Gemini MM-3000 manual Introduction, Features, Precautions, Connections, Controls

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of Gemini MM-3000 19” 5 channel stereo mixer. This-state-of-the-art mixer features the latest technological advances and is backed by a 1 year warranty, excluding the cross fader. The cross fader is backed by a separate 90 day warranty.

Prior to use we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.

FEATURES

- 19” 5 Stereo channel mixer

- 8 line, 2 convertible phono/line, RCA inputs - Balanced XLR and RCA Master Outputs

- Record and Zone RCA outputs - 3 band EQ per channel

- Rotary cue volume, w/CUE/PGMfader

- XLR Mic input with EQ and Talkover switch - Assignable Railglide Crossfader

PRECAUTIONS

1. All instructions should be read before using this equipment.

2. To reduce the ris k of e lectrical sho ck, do not op en the unit. Please refer all servici ng needs to a Gemini-qualified service technician.

IN THE USA ~ IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNIT CALL GEMINI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT: 1 (732) 346-0061.DO NOT. ATTEMPT TO

RETURN THIS EQUIPMENT TO YOUR DEALER

3. Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or a heat source such as a radiator or stove.

4. This unit should be cleaned only with a damp cloth. Avoid sol- vents or other cleaning detergents.

5. When moving this equipment it should be placed in its original carton and packaging. This will reduce the risk of damage during transit.

6. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

7. DO NOT USE SPRAY CLEANERS OR LUBRICANTS ON CONTROLS, SURFACES OR SWITCHES.

CONNECTIONS

Ensure that the POWER SWITCH	21
is in the OFF position prior to makin	g any	connections.
POWER CORD	1
This unit comes with a POWER CORD. Plug in to the rear panel
POWER CORD socket before plugging it in to a proper				25
power source.
The MM-3000has balanced stereo outputs located on the rear panel:
The MASTER RCA OUTPUT	2
connects the mixer to your main amplifier using standard audio cables
with RCA-type connectors.	3
The RECORD RCA OUTPUT
The RECORD output jacks can be used to connect the mixer to the
record input of your recording unit, thus enabling you			to record		your
mix with RCA cables.			24
The ZONE OUTPUT allows you to control a seperate output like the
monitor for the DJ BOOTH or a seperate speaker zone.				4
GROUNDING SCREW

When using (a) turntable(s), you will need to ground the RCA cable(s) by screwing in the grounding fork(s) to the GROUNDING SCREW lo- cated on the rear panel of the MM-3000mixer.

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Attach a PHONO (Turntable) ground line to the silver GROUND THUMB SCREW that is situated at the bottom middle of the rear panel.

CONVERTIBLE PH/LINE INPUTS 5

The MM-3000 has 2 CONVERTIBLE PHONO/LINE (PH/LN) RCA INPUTS These small switches which are located to the right of the RCA inputs for channels 2 and 3 allow you to choose between a PHONO (Turntable) input or a LINE level (Mp3, CD, Tape player etc..).and require the proper switch- ing.

When switched to the PH position you may use any Turntable with a mag- netic cartridge, remember to connect your ground wire (see GROUNDING SCREW) or there may be a system hum

And when the switch is in the LN position you may connect any line level device as described before (Mp3, CD, Tape etc).

NOTE: CONNECTING A LINE LEVEL DEVICE TO A PH INPUT MAY CAUSE THAT MIXER CHANNEL TO OVERLOAD AND OR DISTORT.

Now you may plug the RCA’s from your playable medium into each input		6
to be connected to thier respective CHANNELS (CH).
Then when all of your connections have been made	turn on the mixer by	21
pressing the POWER SWITCH.	7
MIC (MICROPHONE) INPUT
The main MIC or Microphone input is located at the top left hand corner of
the front of the MM-3000and will accept any balanced and unbalanced

XLR as well a standard 1/4” connector. You can control the gain and even set the low’s and the high’s for the mic (See CONTROLS ) below.

NOTE: THERE ARE ALSO TWO AUX MIC INPUTS ON THE REAR PANEL (SEE MIXER CHAN-

NEL BELOW)18

HEADPHONE OUTPUT

The HEADPHONE OUTPUT located at the bottom right hand corner of the MM-3000will accept any headphone with a standard 1/4” connector and or adaptor and will allow you to CUE your music program before you play it, you can adjust the volume and PGM mix of the HEADPHONE (see CON- TROLS) below.

	CONTROLS
	MICROPHONE CONTROL
Under the microphone input jack are the microphone controls, which con-
sist of:		8
MICROPHONE VOLUME
Which allows you to adjust the volume of the				microphone signal.
MICROPHONE EQ		9
Which allows you to control the low frequency and the high frequency of
the microphone signal.		23
TALKOVER SWITCH
When in the ON position the TALKOVER SWITCH brings the music pro-
gram down 20 dB to allowing you to speak over the					music.
CUE/PGM FADER			10
The CUE/PGM ROTARY KNOB determines the mix between the chosen
CHANNEL CUE BUTTON(s) and the MIAN OUTPUT mix.							17
CUE VOLUME ROTARY KNOB
The CUE VOLUME ROTARY KNOB adjusts your HEADPHONE MONI-
TOR OUTPUT’S volume.		18
HEADPHONE MONITOR OUTPUT
The HEADPHONE MONITOR OUTPUT will accept any standard 1/4”
connector and can be used for CUE MONITORING						as described above.
VU METER						20

The MM-3000has a VU METER that allows you to monitor the decible lev- els of the LEFT and RIGHT MASTER output.

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