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VM 6, 8, 6SD Stereo And

10SD Stereo Powered Mixers

Table Of Contents

1 Introduction...................................................................................

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2 Warranty Information....................................................................

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3 Channel Section.............................................................................

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4 Master Section..............................................................................

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5 Patch Bay Panel............................................................................

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6 Rear Panel....................................................................................

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7 Input Connections..........................................................................

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8 Typical Set-Up.............................................................................

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9 Block Diagrams.............................................................................

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10 Specifications................................................................................

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11 Digital Signal Processor Effects....................................................

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ⅠIntroduction

The new VM-6,VM-8,VM-6SD and VM-10SD mixers offer solid, feature-packed

performance in a compact, economical format. The VM-8 features eight independent

channels, while the VM-6 features six channels. Each channel incorporates a low impedance,

XLR input and a high impedance quarter inch phone jack input. Separate pre-monitor sends,

active high and low equalization, and post reverb/effect sends are also provided for each

channel on the VM-6 & VM-8 versions.

The master section for the VM-6 & VM-8 provides controls for main, monitor,

effect send, effect return and master reverb send. The Vm-6 & 8 features a nine band

equalization. Both models EQ sections offer +/-15㏈cut/boost capability. Each VM-6, & 8

features a foot switchable, spring reverb, while the VM-6SD & VM-10SD offer 128 presets of

Digital Signal Processing (D.S.P.).

Backed by a Two-Year Limited Warranty, the VM 6, 8, 6SD and 10SD offer

portability, versatility, and dependability.

Summary of Contents for VM 10SD Stereo

Page 1: ...Each channel incorporates a low impedance XLR input and a high impedance quarter inch phone jack input Separate pre monitor sends active high and low equalization and post reverb effect sends are also...

Page 2: ...outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 9 Grounding If the appliance is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin this plug will only fit int...

Page 3: ...from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 5 years from date of original purchase During that period STK will at its option repair or replace materials at no charge if...

Page 4: ...Panel Descriptions front panel...

Page 5: ...ate the midrange frequencies by as much 15 dB A distent is provided in the 0 position indicating a flat re sponse 8 Low The low frequency shelf control is set at 50Hz You can increase or attenuate fre...

Page 6: ...rovides final output level control for the monitor auxiliary send 1 found on the connector panel In Main Monitor mode it also serves as the volume control for the monitor internal amplifier 17 Tape In...

Page 7: ...outputs are taken before the built in graphic equalizer In Mono Main mode the Left connector gives the mono sun output from L R busses and the Right connector is not functional 36 FOOT SWITCH 38 TAPE...

Page 8: ...r reverb control to the internal reverberation circuit Its signal is derived from the individual channel reverb aux 2 sends The reverb can be defeated by turning this control to the far left or off po...

Page 9: ...ed Stereo Operation For this most basic stereo powered mono mixer operation you will need to commect 1 or more input source devices such as a microphone keyboard CD player or tape deck An outboard eff...

Page 10: ...rape or CD player into the mixer connect this now as well Connect a stereo RCA cable frim the output jacks of the tape or CD player to the tape in jacks on your powered mixer Additionally you may wis...

Page 11: ...e heavy gauge unshielded speaker cables Note that the total speaker impedance load must be at least 2 Ohms Insimple terms the this means you can use a maximum of four monitor speaker sustems with an i...

Page 12: ...u will prbably raise this to a higher setting at a later time after you have established proper gain and safe operating levels Use this as a starting point You are going to poerate the indivdual chann...

Page 13: ...peak input it is some what subjective as to whether an effect sounds proper it is largely a matter of taste However be using external devices See section V1 Professional Operating Tips for more inform...

Page 14: ...tage monitor speakers This is so that the performers can heat what they ate dointg Because of speaker placement program material and other factors it is rare that the monitor mix will be the same sa t...

Page 15: ...idual band by adjusting the slider on that band Any environment has its own set of acoustics even outdoors Some environments will reflect or absorb certain frequencies more than others Additionally mo...

Page 16: ...examples of signal to noise ratio are shown in figure 3 The first shows a pppr ratio In this case you would heat the noise to the point that it would certainly impede your enjoyment or the main signa...

Page 17: ...System Hookup diagram 1 POWERED MONO...

Page 18: ...System Hookup diagram 1 POWERED STEREO...

Page 19: ...Block diagram Stereo VM mixer...

Page 20: ...Block diagram Mono VM mixer...

Page 21: ...n 15 dB shelving 12 dB peaking 15 dB shelving High 12 kHz Mid 2 5 kHz Low 80 Hz High 12 kHz Mid 2 5 kHz Low 80 Hz Graphic Equalization 15 dB maximum boost or cut in each of stereo nine bands 63 125 25...

Page 22: ...level Connector in mixer Nominal Max before clip SPEAKER OUT MAIN MONITOR 0 08 ohm 4 ohms SP 300 W 300 W Phone Jack 8 ohms SP 200 w 200 w Phone Jack MAIN OUT L MONO R 150 ohm 600 ohms lines 4dB 1 23V...

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