Digimix II - Profile Productions
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1. aud USER MANUAL DIGIMIX IT W www prolight co uk WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP CAUTION Keep this equipment away from rain moisture and liquids SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation operation amp maintenance of this equipment should Be competent Follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT HIGH VOLTAGE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Before your initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused during transportation Should there be any consult your dealer and do not use the equipment To maintain the equipment in good working condition and to ensure safe operation it is necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual Please note that damages caused by user modifications to this equipment are not subject to warranty IMPORTANT The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthorised modification to the equipment e Never let the power cable come into contact with other cables Handle the power cable and all mains voltage connections with particular caution e Never remove warning or informative labels from the equipment e Do not open the equipment and do not modify the equipment e Do not switch the equipment on and2. LFO bandpass 21 gated reverb 1 46 delay 4 71 phaser reverb 3 96 distort 22 gated reverb 2 47 delay 5 72 phaser reverb 4 97 vocal distortion vinylizer 23 reverse reverb 1 48 delay 6 73 rotary speaker reverb 1 98 space radio 24 reverse reverb 2 49 delay 7 74 rotary speaker reverb 2 99 test tone 25 chorus 1 50 delay 8 75 rotary speaker reverb 3 29 EFX Processor Direct In In addition to routing signals to the on board Effects Processor you can use these line level 1 4 jack input connections to route external signals directly into the Effects Processor When you do this the signal passes through the processor and arrives in the main mix via the EFX Return Level Fader The Master Section The Master Section of the DIGIMIX II is extremely versatile and highly specified for a mixer in this class The are various ways in which you can connect and use this product Main Mix There are three sets of main Output connections which all simultaneously carry the full stereo main mix 30 XLR REL These two line level balanced XLR connectors found on the rear panel are your primary outputs they are the least prone to interference because they are of a balanced XLR type 31 Master Insert connections These stereo 1 4 jack sockets are Insert connection points for the master output connections They function in exactly the same manner as the Channel Inserts 32 XLR Level switch Use this switch to determine whether the main XLR
3. Output Connectors 30 operate at either the Professional Line Standard of 4dBu or the Domestic Line Level Standard of 10dBV 33 Rear Panel Main Outputs These line level 1 4 jack connectors carry the stereo main mix and can be used for a variety of purposes 34 Top Panel main Outputs These line level 1 4 jack connectors carry the stereo main mix and can be used for a variety of purposes 35 Main Mix L amp R Level faders Each of these two faders control the Level of one side of the stereo main mix as sent to all of the various connectors that carry the main mix Graphic Equaliser The 7 band Graphic Equaliser is only applied to the main mix 36 EQ In This button switches the Graphic Equaliser ON and OFF 37 EQ Frequency faders Five of these faders the ones marked 160Hz 410Hz 1 1Hz 2 3Hz and 6 2Hz relate to a narrow band of frequencies When placed at the calibrated zero position they have no effect but when pushed up or pulled down they cut or boost the relevant band of frequencies by 10dB The faders at either end are a little different they are shelving filters the lower one cuts and boosts all frequencies below 60Hz I E bass and the upper one cuts and boosts all frequencies above 15 6kHz I E high treble amp hiss The main Level Meter 38 This enclosed bar type 3 colour stereo level meter provides an accurate audio signal level measuring tool It can be used to measure a broad rang
4. off in short intervals as this will reduce the system s life e Only use the equipment indoors e Do not expose to flammable sources liquids or gases e Do not carry the unit with only one handle Always carry using both handles e Always disconnect the power from the mains when equipment is not in use or before cleaning Only handle the power cable by the plug Never pull out the plug by pulling the power cable e Make sure that the available voltage is between 220v 240v e Make sure that the power cable is never crimped or damaged Check the equipment and the power cable periodically e If the equipment is dropped or damaged disconnect the mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect the equipment before operating again e If the equipment has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do not switch it on immediately The arising condensation might damage the equipment Leave the equipment switched off until it has reached room temperature e If your product fails to function correctly discontinue use immediately Pack the unit securely preferably in the original packing material and return it to your Prolight dealer for service e Only use fuses of same type and rating e Repairs servicing and power connection must only be carried out by a qualified technician THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS e WARRANTY One year from date of purchase OPERATING DETERMINATIO
5. to the Left channel of the main mix Turn the control to the right and more signal will be sent to the Right channel of the main mix 15 PFL Solo This sends the channel audio signal to the PFL Solo system described in the PFL Solo section of this manual This signal is sent Pre Fade and pre EQ so the measured signal is not changed by the position of the channel level fader or EQ controls but the signal is taken immediately after the channel Gain control and thus the Insert Sockets so you are essentially measuring the input signal level after you have adjusted it with the input Gain control 16 Peak LED This LED illuminates when the channel signal level is approaching a level at which it may distort It is there to act as a warning to you so that you can reduce the particular channel level faders to avoid distortion 17 Mute Alt 3 8 4 This button performs two tasks at once when pressed 1 It mutes silences the channel from the main mix 2 It routes the signal to the Alt 3 amp 4 system as described in the Alt 3 amp 4 section of this manual 18 Alt 3 amp 4 LED When the Alt 3 amp 4 button is engaged this amber LED illuminates to remind you that you have routed this particular channel into the Alt 3 amp 4 system 19 Channel Fader Use this 60mm fader to adjust the relative level of the channel in the main mix The Aux amp Effects Systems Using an Aux System The idea of an Auxiliary Sen
6. NS If this eguipment is operated in any other way than those described in this manual the product may suffer damage and the warranty becomes void Incorrect operation may lead to danger e g short circuit burns and electric shocks etc Do not endanger your own safety and the safety of others Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and property General When using the built in amplification it is important not to block the air intake vents on the front and side panels These are essential for the dual speed fan to keep the unit cool during operation Avoid exposing the unit to rain or excessive levels of humidity during operation 1 IEC power input use this standard IEC connector to connect the DIGIMIX II to the mains This socket supplies power to both the Mixer and the Amplifier Sections of the unit and also has a built in fuse holder 2 Power Switch Use this switch to turn ON amp OFF the mains power supply to the DIGIMIX II 3 Phantom Power Switch The DIGIMIX II mic inputs feature a 48V Phantom Power System to facilitate the use of Condenser Microphones that require an external power supply To use move the switch marked Phantom found on the rear panel to the ON position and phantom power will be delivered to all six XLR mic input connectors There should be no adverse affect using a mixture of powered Condenser mic s and standard dynamic mic s simultaneously The Dynamic mic s sho
7. ack input sockets from the output of your external processor to your mixer 24 Aux Return input level switches Use these buttons to determine whether each Aux Return connection operates at either the professional Line Level Standard of 4dBu or the Domestic line level standard of 10dBV 25 Aux Return Level faders Use these faders to set the relative level of the Return signal from your external processor and the internal effects processor to the main mix On Board Effects The DIGIMIX II on board Effects System provides a carefully selected range of 99 high quality Effect Programmes with variable time parameters They are designed to be as versatile as possible and to meet your requirements for a wide range of uses Operation is also extremely simple 2 TRACK IN OUT L R TAPE IN TAPE OUT LINE IN 7 8 MONO L R FRONT PANEL INPUTS 26 Programme LED This large two digit LED display shows the currently selected programme 27 Up amp Down buttons Use these increment buttons to select the Effect programme you wish to use from the list Press either button once to move up or down through the list When you have selected the desired programme you may then alter the timing of the delay reverb by using the UP DOWN buttons To alter the timing of the selected effect press the enter button and the arrow displayed at the side of the selected effect will move down the display and will point to the letter T You can then al
8. ack mount the DIGIMIX II remove the screws on the outside edge of each of the plastic side cheeks CAUTION E TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC Si DO NOT REI R SE CK i ER SEI RAIN OR MOIST A l REFEI SERIAL O N QUALIFIED St MAIN OUTPUTS MAIN INSERTS ALT 3 4 OUTPUTS ALT 3 4 INSERTS Channel Inserts ON 4 3 3 a3 oleae A la QO QUO 90 GP OO0QPOO EA PHANTOM TIP SEND RING RETURN TIP SEND RING RETURN PRE FADER PRE EQ TIP SEND RING RETURN j PIN 2 HOT PIN 3 COLD Rear Panel Amplifier Panel Specifications 2 x 400W RMS 4 Ohms 10 channels 20 inputs 6 mic line amp 14 line Built in 20BIT DSP Effects System 7 Band Master graphic EQ Electronically balanced inputs Inserts on Mic Channels Master amp Alt 3 amp 4 3 Band swept amp 4 Band channel EQ 2 x Aux Send amp Return System pre post Full Mute Alt 3 amp 4 sub mix system Fully routable Control Room system Professional PFL Solo system Independent Amp inputs amp PSU
9. ain Mix and sent instead to a set of line level 1 4 jack connections on the rear panel marked Alt 3 amp 4 Outputs 47 Before the signal gets to those rear panel outputs it goes via the fader in the master section marked Alt 3 amp 4 48 you use this fader to adjust the combined level of all of the channels you have currently selected to route to the Alt 3 amp 4 system There is a button above the fader marked Alt 3 amp 4 to Mix 49 that simultaneously routes the Alt 3 amp 4 Mix back to the main mix post fader so that you have the option of routing the selected channels to this additional Sub Mix and sending it onwards to the Alt 3 amp 4 outputs but without also losing it from the Main Mix There is a button marked Alt 3 amp 4 PFL 50 that routes the entire Alt 3 amp 4 Mix to the PFL Solo System amp Main Level Meter for measure etc There is a button beside the Control Room Level 44 that routes the combined Alt 3 amp 4 Mix to the Control Room System 51 Alt 3 amp 4 Insert connections These stereo 1 4 jack sockets are Insert connection points for the Alt 3 amp 4 output connections They function in exactly the same manner as the Channel Inserts 6 52 Phones Use this standard head phone connection socket to attach a set of headphones for monitoring purposes minimum impedance 16 Ohms The Amplifier 53 Input connections Use these line level 1 4 jack sockets to co
10. at the gain circuit is neither increasing nor decreasing the signal level for each different line level signal type 10 EQ The mic channels 1 6 and line channels 7 10 feature different types of EQ system The mic channels Feature 3 band EQ with a swept mid control The Hi control applies 15dB of cut and boost to frequencies centred on 12kHz The low control applies 15dB of cut or boost to frequencies centred on 80Hz The mid section has two controls the upper control sets whether you cut or boost by 15dB The lower control lets you choose which mid range frequency you cut boost As with all mid range EQ systems you are effectively adjusting a notch or band of frequencies above and below the selected centre frequency The Line Channels feature 4 band EQ The Hi control applies 12dB of cut and boost to frequencies centred on 12kHz The Hi Mid control applies 15dB of cut or boost to frequencies centred on 3kHz The Lo Mid control applies 15dB of cut or boost to a band of frequencies centred on 500Hz The Lo control applies 12dB of cut or boost to frequencies centred on 80Hz 11 Aux 1 AUX Use this control to set the amount of signal sent to the line level audio output marked Aux Send in the master connections section How to set up the Aux Send amp return system is explained under Master Connections MIC 1 LINE IN 7 8 MONO LINE IN 1 O BAL OR UNBAL o
11. buttons for several channels sources at once meaning that you can listen to how several channels sources sound together isolated from the rest of the mix and or measure their signal levels in isolation Control Room The DIGIMIX II features a Control Room system In a recording studio this is often used for connection of the Mixing Console to the monitor system speakers used by the recording engineer It s main purpose is to provide a convenient routing and level control system for the engineer to use 40 Control Room Connections Use an appropriate audio cable to connect these line level 1 4 jack connectors to the audio input for whichever speakers are to be used by the mix engineer 41 Control Room Level control Use this rotary control conveniently located on the front panel near the main Mix Level Faders to adjust the signal level sent via the control Control Room System outputs Located around the Control Room Level control you will find three buttons each of these buttons routes a different audio source to the Control Room output connections The three options for routing to the Control Room system are 42 Main Mix which is the main stereo mix 43 2 Track which is the signal from the 2 Track input and 44 Alt 3 amp 4 which is the signal from the Alt 3 amp 4 system 2 Track The 2 Track system is designed for recording particularly recording at a gig 0 O 45 2 Track connections Use these
12. cu LOCUT 18DB 0CT b SS oO a 12 Pre Button This button relates to the Aux control When the button is down the signal from this channel is sent to the Aux output connection before it reaches the channel level fader so adjusting the channel level fader has no impact on the Aux Send Level When the button is in the UP position the signal from the channel is routed to the Aux Send connection after it has passed through the channel level fader so when the button is UP turning down the level fader also turns down the signal sent to the Aux Send This is useful when using the Aux Send System to set up an on stage monitor mix as it enables creation of a separate mix with levels that differ from those of the main mix 13 Aux 2 FX Use this control to adjust the signal level sent to the on board effects processor To aid in versatility the DIGIMIX II also provides a line level output marked EFX Send in the master connections section This output can be used to connect an external effects processor instead of the on board processor The EFX Send is wired Post Fade so adjusting the channel fader also adjusts the EFX Send level to both the on board effects processor and the external EFX Send connection 14 Pan When this control is in the central position equal proportions of the channel signal is sent to the Left and Right channels of the main mix Turn the control left and more signal will be sent
13. d amp return systems is that it enables you to send a signal out of the mixer to an external processor usually it is an effects unit through the external processor then back to the mixer and back into the main mix The on board effects processor on the DIGIMIX II is accessed exactly as though it were an external processor When you wish to send sound to it you use the Aux 2 EFX send and return system Aux 2 EFX also features Send and Return connections so can be used with an external Effects processor should the need arise The descriptions of all connections etc below apply therefore to both Aux1 and Aux 2 EFX 20 Aux Send connections Use a cable to connect from this mono line level 1 4 jack socket to the input of your external processor 21 Master Aux Send Level controls Use these to set the master Send Level for the Aux Send system These controls set the overall level of all of the signals sent to the Aux Send amp Return systems via the Aux Send controls in the channel strips 22 Aux Send PFL buttons Press these buttons to route either Aux Master signal to the main Level Meter and solo it so that you can measure it and hear it isolated Many External Effects processors do not have input level meters so it is wise periodically to measure the Send Level signal to ensure that the signal is neither too large nor too small 23 Aux Return Connections Use a pair of cables to connect these line level 1 4 j
14. e of signals When the PFL amp Solo status indicators remain un illuminated the meter will be measuring the stereo signal of the main mix When either the PFL or Solo status LED s are illuminated the meter will be measuring a signal source you have selected by pressing one of the many PFL Solo buttons found on the mixer An optimum signal level is one where the meter peaks regularly at around the zero dB calibrated segment at the top of the green coloured section It is perfectly acceptable for the meter to be peaking in the amber sections of the meter but when they are coloured amber they are there to warn you that you are approaching the red segment If the meter is peaking at the red segment your sound is probably clipping and sounding distorted and should be turned down PFL Solo 39 PFL Solo button This button switches the PFL Solo system between it s two different operating modes When in the UP or PFL position the DIGIMIX II routes any selected signals to the Main Level Meter 39 so that they can be measured The amber PFL status LED in main Level Meter area also illuminates When in Down or Solo position in addition to routing the signal to the Main Level Meter the mixer mutes all of the channels and inputs to the DIGIMIX II so that you only hear the individual channel s selected via PFL Solo buttons The Solo LED in the master section also illuminates You can actually press the PFL Solo
15. e unbalanced 1 4 jack sockets to connect any line level audio source Use the L input when you wish to attach a mono source as this socket is automatically split and sent to both L amp R channels of the main mix when there is no connection to the R input Use both connections when connecting a stereo source e g a CD Player 8 Lo Cut Switch mic channels 1 to 6 only This button applies an 18dB per octave high pass filter that completely removes all frequencies below 75Hz We highly recommend using this filter for hand held vocal microphones because it reduces handling noise It is also worth while using it for any microphone or instrument that is not intended to produce bass because it also reduces the chances of low frequency feed back and can deliver an overall mix with greater clarity 9 Gain Use this control in conjunction with the PFL system amp the level meters to adjust the input signal level so that it peaks around the OdB mark on the level meter You will notice two different sets of calibration around the control This is because the gain circuit applies a different amount of gain to the microphone and line inputs The 4 marking corresponds to the Unity setting for a signal at the standardised professional line level of 4dBu The 10 marking corresponds to the Unity position for a standard domestic line level 10dBu signal These two markings are there to show you where to position the gain control so th
16. nnect an input audio signal to the built in Amplifier 54 Amplifier Input Level controls Use these L amp R rotary Level controls to adjust the overall listening level of any speakers connected to the DIGIMIX II Amplifier speaker outputs 55 Speakon Type Speaker Output connections Use appropriate cables to connect these speakon type speaker output connectors to the input connections of your speakers Speakon is the industry standard connection method for connecting speakers to power amplifiers it is safe secure and delivers superior audio sound The speakon uses Pin1 and Pin1 to connect to the loudspeaker 56 Binding Post Speaker Output connectors Use appropriate cables to connect these Binding Post speaker output connectors to the input connections of your speakers Binding Posts are designed to accommodate bare wire ends of speaker cables this is a speaker connection method which although safe and reasonably secure when handled correctly and capable of delivering good quality audio sound and undeniably convenient in the sense that any speaker cable can rapidly be turned into a set of bare wires in an emergency is not our recommended connection method Note The DIGIMIX II has a rated power output that delivers the following 2 x 250W RMS 8 Ohms 2 X 400W RMS 4 Ohms Be sure to match the rated power handling capacity of your speakers to the DIGIMIX II power output to avoid damaging your speakers Rack Mounting To r
17. ter the delay reverb time by using the UP DOWN buttons 28 Enter button Use this button to select between effect and delay reverb time There are 99 effects in the DSP as follows 4 Cathedral 1 26 chorus 2 51 delay 9 76 delay reverb 1 2 Cathedral 2 27 chorus 3 52 delay 10 77 delay reverb 2 3 Plate 1 28 chorus 4 53 echo 1 78 delay reverb 3 4 Plate 2 29 chorus 5 54 echo 2 79 delay reverb 4 5 concert 1 30 symphonic 55 echo 3 80 pitch reverb 1 6 concert 2 31 flanger 1 56 echo 4 81 pitch reverb 2 7 stage 1 32 flanger 2 57 multi tap 1 82 pitch reverb 3 8 stage 2 33 flanger 3 58 multi tap 2 83 delay chorus 1 9 room 1 34 flanger 4 59 multi tap 3 84 delay chorus 2 10 room 2 35 flanger 5 60 multi tap 4 85 delay chorus 3 11 studio 1 36 phaser 1 61 chorus reverb 1 86 delay chorus 4 12 studio 2 37 phaser 2 62 chorus reverb 2 87 delay flanger 1 13 small hall 1 38 phaser 3 63 chorus reverb 3 88 delay flanger 2 14 small hall 2 39 phaser 4 64 chorus reverb 4 89 delay flanger 3 15 ambience 1 16 ambience 2 17 early reflections 1 40 rotary speaker 1 41 rotary speaker 2 42 rotary speaker 3 65 flanger reverb 1 66 flanger reverb 2 67 flanger reverb 3 90 delay flanger 4 91 delay pitch 1 92 delay pitch 2 18 early reflections 2 43 delay 1 68 flanger reverb 4 93 delay pitch 3 19 spring reverb 1 44 delay 2 69 phaser reverb 1 94 delay pitch 4 20 spring reverb 2 45 delay 3 70 phaser reverb 2 95
18. uld not be affected by the phantom power supply When the Phantom power system is active you should see the 48V red status LED in the Main Level Meter LED area illuminated Channel Inserts Rear Panel Rear Panel The Channel Strips see diagrams on pages 4 12 4 XLR Input mic channels 1 to 6 only Use this mic level XLR input to connect your microphones You can use dynamic or condenser microphones with the DIGIMIX II You cannot use this XLR connection for line level audio signals 5 Line Input mic channels 1 to 6 only Use these 1 4 jack sockets to attach any line level audio source keyboard CD Player etc This socket is electronically balanced so accepts either a balanced or unbalanced audio signal and automatically self adjusts accordingly 6 Channel Insert connections Channels 1 to 6 only The microphone channels feature an insert system These are commonly used to connect automatic gain control devices such as Compressors and Noise Gates The Insert system follows industry standard protocol To use it you will need a specially configured Y Insert Cable These cables have a single stereo 1 4 jack connector at one end and a pair of standard mono 1 4 jack connectors at the other To use the system you connect the single stereo jack connector to the appropriate Channel Insert connection found on the rear panel of the unit 7 L MONO amp R Line inputs Channels 7 to 10 only Use thes
19. unbalanced line level RCA type connections to attach your recording device Connect the L amp R set marked Tape In to the Record Input sockets of your recording device Connect the L amp R marked Tape Out to the Output or playback sockets of your recording d evice 7 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER PFL SOLO SELECTION 7 M soo 43 2 Track to Control Room Use this button to route the signal from the CHANNEL 2 Track Tape Out connectors to the a A A Control Room system output 60 160 41K 23K 62K 15 6K N a CONTROL ROOM amp MAIN SECTION 46 2 Track to Main Mix Use this pa button to route the signal from the 9 39 T e 17 t g S x ki r t 4 MAIN MIX 2 Track Tape Out connectors to the AUXSEND OO EPKSEND Main Mix Level Faders and various _ C 2TK TO MIX Main Mix output connections Master Section Alt 3 amp 4 The Alt 3 amp 4 System is a powerful routing system that enables you to set up a second separate mix to the main mix that can be used for recording or setting up stage monitors or simply as a traditional Sub Mix The classic use for a traditional sub mix is to route all of the microphones on a drum kit or all the microphones for a brass section or all the microphones used for backing vocals to a single fader so that you can adjust the entire group with one fader movement Any channel that is routed to the Alt 3 amp 4 System via the Alt 3 amp 4 button is removed from M
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