American Audio DX5R

DX5R™ Controls and Features Cont.

section are used to measure incoming signal levels. Use these indicator to visually maintain an average

signal output of +4dB. A consistent average output level of +4dB will produce a clean output signal.

8. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL - This rotary knob is used to control the master output level (volume).

To avoid distorted output maintain an average output signal level of +4 dB. Be sure this volume control

is always set to zero before turning the unit on.

9. MASTER OUTPUT 4-BAND EQ - The DX5R includes a 4-band master output EQ. The adjustable

EQ bands are bass, mid low, mid high, treble. These knobs are used to increase (+20dB) or decrease

(-30dB) the band width of each frequency applied to the output source signal. Turning the knobs in a

counter-clockwise direction to decrease a value or clockwise to increase a value.

10. MASTER OUTPUT INDICATORS - The dual LED’s indicators are used to indicate the master

output volume level and directly reﬂect the output signal. To avoid signal distortion maintain an average

signal output of +4dB.

11. SUBWOOFER OUTLEVEL - This knob is used to control a completely independent subwoofer

output level. The output signal is sent through the mono SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK (33) on the rear

of the unit.

12. MAIN P OWER SWITCH - This is the main power ON/OFF button. A red LED below the power

switch will glow indicating main power is on. Before main power is applied, be sure you have made all

connections to the mixer. Also be sure your ampliﬁer(s) is(are) turned off. Remember to avoid damag-

ing pops to your speakers, the mixer is turned on ﬁrst and turned off last.

13. SPLIT CUE - This button will activate the “Split Cue” function. When used with a set of stereo

headphones, the Split Cue function will assign the Cue signal to the left channel of the headphones

and the Program (main output) signal to the right channel of the headphones. Essentially splitting the

cue signal in half. This process will allow for headphones mixing. The CUE MIXING CONTROL (23) will

also work in conjunction with function. Please note that this function will only work with a set of stereo

headphones.

14. MICROPHONE EQ - These controls are used to adjust the microphone treble level, midrange, and

bass levels. Each microphone input has a separate channel EQ.

MICROPHONE TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of the Micro

phone with a maximum signal gain of 15dB or maximum signal decrease of -30dB. Turning

the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to the

microphone signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble

applied to microphone signal.

MICROPHONE BASS CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of the

microphone with a maximum signal gain of 15dB or maximum signal decrease of -30dB.

Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied

to the microphone signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount

bass applied to the microphone signal.

15. MIC 2 ON/OFF - This button is used to turn the microphone 2 signal on and off.

16. MIC 2 VOLUME (MICROPHONE 2 VOLUME LEVEL) - This rotary knob is used to control the

volume output level for any microphone connected to the MIC 2 INPUT JACK (43). Turning the knob in

a clockwise direction will increase volume output.

17. CUE SELECTOR SWITCH - These buttons are used to activate a channels “CUE” mode. A red