PYD-1918/PYD1928 PYD-1938/PYD-1948 PYD-1958 pro series professional 4 channel Your PYLE PRO Series Performance Mixer is a sophisticated control center, perfect for mixing sound from multiple playback sources such as microphones, tuners, CD players, turntables or the audio outputs from a VCR. This mixer is ruggedly constructed for home or professional use. Wide range volume controls permit you to adjust sound levels accurately to achieve just the right mix for playing through your speaker system or for recording. Please read this manual thoroughly before you attempt to set up and use the mixer. It contains a range of suggestions and instructions to insure safe usage. Set up and used properly, you can expect years of trouble-free service from this product. Owner's Manual Table of Contents Input/Output Features Features and Controls: PYD-1918 Features and Controls: PYD-1928 Features and Controls: PYD-1938 Features and Controls: PYD-1948 Features and Controls: PYD-1958 Presetting Controls Before Use Connecting the Mixer Inputs 8 Using the Gain Controls Connecting the Mixer's Outputs to Amplifiers to Recorders to Zone Speakers 9 Using Headphones Connecting the Lamp 10 Using the Mixer Controls Turning On the Mixer i 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 Monitoring ("Cueing") Inputs Mixing Inputs Adding Equalization to the Mix 11 Adding External Effects to the Mix Using the MicrophoneTalkover Mode Microphone Tone and Level Controls Using the MIC Kill Frequency Switches 12 Using the Mono/Stereo Switch Using the Crossfader w/Assign Switches Using the Echo Controls (PYD-1928 and PYD-1948) Using the Sound Effects (PYD-1938 and PYD-1948) Using the Digital Sampler (PYD-1958) 13 Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance 14 Specifications Warranty Input/Output Features: all models Effects Send/Receive jacks permits you to either include externally generated effects (such as a digital sampler or synth) IN the mix, or to process the mixed sound (echo reverb, etc.). Stereo Line Inputs let you connect most high-level audio sources, such as CD players, tape deck, tuner or VCR. Output Jacks to connect the mixer to a receiver or amplifier ­ choose to use cables with either 1/4" plugs or RCA plugs. Zone Output Jacks to connect the mixer to a second receiver or amplifier powering speakers in the DJ booth or in a remote location Record Output Jacks to connect the mixer to a tape deck for recording the mixed program Dual Purpose Stereo Inputs for using a turntable with a magnetic cartridge OR a high level input source Input Select Switches ­ set these switches based on what is plugged into Phono1/Line1 and Phono2/Line3 input jacks Ground Screw for turntables MIC2 Microphone connector permits you to connect a balanced or unbalanced low impedance microphone with 1/4" plug. i ­ Pyle Pro Mixer Owner's Manual Features and Controls: PYD1918 Mixer MIC 1 Combo Input Jack For connecting a balanced or unbalanced low impedance microphone with XLRtype or 1/4" plug MIC 2 Input Jack (on input panel) For connecting a balanced or unbalanced low impedance microphone with 1/4"plug MIC Frequency Kill Switches Allows you to kill the selected frequency range instantly for interesting effects. LED lights to indicate kill is activated. Channel Gain Control Lets you adjust the gain of the input source Channel Input Selector Lets you choose the input source to play for each channel Channel CUE Switch Allows you to monitor the selected audio input source and prepare it prior to mixing it in. Dual Display Meter Indicates the levels of Left and Right Master Channels 10-Band Equalizer Allows you to tailor the mixer output to suit your taste or performance environment. Each frequency range can be cut or boost by up to 10dB. BNC Lamp Adaptor Allows you to connect a 12V/3W lamp to light the panel Power Switch and Red light Illumination Equalizer On/Off Switch Effect Switch (Send/Receive) Lets you connect a sound effect device, such as reverb, sampler, etc. and either play the signal from it or play another input through it. Headphone Level Control Headphone Jack Accepts headphones with 1/4" plug Headphone CUE/PGM Control Allows you to listen simultaneously or separately to the CUE material or the active program MIC Talkover Allows you to lower the level of the input sources so you can talk them using the DJ Mic MIC1/2 Level Controls Lets you control the MIC levels as they enter the mix MIC1/2 Tone Controls Zone Level Control Lets you control the mixer's overall ZONE volume level, if you set up remote speakers or DJ booth monitors Zone Mono/Stereo Selector Zone Balance Control Master Level Control Lets you control mixer's overall volume level Master Mono/Stereo Selector Master Balance Control Channel Assign Switch Lets you select the input source to be mixed by the Crossfade Slider Control Crossfade Slider Control Allows you to smoothly switch between the input sources assigned to Channel A and Channel B Pyle Pro Mixer Owner's Manual ­ 1 Features and Controls: PYD1928 Mixer MIC 1 Combo Input Jack For connecting a balanced or unbalanced low impedance microphone with XLRtype or 1/4" plug MIC 2 Input Jack (on input panel) For connecting a balanced or unbalanced low impedance microphone with 1/4" plug MIC Frequency Kill Switches Allows you to kill the selected frequency range instantly for interesting effects. LED lights to indicate kill is activated. Channel Gain Control Lets you adjust the gain of the input source Channel Input Selector Lets you choose the input source to play for each channel Channel CUE Switch Allows you to monitor the selected audio input source and prepare it prior to mixing it in. Dual Display Meter Indicates the levels of Left and Right Master Channels 10-Band Equalizer Allows you to tailor the mixer output to suit your taste or performance environment. Each frequency range can be cut or boost by up to 10dB. BNC Lamp Adaptor Allows you to connect a 12V/3W lamp to light the panel Power Switch and Red light Illumination Equalizer On/Off Switch Effect Switch (Send/Receive) Lets you connect a sound effect device, such as reverb, sampler, etc. and either play the signal from it or play another input through it. Headphone Level Control Headphone Jack Accepts headphones with 1/4" plug Headphone CUE/PGM Control Allows you to listen simultaneously or separately to the CUE material or the active program MIC Talkover Allows you to lower the level of the input sources so you can talk them using the DJ Mic MIC1/2 Level Controls Lets you control the MIC levels as they enter the mix MIC1/2 Tone Controls ECHO Level Control Controls the depth of the echo effect ECHO Repeat Control Lets you control the time period during which the echo is repeated ECHO Delay Control Lets you adjust the delay time for the echo ECHO On/Off Switch Zone Level Control Lets you control the mixer's overall ZONE volume level, if you set up remote speakers or DJ booth monitors Zone Mono/Stereo Selector Zone Balance Control Master Level Control Lets you control mixer's overall volume level Master Mono/Stereo Selector Master Balance Control Channel Assign Switch Lets you select the input source to be mixed by the Crossfade Slider Control Crossfade Slider Control Allows you to smoothly switch between the input sources assigned to Channel A and Channel B 2 ­ Pyle Pro Mixer Owner's Manual Features and Controls: PYD1938 Mixer Channel Gain Control Lets you adjust the gain of the input source Channel Input Selector Lets you choose the input source to play for each channel MIC 1 Combo Input Jack For connecting a balanced or unbalanced low impedance microphone with XLRtype or 1/4" plug MIC 2 Input Jack (on input panel) For connecting a balanced or unbalanced low impedance microphone with 1/4" plug MIC Frequency Kill Switches Allows you to kill the selected frequency range instantly for interesting effects. LED lights to indicate kill is activated. Channel CUE Switch Allows you to monitor the selected audio input source and prepare it prior to mixing it in. Dual Display Meter Indicates the levels of Left and Right Master Channels Master Level Control Lets you control mixer's overall volume level Master Mono/Stereo Selector Master Balance Control 10-Band Equalizer Allows you to tailor the mixer output to suit your taste or performance environment. Each frequency range can be cut or boost by up to 10dB. BNC Lamp Adaptor Allows you to connect a 12V/3W lamp to light the panel Power Switch and Red light Illumination Equalizer On/Off Switch Effect Switch (Send/Receive) Lets you connect a sound effect device, such as reverb, sampler, etc. and either play the signal from it or play another input through it. Headphone Level Control Headphone Jack Accepts headphones with 1/4" plug Headphone CUE/PGM Control Allows you to listen simultaneously or separately to the CUE material or the active program MIC Talkover Allows you to lower the level of the input sources so you can talk them using the DJ Mic MIC1/2 Level Controls Lets you control the MIC levels as they enter the mix MIC1/2 Tone Controls Zone Balance Control Zone Mono/Stereo Selector Zone Level Control Lets you control the mixer's overall ZONE volume level, if you set up remote speakers or DJ booth monitors Sound Effect CUE Switch Lets you monitor the selected sound effect before mixing it in Sound Effect Volume Control Lets you control the volume level of the sound effect within the mix Sound Effect Speed Control Lets you control the pitch of the selected sound effect Digital Sound Effects Selectors Lets you create special sound performance mixes from the eight preprogrammed special effects Channel Assign Switch Lets you select the input source to be mixed by the Crossfade Slider Control Crossfade Slider Control Allows you to smoothly switch between the input sources assigned to Channel A and Channel B Pyle Pro Mixer Owner's Manual ­ 3 Features and Controls: PYD1948 Mixer Channel Gain Control Lets you adjust the gain of the input source Channel Input Selector Lets you choose the input source to play for each channel Channel CUE Switch Allows you to monitor the selected audio input source and prepare it prior to mixing it in. Dual Display Meter Indicates the levels of Left and Right Master Channels Master Level Control Lets you control mixer's overall volume level MIC 1 Combo Input Jack For connecting a balanced or unbalanced low impedance microphone with XLRtype or 1/4" plug MIC 2 Input Jack (on input panel) For connecting a balanced or unbalanced low impedance microphone with 1/4" plug MIC Frequency Kill Switches Allows you to kill the selected frequency range instantly for interesting effects. LED lights to indicate kill is activated. Master Mono/Stereo Selector Master Balance Control 10-Band Equalizer Allows you to tailor the mixer output to suit your taste or performance environment. Each frequency range can be cut or boost by up to 10dB. Zone Balance Control Zone Mono/Stereo Selector Zone Level Control Lets you control the mixer's overall ZONE volume level, if you set up remote speakers or DJ booth monitors BNC Lamp Adaptor Allows you to connect a 12V/3W lamp to light the panel Power Switch and Red light Illumination Equalizer On/Off Switch Effect Switch (Send/Receive) Lets you connect a sound effect device, such as reverb, sampler, etc. and either play the signal from it or play another input through it. Headphone Level Control Headphone Jack Accepts headphones with 1/4" plug Headphone CUE/PGM Control Allows you to listen simultaneously or separately to the CUE material or the active program MIC Talkover Allows you to lower the level of the input sources so you can talk them using the DJ Mic MIC1/2 Level Controls Lets you control the MIC levels as they enter the mix MIC1/2 Tone Controls ECHO Delay Control Lets you adjust the delay time for the echo ECHO Repeat Control Lets you control the time period during which the echo is repeated ECHO Level Control Controls the depth of the echo effect ECHO On/Off Switch Sound Effect CUE Switch Lets you monitor the selected sound effect before mixing it in Sound Effect Volume Control Lets you control the volume level of the sound effect within the mix Sound Effect Speed Control Lets you control the pitch of the selected sound effect Digital Sound Effects Selectors Lets you create special sound performance mixes from the eight preprogrammed special effects Channel Assign Switch Lets you select the input source to be mixed by the Crossfade Slider Control Crossfade Slider Control Allows you to smoothly switch between the input sources assigned to Channel A and Channel B 4 ­ Pyle Pro Mixer Owner's Manual Features and Controls: PYD1958 Mixer Channel Gain Control Lets you adjust the gain of the input source Channel Input Selector Lets you choose the input source to play for each channel Channel CUE/Sample Switch Allows you to monitor the selected audio input source and set up the destination channel for the sampled signal Dual Display Meter Indicat ...