INTRODUCTION:
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FEATURES:
CONNECTIONS:
1
6
7
CONTROLS:
8
10
11
12
Congratulations on your purchase of
Gemini PS-828X
12.5” 4 channel
stereo mixer. This-state-of-the-art mixer features the latest technological
advances and is backed by a 1 year warranty, excluding the cross fader.
The cross fader is backed by a separate 90 day warranty.
Prior to use we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.
- 12.5” 4 Stereo channel mixer
- 5 line, 2 Phono inputs 2 microphone jacks 1/4” (6.35mm)
- 3 band rotary line EQ with cut feature & rotary gain channel control
- Separate Cue Switch for each channel
- Rotary cue volume, CUE/PGM rotary knob
- VU meter on each channel
- Talkover switch
- Removable face plate for user replaceable Rail Glide cross fader
Ensure that the
POWER SWITCH
is in the
OFF
position prior to making any connections.
POWER SUPPLY
This unit comes with a
POWER SUPPLY.
Plug in to the rear panel
POWER SUPPLY
socket before plugging it in to a proper power
source.
The
MASTER RCA OUTPUT
connects the mixer to your main amplifier using standard audio
cables with
RCA
-type connectors.
The
RECORD RCA OUTPUT
The
RECORD
output jacks can be used to connect the mixer to the
record input of your recording unit, thus enabling you to record your
mix with
RCA
cables.
BALANCED OUTPUTS
The
PS-828X
has balanced
XLR
outputs controlled by the master
output rotary.
2
3
4
5
The
PS-828X
has
2 PHONO (PH/LN) and 5 LINE RCA INPUTS
each channel has two corresponding lines and can be chosen via the
channel line switches (see 12)
When switched to the PH position you may use any Turntable with a
magnetic cartridge, remember to connect your ground wire (see
GROUNDING SCREW
) or there may be a system hum.
And when the switch is in the
LN
position you may connect any line
level device as described before (Mp3, CD, Tape etc).
NOTE: CONNECTING A LINE LEVEL DEVICE TO A PH INPUT MAY CAUSE
THAT MIXER CHANNEL TO OVERLOAD AND OR DISTORT
.
Now you may plug the
RCA’s
from your playable medium into each
input to be connected to their respective
CHANNELS
(CH).
GROUNDING SCREW
When using (a) turntable(s), you will need to ground the
RCA
cable(s) by screwing in the grounding fork(s) to the
GROUNDING
SCREW located on the rear panel of the
PS-828X
mixer.
Attach a
PHONO
(Turntable) ground line to the silver
GROUND
THUMB SCREW
that is situated at the bottom middle of the rear
panel.
MIC (MICROPHONE) INPUT
The main
MIC
or Microphone input is located in middle of the back
panel of the
PS-828X
and will accept a standard 1/4” connector.
There is also an AUX MIC input located at the top left hand corner of
the front panel. You can control the gain of both together and even
set the low’s and the high’s for the
MIC
(See
CONTROLS
).
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
The
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
located at the front bottom right hand
corner of the
PS-828X
will accept any headphone with a standard
1/4” connector and or adapter and will allow you to
CUE
your music
program before you play it, you can adjust the volume and
PGM
mix
of the
HEADPHONE
(see
CONTROLS
).
Then when all of your connections have been made turn on the
mixer by pressing the
POWER SWITCH
.
MICROPHONE VOLUME
Allows you to adjust the volume of the microphone signal.
MICROPHONE EQ
and
TALKOVER SWITCH
The
MICROPHONE EQ
Let’s you to control the low frequency and
the high frequency of the microphone signal. The
TALKOVER
switch
allows you to quickly attenuate the main output so the microphone
can be heard over the main music program.
MIXER CHANNEL
(NOTE: ALL 4 CHANNELS HAVE THE SAME FEATURES)
CHANNEL INPUT SELECTOR
The
CHANNEL INPUT SELECTOR
switches allow you to choose
which input will be controlled by that channels corresponding
volume
FADER
.
For example on
CHANNEL
(1) the
INPUT SELECTOR
allows you to
choose between
PHONO 1
and
LINE 1
, on
CHANNEL
(2) the
INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH
will let you choose between
PHONO 2
and
LINE 2
and on
CHANNEL
(3) you can choose between
LINE 3
and the
LINE 4
input, and on
CHANNEL
(4) you can choose
between
LINE 5
and
MIC 2
.
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PS-828X
PRECAUTIONS:
1. All instructions should be read before using this equipment.
2. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit.
Please refer all servicing needs to a
Gemini
-qualified service
technician.
3. Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or a heat source such
as a radiator or stove.
4. This unit should be cleaned only with a damp cloth. Avoid sol-
vents or other cleaning detergents.
5. When moving this equipment it should be placed in its original
carton and packaging. This will reduce the risk of damage during
transit.
6. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
.
7. DO NOT USE SPRAY CLEANERS OR LUBRICANTS ON
CONTROLS, SURFACES OR SWITCHES.
IN THE USA ~ IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNIT CALL GEMINI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT:
1 (732) 346-0061. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN THIS EQUIPMENT TO YOUR DEALER.
