Your PYRAMID 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. Features and Controls: PM 1008 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 Channel CUE Switch Allows you to monitor the selected audio input source and prepare it prior to mixing it in. Channel Input Selector Lets you choose the input source to play for each channel Dual Display Meter Indicates the levels of Left and Right Master Channels 7-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 12dB. Owner's Manual Table of Contents Input/Output Features Features and Controls: PM 1008 Features and Controls: PM 2008 Features and Controls: PM 3008 Presetting Controls Before Use Connecting the Mixer Inputs 6 Connecting the Mixer's Outputs to Amplifiers to Recorders to Booth Speakers 7 Using Headphones Connecting the Lamp 8 Using the Mixer Controls Turning On the Mixer i 1 2 3 4 Monitoring ("Cueing") Inputs Mixing Inputs 9 Adding Equalization to the Mix Using the MicrophoneTalkover Mode Microphone Tone and Level Controls 10 Using the Mono/Stereo Switch Using the Crossfader w/Assign Switches Using the Echo Controls (PM 2008) Using the Sound Effects (PM 2008) Using the Digital Sampler (PM 3008) 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications Warranty 8 MIC 1 LEFT CHANNEL +12 +12 LEFT PWR -30 -25 -20 -14 -10 -5 0 +3 +6 RIGHT CHANNEL +12 +12 LAMP 0 0 RIGHT 0 0 BNC Lamp Adaptor Allows you to connect a 12V/3W lamp to light the panel POWER OFF ON TALKOVER -12 -12 PM 1008 STEREO SOUND MIXER LN 5 LN 6 LN 7 LN 8 -12 -12 60 150 400 1K 2.4K 6K 15K Power Switch 60 150 400 1K 2.4K 6K 15K CUE PH 1/ LN 1 LN 2 PH 2/ LN 3 LN 4 EQ CUE MIC 1 CUE CUE CUE OFF MONO ON BOOTH Equalizer On/Off Selector Booth Level Control Lets you control the mixer's overall booth volume level, if you set up remote speakers or DJ booth monitors Headphone CUE/PGM Control Allows you to listen simultaneously or separately to the CUE material or the active program Cue Level Control CHANNEL 1 0 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 4 MASTER 0 10 MIC 2 0 10 TREBLE 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 MIX CUE PGM CUE -12 +12 0 10 CROSS FADER BASS Input/Output Features: all models Stereo Line Inputs let you connect most high-level audio sources, such as CD players, tape deck, tuner or VCR. 0 2 1 3 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 Headphone Jack Accepts headphones with 1/4" plug PHONES -12 +12 ASSIGN A CH A 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CH B ASSIGN B MIC1/2 Tone Controls CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE CAUTION: DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE. CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE. MIC1/2 Level Controls Lets you control the MIC levels as they enter the mix CH 1 GROUND FUSE VOLTAGE OUTPUT INPUT Master Level Control Lets you control mixer's overall volume level Master Mono/Stereo Switch CH 4 AMP BALANCED CH 3 CH 2 BOOTH REC MIC Talkover Allows you to lower the level of the input sources so you can talk them using the DJ Mic MIC 2 R L L L INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT R ~AC iN 115/230V-60/50 Hz R LINE 8 LINE 7 LINE 6 LINE 5 LINE 4 LINE 3 PHONO 2 LINE 2 LINE 1 PHONO 1 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 Output Jacks to connect the mixer to a receiver or amplifier ­ choose to use cables with either 1/4" plugs or RCA plugs. Booth 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 ­ PYRAMID Mixer Owner's Manual PYRAMID Mixer Owner's Manual ­ 1 Features and Controls: PM 2008 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 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 Master Mono/Stereo Switch 7-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 12dB. Features and Controls: PM 3008 Mixer 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. 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 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 Switch 7-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 12dB. MIC 1 +12 LEFT CHANNEL +12 LEFT PWR -30 -25 -20 -14 -10 -5 0 +3 +6 RIGHT CHANNEL +12 +12 MIC 1 LAMP LEFT CHANNEL +12 +12 LEFT PWR -30 -25 -20 -14 -10 -5 0 +3 +6 RIGHT CHANNEL +12 +12 LAMP 0 0 RIGHT 0 0 BNC Lamp Adaptor Allows you to connect a 12V/3W lamp to light the panel POWER 0 0 RIGHT 0 0 BNC Lamp Adaptor Allows you to connect a 12V/3W lamp to light the panel POWER OFF ON TALKOVER -12 -12 PM 2008 STEREO SOUND MIXER/EFFECT LN 5 LN 6 LN 7 LN 8 -12 -12 OFF ON TALKOVER -12 -12 PM 3008 STEREO SOUND MIXER/SAMPLER LN 5 LN 6 LN 7 LN 8 -12 -12 60 150 400 1K 2.4K 6K 15K 60 150 400 1K 2.4K 6K 15K CUE PH 1/ LN 1 LN 2 PH 2/ LN 3 LN 4 EQ ECHO Power Switch CUE 60 150 400 1K 2.4K 6K 15K 60 150 400 1K 2.4K 6K 15K PH 1/ LN 1 LN 2 PH 2/ LN 3 LN 4 EQ Power Switch Equalizer On/Off Selector BOOTH SAMPLER CUE MIC 1 CUE CUE CUE OFF MONO ON OFF REPEAT ON BOOTH Equalizer On/Off Selector CUE MIC 1 CUE CUE CUE OFF MONO ON MODE SINGLE RECORD REPEAT CHANNEL 1 0 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 4 MASTER 0 10 0 10 MIC 2 0 10 TREBLE 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 DELAY MIX Booth Level Control Lets you control the mixer's overall Booth volume level, if you set up remote speakers or DJ booth monitors Headphone CUE/PGM Control Allows you to listen simultaneously or separately to the CUE material or the active program Cue Level Control -Let you adjust the headphone's volume level Headphone Jack Accepts headphones with 1/4" plug CHANNEL 1 0 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 4 MASTER 0 10 MIC 2 0 10 LEVEL CUE PGM 0 10 CUE 0 10 TREBLE 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 START/STOP Booth Level Control Lets you control the mixer's overall Booth volume level, if you set up remote speakers or DJ booth monitors Headphone CUE/PGM Control Allows you to listen simultaneously or separately to the CUE material or the active program Cue Level Control MIX CUE PGM CUE -12 +12 0 10 -12 +12 CROSS FADER BASS 0 2 1 3 4 SOUND EFFECT -10 2 1 3 4 LASER MACHINE GUN TRON 0 10 SPEED CUE 0 10 +10 CROSS FADER BASS 0 2 1 3 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 PITCH LEVEL -12 +12 ASSIGN A CH A 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CH B ASSIGN B SIREN EMERGENCY UFO F/X PHONES -12 +12 ASSIGN A CH A 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CH B ASSIGN B -10 +10 0 10 Headphone Jack Accepts headphones with 1/4" plug PHONES ECHO On/Off Switch MIC1/2 Tone Controls 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 Level Control Controls the depth of the echo effect 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 six 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 MIC1/2 Tone Controls MIC1/2 Level Controls Lets you control the MIC levels as they enter the mix MIC Talkover Allows you to lower the level of the input sources so you can talk them using the DJ Mic Sampler Start/Stop Controls the start and stop of the sampling process Sampler CUE Switch Allows you to monitor the desired sample signal Sampler Level Control Lets you adjust the volume of the desired sample signal as it enters the mix Sampler Pitch Control Lets you control the sampled signal's pitch 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 Sampler Mode Selector Selects the function of the sampler section MIC1/2 Level Controls Lets you control the MIC levels as they enter the mix MIC Talkover Allows you to lower the level of the input sources so you can talk them using the DJ Mic 2 ­ PYRAMID Mixer Owner's Manual PYRAMID Mixer Owner's Manual ­ 3 Presetting the Controls Before Use Set up the mixer controls like this before you start: Since sudden high output levels from your PYRAMID mixer can damage not only audio devices connected to the mixer output but your hearing as well (especially if you are using headphones), please adjust the mixer's controls BEFORE connecting AC power or turning on the unit. Connecting High Level Output Audio Sources Connect up to 8 such sources (tuner, cassette deck, CD Player, camcorder or VCR) to the input jacks for Line 1 (if not being used as Phono 1 input), Line 2, Line 3 (if not being used as Phono 2 input), Line 4, Line 5 and Line 6. Please note that Phono 1 and Line 1 (as well as Phono 2 and Line 3) use the same jacks. The selector switch(e)s below the jacks should be set to Line position if the jacks are used for the High Level input sources described here. CONTROL SETTING Use RCA type patch cables Power On/Off OFF Tone Controls, Treble, Bass 0 MIC 1/2, CH 1/2/3/4, Master & Cue Levels 0 Crossfader CENTER Connecting the Mixer Inputs Two Microphones Two Turntables Six CD players Two Microphones Eight CD players This mixer permits connection of up to eight (8) audio input sources,and two microphones. Such a system might include, for example: Two Microphones Two Turntables Three CD players Three Cassette Decks Two Microphones Two Turntables Four CD play ...