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Model LM16 [Introduction/Overview]

Overview

The Model LM16 consists of the control unit which is equipped with a digital mixer with intuitive analog like operation and the main unit which is equipped with the I/O connectors. You can install the LM16 flexibly by integrating these units, mounting them on a rack or setting them away from each other (up to 50 meter distance using a CAT-5 cable).

The LM16 is an ideal tool for schools, houses of worship, clubs, coffee houses, project stu- dios, mobile recording, rental sound/recording, etc.

<Note>: The CAT-5 cable supplied with the LM16 is approximately 50 cm length.

This cable can be used when installing the LM16 by integrating the control and main units. To mount them on a rack or set them away from each other, prepare an appropri- ate CAT-5 cable (straight type) which has enough length (up to 50 m).

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Contents

Model LM16 Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Adjusting the input level Low-cut filter Limiter Equalizer Signal flow of the mixer Connecting sources Upgrading the software Precautions on installation About power supplyAbout version upgrade Introduction Condensation Cleaning the exteriorAbout damage About CAT-5 cable Overview Main features Unpacking the carton Before using the unit Usage examples of LM16 Setting the main unit and control unit separatelyIntegrating the main unit and control unit Mounting the main unit and control unit on the rack Necessary items Integrating the control unit and main unit Rack mount adaptor After attaching the adaptor Preparation of power supply Connecting the power cord Connection example live stage Connection to external devices MTR Connection example home recording Balanced Balanced and unbalanced inputs/outputs Names and functions Control unit input channel 1 through Mute switch POST/PRE switch14 ST/1-2/3-4 assign switches Solo switch Control unit Master channel SUB in jacks / SUB in controlMonitor section Phantom 1-8, 9-16 indicators Internal effects sectionControl section 24 27 EFF Send control / Solo switch AUX Send controls / Solo switchesAssign to Stereo OUT switches Output Limiter switch Main unit rear panel Control unit rear panel Controller connector Phantom 1-8, 9-16 switchesGroup OUT 1, 2, 3, 4 connectors Stereo OUT L, R connectors Mixer basics Signal flow of the mixer Adjusting the input level Connecting sourcesConnecting sources to the input connectors Phantom power supply setting Equalizer Gain adjustment while monitoringLow-cut filter Limiter Using AUX 1, 2 Using an external effect processorPre-fader Post-fader Using the internal effects processor Using InsertApplying the internal effects About the effect types Monitoring Solo monitor Channel grouping Using SUB Set the Source switches on channels 15 and 16 to TRKSet the ST assign switches on channels 15 and 16 to on Block diagram Showing version information Showing date information R meters between 7 R peak indicators Inputs/Outputs Specifications Power Consumption approx W Physical dimensionsGeneral Main unit MMC Command List Model LM16 Midi Implementation Chart Declaration of EC Directive Forthe US Customers only Fostex America Limited Warranty Shipping Effect processor Index Memo Page Fostex CO