on the EQ. This will cause
on channel one or two, and I don’t hear any vocals.
the sound to lose clarity and become thin. If you notice
What is wrong?
this happening, lower the channel volumes and raise the
ANSWER: The 1/4” input jacks on channels one and
EQ controls.
two are balanced/unbalanced only, not stereo. Using a
stereo signal through a tip-ring-sleeve plug can cause
6. My digital keyboard is distorting, especially on the
this problem in a balanced system. However, channel
piano sounds.
three is stereo and using it will solve your problem.
ANSWER: Adjust the output level of the keyboard so that
the Airplay channel volume is halfway or more. Be
Frequently Asked Questions
Playing:
•
With all volume controls (
3
,
5
,and
7
) set to lowest setting (counterclockwise), turn the power
switch (
C
) to the “on” position. Note: The power indicator on the front of the Airplay system
should now be illuminated.
•
Turn the master eq controls (
0
,
A
, and
B
) to the 12 o’clock position and begin adjusting the
volume controls (
3
,
5
, and
7
) of the individual channels (that you are using) clockwise to
reach desired level. Note: When using an external mixer, start by setting that channels input
volume to the 12 o’clock position and begin adjusting the master volume on the external mixer.
Increase the channel’s volume as needed.
•
Adjust the treble, mid, and bass controls (
0
,
A
, and
B
) to achieve the desired sound.
