MIXCAB-15, XCAB-15 User Manual
Connection & Setup
When powered up, all BASS and TREBLE controls (21, 22) should remain pointing vertically
(i.e. 12-o-clock position). Also turn down all ECHO controls to begin with (13, 19)
If the MIXCAB-15 is to be used on its own without connecting an XCAB-15 extension speaker,
it is best to operate the unit in mono to avoid losing one side of the stereo mix. Slide the
mono/stereo switch (24) to the MONO position.
If the MIXCAB-15 is to be operated with an XCAB-15 extension speaker (or equivalent),
connect the extension speaker to the XCAB-15 output (15) using an SPK or Speakon® lead.
For stereo operation, slide the mono/stereo switch to the STEREO position.
Note: this output is suitable for a 4
Ω
or 8
Ω
speaker with a power handling of 150Wrms.
Input channels 1, 2 and 3 can accept microphone or line inputs by either XLR or 6.3mm jack
(3, 5, 7). If a microphone is connected to an input channel, slide the relevant mic/line switch
to the MIC position (4, 6, 8). If a line input is connected (such as CD player, mp3 player,
laptop, TV decoder etc.), slide the relevant mic/line switch to the LINE position.
Musical instruments such as keyboards, electronic drums and guitars with preamps can also be
connected as line inputs. Ensure that the mic/line switch is set to LINE for these.
Input channel 4 can accept a stereo line level input, which can be connected via Left + Right
RCA sockets (9) or a 3.5mm stereo jack (10)
To connect the output signal from the MIXCAB-15 to further active speakers or amplifiers, a
stereo line output is provided on Left + Right RCA sockets (11)
Operation
Before operating at full volume, it is important to make initial checks that input channels are
connected and working properly.
To check a microphone that is connected to an input channel, turn up the MASTER VOLUME
(23) part way and gradually increase the VOLUME control (20) for that input channel whilst
speaking into the microphone. Check for sound coming from the MIXCAB-15 and increase the
VOLUME control to the required level.
To check a line level signal that is connected to an input channel, as above, gradually increase
the VOLUME control for that input channel whilst playing the signal into the input. Check for
sound coming from the MIXCAB-15 and increase the VOLUME control to the required level.
Repeat the above for all 4 input channels and set the MASTER VOLUME to the maximum
required level, using each channel VOLUME control to balance the levels of each within the
overall output mix.