Trodu CT IO N, Features, Cautio NS, CO Nnectio NS

IN TRODU CT IO N

C ongratulations on purchasing the G em ini E X -26 m ixer! This state of the art m ixer is backed by a three -year

w arranty, excluding crossfader and cha nne l slides . W e know you ’re a nxious to h ook everything up and start m ixing beats and cranking up the volum e on those ho t da nce tracks, but w e suggest reading this instruction m an ua l first as there are really cool features on this m ixer that w e

w ouldn ’t w a nt you to m iss!

The E X -26 M ixer features a crossfader w hich contro ls a super-quiet photo coupler to give you sm ooth operation and the cleanest possib le sound, along w ith a "ham ster" sw itch that is easily accessible o n the front of the m ixer. This “ham ster” sw itch reverses the direction of the m ain crossfader. This m ixer a lso features individua l “h am ste r” sw itches for the se parate channel input faders as w ell.

For additiona l inform ation , refer to the diagram s on pages 1 & 2 for crossfader adjustm ent and channel slide curve .

FEATURES

In the U .S.A ., if you have any problem s w ith this unit, call 1-732-738969--90039000 for custom er service.

Do not return equipm ent to your dealer.

4. D o not expose this u nit to direct sunlig ht or to a heat source such as a radiator or stove .

5. This unit should be clea ned only w ith a dam p cloth . Avoid solvents or other cleaning d etergents .

6. W hen m oving this equ ipm ent, it sh ould b e p laced in its original carton and packaging. This w ill reduce the risk of dam a ge during transit.

7. D o not expose this unit to rain or m oisture .

8. D o not use any spray cleaner or lubricant on any controls or sw itches.

• 2 S tereo C ha nnels

• Sta te o f th e Art C ue S ection

• 2 P hon o & 2 Line Inputs

• C ha nne l Slide C urve C o ntrol

• C rossfader w ith C urve C ontrol

• Ad justable Input Assign S w itches

• C rossfader R everse (H am ster) Button

• Individ ual C hannel Fa der R everse (H am ster) Buttons

• LED D isp lay

• G ain, H igh, M id and L ow tone controls for each ch an nel

• Ba lanced and U nbalanced M aster O utputs

• R ecord outputs

CAUTIO NS

1. A ll operating instructions should b e read before using this equipm ent.

2. Treat th is un it as you w ould any other piece of electrical equipm ent and use good com m on sense !

3. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. There are N O U S ER R EP LAC E AB LE P AR TS IN SID E . Ple ase refer servicing to a qualified service tech nician.

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CO NNECTIO NS

O kay, let’s hook everythin g up!

1. M ake sure th at the PO W ER (1) sw itch is in the “O FF” position . This unit com es supplied w ith a 15 volt AC adaptor. Plug the adaptor into the rear panel pow er jack. Then plu g th e a daptor into your pow er strip or outlet.

2. The E X -26 m ixer is supplied w ith 3 sets of output ja cks.

The B A LA N C ED M A STER O U TPU T (2) jacks are use d to connect to your m ain am plifier using standard cables w ith 1/4” conn ectors . W e recom m end using the balanced am p outputs if the cables to your am p are 25 feet or m ore .

BA LAN C ED M A STE R O U T PU TS have three separate conductors, tw o of w hich are signal (positive and negative) and one shield (ground). T he b ala nced line uses a tip -ring - sleeve connection. T ip = hot or positive (+), rin g = cold or negative (-), a nd sleeve = shield/ground .

The M A STER O U TPUT (3) jacks are unba lance d a nd are also used to connect to yo ur m ain am plifier. T he R E C

O U TPU T (4) jacks can be used to connect the m ixer to the record in put of your recorder enabling you to record your m ix.