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MXE-1212

12 Channel Mic/Line Mixer 

with Internal DSP Effects

O W N E R ’ S   M A N U A L

Summary of Contents for MXE-1212

Page 1: ...MXE 1212 12 Channel Mic Line Mixer with Internal DSP Effects O W N E R S M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...s manual carefully to get the most out of your new unit Thanks for selecting NADY AUDIO as your choice in mixing consoles Date of Purchase Dealer s Name City State Zip Model Serial CONTENTS WARNING 3 FEATURES 4 INSTALLATION 5 1 Inspection 5 2 Rack Mounting 5 3 Setup and Operation 5 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 6 1 Mono Input Section 6 2 Stereo Input Section 8 3 Master Section 9 a Aux Sends Returns Fun...

Page 3: ...rd should 1 be undamaged 2 never share an outlet or extension cord with other devices so that the outlet s or extension cord s power rating is exceeded and 3 never be left plugged into the outlet when not being used for a long period of time 9 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled through the enclosure s openings 10 The product should be serviced by qual...

Page 4: ...ontrol High quality sealed pots with center detents Input Trim controls on all channel inputs with switchable 20dB pad Peak LEDs on all input channels Pan pots on each mono channel and Balance pots on each stereo input Tape In and Record Out RCA jacks with Tape level control Built in DSP Digital Sound Processor for ECHO REVERB with 16 selectable preset level and echo inter vals and separate Repeat...

Page 5: ... etc or the unit may overheat in operation Although the unit s chassis is shielded against radio frequency RF and electromagnetic interference EMI extremely high fields of RF and EMI should be avoided The MXE 1212 has an internal power supply and is designed to operate from an external AC source Power requirements for electrical equipment differ from area to area Be sure to confirm that the voltag...

Page 6: ...r connect both simultaneously to the same channel 3 INSERTS Channels 1 4 are equipped with rear panel insert jacks to connect external signal processors such as compressors noise reduction systems or effects devices to the individual input channels Insert points are useful for adding dynamic processing or equalization to a channel or the mix Unlike reverbs etc which are usu ally added to the dry s...

Page 7: ...er altering the amount of mixer equal ization cut or boost applied The key to successful equalization is to avoid excess Too much equalization on the input channels will result in a mix that is smeared together with nothing specifically defined During rehearsals experiment with the equalizer controls on various instruments vocals and combinations of these mixed together to become familiar with var...

Page 8: ...will affect the left and right signals equally The Stereo Line Inputs jacks are 1 4 TRS unbalanced phone jacks Tip hot Ring open Sleeve ground The input sig nals to these jacks however can be either balanced or unbalanced 6 EQUALIZERS The stereo channel EQ s operate in the same manner as those in the mono channels The left and right signals will be affected equally A stereo equalizer is generally ...

Page 9: ... pin 1 ground pin 2 hot pin 3 cold and unbalanced 1 4 TRS phone jacks wired Tip signal Ring open Sleeve ground The Record Out 16 jacks output the Master Mix post Stereo Master faders 25A 25B and are pre Master EQ 24 These outputs are RCA jacks and designed primarily for inputs to tape recorders etc The output level routed to the Stereo Outputs and REC out puts is determined ultimately by the setti...

Page 10: ... signal level sent to the Master Mix busses The output of the DSP is sent proportionately to the Left and Right Master Mix busses as adjusted by the EFFECT PAN control 32 The EFFECT PFL button 33 can be depressed to monitor the pre EFFECTS fader 26 DSP output through the Monitor Headphones jack 35 d Monitor Function and Operation 35 HEADPHONES OUTPUT 34 HEADPHONES LEVEL CONTROL The MXE 1212 allows...

Page 11: ...0V type available at elec tronics stores or through your dealer If the fuse blows continu ously upon replace ment unplug the unit and refer to qualified personnel for servicing before further use 38 PHANTOM POWER SWITCH 21 PHANTOM POWER ON LED INDICATOR When using condenser mics 48VDC can be switched glob ally on or off to the XLR mic inputs for all six channels also see MONO INPUT SECTION MIC INP...

Page 12: ...urn 6 RCA pin plug for unbalanced input ouput Ground Screen Cold Out of Phase Signal Hot In Phase Signal MICROPHONE INPUTS GROUP MIX OUTPUTS Socket female Plug male HEADPHONES Tip Left signal Ring Right signal Sleeve Ground Shield Tip Ring Sleeve Strain relief clamp UNBALANCED USE OF MONO 1 4 PLUGS Tip Signal Sleeve Ground Shield Tip Sleeve Strain relief clamp BALANCED USE OF STEREO 1 4 PLUGS Tip ...

Page 13: ...NEL INPUTS 78 dB 68 dB INPUT TO OUTPUT 78 dB 68 dB 9 HUM AND NOISE 20 Hz 20 KHz Rs 150 ohms input TRIM 0 dB input sen sitivity at 60 dB EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE 129 dBm RESIDUAL OUTPUT NOISE 90 dBm 10 VU METERS 10 segment LED X 2 11 PHANTOM POWER 48 VDC globally selected 12 POWER REQUIREMENTS Voltage selectable 120VAC 60Hz or 230VAC 50Hz 13 FUSE 115VAC Operation 2A 5x20mm 250V 230VAC Operation 1A 5x...

Page 14: ...BLOCK DIAGRAM 14 ...

Page 15: ...O product require service please contact the Nady Service Department via tele phone at 510 652 2411 or e mail at service nadywireless com International For service please contact the NADY AUDIO distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you purchased this product DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT YOURSELF AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND WILL ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY ...

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