Kramer Electronics VA-14 user manual Overview

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Overview

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The VA-144x1 Balanced Audio Mixer is a high quality, low noise, 4-input balanced audio standalone mixer that provides for two different levels on each input - Mic level or line level, as well as the selection of either a dynamic or phantom microphone.

The VA-14includes:

￿Four rear panel XLR input connectors and two XLR output connectors

￿A front panel headphone output, positioned alongside a phones level potentiometer

￿Two master front panel potentiometers for adjusting each of the master outputs of all1 channels

￿Four front panel level potentiometers3 for adjusting each input

￿A 12 VDC rear panel power socket, which is ideal for field use2. The unit generates broadcast voltage level ±15V and ±48V internally from the single 12 VDC input

￿Underside panel switches3 for selecting the balanced level (Mic or line)

￿Underside panel switches3 for applying 48V phantom power4

Achieving the best performance means:

￿Connecting only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)

￿Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and positioning your VA-14in a location free from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust

Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.

Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit5.

Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit.

1 The combined signals from inputs 1 to 4 are mixed 2 Via a belt battery, for example

3 Each corresponds to its respective input

4 This is for applications that require typical condenser microphones to be connected directly to the VA-14. To prevent unnecessary damage, apply phantom power to the Mic only when required

5 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251

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