Viking MCX-106 instruction manual General Description, Features

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General Description

The MCX-106 is a compact self-powered mixer with a Microprocessor controlled stereo cassette deck, designed to allow recording a live demo tape, performing to pre-recorded program material, recording sound on sound with an external tape source, and simultaneously performing as a six-channel "powered" main sound system and a six- channel independent monitor mixer.

The MCX-106 features: six input channels, a 300 watt power amplifier, 9-band graphic equalizer, automatic compressor, reverb effect, fluorescent bargraph meter, power amplifier protection circuitry, and a complete patch bay.

Each input channel features: input trim control with LED peak indicator, pre-EQ foldback send, 3-band EQ, post-EQ recording level and pan controls, post - reverb/effects send, Lo- Z balanced XLR input and Hi-Z unbalanced 1/4" input .

The built-in cassette deck features: full logic cassette mechanism control, dbx noise reduction system, zero return and cue functions, automatic tape selector.

All these unique functions are integrated into a ruggedly construct and portable package, offering unlimited applications for school, church, band, performing group, etc.

The MCX-106 is a "first of its kind" product, providing such a wide variety of versatility.

Features

1.Built-in Stereo Cassette Recorder with micro- processor control

2.Six Input Channels

3.300 watt Power Amplifier

4.9-band Graphic Equalizer with Bypass Switch

5.Auto-Comp™ Compression Circuitry with LED indicator

6.Reverberation Effect with 2-band dedicated EQ

7.Fluorescent Bargraph Metering— assignable

8.Power Amp Protection Circuitry with indicator

9.Complete patch Bay with Buss-Link™

10.Aux. Input with Stereo Balance and Level Controls — assignable to PGM, FB, and Rec L & R Busses

11.Headphone Monitoring/Cueing System

12.Independent Stage Monitor (FB) Mix

Each Channel

1.Input Trim Control with LED peak indicator

2.Pre-EQ foldback send

3.3-Band EQ

4.Post-EQ recording level and pan controls

5.Post reverb/effects send

6.Lo-Z Balanced XLR Input

7.Hi-Z Unbalanced 1/4" Input

Stereo Cassette Recorder

1.Full Logic Cassette Mechanism Control

2.dbx® Noise Reduction System

3.Automatic Tape Selector with Indicator (normal, CrO2 Metal)

4.Headphone Output with Level Control

5.Tape Transport Remote Control (start/stop)

6.Tape Pitch Control (±10%)

7.Zero Return with Automatic Cue

8.3-Digit Tape Counter

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Contents TOA Powered Mixer Contents PrecautionsMCX-106 Operating Guide General Description FeaturesFront Panel, Input Section Front Panel, Output Section Front Panel Stereo Cassette Deck Section Rear Panel Front Panel, Patch Bay & Buss LinkWT-06 Connection ExamplesConnect low impedance outputs to high impedance inputs Input ConnectionsHow to get a good mix Recording Level SettingMicrophone Types of Cassette Tape Maintenance of Stereo Cassette MechanismBlock and Level Diagrams Maximum Voltage Gain SpecificationsPeak Indicators Power Output at ClippingBias Frequency 85kHz Stereo Cassette Deck SectionAppearance Characteristics DiagramsKOBE, Japan