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APPLICATION 6 - LINKING TWO LIVE 42 MIXERS

This illustration shows how to link the outputs of one mixer into a second mixer, to control a larger number of input

channels, or to accommodate a separate mixer being used as a submixer. Note that the PFL/AFL monitoring and Mute
buses remain separate.

Groups 1-4 out

Slave Mixer

Master MIxer

NOTE:

PFL/AFL and Group Muting are SEPARATE for each mixer

Mix L/R out

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Summary of Contents for SPIRIT LIVE 42

Page 1: ...All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 2: ...ice of four Mute Groups All frame sizes are provided as standard with dedicated stereo inputs 1 stereo input is included on the 12 channel frame and 2 stereo inputs on all other frame sizes Each stere...

Page 3: ...xible and potentially destructive feature of the mixer They have a similar effect on the frequency response of the input channel as the tone controls on a hi fi system but with much greater precision...

Page 4: ...hen the signal becomes so high that it would exceed the power supply rail voltages and is as a result limited This commonly occurs where gain settings are incorrectly set or where sources are improper...

Page 5: ...f the warranty please read this section carefully The LIVE 42 mixer must only be connected through the Power Supply supplied The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following c...

Page 6: ...Page 5 CONNECTING IT UP All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 7: ...pole mono jacks which will automatically ground the cold input Use this input for sources other than mics such as keyboards drum machines synths tape machines or guitars The input is BALANCED for low...

Page 8: ...ck socket which is normally bypassed When a jack is inserted the signal path is broken just before the mix fader The mix signal appears on the TIP of the plug and is returned on the RING A Y lead may...

Page 9: ...elected input if a phasing problem is suspected Grounding and Shielding For optimum performance it is vital that all signals are referenced to a solid noise free earthing point and that all signal cab...

Page 10: ...ructure of the console Each Component has a specific function and only by getting to know what each part is supposed to do will you be able to tell if there is a genuine fault Many faults are the resu...

Page 11: ...tion The signal from the channel appears on the TIP of the plug and is returned on the RING The insert point allows limiters compressors and other signal processing units to be added as required to pa...

Page 12: ...its or extra loudspeaker fills AUX 1 2 3 are derived before the channel fader PRE FADE and are therefore unaffected by the fader position This makes them particularly suitable for foldback or monitor...

Page 13: ...replaces the normal Mix L R signal The PFL AFL ON LED on the master section illuminates to warn that the headphones and the meters are now responding to the PFL AFL selection and the PFL LED on the i...

Page 14: ...FL AFL ON LED on the master section illuminates to warn that the headphones and the meters are now responding to the PFL AFL selection and the PFL LED on the input section lights to identify the activ...

Page 15: ...urce in the stereo image When the control is turned fully left or right you feed only that side of the signal to the mix 22 ROUTING SWITCHES The input channel signal may be routed in stereo to the mai...

Page 16: ...B buses They should be turned fully anticlockwise when not required If required the Matrix outputs may be used to create an additional stereo output from the console and in this case the Groups may be...

Page 17: ...ormally the Matrix Sends are derived from a mono sum of Mix L R Pressing the STEREO switch routes Mix L to Matrix A and Mix R to Matrix B to allow the Matrix outputs to be used as a separate stereo ou...

Page 18: ...AFL signal 39 PHONES This control sets the level of the PHONES output jack 40 MONO CHECK Normally the Phones output monitors the Stereo Mix Pressing the MONO CHECK switch sums the L R outputs to check...

Page 19: ...the correct position Initial Set Up Once you have connected up your system see the sections on connection and wiring earlier in this manual for guidance you are ready to set initial positions for the...

Page 20: ...Channel Fader slightly until the level is out of the red segments or adjust the Master Fader Note The level of any source signal in the final output is affected by many factors principal ly the Input...

Page 21: ...c ondary system fed from the Matrix outputs The illustration shows the flexibility of the inputs to the mixer and how the direct outputs are available as sources for a multitrack tape machine The Aux...

Page 22: ...ddition of a voice cluster and mono fill both fed from the Matrix outputs The source for the Matrix could be the main Mix or a combination of Mix and Groups The first three Aux sends are used as mono...

Page 23: ...ereo Inputs to the Mix may be expanded by using the Stereo Returns for sources such as keyboards and drum machines when the normal Stereo input channels are already used Additional stage foldback is p...

Page 24: ...ment is to drive a large number of separate loudspeaker outputs for spot sound effects The Groups Mix Aux Sends and Matrix outputs are all used for this purpose Each could be provided with Graphic EQ...

Page 25: ...n advance including fader positions and muted until required Releasing the respective Master Mute button activates the whole group Pressing the button mutes the selected channels SCENE 1 OR BAND 1 SOU...

Page 26: ...l a larger number of input channels or to accommodate a separate mixer being used as a submixer Note that the PFL AFL monitoring and Mute buses remain separate Groups 1 4 out Slave Mixer Master MIxer...

Page 27: ...two wires but out of phase resulting in cancellation of the interference signal clipping the onset of severe distortion in the signal path usually caused by the peak signal voltage being limited by th...

Page 28: ...a term used to describe the orientation of the positive and negative poles of an audio connection Normally connections are made with positive to positive negative to negative and this would correct p...

Page 29: ...ical Channel Fader Attenuation 80 dB Typical Aux Attenuation 80 dB Typical Pan Isolation 70 dB Adjacent Channel Crosstalk 85 dB FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz to 20kHz 1dB T H D 10dBu Input routed to Mix 20d...

Page 30: ...FLIGHT CASE MOUNTING The console is ideal for flight case mounting with all connectors on the top panel The end cheeks may be removed to save space in the flight case if required The example below sho...

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Page 33: ...O MONO CHECK MIX LEFT INSERT INSERT MIX RIGHT MIX LEFT MATRIX A OUT GROUP OUT MATRIX B OUT MATRIX A BUS MATRIX B BUS FADER MATRIX A MATRIX A MATRIX B MATRIX B A A B B FADER AUX1 AUX 2 3 5 6 SIMILAR AU...

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