User manual NADY MM4

OWNER'S MANUAL 4 Channel Stereo Mini Mixer MM4 MM4 4 CHANNEL 8 INPUT STEREO MINI MIXER Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest and most versatile mini mixers on the market. The MM4 can be a most useful tool for many of your home studio applications, including use with PCs. You will find it has superior performance and greater flexibility than any other mini mixer in its price range. Read this manual carefully to get the most out of your unit. Thanks for selecting NADY AUDIO as your choice in mini mixers. Date of Purchase ______________________________________________________________ Dealer's Name ________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________________________________________ State ____________________________________ Zip ________________________________ Model #__________________________________ Serial # ____________________________ CONTENTS Safety Instructions ....................................................................................4 Features ....................................................................................................5 Front Panel Controls..................................................................................6 Rear Panel Connections............................................................................7 Typical Set-Up ..........................................................................................8 Input/Output Specifications........................................................................9 General Specifications ............................................................................10 3 WA R N I N G An equilateral triangle enclosing a lightening flash/arrowhead symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure which may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR An equilateral triangle enclosing an exclamation point is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and service instructions in the literature enclosed with this unit. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this electronic device, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the product. 2. Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.). 3. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that will keep it level and stable and prevent wobbling. 4. This product, in combination with headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. 5. The product should be positioned so that proper ventilation is maintained. 6. The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat vents, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 7. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product. Replace the fuse only with one of the specified type, size, and correct rating. 8. The power supply cord should: (1) be undamaged, (2) never share an outlet or extension cord with other devices so that the outlet's or extension cord's power rating is exceeded, and (3) never be left plugged into the outlet when not being used for a long period of time. 9. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into, and liquids are not spilled through, the enclosure's openings. 10. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged. B. Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the product. C. The product has been exposed to rain. D. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 11. Do not attempt to service the product beyond what is described in the user maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 4 F E AT U R E S · Perfect for a variety of small home studio applications, including use with PCs. · Low noise and transparent audio · 8 inputs (1/4" phone) · Stereo outputs (1/4" TRS jacks) · Gain select switch on all channels to accommodate all types of input levels from any source: mics, cassette and CD players, instruments, keyboards, PCs, etc. · Two MM4s can be easily cascaded for increased channel capacity · Independent headphone output with dedicated volume control · L/R Aux In, Stereo Effects Send/Return, Stereo Effects sub in jacks (especially useful for cascading) · Channel L/R pan and Effect controls · Master fader and effects return and aux level controls · All controls have center detents · Channel and Master L/R peak LED indicators 5 F R O N T PA N E L C O N T R O L S 1 6 5 2 4 7 8 9 10 3 11 1. INPUT TRIM (GAIN SELECTOR) 3-way switch controls input level of both mono (Left) or stereo inputs. Select for nominal 0 dBm, -10 dBm, or -20 dBm (MIC) inputs. 2. PAN/BAL For stereo inputs, use as a Left/Right volume balance. For mono inputs, use as a pan to place signal between Left and Right. 3. FADER 1 ~ 4 Adjusts the volume of the associated channel. 4. PEAK (PEAK INDICATOR) The LED indicates when input signal to that channel reaches peak level. Set the input gain select trim so the LED will light only occasionally at peak level. 5. EFFECT (EFF SND) Adjusts the level sent to the outboard effect. 6. EFFECT RETURN Adjusts the level returned from the outboard effect. 7. POWER INDICATOR The LED lights to indicate that the power is switched on. 8. PHONES Adjusts the volume at the headphone output. 9. AUX Controls the input level from a second (cascaded) mixer or any other signal sources (CD player, cassette deck, instruments, etc.) connected to AUX in. 10. PEAK L/R The LEDs indicate when the master signal reaches peak level. Set levels so these LEDs only light occasionally during use. 11. MASTER FADER Controls the final, output level. 6 R E A R PA N E L C O N N E C T I O N S 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 1. INPUT 1 ~ 4 (L/MONO, R) 1/4" Phone input jacks. Use L/mono Input for mono musical instruments and stereo inputs for decks, etc. 2. MASTER OUT Final stereo mixer output. For stereo output, plug into both L/MONO and R jacks. For mono (stereo mixed into mono) output plug only into the L/MONO jack. Both outputs are unbalanced. 3. PHONES 1/4" TRS stereo jack for headphone monitoring. 4. AUX IN Can be used for connecting a second MM4 for an increased total 8 stereo (16 input) channel capacity or for any source such as decks, CD players, instruments, etc. 5. EFFECT RETURN Connect to the output of the outboard effect or use as an additional AUX in. 6. EFFECT SEND Connect to the input of an outboard effect. 7. EFFECT SUB IN Connect to the effect send of the second mixer when cascading two MM4s. 8. D.C. INPUT Use only the AC adapter provided for proper operation and safety. (12 VDC, 500mA). 9. POWER SWITCH Turns power on and off. Set the master fader to minimum before turning the MM4 on if its output is connected to other equipment such as an amplifier. 7 SPEAKER Shown dual mono or as single stereo HEADPHONE TUNERS, CASSETTE DECKS & CD PLAYERS R L/MONO INPUT R L/MONO INPUT R R L/MONO INPUT L/MONO INPUT MIC POWER AMPLIFIER R MASTER OUT L/MONO T Y P I C A L S E T- U P PHONE EFFECT SEND MASTER OUTPUT R R IN L R OUT L OUT L OUTBOARD EFFECTS MM4 CD PLAYER RECORDER 8 I N P U T / O U T P U T S P E C I F I C AT I O N S TEST CONDITIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. PAN/BAL: Fader at center - Rest of volume settings all at max PAN/BAL: Master fader at center - CH fader at max - Rest of volume at settings "8" For stereo input For a 100 load For stereo output Input Terminal Level S/W Level S/W CH Input Level S/W Level S/W Level S/W Effect Return AUX Input Effect Sub Input Suitable Input +3 Source Impedance Impedance above 12 K above 12 K above 12 K above 12 K above 12 K above 12 K above 15 K below 1 K below 1 K below 1 K below 1 K below 1 K below 1 K below 1 K Input +1 Sensitivity -6 dBm -16 dBm -26 dBm -51 dBm -16 dBm -16 dBm -10 dBm Normal +2 Input 0 dBm -10 dBm -20 dBm -45 dBm -10 dBm -10 dBm -10 dBm Output Terminal +10.5 dBm +10.5 dBm 50mW+50mW+4 Maximum Sensitivity +17 dBm +7 dBm -3 dBm -28 dBm +20 dBm +20 dBm +10 dBm Output Terminal Master Out Effect Send Headphones Output Terminal +4 dBm -10 dBm - Output Terminal 1 K+5 1 K+5 22 Output Terminal over 5 K over 5 K over 8 9 G E N E R A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Input Jack (Phone) Master Out Jack (Phone) Effect · Post Fader (Phone) 8 2 Send 2, Return 2 2 1 2 1 4 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 4 2 1 40Hz~50KHz + 0.5/-3dB 40Hz~50KHz + 0.5/-3dB -124dBm -98dBm Below -82dBm Below -81dBm Below REAR PANEL TERMINAL AUX Input Jack (Phone) Headphone Jack (Phone) Effect Sub in Jack (Phone) Power S/W CH Level S/W(0/-10/-20/MIC) Effect Volume PAN/BAL CH Fader Master Fader PANEL CONTROLS Effect Return Volume AUX In Volume Headphone Volume Peak Indicator (Input) LED INDICATORS FREQUENCY RESPONSE INPUT NOISE LEVEL Peak Indicator (Output) Power Indicator In Case CH Level S/W is MIC Except CH Level S/W is MIC CH · 1 Level S/W (MIC) Master Fader (MIN) Master Fader (MAX)/All CH · Fader (MIN) RESIDUAL NOISE WITH INPUTS SHORTED Master Fader (MAX)/All CH · Fader (MAX) CH Level S/W (-10) Master Fader (MAX)/1 CH · Fader (MAX) CH Level S/W (-10) -80dBm Below Less Than 0.05% (50Hz~10KHz, +4dBm Output) DISTORTION RATE CROSS TALK WEIGHT DIMENSIONS POWER REQUIREMENTS L · R · CH Less Than -70dBm(1KHz) 2.1 lbs (0.95kg) 8.6" x 8.6" x 2.4" (218 x 218 x 61 mm) 3.7W, 12VDC/500mA adapter supplied For improvement purposes, all specifications and design subject to change without notice. 10 SERVICE FOR YOUR NADY AUDIO PRODUCT (U.S.) Should your NADY AUDIO product require service, please contact the Nady Service Department via telephone at (510) 652-2411 or e-mail at service@nadywireless.com. (International) For service, please contact the NADY AUDIO distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you purchased this product. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT YOURSELF AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND ALSO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. NADY SYSTEMS, INC. · 6701 SHELLMOUND STREET, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 Tel: 510.652.2411 · Fax: 510.652.5075 · www.nadywireless.com