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t Mix 2442fx Mkii 218788_manual
t Mix 2442fx Mkii 218788_manual
3242FX MKII
Mixing Console
2442FX MKII
shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
Warning
can be easily accessible.
4. Follow all instructions provided in this document. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
where condensation may occur. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus. hazardous radiation exposure.
manufacturer.
CONTENTS
4 INTRODUCTION
4 FEATURES
4 GETTING STARTED
4 Quick Setup
4 Channel Setup
5 INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
5 Mono Input Channels
6 Stereo Input Channels
7 Subgroups
7 Mono / Subwoofer Channel
8 Talkback Section
8 Control Room & Phones
8 CD/Tape Ins & Outs
9 Auxiliary Section
9 Graphic Equalizer
9 Digital Effect Processor
10 Master Section
11 Rear Panel
12 TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS
13 DIGITAL EFFECT TABLE
14 APPLICATION
15 SPECIFCATIONS
16 DIMENSIONS
17 BLOCK DIAGRAMS
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The Subgroups on the MIX mixers allow users to control allows users to adjust the cut-
create single mono or stereo mixes of multiple input off frequency of the filter. If users
channels and control them with a single fader. It wish to use the Mono channel for
is also common to use the Group outputs as tape- monitoring or other similar purposes,
outputs for connecting to multi-track recorders. the low pass filter should not be
activated.
24. Solo Buttons
The solo button allows the Group signal to be sent
29. Mono Fader
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pre or post fader (depending on the SOLO/PFL This fader controls the level of the
button settings) to the Control Room / Phones mix, mono signal that is sent to the mono
allowing users to be able to monitor the subgroup outputs.
signal. When activated, the Solo LED will light up to
indicate as such. 30. Mono Output
The line-level signal sent from the Mono
25. Left / Right Buttons output can be used to connect to an 30
The Group Controls also feature individual left and amplifier or active speaker. It is also
right buttons, which allow you to send the various possible to use this output for monitoring
Group signals to the Main Left and Right. This can purposes, with headphones or active monitors.
be handy when wanting to combine the signals
from different signals and control their input levels Talkback Section
simultaneously, then send them to the Main L/R Handy in studios or on stage, the talkback function
signal (eg. when multiple inputs are used for, say, built into the MIX mixers allows engineers or
drums, you can combine these inputs together to be producers – anyone, really – to communicate with the
controlled much simpler by a single fader). performers wherever they may be.
26. Faders 31. Talkback Level Control
These four faders are the final level control for the This control adjusts the level of the
Group 1 to 4 audio feeds, sent to the corresponding talkback signal that is sent to the AUX 31
Group outputs on the rear of the MIX mixers to feed 1 and AUX 2 outs.
external devices such as effect processors, and, 32
most commonly, multi-track recorders. The Group mix 32. Talk to AUX Button 33
can be fed a signal from the various mono and stereo
channels, as well as the EFX signal, depending on Holding this button down activates the MIX’s built-
your selections. When pushed all the way up, these in talkback microphone, the signal of which is sent
faders provide 10 dB of gain to the signal, and, when to the AUX 1 and 2 outputs. Keep the button pushed
set all the way down, effectively mute the signal. down until you finish speaking.
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Master Section
The master section of the mixer features all the 61
goodies: the level meter, main level fader, +48V
and power indicators, the solo/PFL button, and so
on and so forth. This is where a lot of the magic 60
happens, so take care not to miss anything.
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APPLICATIONS
SPEAKER
DRUM MACHINE
BASS GUITAR EQUALIZER
MIC MIC
Guitar AMPLIFIER
KEYBOARD
2442FX MKII
SPEAKERS
EQUALIZER
EXTERNAL EFFECT
PROCESSOR
AMPLIFIER
2442FX MKII
AMPLIFIER
KEYBOARD
SUBWOOFER
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model 2442FX MKII
MIX2442FX 3242FX MKII
MIX2442FX
Inputs
Total Channels 24 32
Balanced Mono Mic / Line Channel 16 24
Balanced Stereo Line Channel 4 4
Aux Return 4 4
2T Input 2 2
Outputs
Main L/R Stereo 2, (2*XLR, 2*1/4" TRS) 2, (2*XLR, 2*1/4" TRS)
Rec Out 2, RCA 2, RCA
CTRL RM/PHONES 1, (1/4" TRS) 1, (1/4" TRS)
Mono (Sub) Out 1, (1/4" TRS) 1, (1/4" TRS)
Group Out 4 ( 4*1/4"TRS) 4 ( 4*1/4"TRS)
Channel Strips
Efx Send 1 1
Pan/Balance Control 1 1
Volume Controls 60mm fader 60mm fader
Aux Send 4 (Pre/Post switch on Aux 1/2) 4 (Pre/Post switch on Aux 1/2)
Inserts 1 1
Master Section
Phones Level Control 1 (Rotary control with route switch) 1 (Rotary control with route
Mono (Sub) Out 60mm fader with sweptable LPF 60mm fader with sweptable
Main L/R Level Control 60mm fader 60mm fader
Metering
Number of Channels 2 2
Segments 12 12
Phantom Power Supply 48VDC 48VDC
Frequency Response (Mic input to any
20Hz ~ 40KHz 0/-1dB 0/-1dB
10Hz ~ 200KHz 0/-3dB 0/-3dB
Crosstalk (1KHz @ 0dBu, 20Hz to 20KHz
bandwidth, channel in to main L/R outputs)
Channel fader down, other channels at unity <-90dB <-90dB
DIMENSIONS
2442FX MKII
682.60/26.87 107.98/4.25
104.00/4.09
424.00/16.69
3242FX MKII
893.58/35.18
107.98/4.25
104.00/4.09
424.00/16.69
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BLOCK DIAGRAMS
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