AAM
™
2443/3243
Reference Quality Recording and Sound Reinforcement Console
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the AAM 2443/3243 mixing console. These consoles represent years of
experience in mixer engineering and offer incredible versatility through their flexible 13-bus design.
Their impressive 4 SUB GROUPS, 6 AUX, L/R and MONO outputs place these mixers in a league
of their own. Additionally, each SUB group features a high-quality dynamic compressor that can be
used on the corresponding SUB mix, or can be patched to any channel INSERT. Compact package
design and rugged construction make the AAM ideal for a variety of installations. Covering both the
AAM 2443 and the AAM 3243, this guide describes the features and controls found on your new
mixer including:
• 24 (AAM 2443) or 32 (AAM 3243) input channels; each with GAIN, EQ, AUX and PAN
controls, as well as SUB, L/R and MONO assign buttons
• Low-noise mic preamps and XLR connectors on each channel
• Balanced 1/4" LINE inputs on CHANNELS 1-22 (AAM 2443) or 1-30 (AAM 3243)
• INSERT jacks on CHANNELS 1-20 (AAM 2443) or 1-28 (AAM 3243)
• Innovative chassis design with recessed back panel connectors (ideal for desktop placement)
• Smooth, 60 mm CHANNEL, SUB, L/R and MONO faders
• Phantom power with separate activation switches and LEDs indicating operation on
CHANNELS 1-16 or 17-24 (AAM 2443); 1-24 or 25-32 (AAM 3243)
• 2 SUPER CHANNELS with PAD (-20 dB) and POLARITY buttons
• 2 STEREO CHANNELS with 1/4" and RCA connectors
• 6 AUX sends (4 balanced XLR)
• 4 SUB groups with patchable dynamic compressors
• MUTE and PFL buttons, clip (PK) and signal (SIG) LEDs on all input channels
• Two RETURNs, each with switchable low-cut (150 Hz) filter, level control, bus assignment,
mute and AFL
• PFL on all input channels
• AFL on all AUX SEND, RETURN, SUB and MONO channels
• Stereo HEADPHONE output
• BALANCED XLR and UNBALANCED 1/4" outputs for MONO, LEFT and RIGHT
• LEFT, RIGHT and MONO master INSERTS
• SUB group and MASTER CLIP LEDs sample at summing amp and post-FADER
EXPLANATION OF TERMS
BUSES –
The signal paths through the mixer from the channels to the various outputs. AAM mixers
contain 13 different buses: L, R, MONO, SUBS 1-4, AUX 1-6.
SUB groups –
The buses used to group channels together. This allows one fader to control a sub
mix of many channels.
AUX sends –
The buses used to route signals to effects and monitors from each channel. PRE
means AUX level
is not
affected by fader setting; POST means AUX level
is
affected by fader
setting.
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