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5.  Introduction to the mixing console 

 

The mixing console is an analogue mixing console designed for professional audio applications. 

Whether mixing FOH, monitors or both, recording live or in the studio, installed in a busy venue, out on 

the road touring, or earning its keep in rental stock, the mixing console provides the perfect solution. 

Engineered to the same standards as our top of the range consoles it ensures the highest reliability 

and finest sonic performance.  

 

16 channels 

 

LR Main-Mix 

 

Multi-Mode M output 

 

4 Group-Sends 

 

6 AUX-Sends 

 

7x4 Matrix 

 

Proper dual functionality for FOH/Monitor mixing 

 

Recording capable 

 

M can be configured as LR sum, C mix; Wedge; or Aus-Fed Sub master 

 

Sub grouping with pan control 

 

Gain for every channel 

 

2 stereo channel each with mic and dual stereo line inputs  

 

Stereo channel line inputs can be assigned independently to LR 

 

Responsive 4 band, 2 sweep EQ 

 

100Hz channel high pass filter 

 

Phantom power 

 

Polarity switch 

 

Channel and master meters 

 

Chanel direct outputs  

 

Per channel pre/post fader Aux switching 

Содержание Live M416

Страница 1: ...Manual Mixer Live M416...

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Страница 3: ...1 General overview 12 7 2 Required connection cables 14 7 3 Dealing with ground loops buzz and interference 14 7 4 Balanced connections 15 8 Connections at the mixing console 15 8 1 MONO CHANNEL MIC L...

Страница 4: ...21 9 2 Stereo 22 9 2 1 Mic input 22 9 2 2 Dual stereo line inputs 22 9 2 3 Routing mode switch 22 9 2 4 EQ 23 9 2 5 AUX Sends 23 9 2 6 BAL 23 9 2 7 Mute 23 9 2 8 PFL 23 9 2 9 Meter 23 9 2 10 Routing 2...

Страница 5: ...cations and operating tips 30 11 1 Gain structure 30 11 2 Using the Oscillator Noise Generator 31 11 3 Mixing with faders or gain controls 32 11 4 Using PFL AFL 32 11 5 Decibel 33 11 6 Using Inserts 3...

Страница 6: ...h ambience 39 11 13 10 Using the matrix to create a recording 39 11 14 Recording with the mixing console 39 11 15 Pre post fade Aux settings 39 11 16 Aux Fed Subs 40 11 17 Creating a separate C mix 40...

Страница 7: ...Safety instructions Read the safety instructions and also this manual carefully Keep the manual Observe all red flags Observe the manual To prevent fire or electric shocks protect the device against...

Страница 8: ...systems which are in the near of the ear headphones or IEMs also 2 2 Important mains plug wiring instructions The console is supplied with a molded mains plug fitted to the AC mains power lead Follow...

Страница 9: ...arting Included is information on installing connecting and operating the console panel drawings system block diagram and technical specification For further information on the basic principles of aud...

Страница 10: ...he highest reliability and finest sonic performance 16 channels LR Main Mix Multi Mode M output 4 Group Sends 6 AUX Sends 7x4 Matrix Proper dual functionality for FOH Monitor mixing Recording capable...

Страница 11: ...udible hum buzz or other performance degradation do not place equipment that radiates strong electromagnetic fields such as mains power supplies amplifiers and computers next to or directly underneath...

Страница 12: ...the console and any other connected equipment on or off Note Turn amplifiers and powered speakers on last and off first To turn the console on press the ON OFF switch next to IEC mains input socket To...

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Страница 14: ...bles are kept shorter than 10 meters or so Refer to the wiring diagrams in chapter 7 7 3 Dealing with ground loops buzz and interference For optimum performance all audio signals should be referenced...

Страница 15: ...k Both inputs are balanced but can be wired to work with unbalanced signals when required The MIC XLR can be switched to provide 48V phantom power for condensers Note Do not connect unbalanced sources...

Страница 16: ...uipment such as compressors outboard EQ delay units and so on The wiring of a suitable cable is shown in the diagram 8 4 DIRECT OUTPUT Each mono channel direct output is available on an impedance bala...

Страница 17: ...0 62V line level The Aux senda are typically used to feed monitors effects devices such as reverb and delay 8 8 MATRIX OUT 1 4 Each matrix output is available on an impedance balanced TRS jack operat...

Страница 18: ...of mode switch configuration The 2 track return can be used for monitoring a mono or stereo recording o as a simple input for playback of walk in and background music The L input normally through the...

Страница 19: ...Mic input The XLR is normal through the TRS socket With nothing plugged into the line input the switch therefore becomes a Pad for the Mic XLR It attenuates the input signal by 20dB for connection to...

Страница 20: ...control The adjust from fully off to 6dB boost Unity gain 0dB is marked at 3 o clock position Aux 1 4 5 6 are switched pre post Pre fade aux sends are not affected by the channel fader movements These...

Страница 21: ...A 4 LED channel meter displays the pre fader signal level SIG lights when a signal of 12dBu 0 2V is detected 0 lights when the nominal 0dBu level is reached and 6 at 6dBu 1 5V PK lights when the chan...

Страница 22: ...th two short returns also available 9 2 1 Mic input Similar to the mono channel microphone preamp without the line pad and polarity switches Gain and 48V phantom power switching are included A rear pa...

Страница 23: ...9 2 7 Mute When pressed all the channel pre and post fade signals are turned off except the mic out and any stereo routed direct to LR 9 2 8 PFL Press PFL to display summed L R pre fade channel signal...

Страница 24: ...f the group and aux masters the heart of the dual functionality pioneered by us They are recessed to prevent accidential operation Use a pen or pointed object to set their position In the up position...

Страница 25: ...mode REV pressed 10 1 6 MUTE When pressed the group aux signal is turned off This affects the feed to the output XLR LR and matrix The red indicator lights when the channel is muted 10 1 7 GROUP AFL...

Страница 26: ...h of genius to the versatility of the mixing console The source is selected using two mode switches above the R fader These are recessed to prevent accidental operation Use a pen or pointed object to...

Страница 27: ...AUX6 send to 3 o clock unity position and turn off its assignment switch to LR 10 3 7x4 Matrix The matrix adds to the powerful multi tasking capability of the mixing console It provides a set of 4 ad...

Страница 28: ...rovides 6dB boost above the normal 0 setting 10 3 5 Mute When pressed the matrix output is turned off The red indicator lights when matrix is muted Mute does not affect the matrix AFL monitoring 10 3...

Страница 29: ...me Continued exposure to high volume sound can cause frequency selective or wide range hearing loss 10 4 2 Talkback Individually assignable talkback is available to all the main outputs Plug in suitab...

Страница 30: ...faced in modern day mixing 11 1 Gain structure The term used to describe the gain level matching of the signal through the audio system chain Each item in the equipment chain has its own optimum nomi...

Страница 31: ...ith usual peaks around 6 Reduce the gain if the red 16 or PK indicator lights Use the equipment meters to set each item within the system path to operate at its nominal level We advise that the proces...

Страница 32: ...the OSC NOISE trim turned fully off so that you can bring up gradually without the risk of overloading the destination 11 3 Mixing with faders or gain controls There is a technique used by some opera...

Страница 33: ...are two signal voltages in and out ignoring the impedances The dB is used to express the relationship between two levels chosen because of the logarithmic way our ears respond to sound The dB relates...

Страница 34: ...hing normalling contact in the socket As soon as a jack is plugged into the socket the contact is opened and the signal path broken so that the external device can be patched in series with the signal...

Страница 35: ...ll its controls to a sensible starting condition Set all the GAIN EQ and PAN controls mid FADER AUX and MATRIX controls off TALKBACK and OSC NOISE levels off and all switches up Make sure that the OSC...

Страница 36: ...pre post switches and link options are important In Monitor mode it must be possible to switch all auxes post for channel fader mastering For Monitors from FOH the pre insert pre EQ or post EQ option...

Страница 37: ...put to produce a mono mix feeding a recorder video camera or so on Raise the L and R rotaries to the 2 o clock position to sum them together You can use the built in 1 kHz tone generator to feed a lin...

Страница 38: ...ents in the fills and to use an EQ to cut the extreme LF and HF frequencies 11 13 6 Hearing assist It is a growing requirement that venues provide a hard of hearing inductive loop IR or wireless broad...

Страница 39: ...rong voices acoustic guitar and flute but the drums bass and electric guitar may be low This is because you did not need much of these backline instruments in the PA mix However if you use the matrix...

Страница 40: ...end to create mono or less sub as this may upset the natural speaker balance or cause problems for listeners in different parts of the room One problem with using the aux in this way is that it become...

Страница 41: ...6 mix to M mode switch pressed 11 18 Other M output applications Apart from the aux fed subs and C mix described above other examples include L R sum mono fill additional mono zone feed mono recording...

Страница 42: ...Channel to mix out 0 003 Crosstalk Fader shutoff 90dB Mute shutoff 90dB Inter channel 90dB Noise rms 22Hz to 22kHz Mic EIN 128dB Residual output noise 95dB 100dB S N LR mix noise 16 routed 85dB 90dB S...

Страница 43: ...ack send TRS impedance balanced 75 2dBu 0 62V Inserts Channel TRS Tip Send Ring Return 0dBu 0 77V Output TRS Tip Send Ring Return 2dBu 0 62V L R M outputs XLR balanced Pin 2 hot 75 4dBu 1 23V 26dBu 15...

Страница 44: ...44 45 13 Circuit diagram...

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