Gemini Industries PS-626USB guide

INTRODUCTION:

Congratulations on your purchase of Gemini PS-626USB 10” 3 channel stereo mixer. This-state-of-the-art mixer features the latest technological advances and is backed by a 1 year warranty, excluding the cross fader. The cross fader is backed by a separate 90 day warranty.

Prior to use we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.

FEATURES:

-10” 3 Stereo channel mixer

-6 line, 2 convertible phono/line, RCA inputs, 1 USB i/o

-Removable face plate for user replaceable Rail Glide cross fader

-3 band rotary line EQ with cut feature & rotary gain channel control

-Cue Ch1/Ch2/Ch3 switch

-Rotary cue volume, CUE/PGM rotary knob

-Dual VU display with mode switch

-Master volume rotary control

PRECAUTIONS:

1.All instructions should be read before using this equipment.

2.To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. Please refer all servicing needs to a Gemini-qualified service technician.

IN THE USA ~ IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNIT CALL GEMINI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT: 1 (732) 346-0061.DO NOT ATTEMPT TO

RETURN THIS EQUIPMENT TO YOUR DEALER.

3.Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or a heat source such as a radiator or stove.

4.This unit should be cleaned only with a damp cloth. Avoid sol- vents or other cleaning detergents.

5.When moving this equipment it should be placed in its original carton and packaging. This will reduce the risk of damage during transit.

6.DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

7.DO NOT USE SPRAY CLEANERS OR LUBRICANTS ON CONTROLS, SURFACES OR SWITCHES.

CONNECTIONS:

1Ensure that the POWER SWITCH

is in the OFF position prior to making any connections.

2POWER SUPPLY

This unit comes with a POWER SUPPLY. Plug in to the rear panel POWER SUPPLY socket before plugging it in to a proper power source.

3The MASTER RCA OUTPUT

connects the mixer to your main amplifier using standard audio ca- bles with RCA-type connectors.

4The RECORD RCA OUTPUT

The RECORD output jacks can be used to connect the mixer to the record input of your recording unit, thus enabling you to record your mix with RCA cables.

5USB i/O

The USB i/O allows you to connect the PS-626USBto your Laptop or desktop PC/MAC. Once you have connected the standard high speed USB cable (not-included) from the PS-626USBto your computer you will be able to simultaneously playback and record out of the same USB cable, (see USB setup for instructions on how to setup your computer to work with the PS-626USB).

PS-626USB

6CONVERTIBLE PHONO/LINE INPUTS

The PS-626USB has 2 CONVERTIBLE PHONO/LINE (PH/LN) RCA INPUTS These small switches which are located to the right of the RCA inputs for channels 1 and 2 allow you to choose between a PHONO (Turntable) input or a LINE level (Mp3, CD, Tape player etc..).and require the proper switching.

When switched to the PH position you may use any Turntable with a magnetic cartridge, remember to connect your ground wire (see GROUNDING SCREW) or there may be a system hum

And when the switch is in the LN position you may connect any line level device as described before (Mp3, CD, Tape etc).

NOTE: CONNECTING A LINE LEVEL DEVICE TO A PH INPUT MAY CAUSE THAT MIXER CHANNEL TO OVERLOAD AND OR DISTORT.

Now you may plug the RCA’s from your playable medium into each input to be connected to thier respective CHANNELS (CH).

7GROUNDING SCREW

When using (a) turntable(s), you will need to ground the RCA cable(s) by screwing in the grounding fork(s) to the GROUNDING SCREW located on the rear panel of the PS-626USBmixer.

Attach a PHONO (Turntable) ground line to the silver GROUND THUMB SCREW that is situated at the bottom middle of the rear panel.

8MIC (MICROPHONE) INPUT

The main MIC or Microphone input is located in back right hand corner of the PS-626USBand will accept a standard 1/4” connector. You can control the gain and even set the low’s and the high’s for the mic (See CONTROLS ).

9HEADPHONE OUTPUT

The HEADPHONE OUTPUT located at the front bottom right hand corner of the PS-626USBwill accept any headphone with a standard 1/4” connector and or adaptor and will allow you to CUE your music program before you play it, you can adjust the volume and PGM mix of the HEADPHONE (see CONTROLS).

Then when all of your connections have been made turn on the mixer by pressing the POWER SWITCH.

		CONTROLS:
10
	MICROPHONE VOLUME
	Allows you to adjust the volume of the microphone signal.
11	MICROPHONE EQ
	Let’s you to control the low frequency and the high frequency of the
	microphone signal.
	MIXER CHANNEL
	(NOTE: ALL 3 CHANNELS HAVE THE SAME FEATURES)
12	CHANNEL INPUT SELECTOR
	The CHANNEL INPUT SELECTOR switches allow you to choose

which input will be controlled by that channels corresponding volume FADER.

For example on CHANNEL (1) the INPUT SELECTOR allows you to choose between PHONO 1/LINE 1 and LINE 2 , and also on CHAN- NEL (2) the INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH will let you choose be- tween PHONO 2/LINE 3 and LINE 4 and on CHANNEL (3) you can choose between LINE 5 and the USB input.