Installation

Operator Manual – MX-206 Mixer

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MX-206 Rear Panel

1.Power Switch - This switch turns on AC power to the mixer, lighting the blue front panel LED. If the switch is pressed but the LED is still off, check to see that the AC power cord is not detached.

2.Microphone Input - The microphone input is an active balanced type with a nominal impedance of 1200 ohms. Its noise performance is best with a 200 ohm microphone. The Mic input connector is a standard 3-pin XLR female.

3.Input Pad - The Pad is a 20dB attenuation switch on the rear panel for use with each XLR microphone input. It should normally be left in the "out" position for best signal to noise ratio and should only be used when the input is being overdriven with the Input dB (gain) switch at its minimum setting.

4.Tape/CD Input - Tape Output - The stereo inputs on RCA connectors have a nominal operating level of -10dBu to match most tape decks and CD players. The tape outputs are - 10dBu "premaster", so they are not affected by the settings of the output controls.

5.Mono Transformer Balanced Output - The mono transformer output uses a male XLR connector and provides total isolation for 600 ohm lines. The output is controlled by the Mono level, with a nominal operating level of +4dBu. Note: The transformer-balanced output is designed to drive up to +24dBu into a 600 ohm load. Because of the nature of an output transformer, the output level increases as the impedance of the terminating load becomes higher than 600 ohms. Whereas a "direct- coupled" output stage like that of the stereo outputs will not change as the load changes, any transformer used in an audio path is affected by its termination impedance. Since line level inputs on audio devices are typically 10K or higher, expect a slight increase (2.5dB) in output level when driving high impedance inputs with the mono. The output meters will reflect the levels present on the stereo outputs, regardless of the load on the transformer output.

6.Stereo Outputs - The Stereo Outputs are controlled by the left and right master. They are 1/4" balanced TRS jacks with a nominal operating level of +4dBu into any load.

Safety Instructions – 3

Introduction - 4

MX-206 Mixer – 5

Connectors & Cables – 5

Physical Description - 6

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Installation – 7

Typical Applications - 8

Troubleshooting - 9

Dimensions - 9

Specifications - 10

Warranty - 11

Always switch the unit off before making substantial changes to the settings or connectors. Use four screws and washers when rack mounting. This unit has specific electrical and signal requirements, please take special care to double check all connections and settings and refer to the specifications section of this manual. The unit should be connected to a standard 3-wire grounded electrical outlet supplying 100-240 Volts, 50-60 Hz. To reduce the risk of ground loop hum, connect all audio equipment to the same electrical power source. Removal of the ground pin is both unlawful and dangerous, as a potential shock hazard could result. Overall power consumption is less than 30 watts.

NOTE: The power switch does NOT isolate the appliance from mains. Make sure the mains power socket or an alternative disconnect device is near by and easily accessible. When the product is connected to mains, the line-filter and the input of the fuse are energized.