Pyle Amplifiers User Manual
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1. Using the Microphone Incorporating Voice into the Mix To blend voice from the microphones with the audio program material first be sure the MIC TALKOVER switch is set to the ON position In this position the MIC channel is mixed into the program like any other audio input source Then adjust the corresponding MIC level controls to increase or decrease the microphone level this will a affect the main volume inputs When a microphone is not in use set the MIC TALKOVER switch to OFF Talkover Mode Talkover mode allows a voice to be heard clearly through the microphone by attenuating all the other audio input sources This mode is engaged by setting the Talkover Switch to the TALKOVER position Microphone Tone Controls These BASS and TREBLE controls permit you to tailor the tone frequencies of the MIC inputs processed through the mix Left in their center positions the sound is unaffected flat Microphone Level Controls The independent MIC1 and MIC2 controls permit you to increase or decrease the levels of these microphones within the mix Using the Mono Stereo Mode Switch When the MASTER MONO STEREO switch is in the MONO position the mixer combines the right and left channels and sends them to the OUTPUT R and L jacks These combined outputs can be used by a monoaural amplifier such as a PA amp In the STEREO position right and left channels remain separate The mixer outputs can be used by a stereo amplifier2. INPUT PALANCED Output J acks to connect the mixer to a receiver or amplifier choose to use cables with either 1 4 plugs or RCA plugs AMP CH2 CH 3 306900 dog OOOO oom LINE8 LINE7 LINE6 LINES LINE4 ues PHONO 2 LINE2 LINE 1 PHONO 1 GROUND Ground Screw for turntables MIC2 Microphone Dual Purpose Stereo I nputs for using a turntable with a magnetic cartridge OR a high level input source Booth Output J acks to connect the mixer to a second receiver or amplifier powering speakers in the DJ booth or in a remote location Record Output Jacks to connect the mixer to a tape deck for recording the mixed program Input Select Switches set these switches based on what is plugged into Phonol Linel and Phono2 Line3 input jacks connector permits you to connect a balanced or unbalanced low impedance microphone with 1 4 plug Features and Controls PYD 1808 Mixer MIC 1 Combo Input J ack For connecting a balanced or unbalanced low impedance microphone with XLR type or 1 4 plug MIC 2 Input J ack on input panel For connecting a balanced or unbalanced low impedance microphone with 1 4 plug P CO CCO C D MI C1 2 Tone Controls MI C1 2 Level Controls Lets you control the MIC levels as they enter the mix MIC Talkover Allows you to lower the level
3. NOT USE BOTH SIMULTANEOUSLY Output to a Tape or Digital Audio Recorder To play the mixer s output signal through your speaker system for events such as parties dances conferences etc connect an audio patch cord not supplied from the mixers REC L and R jacks to your receiver amplifier s left and right input jacks Booth Output To monitor the mixer output to a second set of speakers in the DJ booth or in a remote location connect an audio patch cord not supplied from the mixers Booth L and R jacks to your secondary amplifier s left and right input jacks CAUTION In order to avoid sudden unpleasant sound output adjust the output devices controls to these settings before you connect the mixer s output jacks to these devices input jacks OUTPUT DEVICE CONTROL SETTING Tape Deck POWER OFF Amplifier Receiver POWER OFF TONE FLAT Using Headphones Plug a pair of stereo headphones not supplied with a 1 4 jack into the Phones input Using headphones not only affords you the opportunity to listen privately but also enables you to monitor cue the incoming audio sources so you can locate an exact passage or section before mixing it in It also gives you the opportunity to set up the relative volume level of the upcoming passage before it joins the mix Q Y a y ia i lire O m Stereo Headphones Listen Safely Please observe the f
4. XLR type or 1 4 plug MIC 2 Input J ack on input panel For connecting a balanced or unbalanced low impedance microphone with 1 4 plug mics r LEFT CHANNEL TALK OFF_ON OVER 60 150 400 1K 24K 6K PHONO 1 LINE1 LINE 2 PHONO 2 LINE3 LINE 4 ASSIGN A CROSS MI C1 2 Tone Controls MI C1 2 Level Controls Lets you control the MIC levels as they enter the mix MIC Talkover Allows you to lower the level of the input sources so you can talk them using the DJ Mic gt PYLE PRO STEREO SOU MIXER EFFECT LINES LINE 6 LINE 7 LINE 8 ASSIGN B FADER Channel I nput Selector Lets you choose the input source to play for each channel Channel CUE Switch Allows you to monitor the selected audio input source and prepare it prior to mixing it in Dual Display Meter Indicates the levels of Left and Right Master Channels Master Level Control Lets you control mixer s overall volume level Master Mono Stereo Switch 7 Band Equalizer Allows you to tailor the mixer output to suit your taste or performance environment Each frequency range can be cut or boost by up to 12dB 12V 3W MAX RIGHT CHANNEL BNC Lamp Adaptor Allows you to connect a 12V 3W lamp to light the panel Power Switch Equalizer On Off Selector Booth Level Control Lets you control the mixer s overall Booth volume level if you set up remote speakers or DJ booth monitors Headphone CUE PGM Control Allows
5. mixer so you can enjoy years of use e Keep the mixer dry If it gets wet wipe immediately e Use the mixer only in well ventilated installations e Handle the mixer gently and carefully do not drop e Keep the mixer away from dust and dirt e Wipe occasionally with a damp cloth to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals solvents or detergents CAR AMPLIFIERS
6. of the input sources so you can talk them using the DJ Mic Channel CUE Switch Allows you to monitor the selected audio input source and prepare it prior to mixing it in Channel I nput Selector Lets you choose the input source to play for each channel Dual Display Meter Indicates the levels of Left and Right Master Channels 7 Band Equalizer Allows you to tailor the mixer output to suit your taste or performance environment Each frequency range can be cut or boost by up to 12dB BNC Lamp Adaptor Allows you to connect a 12V 3W lamp to light the panel Power Switch Equalizer On Off Selector Booth Level Control Lets you control the mixer s overall booth volume level if you set up remote speakers or DJ booth monitors Headphone CUE PGM Control Allows you to listen simultaneously or separately to the CUE material or the active program I ae j M S Cue Level Control Headphone Jack Accepts headphones with 1 4 plug 1 Master Level Control Lets you control mixer s overall volume level Master Mono Stereo Switch Channel Assign Switch Lets you select the input source to be mixed by the Crossfade Slider Control Crossfade Slider Control Allows you to smoothly switch between the input sources assigned to Channel A and Channel B Features and Controls PYD 2808 Mixer MIC 1 Combo Input J ack For connecting a balanced or unbalanced low impedance microphone with
7. to the MIC 1 jack in the upper left corner of the mixer control panel Use 1 4 or on xe XLR type jack r pa 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 CH3 CHT 000 00000 Ss LINE PHONO 2 LINE2 LINE PHONO 1 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 Use RCA type patch cables CAUTI pacea O He et s PUT D INPUT LECT SELEC High Level Output Audio Source LINE2 LINE1 I LEFT output i o NOTE If you use a High Level Output Audio Source s a RIGHT output in the Phonol Linel and or Phono2 Line3 input jack s be sure to place the Input Select CD player cassette deck c
8. you to listen simultaneously or separately to the CUE material or the active program Cue Level Control Let you adjust the headphone s volume level Headphone J ack Accepts headphones with 1 4 plug SIREN EMERGENCY UFO ECHO On Off Switch ECHO Repeat Control Lets you control the time period during which the echo is repeated ECHO Delay Control Lets you adjust the delay time for the echo ECHO Level Control Controls the depth of the echo effect Sound Effect Volume Control Lets you control the volume level of the sound effect within the mix Sound Effect Speed Control Lets you control the pitch of the selected sound effect Digital Sound Effects Selectors Lets you create special sound performance mixes from the six preprogrammed special effects Channel Assign Switch Lets you select the input source to be mixed by the Crossfade Slider Control Crossfade Slider Control Allows you to smoothly switch between the input sources assigned to Channel A and Channel B Features and Controls PYD 3808 Mixer Channel Input Selector Lets you choose the input source to play for each channel Channel CUE Switch Allows you to monitor the selected audio input source and prepare it prior to mixing it in MIC 1 Combo Input J ack For Dual Display Meter Indicates the levels of Left and Right Master connecting a balanced or unbalanced Channels ee lial WIEN ALR Master Level Control Lets you control mixer s overall volume level Mas
9. Specifications PYD1808 2808 3808 Input Sensitivity Impedance Equalizer Control Frequencies 60 150 400 1K 2 4k Mic 1 2 1 5 mV 600 Ohms bal unbal 6k and 15k Phono 1 2 3 0 mV 50K Ohms Line 1 8 150 0 mV 27K Ohms Boost Cut Range 12 dB from center Output Level MIC Tone Control Amp 1 5 V 10 kOhms Treble 10kHz 12 12dB Booth 1 5 V 10 kOhms Record 150mV 10 kOhms Bass 100Hz 12 12dB Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 3 dB Talkover Attenuation 16dB S N Ratio at 1 kHz Echo Delay Time 20mS 200mS Mic gt 60 dB 1 5mV input Phono gt 70 dB 3 0mV input ling Length 12 d Line S80 dB 150 0 mV input Damon Lens aEconds Distortion Power Source 120 VAC 60Hz 230 VAC 50 Hz Mic 0 20 z Phono 0 05 Dimensions inches 19 0 x 3 86 x 9 45 Line 0 03 mm 482 x 98 x 240 PYD3808 K a channel Sro lesSssSonNc aan mMmIKer A a a a E sassen ee 2LE PRO ouner s Manual Your PYLE PRO Series Performance Mixer is a sophisticated control center perfect for mixing sound from multiple playback sources such as microphones tuners CD players turntables or the audio outputs from a VCR This mixer is ruggedly constructed for home or professional use Wide range volume controls permit you to adjust sound levels accurately to achieve just the right mix for playing through your speaker system or for recording Please read this manual thoroughly before you attempt to set
10. The mixer will play the sampled recording all the way through and thenrepeat it until you press the START STOP button 6 To adjust the speed of the playback signal rotate the SAMPLE PITCH control to reduce or increase the pitch of the sample during playback 7 To adjust the level of the sample playback as it enters the mix rotate the SAMPLE LEVEL to increase or decrease the level Troubleshooting Your mixer should require very little maintenance If you have problems refer to the chart below for possible solutions If you cannot solve the problem contact a qualified technician for assistance PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTI ON Nothing works e Check the AC connection Make sure the AC outlet is live e Check the power connection to the rest of the system receiver amplifier etc No signal from an e Check the control setting audio input e Check the connection between the mixer and the input source source e Check that the turntable s ground wire usually black or green is fastened securely to the GROUND Hum from PHONO SCREW on the mixer input panel Hum from other e Make sure there are no low level inputs connected to the LI NE input jacks source Feedback is e Move the microphone further away from the output speakers or use a directional microphone present Care and Maintenance Your Pyle Pro Mixer is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your
11. amcorder VCR etc switch in the LINE1 and or LINE3 position s 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 OUTPUT UT CHa CHS cH i QQ er my OOOOOO ie C Magnetic cartridge turntable O LEFT output PUT INPUT l LECT SELEC No RIGHT output me LINE2 LINE1 H1 GROUND wire from turntable NOTE If you use a Turntable in the Phonol Linel and or Phono2 Line3 input jack s be sure to place the Input Select switch in the PHONO1 and or PHONOZ2 position s Connecting the Mixer Outputs Output to an Amplifier To play the mixer s output signal through your speaker system for events such as parties dances conferences etc connect an audio patch cord not supplied from the mixers AMP L and R jacks to your receiver amplifier s left and right input jacks This mixer features two kinds of output jacks for you to choose from RCA style and 1 4 type DO
12. ollowing Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss Follow these guidelines to protect your hearing especially when using headphones Always start by setting the volume level to the lowest possible level before listening Put headphones on and then gradually increase the volume as necessary Once you set the volume level do not increase it Over a period of time your ears adapt to a volume level and there is a temptation to increase it Even though such an increase may not cause discomfort it might still damage your hearing Connecting the Lamp If you wish to intall a console lamp not supplied simply insert the plug end of an appropriate 12V 3W gooseneck style or similar lamp into the lamp socket provided in the upper right corner of the mixer control panel Power is supplied to this lamp when the mixer power switch is turned on 5 12V 3W lamp T Oa Oa Or e A a Using the Mixer Controls Turning on the Mixer 1 Turn on the output amplifier and temporarily set its volume to the minimum setting 2 On the mixer turn ON the power switch The adjacent power LED will illuminate 3 Turn on the audio input sources you wish to mix and set them to play or talk continuously into the microphone 4 To monitor the audio input sources so that you can decide when to mix in each input see M
13. onitoring Cueing the Inputs 5 To mix the audio input sources so that you can play them through your amplifier system or record them on your tape deck see Mixing the Inputs Monitoring Cueing the Inputs 1 Set the CUE ASSIGN switch of the input source MIC CH1 CH2 CH3 or CH 4 you wish to monitor 2 Adjust the Headphone Level control to a comfortable listening level 3 The Headphone CUE PGM control permits you to switch easily from listening to CUE material to the playing PROGRAM sound You can also listen to both simultaneously by moving the Headphone CUE PGM control to a point midway between the two ends PYD 3008 This model has an additional CUE on the sampler module for you monitor the sampled signal being applied To monitor a sampled signal press the SAMPLE ASSIGN button for the channel to which the sample has been saved and then press the SAMPLE CUE button to audition this sound Mixing the I nputs There are a maximum of ten input sources available at one time including two microphone inputs Both microphone input sources are always available as part of the mix if desired Each of the four audio channels can be linked to two different input sources and one of these sources for each channel is available for mixing Turn on all the available audio sources and be sure they are providing sound before continuing 1 Select the Channel Input Selectors for each channel choose the audio sources you wan
14. or recorder Using the Crossfader with the Assign Switches For crossfading effects you can assign any of the four channels to either A or B sides of the crossfade mix using the Crossfade assign knobs When the crossfade slider is in the center position the two assigned channels play equally Sliding the control towards the A position will increase the level of A and fade out B proportionally to the distance from center Likewise sliding the control towards the B position will increase the level of B and fade out A Using the Echo Controls PYD 2808 The built in Echo effect is applied to the total mix To turn on the Echo mode and activate the DELAY REPEAT cycle press the ECHO ON OFF switch To change the length of time a sound is repeated increase of decrease the REPEAT control To vary the time in between the repeats increase or decrease the DELAY control To adjust the output level of the echo increase or decrease the LEVEL control Using the Sound Effects PYD 2808 There are six pre programmed sound effects for your selection Press and hold any button to generate a sound which is added to the mix The sound will play continuously until you release the button The SPEED control lets you raise or lower the pitch of the sound effect and the VOLUME control allows you to increase or decrease the effect s volume level within the mix Using the Digital Sampler PYD 3808 The PM 3008 mixer contains a digital sampler circuit
15. t the input source to be mixed by the Crossfade Slider Control Crossfade Slider Control Allows you to smoothly switch between the input sources assigned to Channel A and Channel B Presetting the Controls Before Use Since sudden high output levels from your PYLE PRO 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 CONTROL SETTING Power On Off OFF Tone Controls Treble Bass 0 MIC 1 2 CH 1 2 3 4 Master amp Cue Levels 0 Crossfader CENTER Connecting the Mixer I nputs 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 Three CD players Four CD players Three Cassette Decks One Rhythm Synth One Cassette Deck Do not connect any audio source with a HI GH LEVEL OUTPUT to the Please observe LOW LEVEL PHONO 1 or PHONO 2 mixer audio input jacks an audio the following source output with a volume control is HI GH LEVEL Connecting Microphones Microphone 1 Connect a balanced unbalanced low impedance 600 Ohm XLR type mic OR a low impedance mic with a 1 4 plug
16. t to mix for each channel i e choose PHONO1 LINE1 or LINE2 2 Set the Mic and Channel Level controls all to within the 8 10 range 3 Slide the MASTER volume control toward 10 until you get an average reading of 0 on both Output Level LED Meters The output level displayed in the meters represents the TOTAL output from all A channels supplying audio to the mix NOTE Once you set this level we suggest you do not change it 4 If you add or change input sources adjust the corresponding MIC1 2 or CH1 CH2 CH3 or CH4 level control s to maintain the average reading of 0 on the LED meters 5 To change the overall sound level adjust the RECEIVER AMPLIFI ER NOT THE MIXER volume control to the desired volume Adding Equalization to the Mix You can further tailor the sound processed through the mixer to match your acoustic surroundings or suit your personal preferences by using the ten frequency sliders for each channel To engage the equalization module press the Equalization On Off Switch Each one of the sliding controls boosts or cuts the selected frequency by up to 12 dB If you leave a slider at the center 0 position the corresponding frequency range for that stereo channel will be left unaffected flat Please note that in order to provide a smooth range of control the frequency ranges overlap net Therefore for example if you raise the level in the 1K range the 400 and 2 4K ranges are also slightly affected
17. ter Mono Stereo Switch MIC 2 Input J ack on input panel For connecting a balanced or 7 Band Equalizer Allows you to tailor the mixer output to suit your unbalanced low impedance microphone taste or performance environment Each frequency range can be with 1 4 plug cut or boost by up to 12dB D BNC Lamp Adaptor Allows you to connect a 12V 3W lamp to light the panel Power Switch Equalizer On Off Selector Booth Level Control Lets you control the mixer s overall Booth volume level if you set up remote speakers or DJ booth monitors Headphone CUE PGM Control Allows you to listen simultaneously or separately to the CUE material or the active program Cue Level Control 4 A l l l EX Headphone J ack ORS Fi Q Accepts headphones with 1 4 plug MIC1 2 Tone Controls Sampler Mode Selector Selects the function of the sampler section MI C1 2 Level Controls Lets you control the MIC levels as they enter the mix Sampler Start Stop Controls the start and stop MIC Talkover Allows you to lower the of the sampling process level of the input sources so you can talk them using the DJ Mic Sampler CUE Switch Allows you to monitor the desired sample signal Sampler Level Control Lets you adjust the volume of the desired sample signal as it enters the mix Sampler Pitch Control Lets you control the sampled signal s pitch Channel Assign Switch Lets you selec
18. up and use the mixer It contains a range of suggestions and instructions to insure safe usage Set up and used properly you can expect years of trouble free service from this product Owner s Manual Table of Contents i Input Output Features Features and Controls PYD 1808 Features and Controls PYD 2808 Features and Controls PYD 3808 Presetting Controls Before Use Connecting the Mixer Inputs Connecting the Mixer s Outputs to Amplifiers to Recorders to Booth Speakers 7 Using Headphones Connecting the Lamp 8 Using the Mixer Controls Turning On the Mixer HD BWNFe _ 8 Monitoring Cueing Inputs Mixing Inputs 9 Adding Equalization to the Mix Using the MicrophoneTalkover Mode Microphone Tone and Level Controls 10 Using the Mono Stereo Switch Using the Crossfader w Assign Switches Using the Echo Controls pvp 2808 Using the Sound Effects pvp 2808 oan the Digital Sampler yp 3808 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications Warranty I nput Output Features all models CAUTION to prevent VEER SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED ENSION CORD RECEPTA SSS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE FUSE VOLTAGE OUTPUT Stereo Line Inputs let you connect most high level audio sources such as CD players tape deck tuner or VCR CAUTION oisconnect suPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE PLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE
19. which can record samples to the internal recording IC These samples can then be assigned to CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 and the MIC channel for playback At the time of playback the PITCH control can be adjusted to change the pitch of the sample Follow these steps to record a sample 1 Play the audio source for recording as a sample 2 While it is playing press the desired cue sample channel assign button i e CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 or MIC 3 To record the source to that channel set the SAMPLER MODE switch to the RECORD position and press the START STOP button to begin recording The LED will go on indicating recording is in progress To stop recording press the START STOP button again Please note that the recording IC is limited to 12 second samples so in the event you do not press stop it will automatically stop after 12 seconds PYLE AMPLIFIERS 4 To playback the recorded sample ONCE turn the SAMPLER MODE switch to SINGLE and press START STOP The LED will go on indicating that a sample is playing Pressing START STOP during playback will stop the playback Each time you press the START STOP control the unit will replay the recorded sample from the beginning and play it through the end of the recorded sound Rapid consecutive pressing of the START STOP button will create an interesting stuttering effect 5 To playback the record sample repeatedly looping set the SAMPLER MODE switch to REPEAT and press START STOP
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