Fostex LM16 manual Main features

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Model LM16 [Introduction/Overview]

Main features

•Digitally controlled trim on each input channel, allowing optimum input level adjustment for each mic/line input.

•Fostex originally-developed digital effect unit (reverb/delay) is built in, allowing selection from 12 effect types.

•Provides 16 input faders, four group faders and stereo master fader, allowing analog like operation.

•3-band (High/Mid/Low) input equalizer on each input channel.

•Insertion point on input channel 1 through 8, allowing connection to an external comp/limiter, etc.

•XLR-phone combo type connector provided on each input channel, allowing mic or line connection. In addition, phantom power can be supplied to each XLR connector, allowing use of a condenser microphone. (You can turn on or off phantom power in eight channel groups.)

•Four group outputs allow connection to an external mixer or multitrack recorder.

•Aux and effect sends allow connection to an external effect unit, a stage monitor system, etc.

•You can easily upgrade the unit software by downloading the file for upgrading the unit from the Fostex website and copying it to a USB memory stick, then connecting it to the [USB (HOST)] port.

•Outputs MMC (MIDI Machine Control) commands (play, stop and record commands) from the [MIDI OUT] port for controlling an external MIDI device.

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Contents Model LM16 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Signal flow of the mixer Connecting sources Adjusting the input level Low-cut filter Limiter EqualizerUpgrading the software About version upgrade About power supplyPrecautions on installation IntroductionAbout damage Cleaning the exteriorCondensation About CAT-5 cableOverview Main features Before using the unit Unpacking the cartonIntegrating the main unit and control unit Setting the main unit and control unit separatelyUsage examples of LM16 Mounting the main unit and control unit on the rackIntegrating the control unit and main unit Necessary itemsRack mount adaptor After attaching the adaptor Connecting the power cord Preparation of power supplyConnection to external devices Connection example live stageConnection example home recording MTRBalanced and unbalanced inputs/outputs BalancedNames and functions Control unit input channel 1 through 14 ST/1-2/3-4 assign switches POST/PRE switchMute switch Solo switchSUB in jacks / SUB in control Control unit Master channelMonitor section Internal effects section Phantom 1-8, 9-16 indicatorsControl section Assign to Stereo OUT switches AUX Send controls / Solo switches24 27 EFF Send control / Solo switch Output Limiter switchControl unit rear panel Main unit rear panelGroup OUT 1, 2, 3, 4 connectors Phantom 1-8, 9-16 switchesController connector Stereo OUT L, R connectorsSignal flow of the mixer Mixer basicsConnecting sources to the input connectors Connecting sourcesAdjusting the input level Phantom power supply settingLow-cut filter Gain adjustment while monitoringEqualizer LimiterPre-fader Using an external effect processorUsing AUX 1, 2 Post-faderUsing Insert Using the internal effects processorApplying the internal effects Monitoring About the effect typesChannel grouping Solo monitorSet the Source switches on channels 15 and 16 to TRK Using SUBSet the ST assign switches on channels 15 and 16 to on Block diagram Showing date information Showing version informationR peak indicators R meters between 7Specifications Inputs/OutputsGeneral Physical dimensionsPower Consumption approx W Main unitMMC Command List Midi Implementation Chart Model LM16Declaration of EC Directive Forthe US Customers only Fostex America Limited Warranty Shipping Index Effect processorMemo Page Fostex CO