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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.INTRODUCTION..........................................................................2

1.1 General mixing console functions......................................................................3
1.2 The user

s manual...........................................................................................3

1.3 Before you get started...................................................................................... 3

1.3.1 Shipment ................................................................................................ 3
1.3.2 Initial operation....................................................................................... 3

3.DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR................................................13

4.INSTALLTION............................................................................. 14

4.1 Rack mounting............................................................................................ . 1 4

4.2.1 Audio connections................................................................................14

4.2 Cable connections........................................................................................ 14

PMX Series Mixer

2.CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS ................................ 3

2.1 Mono channels................................................................................................4

2.1.1 Microphone and line input.........................................................................4
2.1.2 Equalizer................................................................................................ 4
2.1.3 Aux sends............................................................................................... 5
2.1.4 Routing switch, sole and channel fader...................................................... 5

2.2 Stereo channels.............................................................................................. 6

2.2.1 Channel inputs....................................................................................... .6
2.2.2 Equalizer stereo channels........................................................................ 6
2.2.3 Aux sends stereo channels....................................................................... 6
2.2.4 Routing switch, sole and channel fader...................................................... 6

2.3 Connector panel and main section.....................................................................7

2.3.1 Aux sends 1 and 2....................................................................................7
2.3.2 Aux send connectors 1 and 2.....................................................................7
2.3.3 Stereo aux return connectors....................................................................8
2.3.4 Stereo aux return.................................................................................... .8
2.3.5 Tape input / tape output............................................................................9
2.3.6 Level metre and monitoring...................................................................... 9
2.3.7 Alt 3-4 and main mix fader....................................................................... 11

2.4 Rear view of PMX1204FX/1404FX/1604FX/1804FX..........................................12

2.4.1 Main mix outputs, Alt 3-4 outputs and room outputs................................... 12
2.4.2 Voltage supply, phantom power and fuse.................................................. 12
2.4.3 AMP output............................................................................................ 13
2.4.4 Heat removal system.............................................................................. 13

5.SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................16

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5.SPECIFICATIONS

Mono inputs

Microphone inputs (XENYX Mic Preamp)

Type 

XLR, electronically balanced,
discrete input circuit 

Mic E.I.N. (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
@ 0 

Ω

 source resistance

@ 50 

Ω

 source resistance

@ 150 

Ω

 source resistance

-134 dB / 135.7 dB A-weighted
-131 dB / 133.3 dB A-weighted
-129 dB / 130.5 dB A-weighted

Frequency response

<10 Hz -150 kHz (-1 dB),
<10 Hz -200 kHz (-3 dB)

Gain range

+10 to +60 dB

Max. Input level

+12 dBu @ +10 dB gain

Impedance

approx. 2.6 k

 balanced

Ω

110 dB / 112 dB A-weighted

Signal-to noise ratio

(0 dBu In @ +22 dB gain)

Distortion (THD+ N)

0.005% / 0.004% A-weighted

Line input

Type 

Impedance

Gain range
Max. Input level

1

Fade-out attenuation
(Crosstalk attenuation)

Main fader closed
Channel muted
Channel fader closed

Frequency response

Microphone input to main out

<10 Hz - 90 kHz 
<10 Hz - 160 kHz 

+0 dB / -1 dB 
+0 dB / -3 dB 

Stereo inputs

Type

1/4

 TRS connector,

Impedance

Max. Input level

electronically balanced
approx. 20 k

 

Ω

+22 dBu 

EQ mono channels

EQ stereo channels

1/4

 TRS connector,

electronically balanced
approx. 20

 banlanced 

Ω

10 k

 unbanlanced 

Ω

-10 to +40 dB

30 dBu

90 dB
89.5 dB
89 dB

Low
Mid
High

Low
Mid
High

80 Hz / 15 dB 
2.5 kHz / 15 dB 
12 kHz / 15 dB 

80 Hz / 15 dB 
2.5 kHz / 15 dB 
12 kHz / 15 dB 

Summary of Contents for PMX-1804FX

Page 1: ...rotect the environment in which we all live CE All specifications and appearances are subject to change without notice All information was correct at time of printing Musikhaus Kirstein GmbH does not guarantee for the accuracy or completeness of any description photograph or statement contained in this manual Printed colors and specifications may vary slightly from product Products from Musikhaus ...

Page 2: ...OT OPEN IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS The apparatus should be protected from moisture and rain can not used near water for example near bath tub kitchen sink or a swimming pool etc Heat The apparatus should be located away from the heat source such as radiators stoves or other appliances that produce heat PMX Series Mixer 18 Physical PMX1204FX Dimensions H x W x D 251 x 324 x 89 mm 3 5 kg weight net PM...

Page 3: ... any servicing other than those means described in the manual Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only Only use accessories attachments or parts recommended by the manufacturer Warning Please remember the high sound pressure do not only temporarily damage your sense of hearing but can also cause permanent damage Be careful to select a suitable volume Objects do not fall into and liq...

Page 4: ...e 12 2 4 3 AMP output 13 2 4 4 Heat removal system 13 5 SPECIFICATIONS 16 1 PMX Series Mixer 16 5 SPECIFICATIONS Mono inputs Microphone inputs XENYX Mic Preamp Type XLR electronically balanced discrete input circuit Mic E I N 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 Ω source resistance 50 Ω source resistance 150 Ω source resistance 134 dB 135 7 dB A weighted 131 dB 133 3 dB A weighted 129 dB 130 5 dB A weighted Frequency r...

Page 5: ...rophone preamps including phantom power as an option Balanced line input and a powerful effects section The mixing consoles in the MX Series are optimally equipped for live and studio applications Owing to state of the art circuitry your MX console produces a warm analog sound that is unrivalled With the addition of the latest of both analog and digital technology digital technology these base in ...

Page 6: ...nd connectors will be discussed in detail PMX Series Mixer 3 PMX Series Mixer 14 This also goes for mixing effects signals with the monitor mix The main difference is that the mix radio is adjusted using the FX TO MON control Of course a signal has to be fed into the ef fects processor via the FX control in the channel strip for both applications You can select the effect preset by turning the PRO...

Page 7: ...pectively The mid band is configured as a peak filter with a centre frequency of 2 5kHz Fig 3 1 Digital effects module PROGRAM PUSH PHONES FX FOOTSW 2 4 BIT MULTI FX PROCESSOR 00 SMALL HALL 03 MID HALL 06 BIG HALL 09 CHURCH 10 SMALL ROOM 13 MID ROOM 16 BIG ROOM 19 CHAPEL 20 PLATE 27 SPRING 30 GATED REV 36 REVERSE 40 EARLY REFL 44 AMBIENCE 48 STADIUM 49 AMBIENCE FX 50 DELAY 59 ECHO 60 CHORUS 66 FLA...

Page 8: ... routing controls L R PAN 1 MUTE ALT 3 4 1 dB 10 MUTE CLIP 0 10 15 20 25 30 40 60 8 SOLO PMX Series Mixer 12 Fig 2 14 Main mix outputs Alt 3 4 outputs and control room outputs 2 4 Rear view of PMX1204FX PMX1404FX PMX1604FX PMX1804FX 2 4 1 main mix outputs Alt 3 4 outputs and control room outputs MAIN OUTPUTS The MAIN outputs carry the MAIN MIX signal and are on balanced XLR connectors with a nomin...

Page 9: ... left and the right channels when using separate equalizers 2 2 2 Equalizer stereo channels 2 2 4 routing switch solo and channel fader The function of the BAL ANCE control corresponds to the PAN control in the mono channels The balance control determines the relative proportion between the left and right input signals before both signals are routed to the main stereo mix bus The MUTE ALT 3 4 swit...

Page 10: ...output link 2 TRACK TO MAIN POWER The blue POWER LED indicates that the device is switched on LEVEL METER The high procision level meter accurately displays the appropriate signal level 48V 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 Please do not connec...

Page 11: ...plifier of your monitor system to AUX SEND 1 The AUX SEND 1 master control determines the volume of the monitor mix PMX Series Mixer 9 You can now use the STEREO AUX RETURN MON control to adjust the level of the effects signal routed to the monitor mix The STEREO AUX RETURN 2 control determines the level of signals fed into the AUX RETURN 2 connectors which are routed to the main mix STEREO AUX RE...

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