Presetting the Controls Before Use
Since sudden high output levels from your PYRAMID mixer can damage not only audio devices connected to the mixer output but your hearing as well (especially if you are using headphones), please adjust the mixer’s controls BEFORE connecting AC power or turning on the unit.
Set up the mixer controls like this before you start:
Connecting High Level Output Audio Sources
Connect up to 8 such sources (tuner, cassette deck, CD Player, camcorder or VCR) to the input jacks for Line 1 (if not being used as Phono 1 input), Line 2, Line 3 (if not being used as Phono 2 input), Line 4, Line 5 and Line 6. Please note that Phono 1 and Line 1 (as well as Phono 2 and Line 3) use the same jacks. The selector switch(e)s below the jacks should be set to Line position if the jacks are used for the High Level input sources described here.
CONTROL |
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Power On/Off |
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Tone Controls, Treble, Bass |
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MIC 1/2, CH 1/2/3/4, Master & Cue Levels |
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Crossfader |
| CENTER |
Connecting the Mixer Inputs
This mixer permits connection of up to eight (8) audio input sources,and two microphones. Such a system might include, for example:
Two Microphones | Two Microphones | Two Microphones | Two Microphones | |
Two Turntables | Eight CD players | Two Turntables | Two Turntables | |
Six CD players |
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| Three Cassette Decks | One Rhythm Synth |
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| Do not connect any audio source with a HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT to the | ||
| LOW LEVEL PHONO 1 or PHONO 2 mixer audio input jacks (an audio | |||
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Connecting Microphones
Use RCA type patch cables
High Level Output
Audio Source
LEFT output
RIGHT output
CD player, cassette deck, camcorder, VCR, etc.
NOTE!
If you use a High Level Output Audio Source(s) in the Phono1/Line1 (and/or Phono2/Line3) input jack(s), be sure to place the Input Select switch in the LINE1 (and/or LINE3) position(s)!
Microphone 1. Connect a balanced/unbalanced low impedance (600 Ohm) XLR type mic OR a low impedance mic with a 1/4” plug to the MIC 1 jack in the upper left corner of the mixer control panel.
Use 1/4” or
MIC 1
Microphone 2. Connect a high quality balanced/unbalanced low impedance (600 Ohm) microphone with a 1/4” plug to the MIC 2 jack on the lower left corner of the mixer’s back panel.
MIC 2
Use 1/4” jack
Connecting Turntables and Other Level Output Audio Sources
Connect up to 2 turntables to the Phono 1 and Phono 2 input jacks. Please note that Phone 1 and Line 1 (as well as Phono 2 and Line 3) use the same jacks. The selector switch below the jacks should be set to Phono position if the jacks are used for phono inputs.
When using a turntable, you should also securely connect its ground wire (usually green or black) to the Ground screw on the input panel of the mixer.
Use RCA type patch cables
Magnetic cartridge turntable
LEFT output
RIGHT output
GROUND wire from turntable
NOTE!
If you use a Turntable in the Phono1/Line1 (and/or Phono2/Line3) input jack(s), be sure to place the Input Select switch in the PHONO1 (and/or PHONO2) position(s)!
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