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ANALOG MIXER

M-164E

Thank you for purchasing TOA's Analog Stereo Mixer.

Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.

M-164E

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Page 1: ...ANALOG MIXER M 164E Thank you for purchasing TOA s Analog Stereo Mixer Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long trouble free use of your equipment M 164E INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...G TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE For the customers in Europe WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Pour les utilisateurs en Europe AVERTISSEMENT Il s agit d un produit de Classe A Dans un environnement domestique cet appa...

Page 3: ...wer cord set with other equipment Doing so could cause malfunction fire or electrical shock 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such ...

Page 4: ...turning the power on 16 Turning on the power 16 Putting the mixer in standby 16 4 Using the mixer 17 Adjusting levels 17 Using the mixer channel functions 18 High pass filter HPF 18 EQ 18 AUX sends 19 Pan And Balance 20 Bus assignments 20 Monitoring with headphones 20 Using AUX 1 for a monitoring mix 20 Using sub group functions 21 Using the internal effects 22 Using external effects 23 Using a re...

Page 5: ... bus can be turned ON to send its signal to the stereo output allowing the SUB bus to be used as a sub mix group Channel 1 10 AUX sends can be used to send input sig nals to the internal effects or monitoring outputs AUX 1 has a PRE switch allowing pre post selection AUX 2 is fixed to post AUX MASTER 1 2 knobs adjust the total AUX 1 and 2 send levels Bus assign switches on all input channels Inter...

Page 6: ...names product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Precautions and notes for placement and use Use this product within its guaranteed operating tem perature range of 5 35º C In addition avoid placement in dusty or humid locations because such conditions could cause malfunction Do not apply strong force to this unit Doing so could d...

Page 7: ...f signals from the MIC and LINE input jacks While observing the channel meters above turn to the left toward LINE for line level sources electronic instruments audio equipment etc or to the right toward MIC for microphones EQ section channels 7 8 9 10 These channels each have a 2 band EQ The EQ HI knob adjusts the high frequency range with a roll off frequency of 12 kHz and a boost cut range of 15...

Page 8: ... all channels Turn ON push switch in to send a channel signal to the stereo ST bus SUB switches all channels Turn ON push switch in to send a channel signal to the SUB bus Channel faders all channels Use to adjust the levels of channel signals sent PHONO ON switch channels 9 10 Turn this switch ON push switch in when the output of a record player is connected to channels 9 10 EFFECT rotary knob Us...

Page 9: ...ed in and channels 15 16 are selected when the switch is pushed in TO ST switch Turn this switch ON push switch in to send the SUB bus output signal to the stereo bus TO AUX 1 switches The M 164E has one switch each for both channel 13 14 and 15 16 pairs When ON switch pushed in the post fader signal signal after being adjusted by the fader is sent to the AUX 1 bus SUB fader This is the SUB bus ou...

Page 10: ...the cord and prevent accidental discon nection of the plug SUB OUTPUTS standard jacks These output the SUB bus signals on balanced jacks but connection with unbalanced cables is also possible The MONO jack outputs a monaural signal SIGNAL GND When connecting a record player to channels 9 10 connect the player s grounding wire here If humming occurs when external equipment other than a record playe...

Page 11: ...quipment and other line level signals can be connected to these input jacks Both 3 pole balanced and 2 pole unbal anced standard plugs can be connected If a connection is only made to the L MONO input jack the signal is sent to both left and right channels 2 Names and Functions of Parts ...

Page 12: ...he included AC adaptor AD 1225L AE Use of a different AC adaptor could cause malfunc tion generation of heat fire or other trouble Do not force the cord into the holder Doing so could break the line Examples of connecting external equip ment Two connection examples follow For details about making connections see Making stereo output connections and Making input sound source connections Precautions...

Page 13: ...paration for Use Connection example 1 Using an M 164E with multiple mics and for background music in a club Headphones iPod Connect mics to MIC 1 6 External effect unit Stereo amplifier Record player CD player M 164E ...

Page 14: ...ith main and sub speakers or main and monitor speakers Each output pair has a dedicated fader so you can set their levels independently with the mixer By connecting the SUB OUTPUTS to a recorder you can record the same stereo mix signal as it is output from an amplification or speaker system Connecting headphones To monitor with headphones connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack on the top pa...

Page 15: ...ce using RCA pin jack jacks L R Channels 13 14 Connect a stereo sound source using standard jacks L R These jacks are balanced but they can also be con nected with unbalanced sound sources If a mono sound source is connected to the L jack the L input signal is sent to both channels 13 and 14 If the INT EFFECT RTN switch is not pushed in the internal effects return signal is input to channels 13 14...

Page 16: ...rs completely minimum Turn switches OFF not pushed in 2 Minimize the output levels of sound sources and the input levels of amplifying equipment connected to the mixer Turning on the power 1 Turn the mixer power ON using the ON STANDBY switch on the rear panel of the mixer The indicator on the right of the meter panel lights Indicator 2 Turn the power of the connected input sound source equipment ...

Page 17: ...on ST switch ON push switch in With this set the level of the signals output from the STEREO OUTPUTS jacks is shown on the MONITOR meters 3 Raise the ST stereo fader to the 0 position 4 For the channel 1 6 inputs adjust the TRIM knob for the channel so that the 0 indicator on the channel level meter lights when a signal is being input that is at the loudest level ordinarily expected For the channe...

Page 18: ...her hand if the fader is too high we recommend raising the amp volume and lowering the fader Using the mixer channel functions High pass filter HPF Press the HPF switch to turn the high pass filter ON and cut frequencies of 80 Hz or less by 12 dB octave The high pass filter affects inputs from both MIC and LINE input jacks but it is especially effective when using mics for reducing unwanted noise ...

Page 19: ...ment but before fader adjustment so the fader position has no effect When the PRE switch is OFF switch not pushed in the signal is sent to the AUX 1 bus after being adjusted by the fader Ordinarily if you want to use AUX 1 for stage or cue monitoring turn the PRE switch ON to create a mix that is entirely independent from the main mix To use AUX 1 as an effect send turn the PRE switch OFF In addit...

Page 20: ...ONITOR section to set whether the stereo SUB or AUX 1 send bus is moni tored Push in the upper switch to monitor the stereo bus sig nal The status of the bottom switch has not effect Without pushing in the upper switch push in the lower switch to monitor the SUB bus Do not push in either the upper or lower switch to moni tor the AUX 1 send bus Using AUX 1 for a monitoring mix By using the AUX 1 bu...

Page 21: ...al on channels 4 6 turn the ST assign switches OFF and the SUB assign switches ON for channels 1 3 Turn the ST assign switches ON and the SUB assign switches OFF for channels 4 6 Then turn the TO ST switch above the SUB fader ON STEREO OUTPUTS jack SUB fader CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 STEREO bus SUB bus ST fader TO ST switch Drums Guitar Bass Vocal Channel fader With this setting the guitar bas...

Page 22: ...table for acoustic guitars pianos and vocals 3 Room 1 Simulation of a room with hardwood walls and floor suitable for acoustic instruments 4 Room 2 Ambience suitable for acoustic mixes and synth sounds 5 Room 3 Warm room sound suitable for guitars and rhythm instruments 6 Plate 1 Classic plate reverb suitable for lead vocals and lead instruments 7 Plate 2 Bright and showy plate reverb suitable for...

Page 23: ...t through the AUX 2 bus to an external effect and the return signals are received by channels 13 14 When sending signals to an external effect through AUX 1 turn the PRE switch OFF to send the post fader signal When receiving external effect signals back through channels 13 14 do not set the internal effect return to channels 13 14 by setting the INT EFFECT RTN switch to CH 13 14 If the AUX 2 bus ...

Page 24: ...top panel ON push switch in The output signals of analog record players are different from ordinary line output signals If the connections and settings described above are not made the playback sound will not be correct Making final adjustments to the main output sound The stereo bus has a 2 band EQ with HI and LOW shelving that can be used to adjust the sound of the mix overall The EQ HI and EQ L...

Page 25: ...yer sounds strange A Is it connected to channels 9 10 and is the PHONO ON switch ON Is the record player grounding wire connected to the SIGNAL GND jack on the mixer Q There is a humming noise coming from external equipment A Try using grounding wire to connect a metal part of the external equipment chassis with the SIGNAL GND jack on the mixer Q The internal effect does not work Have you increase...

Page 26: ... ground Circuit type unbalanced Input impedance 10 kΩ Nominal input level 10 dBV Maximum input level 11 dBV Outputs STEREO OUTPUTS L R balanced jacks Connectors 3 pole standard jacks Circuit type electronically balanced tip hot ring cold sleeve ground Output impedance 100 Ω Nominal output level 4 dBu Maximum output level 24 dBu STEREO OUTPUTS MONO jacks Connectors 3 pole standard jacks Circuit typ...

Page 27: ...ss TRIM at maximum With 6 mics input 52 dBu or less TRIM at maximum Crosstalk 80 dB 1 kHz Other Power AC adaptor AD 1225L AE included in delivery AC adaptor input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz AC adaptor output voltage 12V DC AC adaptor output electric current 2 5 A Power consumption 25 W Dimensions 390 width x 112 height x 344 5 depth mm Weight 3 4 kg Illustrations in this Owner s Manual might differ fro...

Page 28: ...28 M 164E 6 Specifications and Block Diagrams LINE P MIC L R L R L R L MONO R L R P P P L MONO R L R P P Block diagram ...

Page 29: ...M 164E 29 6 Specifications and Block Diagrams Level diagram ...

Page 30: ...oa com sg Traceability Information for Europe EMC directive 2004 108 EC Manufacturer TOA Corporation 7 2 1 Minatojima Nakamachi Chuo ku Kobe Hyogo Japan Authorized representative TOA Electronics Europe GmbH Suederstrasse 282 20537 Hamburg Germany ...

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