TWO BAND
CHANNEL TONE
CONTROLS
PAD
20dB
GAIN SWITCH
HI
LOW
MIC
PRE
CHANNEL
LEVEL
CHANNEL
EFF SND
CHANNEL
MONITOR
LEVEL
MAIN
MON
EFF
EFFECTS
SUMMING AMP
MAIN
SUMMING AMP
AND LEVEL
SEVEN BAND
GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
MAIN
LINE OUT
INTERNAL
DSP SEND
GAIN
REDUCTION
FOR DSP
MONITOR
LINE OUT
DSP RETURN
LEVEL
TAPE INPUT
LEVEL
TAPE INPUT
RETURN FOR
INTERNAL DSP
TAPE OUT
TO INTERNAL
POWER AMP
DSP TO
MONITOR
CHANNEL
line pad
(-26dB)
TAPE TO
MONITOR
MONITOR
SUMMING AMP
AND LEVEL
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Congratulations on your purchase of the
PA410
or
PA620
mixer! These mixers are
the culmination of Carvin’s 50 years of knowledge and experience in the pro sound
arena. The quality and features included in these powerful little units make them rev-
olutionary and unheard of in their price range! Please take the time to review this
manual so that you may fully enjoy all the benefits your mixer has to offer.
PRO FEATURES
The PA series mixers give you pro XLR mic preamps, along with 1/4" line inputs on every
channel. Phantom power is provided on the XLR inputs for compatibility with high quality
condenser mics. Each channel also provides a MONITOR send, a GAIN switch for accom-
modating low and high input signals, EFFECTS send and LEVEL control.
ACTIVE EQ
Each channel of the PA series provides a HI and LOW shelving EQ with ±12dB of adjust-
ment range featuring an internally optimized midrange circuit, for easy, effective tone
adjustments that sound great for vocals.
BUILT-IN POWER AMPS
The amplifiers in the PA series mixers are powerful enough to easily drive your speakers
for excellent coverage and clean, punchy sound. The
PA410
delivers 100 Watts RMS,
while the more powerful
PA620
delivers 200 Watts RMS! (Note: Each model is designed
to be used with 8
Ω
speakers (not 4
Ω
). If the relay protection engages after 20 minutes
of heavy use (no output from the mixer while the power LED is on), you are using 4
Ω
speakers. If the mixer goes into protect, let the mixer cool down and it will reset).
24-BIT DIGITAL PROCESSOR
Perhaps the most incredible feature of the PA series mixer is the "Full-Featured" 24-Bit Digital
Processor. You get awesome lush Reverbs, rich Chorus, crisp Delay and Echo, and thick,
layered Flanging – all with full band-width and pristine clarity. And with the PARAMETER
control, you can continuously modify each effect for up to 64 different sounds for a total of
256 effects! Nobody else has offered these features in a mixer in this price range!
MASTER SECTION
The master section of the PA series provides a MAIN volume for controlling your over-all
mix volume. A master MONITOR knob lets you control the over-all volume of an exter-
nal monitor amp. The TAPE IN control is for varying the level of the signal being received
at the RCA TAPE IN jacks. A PHANTOM POWER switch is provided for engaging or dis-
engaging power to condenser mics. Three controls EFFECT, SELECT, and PARAMETER,
are for setting up the full-featured Digital Effects. Finally, there is a master 7-Band
GRAPHIC EQ for fine tuning your over-all mix. It’s so easy to get a great sound!
CONNECTIVITY
The PA series mixers allow easy connections to most related equipment. There is a 1/4"
MAIN LINE OUT for sending the main signal to an external power amp or for plugging in
headphones. The MONITOR OUT is a 1/4" jack for feeding an external monitor amplifier.
RCA TAPE IN and OUT are provided for easy connection to keyboards, tape decks, CD
players, MiniDisc, computers, etc. The EFFECTS FOOT SW jack allows the connection of
the optional
FS22
or equivalent footswitch for turning on or off your effects during per-
formances. Two 1/4" SPEAKER jacks provide quick, easy connection for two 8 Ohm
speakers.
CONSTRUCTION
Solid plywood construction, space-age aluminum chassis and a modern power supply all add
up to make the PA series the best-built and most lightweight, compact pro mixers available.
Technical advances like SMT (surface mount components) and incredible 24-Bit DSP ensure
that they are the best sounding and most reliable compact mixers as well.
RECEIVING INSPECTION—read before getting started
INSPECT YOUR MIXER FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during shipping.
If any damage is found, please notify the shipping company and CARVIN immediately.
SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to re-ship your
unit, always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the best pos-
sible protection during shipment. CARVIN and the shipping company are not liable for
any damage caused by improper packing.
SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty service if needed in the future.
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, they may have been shipped sepa-
rately. Please allow several days for the rest of your order to arrive before inquiring.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card or below on this man-
ual for your records. Keep your portion of the card and return the portion with your
name and comments to us or register online at
www.carvin.com/registration
For your records, you may wish to record the following information.
Serial No._____________________ Invoice Date_______________
PA620
76-41620A 0101
PA410 / PA620 SPECIFICATIONS:
Frequency Response:
20Hz-20KHz ±1dB
Total Harmonic Distortion:
Less than 1%
Equivalent Input Noise:
150 ohm source: -110dBu
Output Noise:
-90dBu Master Line Out
(all levels minimum)
Output Power:
PA410 4
Ω
: 100 watts RMS
PA620 4
Ω
: 200 watts RMS
Output Headroom:
+20dB 1/4” unbalanced
Maximum Gain:
Mic in to Master Line Out: 65dB
Crosstalk:
Adjacent ch’s: -60db at 1KHz
Common Mode Rejection:
-75db at 1KHz
Phantom Power:
All XLR Mic in channels
Channel EQ.:
HI: 12KHz ±15dB
LOW: 85Hz ±15dB
Graphic EQ.:
7 Band Oct. Intervals ±12dB
100, 250, 1k, 2.5k, 5k, 10k
Mic Input:
Balanced XLR input
Line Input:
Unbalanced 1/4” Phone Jack
Power Requirements:
PA410 120 or 240 VAC - 110VA
PA620 120 or 240 VAC - 220VA
Size:
16”W x8”D x 8.25”H
Weight:
PA410: 15lbs., PA620: 18lbs
Options:
FS22 Footswitch, CV620 cover
PA410 / PA620 BLOCK DIAGRAM
CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA
OPERATING MANUAL
PA410/PA620 POWERED MIXERS
