Yorkville Sound YS1014 owner manual Introduction, Input Channels, Microphone & Line Inputs

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Yorkville Sound MP6D powered Mixer. We have coupled our extensive experience in the development and production of powered mixers, (with state of the art, computer assisted design technology) to create the smallest, lightest, and most powerful combination mixer/amplifiers available. We at Yorkville Sound are confident that you will find your new MP6D to be an efficient and versatile solution to your mixer needs. This manual con- tains information to help you get the maximum performance from your MP6D. We hope you'll take the time to read it.

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Input Channels

1. Microphone & Line Inputs

The MP6D features standard XLR type low-impedance Mic In connectors on all 6 channels. These microphone inputs are electronically balanced for maxi- mum noise suppression and have characteristics matching all low impedance dynamic microphones. 24 Volt DC phantom power is activated via the back- panel Phantom push-button, this enables the MP6D to use condenser micro- phones. (Note: condenser and dynamic mics may be used together with the Phantom power activated. It will not affect the performance of the dynamic mics). Additionally, there are high-impedance 1/4-inch Bal Line In jacks on channels 1 to 6. These are electronically balanced line-level inputs, but will accept either balanced, or unbalanced input cables from high impedance microphones, guitars, amplifier Line outputs, synthesizers, electric pianos, etc. (Note: when connecting a balanced signal, employ balanced patch cables with a ring-tip-sleeve (stereo) 1/4-inch plug on the mixer end). Channels 5 and 6 have dual Tape/CD/Line RCA-type inputs, (a phono preamplifier must be connected to the MP6D inputs for optimum turntable performance).

Do not connect signals to both types of inputs on any one channel (e.g. the Mic and Line In's on channels 1 to 4 or the Mic and Tape/CD/Line In's on channels 5 and 6). To do so will cause improper operation of the input circuit. (Note: you may connect a stereo source to channels 1 through 4 but you must use two channels, one for left and one for right).

2. Channel Gain Controls & Clip LEDs

The Gain control has a range of 40dB. This adjustment determines both the input sensitivity of the channel and the signal level sent to the Main mix- ing bus*. (The MP6D's channel circuitry does not require separate gain and level controls). The Clip LED is set to illuminate when the channel's overall signal level is 3dB below the onset of actual clipping distortion. As a result, small amounts of LED activity are acceptable; however, frequent or continu- ous activity indicates the need to turn down the Gain control.

In audio terminology, a bus is a mix-down channel where all the signals from the input channels are blended into one signal. The MP6D has three busses, Main, Monitor and Effects.

3. Channel Low & High Equalization

The MP6D's Low and High EQ controls independently adjust the bass and treble frequencies for each channel. The gain range for each control is plus or minus (+/-) 15dB to provide versa- tile equalization consistent with the clean simplicity of the MP6D's design. As with all equal- izers, boosts at one or more frequencies increase the channel's signal level. If the channel is already at a fairly high operating level, this may cause clipping in which case the Clip LED will light. Reduce the Gain setting and/or the EQ boosts if Clip activity is excessive.

Note: Center position reflects a neutral or flat EQ control setting; however, lower EQ control settings may be effectively employed to reduce feedback and/or distortion).

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