Each mono input channel offers a balanced microphone
input via the XLR connector and also features switchable
+48 V phantom power supply for condenser microphones.
The MX preamps provide undistorted and noised-free gain
as is typically known only from costly outboard preamps.
Each mono input also features a balanced line input on a
1/4
＂
connector . Unbalanced devices (mono jacks) can also
be connected to these inputs.
3
Please mute your play back system before you active
the phantom power supply to prevent switch-on thump
being directed to your loudspeakers. Please also note
the instructions in chapter 2.4.2
“
Voltage supply,
phantom power and fuse
”
.
LINEIN
MIC
MX Series Mixer
The TRACK switch routed, the signal from the TRACK IN
connectors to the level metre, the CONTROL ROOM OUT
outputs and the PHONES connector----this is a simple way
to check recorded signals via monitor speakers or headphones.
Similarly, the ALT 3-4 switch routes the signal from the
Alt 3-4 bus to the same path for monitoring purposes.
The MAIN MIX switch sends the main mix signal to the above-
mentioned outputs and to the level metre.
ALT 3-4
MAIN MIX
Use this control to set control room output level and headphone
volume respectively.
PHONES/CTRL (ROOM)
When the 2-TRACK TO MAIN switch is depressed, the 2-
track input is routed to the main thus serves as an additional
input for tape machines. You can also connect MIDI further
processing. At the same time, this switch disables the main
mix to tape output link.
2-TRACK TO MAIN
POWER
The blue POWER LED indicates that the device is switched
on.
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2-TRACK
MX Series Mixer
please remember that you can only use either the
microphone or the line input of a channel at any
one time. You can never use both simultaneously!
The mono channels of the mixing consoles have a high-slope
LOW CUT filter for eliminat ing unwanted, low-frequenty signal
components (75 Hz, 18 dB/octave).
LOW CUT
TRIM
Use the TRIM control to adjust the input gain. This control
should always be turned fully counterclockwise whenever you
connect or disconnect a signal source to one of the inputs.
All mono input channels include a 3-band equalizer. All bands
provide boost or cut of up to 15 dB. In the central position, the
equalizer is inactive.
2.1.3 Aux sends
The circuitry of the British EQs is based on the technology
used in the bast-known top-of-the-line consoles and providing
a warm sound without any unwanted side effects. The result are
extremely musical equalizes which, unlike simple equalizers,
cause no side effects such as phase shifting or bandwidth
_
limitation, even with extreme gain settings of +15 dB.
The upper (HI) and the lower band (LO) are shelving filters
that increase or decrease all frequencies above or below their
cut-off frequency. The cut-off frequencies of the upper and
lower band are 12 kHz and 80 Hz respectively. The mid band is
configured as a peak filter with a centre frequency of 2.5kHz
Aux sends take signals via a control from one or more channels
and sum these signals to a so-called bus. This bus signal is sent
to an aux send connector and then routed, for example, to an active
monitor speaker or an external effects device. The return from an
external effect device can then be brought back into the console
via the aux return connectors.
For situations which require effects processing, the aux sends are
usually switched post-fader so that the effects volume in a channel
corresponds to the position of the channel fader. if this were not the
channel would remain audible even when the fader is turned to zero.
When setting up a monitor mix, the aux sends are generally switched
to pre-fader, i.e. they operate independently of the position of the
channel fader.
Both aux sends are mono, are sourced after the equalizer and
offer up to +15dB gain.
PFL
SOLO
Also a rule, solo signals are monitored via the control room
output and headphones connector and are displayed by the
level meters. If a also switch is pressed, the signals from the
tape input, Alt 3-4 and main mix are blocked from the control
room outputs, the headphone connector and the level meter.
+48V
LEVEL METER
The high-procision level meter accurately displays the
appropriate signal level.
When recording to a digital device, the recorder
’
s peak metre
should mot exceed 0 dB. This is because, unlike analog recordings,
slightly excessive levels can create unpleasant digital distortion.
LEVEL SETTING
The red
“
+48V
”
LED lights when the phantom power supply
is switch on. The phantom power supply is necessary for condenser
microphones and is activated using the switch on the rear of the
device.
system stabilization.
Please do not connect microphones to the mixer
(or the stagebox/wellbox) while the phantom power
supply is switched on. Connect microphones before
you switch on the power supply. In addition, the
monitor/PA loudspeakers, should be muted before
you activate the phantom power supply. After
switching on, wait approx. One minute to allow for
When recording to an analog device, the VU meters of the
recording machine should reach approx. +3 dB with low-
frequency signals (e.g. Kick drum). Due to their inertia VU
meters tend to display too low a signals level at frequencies
above 1 kHz. This is why ,for example, a Hi-Hat should only
be driven as far as -10dB. Snare drums should be driven to
approx. 0 dB.
To activate the PFL function, depress the MODE switch. The
PFL function should, as a rule, be used for gain setting purposes.
The signal is sourced pre-fader and assigned to the mono PFL
bus. In the
“
PFL
”
setting, only the left side of the peak meter
operates. Drive the individual channels to the 0 dB mark of the
VU meter.
When the MODE switch is not depressed, the stereo solo bus
is activate. Solo is short for
“
Solo In Place
”
. This is the customary
method for listening to an individual signal or to a group of signals.
As soon as a solo switch is pressed, all channels in the control
room (and headphones) that have not been selected are muted
thereby retaining stereo panning. The solo bus can carry the
output signals of the channel pan controls, the aux sends and
the stereo line inputs. The solo bus is, as a rule, switched post-
fader.
MODE
The MODE switch determines whether the channels
＇
SOLO
switch operates as PFL (Pre Fader Listen) or as solo (Solo In
Place).
The PAN control in the channel strip offers a constant
power characteristic. This means that the signal is
always at a constant level, irrespective of its position
in the stereo panorama. If the PAN control is moved
fully left or right from center, the level increases by 4
dB in that channel. This signal is not louder. For this
reason, with the solo function activated (Solo In Place),
audio signals from the channels with PAN controls that
have not be moved fully to the left or right are displayed
at a lower volume that in the PFL function.
+10 -40
MIC
+10
+60
TRIM
dB/dBu
LOW CUT
75Hz
18 dB/Oct
LINE IN
BAL
OR
UNBAL
1
0
-15
+15
0
-15
+15
0
-15
+15
HIGH
12 KHz
EQ
MID
2.5 KHz
LOW
80 Hz
0
-
+15
8
2
0
-
8
+15
AUX
1
FX
POST
PRE
-
+15
8
3
4
MODE
SOLO (NORMAL)
PFL (LEVEL SET)
L
R
MAIN SOLO PFL
MAIN MIX
ALT 3-4
2-TRACK
PHONES/CTRL R
SOURCE
2TK TO MAIN MIX
POWER
+48 V
CLIP
10
5
2
0
2
5
20
2.1 Mono channels
2.1.1 Microphone and line inputs
Fig. 2.1: Connectors and controls of mic/line inputs
Fig. 2.2: Panorama and routing controls
Fig. 2.3: The AUX SEND controls in the channel strips
If you press the MUTE/ALT 3-4 switch, aux send 1
is muted, provided that it is switched post-fader.
However, this does not affect the aux send 2
Aux send 1 can be switched pre-fader and is thus particularly
suitable for setting up monitor mixes.
AUX 1 (MON)
PRE
When the PRE switch is pressed, aux send 1 is sourced
pre-fader.
The aux send labeled FX is for sending to effects devices and
is thus set up to be post-fader.
Aux 2 (FX)
If you wish to use the internal effects processor, the
STEREO AUX RETURN 2 connectors should not be is
use.
You can also connect an external effects processor to
aux send 2, however the internal effects module will be
muted.
2.3.6 Level meter and monitoring
Fig. 2.11: Control room/phones section, level meter
The peak metres of your XENYX display the level
virtually independent of frequency. A recording
level of 0dB is recommended for all signal types.
MAIN SOLO
The MAIN SOLO LED lights up as soon as a channel or aux
send solo switch is pressed. The MODE switch also has to be
set at
“
solo
”
.
The PFL LED indicates that the peak metre is set to PFL mode.
PFL
PHONES
You can connect headphone to this
TRS connector. The
signal on the PHONES connection is sourced from the control
1/4
＂
room output.
PHONES
ALT 3-4
MAIN MIX
10
0
10
15
20
25
30
40
60
8
10
0
10
15
20
25
30
40
60
8
10
0
10
15
20
25
30
40
60
8
10
0
10
15
20
25
30
40
60
8
3
4
L
R
Fig. 2.12: PHONES connector
2.3.7 Alt 3-4 and main mix fader
Fig. 2.13:
Alt 3-4 and main mix fader
2.1.2 Equalizer
