MICROPHONE MIXING

KARAOKE

MICROPHONE MIXING

Two microphones (not supplied) can be connected to this unit, allowing you to sing along to music sources.

Use microphones with standard plugs (ø 6.3 mm, 1/4 inch).

1Connect your microphones to MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks.

2Press one of the function buttons to select the source to be mixed, and play the source.

3Adjust the volume and tone of the source.

4Press MIC and turn VOLUME within 4 seconds to

adjust the microphone volume.

The microphone volume can be selected from 1 to MAX (7) or OFF (cancel).

The volume of both microphones is adjusted simultaneously.

5Press ECHO and turn VOLUME within 4 seconds

to adjust the echo level.

The echo level can be selected from 1 to MAX (7) or OFF (cancel).

To change the delay time of echo

Hold down ECHO while the echo is on.

“L” (Long) and “M” (Middle) are displayed alternately. At the desired position, release the button.

To record microphone sound mixed with source sound

Follow the procedure for recording from the sound source (see page 17).

SYNC DUB cannot be used for mixing recording.

When not using the microphones

Set the microphone volume and echo level to OFF and remove the microphones from MIC jacks.

NOTE

MIC and ECHO are reset to OFF automatically when the function is changed, the power is turned off, or the AC cord is disconnected.

When the ECHO level is changed, the DSP SURROUND system is automatically canceled.

ECHO is not available for DOLBY Surround sound.

If sound through the microphone is extremely loud, it may be distorted. In this case, decrease the microphone volume.

When the function is changed, the microphone volume and the echo volume are set to off.

Recommended microphones

The use of unidirectional type microphones is recommended to prevent howling. Contact your local Aiwa dealer for details.

VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX FUNCTIONS

This unit can use discs or tapes as Karaoke sources. Use the vocal fader function for ordinary discs or tapes. Use the multiplex function for multi audio discs or tapes.

Press KARAOKE repeatedly to select the vocal fader or multiplex function.

Each time KARAOKE is pressed, one of these functions is selected cyclically.

1 Vocal Fader

The singer’s voice becomes softer than the accompaniment.

2 Auto Vocal Fader

The singer’s voice becomes softer only while there is audio input through a microphone.

3Multiplex

Only the sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers, and the sound on the right channel is muted.

4Auto Multiplex

The sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers, and the sound on the right channel is muted only while there is audio input through a microphone.

5Cancel

To change the time lag setting in Auto Vocal Fader or Auto Multiplex function

The muted singer’s voice can be restored faster.

When Auto Vocal Fader or Auto Multiplex is selected, “A-VF” or “A-MPX” is displayed for 3 seconds and changes to the selected function name. After the selected function name is displayed, keep pressing KARAOKE until “FAST” is displayed.

To return to the initial setting, select SLOW. When the power is turned off, SLOW is restored.

To change the audible channel in Multiplex function

When Multiplex is selected, “MPX -L” is displayed for 3 seconds and changes to the selected function name. After the selected function name is displayed, keep pressing KARAOKE until “MPX- R” is displayed.

To return to the initial setting, select MPX-L. When the power is turned off, MPX-L is restored.

KARAOKE DOLBY SURROUND

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Aiwa NSX-DS8 manual Microphone Mixing, Vocal Fader/Multiplex Functions, Karaoke, 3Adjust the volume and tone of the source