Quick Guide
Mixer Basics
EMX5014C Owner’s Manual
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6
Turn on the power.
First turn on the power to all connected devices other than powered
speakers and amp, and then turn on the EMX itself. If using powered
speakers or amps, turn these on last.
NOTE
To prevent an unpleasant burst of noise from the speakers, you should power
up the sound sources first, and then the other devices in order of their dis-
tance from the source (starting with the closest).
For example: Sound source (external device)
→
EMX unit
→
Amps (Pow-
ered speakers)
7
Adjust the GAIN control for each channel you are
using so that the PEAK indicator comes on only at
about maximum input level.
NOTE
To use the LEVEL meter to get an accurate reading of the incoming signal
level: Set the ST/AFL-PFL switch to AFL-PFL(
) and turn on the PFL
switch for each channel you are using. Adjust the GAIN controls so that
LEVEL meter indication occasionally rises above the
“
” (0) level. Note that
the PHONES jack outputs the pre-faded signal from all channels whose PFL
switch is ON, so that you can monitor these signals through the headphones.
8
Turn the ON switch on.
9
Set the ST Master fader to the “0” position.
10
Adjust the channel faders on all occupied channels.
Adjust the faders while listening to the output from the speakers.
NOTE
• To use the LEVEL meter to view the level being input to the internal amp:
Set the ST/AFL-PFL switch to ST(
).
• Use the LIMITER lamps to check for clipping of the signal from the SPEAK-
ERS jacks. Note that the LIMITER lamps will come on earlier than the level
meter's PEAK indicators come on.
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Adjust the overall volume of the ST Master fader.
It is acceptable for the LIMITER lamps to flash on briefly at times, but if
they remain lit continuously then there is risk of damage to your speakers
or to the internal amp. Reduce the ST master fader setting so that these
lamps do not stay on.
