USER MANUAL - Music Dynamic
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1. 5 To send the input signal through one of the effects outputs first check if the desired effects bus is free This can be done by checking the input channel effects assign indication LED s 4 If the FX 1 LED does not light up the FX 1 bus is free If the FX 2 LED does not light up the FX 2 bus is free If one of the LED s is blinking red the input channel effects assign potentiometer 5 is in a wrong position Then first turn the input channel effects assign potentiometer to its 12 clock position so the LED will stop blinking To select the FX 1 bus turn the input channel effects assign potentiometer to the left first no effect will be audible but the influence of the effect will increase when the potentiometer is turned further to the left When the potentiometer is completely to the left 10096 of the signal will be influenced by the effect The same procedure can be followed to select FX 2 but then the potentiometer has to be turned to the right When the FX 1 bus is selected the according LED will light up green same for the F2. ESS SS SS SS SS SS EE SSS EE ER ER SS SE eS SS ER ER LS MAIN HALL I HORNLOADED LOUDSPEAKERS E sg Sg P gt lt gt gt 0 KAE L i I I HORNLOADED LOUDSPEAKERS 1 Do ES 1 les gt I PA AL mS Pm PRU I i 1 SUBWOOFERS 1 N 54 w 54 54 54 54 YV 54 1 I 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 Ay 4 ER CC HA 2 PO KT TSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SST DJ BOOTH LI TECHNICAL ROOM POWER 1 5 MACHINE LAPTOP EFFECTS MACHINE 11 AMPLIFIERS TABLETOP COMPUTER Dens se TABLETOP IE COPLAYER Bee re PLAYER E GR E E ET I 5 8 29 EST 11 KOA 1 RY Li I 25 xj r1 MICROPHONE LI L1 PHONO PHONO m TURNTABLE TURNTABLE H o H C T goor BOOTH 1 ED EXTERNAL BLUE RAY PLAYER Mentor RAY PL DC MULTICHANN
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5. EE OE EE 16 Different audio Connectors n 16 Different audio Cabl6S RA EE rcu IE 16 Operating instructions nk cera ED Ge d Eee leaned 19 AE EE ID eme 22 Appliestiemexample pde 23 Boe HE ET EE DE 27 USB input output Option 27 Digital optical 60mm channel fader 27 Digital optical 45mm crossfader EE EER EE N EE ee 27 Standard knobs set series 28 Fader knobs BX CX MX MKIII MXOO series 28 SPECICATION S EE mE PET 29 Explanatory worde lit odo DER oo npo RARE 31 Frontpanel with controls 9 RODEC o MX2200 EER UT OCOD 1 Input select switch This selector is used to select the input signal MICRO PHONO LINE A or LINE B 2 Input level potentiometer With this control the input level of each input channel can be set 3 Equalizer controls These controls regulate Treble Middle an
6. EIE AAS 26 Options 1 USB I O set 00 Optional input output kit to connect the mixing panel with a computer The USB connector contains 1 stereo input signal and 1 stereo record output signal With this option music can be played from a computer via USB Simultaneous the mixed music can be recorded via the computer The option must be built in as follows First pull off the fader knobs 9 14 15 amp 19 at the frontpanel Then unscrew the aluminum fader cover plate 6 screws Take of this aluminum plate Then unscrew the bottombox 3 screws at the frontpanel one screw at each side and 3 screws at the bottom Screw of the hole cover plate at the backpanel which covers the desired hole for the USB option set Place the USB option so that the 6 pole angled connector on the USB PCB fits in the 6 pole angled connector on the input PCB Screw the screw in the hole in the backpanel to mount the USB option kit Close the mixing panel again by replacing the bottombox 8 screws the aluminum fader cover plate 6 screws and the fader knobs 8 pieces Connect the USB VO set to a computer via a USB cable The computer will recognize the USB VO set Select the USB VO set as playback and recording device in the sound and audio configuration menu of the computer or audio software The USB I O set can be ordered at every authorized RODEC dealer Order code 94 001 0070 Digital optical input channel fader 00 set Users can
7. A typical pan control is constant power At one extreme the sound appears in only one channel In the middle the sound is decreased in that channel by 3 dB and the other channel is brought up to the same level so that the overall sound power level is always constant PCM Abbreviation of Pulse Code Modulation is a digital representation of an analogue signal where the magnitude of the signal is sampled regularly at uniform intervals then quantized to a series of symbols in a digital usually binary code PFL Abbreviation of Pre Fader Listening synonym cue This is a function in an audio mixing panel to allow the user of the mixing panel to listen to the music mostly via headphones before the audience hears the music Phono Abbreviation of phonograph Also called turntable record player or pick up Is a device to play music from vinyl records Potentiometer Is an electrical device which has a user adjustable resistance Usually this is a three terminal resistor with a sliding contact in the center the wiper By moving the wiper the resistance changes These changes are used to to change the characteristics of the audio signal Quantized Quantization is the process of approximating a continuous range of values or a very large set of possible discrete values by a relatively small set of discrete symbols or integer values RCA cinch tulip Is a type of electrical connector that is commonly used in the audio video market T
8. Abbreviation of hard disc It is a non volatile storage device which stores digitally encoded data on rapidly rotating platters with magnetic surfaces Headphones Are a pair of tiny loudspeakers that are hold close to humans ears DJ s use types with pads that go around the ears usually very large and very comfortable Hz Abbreviation of Hertz named after the German physicist Heinrich Rudolf Hertz The hertz is the unit of frequency base unit is cycles per second Each musical note corresponds to a particular frequency which can be measured in hertz VO Abbreviation for input output Insert An insert is an access point built into the mixing console allowing the user to add external line level devices into the signal flow JACK It is cylindrical in shape typically with three contacts TRS although sometimes with two a TS connector or four a TRRS connector TRS stands for Tip Ring and Sleeve In audio systems it is used to connect headphones microphones effects units electrical musical instruments etc kHz Abbreviation of kilo Hertz is 1000 Hertz see Hz LED Abbreviation of Light emitting diode Is an electronic component that emits light when an electrical current flows through it Loudspeaker A loudspeaker speaker or speaker system is an electromechanical transducer that converts an electrical signal into sound The term loudspeaker can refer to individual devices or drivers and complete systems consis
9. 9 RODEC USER MANUAL MX2200 Electromagnetic and safety compliances This product complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives 89 336 EEC amp 92 31 EEC and the European Low Voltage Directives 73 23 EEC amp 93 68 EEC In accordance with the provisions of Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility this product is in conformity with the following specifications NEN EN 55103 1 NEN EN 55103 2 Electromagnetic compatibility Product family standard for audio video audio visual entertainment lighting control equipment for professional use Part 1 Emission September 1995 Electromagnetic compatibility Product family standard for audio video audio visual entertainment lighting control equipment for professional use Part 2 Immunity September 1995 This product is designed to comply with the following standards UL 60950 3 edition 2000 standard TUV EN 60950 1992 1 2 4 11 1997 standard IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT For your own safety please read the user manual before operating or connecting the unit The user manual must be in possession of the owner of the mixing panel This manual must be kept in a safe place for future reference The mixing panel must be connected to a mains power supply with appropriate grounding This is neces
10. analogue sound has been kept and has been completed with new digital features and I O This User Manual will guide you through the setup of the mixing panel and will describe in detail all connectors controls and operational features of the equipment as well as different application setups Further information about this mixing panel can be found on our website http www rodec com For questions more information or service needs of your mixing panel contact the distributor or service center in your country RODEC possess a widely branched network of distributors and service centers worldwide The RODEC distributor list can be found on our website Please always mention serial number date and place of purchase for all matters concerning service MODEL MX2200 SERIAL NUMBER on the back of the set Although this manual has been compiled with utmost attention we do not assume responsibility for inaccuracies Updates or modifications can be applied without prior notice Table of contents Page Electromagnetic and safety compliances 3 Safety d stt UGHOTIS snot dese AE EE eaten sane ee Ee ee A Aa 4 EO OE E 5 Table OF COMIGAIS 6 Frontpanel with COMICS ES EDE AE REG AE RE EDE Re 7 Backpanel with Connectors ER 13 table contid tallolis sd
11. cable for stereo Symmetrical XLR cable XLR 3 pole female XLR 3 pole male Symmetrical Symmetrical Used for connections between microphone amplifier equalizer loudspeaker processor limiter etc and mixing panel For connections of analogue signals you need 2 of these cables for stereo 16 Symmetrical XLR female to JACK 3pole male cable XLR 3 pole female JACK 3 pole 1 4 inch male Symmetrical Symmetrical Used for connections between microphone amplifier loudspeaker processor etc and mixing panel For stereo connections you need 2 of these cables Asymmetrical JACK 2 pole male to RCA male cable JACK 2 pole 1 4 inch male RCA male Asymmetrical Asymmetrical Used for connections between electronic musical instrument synthesizer sampler effects machine amplifier recorder etc and mixing panel For stereo connections you need 2 of these cables Symmetrical XLR female to asymmetrical RCA male cable XLR 3 pole female RCA male Symmetrical Asymmetrical Used for connections between professional CD player professional MD player sampler effects machine etc and mixing panel For stereo connections you need 2 of these cables Asymmetrical RCA male to symmetrical XLR male cable RCA male XLR 3 pole male Asymmetrical Symmetrical Used for connections between professional recorder sampler effects machine amplifier etc and mixing panel For stereo conne
12. each side and 3 screws at the bottom Unscrew the crossfader 2 screws Pull off the 4 pole flatcable of the crossfader on the output PCB Place the 10 pole flatcable delivered together with the digital optical crossfader set on the 10 pole connector on the output PCB Connect the other side of the flatcable to the digital optical crossfader Screw the digital optical crossfader to the frontpanel 2 screws attention the 10 pole connector on the fader PCB must be placed at the opposite side of the output PCB Replace the bottombox 8 screws the aluminum fader cover plate 6 screws and fader knobs The digital optical cross fader is ready to use The digital optical cross fader 00 set can be ordered at every authorized RODEC dealer Order code 94 001 0073 27 4 Standard knobs set series The knobs of 00 series mixing panel be ordered in set For MX2200 you need 1 of these sets to replace all the knobs The standard knobs set 00 series can be ordered at every authorized RODEC dealer Order code 94 001 0074 5 Fader knobs BX CX MX MKIII MXOO series The fader knobs of a 00 series mixing panel can be ordered in a set For a MX2200 you need 1 of these sets to replace all the fader knobs The fader knobs BX CX MX series can be ordered at every authorized RODEC dealer Order code 94 001 0041 28 Specifications OdBm 0 775V RMS Nominal analogue input levels Line A asymmetrica
13. not place the set near disturbing equipment such as transmitters cell phones electrical motors Avoid dust e g cigarette ashes on the mixing panel Also avoid smoke e g smoke machines or cigarettes from entering the unit Smoke will accelerate wear on the electronic circuits potentiometers and faders of the mixing panel Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the mixing panel as these can damage the knobs switches LEDs Manipulate the console with care Avoid abrupt movements of the controls If the mixing panel has to be transported please use the original packaging or use an fitting flight case Avoid shocks CLEANING OF THE MIXING PANEL 1 Do not use chemical products or solvents to clean the set To clean the mixing panel it is best to use a soft brush or a dry lint free cloth 2 Do not apply contact spray or other products in the faders as these products can damage the faders Congratulations with the purchase of a RODEC MX2200 mixing panel You are the owner of a top line mixing panel capable of outstanding performance in combination with other high grade systems RODEC mixing panels have a reputation for high quality robust built and a good sound RODEC mixers are used in the top league discotheques by the most famous DJ s and by the largest professional rental companies all over the world The new top line series have been designed and built with the same precision and devotion as known for years The well known
14. 0kHz Microphone equalizer Low 12dB 12dB at 100Hz 12dB 12dB at 1kHz High 12dB 12dB at 10kHz Monitor output equalizer Low 12dB 12dB at 100Hz High 12dB 12dB at 10kHz Power supply voltage 90VAC 264VAC Power supply frequency 47Hz 63Hz Power consumption 45W 68W Full load 6W Stand by Operating temperature 32 40 104 Operating humidity 596 9096 no condensation Mechanical specifications Frontpanel dimensions W x D 320 0mm 12 6 x 355 0mm 14 0 BHE Bottombox dim W x D x 312 0mm 12 3 x 343 0mm 13 5 x 110 0mm 4 3 Panel cut out dimensions W x D 316 0mm 12 44 x 347 0mm 13 7 Packed box dimensions W x D x 410 0mm 16 2 x 414 0mm 16 3 x 207 0mm 8 1 Weight 5 54kg 12 2115 Packed weight 6 70kg 14 77155 30 Explanatory words list Amplitude The amplitude is the size the strength of a vibration This can be a mechanical vibration for example a snare of a guitar or the from that arisen sound wave or from any other cyclical varying appearance in time Because any waveform always varies in size the value of the wave will also vary The amplitude is the value from zero to the maximum hit out or strength of the wave Analogue signal synonym analog signal An analogue signal is any time continuous signal The amplitude of the signal varies continiously in function of time Human ears can only hear analogue
15. EL DE 1 SOUNDCARD 1 9 II POWER AMPLIFIERS LOUDSPEAKER Ta II PROCESSOR 1 LJ HEADPHONES T UI LOUDSPEAKER PROCESSOR 1 VI 1 II 11 1 DJ HEADPHONES 11 1 II 11 II l 11 SUBWOOFER ee ey es EA ELE SEE ED eh Live electronic PUBLIC AREA TFOHAREA 007777555550 m XE pP iE j TOWER TOR EG S 23 Karaoke p TEE PUBLIC AREA 0 0 0 UT smee 1 LCD SCREEN LCD SCREEN
16. UBLE CD PLAYER BASED MUSIC PLAYER RECORDER TO MAIN ACTIVE BOOTH AMPLIFIERS MONITORS Connect the headphones to the headphones JACK connector 29 or J Use headphones with impedance between 32 and 6000 ATTENTION Always turn headphones volume to 0 fully counter clockwise BEFORE putting the headphones on your or somebody else her his ears Then slowly raise the volume by turning the volume knob in clockwise direction Choose with the input select switch 1 the right audio source Switch the PFL button 8 in position ON to listen at the desired source Turn the phones select button 27 completely to the left and turn the phones volume potentiometer 28 to the desired position to get the stereo signal on the headphones and the two left VU meters The PFL circuit 19 works as sum system there is a possibility to listen to more sources at the same time All these operations have no influence on the output signal Adjust with the level control 2 the input signal until the red indicators of the level meters 13 will light up occasionally Adjust if necessary the quality of the sound with the equalizer 3 LOOK OUT The equalizer at each input is used to manipulate the sound of each of the input sources To correct the acoustic of the room it is probably best to use an external equalizer
17. X 2 bus On the other input channels and on the main mix the according LED will light up red to indicate the according effects bus is occupied NO EFFECT SELECTED NO SIGNAL NO SIGNAL PAO OR 4 Or AO OP A EFFECT SELECT 1 ON WRONG POSITION ha Orc pet 5 EFFECT 1 SELECTED CHANNEL 1 1 SELECTED ON CH 1 AND 2 SELECTED ON CH 3 EN 19 Pari pra Pas a A d uo EX 1 SELECTED ON CH 1 AND CH 2 POTENTIOMETER ON WRONG POSITION 6 Open up the fader 9 of the chosen input channel 7 Slide up master fader 19 till desired volume is reached Also open the monitor potentiometer 20 to hear the music at the DJ booth 8 The music in the DJ booth can be manipulated with the monitor equalizer 21 20 9 Correct if necessary the balance with button 6 for monophonic sound on master output set switch 23 in mono position For monophonic sound on monitor output set switch 22 in mono position 10 If you like to use the crossfader 14 you can route the channel to the left side of the crossfader by putting the routing switch 7 on position Or to the right Y side of the crossfader when you put the routing switch 7 on the CF Y position The response curve of the cross fader 14 can be adjusted with the cross fader curve potentiometer 30 11 To change the source repeat point 3 to 6 12 By turning the headphones select potentiometer 27 more cl
18. anced A balanced line or balanced signal pair is a transmission line consisting of two conductors of the same type and equal impedance to ground and other circuits Balanced lines are operated with differential signals one of which is the inverse of the other Balanced lines reduce the amount of noise per distance allowing a longer cable run to be practical This is because electromagnetic interference will affect both signals the same way Similarities between the two signals are automatically removed at the end of the transmission path when one signal is subtracted from the other Talk over synonym voice over ducker It is an effect where the level of one signal is reduced by the presence of another signal through the use of side chain compression A typical application is to automatically lower the level of the musical background when a talk over starts and to automatically bring the level up again when the talk over stops THD Abbreviation of Total Harmonic Distortion When a signal passes through a non linear device additional content is added at the harmonics of the original frequencies THD is a measurement of the extent of that distortion USB Abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus It is a serial bus standard to transport data between mostly computer related devices 34 Volume The amount of audio level If the volume increases the audio level will increase which results in a louder sound VU Abbreviation of volume uni
19. ctions you need 2 of these cables 17 7 JACK 3 pole 1 4 inch male to 2 times JACK 2 pole 1 4 inch male Y split cable JACK 3 pole 1 4 inch male JACK 2 pole 1 4 inch male Symmetrical Asymmetrical JACK 2 pole 1 4 inch male Asymmetrical Used for connections between effects machine audio filter delay loop etc and mixing panel For stereo connections you need 2 of these cables The upper 2 pole JACK is the signal send cable this has to be connected to the input of the effects machine The lower 2 pole JACK is the signal return cable this has to be connected to the output of the effects machine JACK 3 pole 1 4 inch male to 2 times RCA male Y split cable JACK 3 pole 1 4 inch male RCA male Symmetrical Asymmetrical RCA male Asymmetrical Used for connections between effects machine audio filter delay loop etc and mixing panel For stereo connections you need 2 of these cables The upper RCA is the signal send cable this has to be connected to the input of the effects machine The lower RCA is the signal return cable this has to be connected to the output of the effects machine 18 Operating instructions For correct operation of the mixing panel please follow the instructions below 1 EFFECTS MACHINE EFFECTS MACHINE 2 Before connecting anything to the mixing panel be sure all equipment is turned off Then connect the different audio sources ampl
20. d Bass levels 12 a ID HIGH 8E 6E 4E 42h MOE 2j Lo EL d AF L X 10E 12E 147 16E ID MIN HIGH MIN 20E 22F 24E 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz Input channel effects assign indication LED s These LED s indicate which channel is routed trough one of the effects outputs If the FX 1 and FX 2 LED s do not light up no channel is routed via the effects If the FX 1 LED of a channel lights up green that channel is routed via effects output 1 If the FX 1 LED of a channel lights up red one of the other channels is routed via FX 1 and no other channel can be routed via FX 1 at that moment Same counts for the FX 2 LED that lights up If the FX 1 LED is blinking red the input channel effects assign potentiometer 5 must be turned back to its center position because it was initially placed in a fault position Input channel effects assign potentiometer With this control the input signal can be routed via effects output 1 or 2 When the knob is placed in the center 12 o clock position the signal goes straight to the main mix without passing via one of the effects outputs When the knob is turned to the left the signal will go via the effects 1 output When the knob
21. es of the channels with routing selector 7 on X position but then from the right side to a few fractions from the right side Cross Fader curves logarithmic gain reduction 12 Backpanel with connectors POWER INLET 264VAT AA IG REC LINE B LR Power switch Controls the supply of AC power to the set A single push turns on the mixing panel a second push turns it off Attention By turning off this switch the mixing panel is in stand by mode At that moment the mixing panel will still consume electricity from the mains net The power cord has to be unplugged from the power inlet to shut down all power Power inlet Universal mains power inlet DJ microphone input Balanced microphone input with a sensitivity of 4 2mV with XLR JACK combination connector Effects IN OUT Input and output to connect effect equipment to the microphone channel If there is no plug in the JACK connector the microphone channel works normally if there is a plug inserted in the JACK the internal link is interrupted The sensitivity of this IN OUT connection is 775mV Ground terminal Terminal to connect the ground wire of the vinyl turntable Micro input Balanced microphone input To obtain good signal quality you have to use a microphone with ba
22. he amount of music suppression controlled by the DJ microphone signal VU meters The two meters indicate the PFL signal When no PFL switch 8 is pressed the VU meter displays the mixed signal Crossfader With this fader you can easily fade over between the channels with routing selector 7 on X position and the channels with routing selector 7 on Y position When the knob is turned completely to the left the signal of the channels with routing selector 7 on X will appear on the output When the knob is turned completely to the right the signal of the channels with Routing selector 7 on Y will appear on the output In between there will be a mix of both signals DJ microphone fader Volume control for DJ microphone DJ microphone PFL switch With this switch the microphone signal can be made audible in the headphones and made visible on the left VU meters Pan Mic Panoramic control for DJ microphone input With this button you can position the microphone signal between the left and right loudspeaker 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Power indicators These indicators light up when the power is on Master fader Volume controls final output of mixer towards slave or integrated amplifiers Monitor output potentiometer Volume control for the signal level for the monitor output this output does not contain the DJ mic signal to avoid feedback of the microphone signal via the monitor loudspeakers Mo
23. he name RCA derives from the Radio Corporation of America which introduced the design by the early 1940s to allow phonograph players to be connected to amplifiers Now these connectors are used for connections between amplifiers CD players phono turntables etc For analogue audio you need 2 of these connectors for a stereo signal For digital audio S P DIF only one connector is needed for a stereo signal The connectors are colour coded Left or mono gt White Right gt Red S P DIF gt Orange Rec recording Sound recording is the electrical inscription of sound waves usually used for the voice or for music The two main classes of sound recording technology are analogue recording and digital recording 33 RIAA RIAA egualization is a specification for the correct playback of vinyl records established by the Recording Industry Association of America RIAA The purpose of the egualization is to permit greater playback times improve sound quality and to limit the physical extremes that would otherwise arise from recording analogue records without such equalization A record is cut with the low frequencies reduced and the high frequencies boosted and on playback the opposite occurs The result is a flat frequency response Sample In music sampling is the act of taking a portion or sample of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or element of a new recording This is typically done with a sampler which can be a
24. ifiers effects units headphones etc Next step is to turn on the audio sources and effects units When all these units are in ready state you can switch on the power switch A of the mixing panel The power indicators 18 will light up After 5 seconds you can turn on the loudspeaker processors and amplifiers PHONO TURNTABLE TURNTABLE MICROPHONE SYNTHESIZER DEEG 2 SUB MIXER REVERB PROCESSOR Wo LIT ORBE SAMPLER L C Shei d HEADPHONES E Fa Tolle OE OE AE GB o UU 7 1 C GE MASS STORAGE ol oo PLAYER DVD PLAYER t LOUDSPEAKER DAB RECIEVER PROFESSIONAL EE DO
25. is turned to the right the signal will go via the effects 2 output The proportion between the dry no effect and wet 100 effect can be set with the potentiometer Balance control The balance between Left and Right channel is adjusted by using this knob When it is set to the center position the gain is the same for both channels When turned to the left the right channel will decrease When turned to the right the left signal will decrease Routing selector With this selector the signal can be lead to the left side of the crossfader X directly to the output MIX or to the right side of the crossfader Y PFL switches With these switches you can select the different input sources for the headphones Channel faders Volume control for every input channel 10 17 Equalizer Triple tone control for DJ microphone 15 LOW ID MAX he v 4p 12 5 1 7 5 a 2 5 Pp aa lt LA gt lt a 25 d B 755 B E DS 10 M 25r 15E LOW MIN ID MIN MINI 75 20 22 5F 25E 275 30 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz DJ microphone input level potentiometer Control for accurate level adjustment of different types of microphones Talk over control Control for t
26. ke recordings This output can be switched with or without recording the DJ microphone signal 24 Only provided on channels 2 3 and 4 Analogue line input B Analogue asymmetrical input with a sensitivity of 500mV to connect different equipment such as aCD player MD player DVD player MP3 player HD player analogue or digital tuner cassette player or video player Only provided on channels 2 3 and 4 Please use signal cables shorter than 1 meter for the inputs and the outputs 15 Cable configurations a Different audio connectors RCA Cinch male b E JACK 3 pole 1 4 inch male C Sleeve Sleeve Tip Sleeve Ring Tip Pin4 Pin3 Pin2 Pin 1 USBAmale Eh JACK 2 pole 1 4 inch male p 2 Pin 1 Pin 2 25 1 USB male XLR 3 pole female 6 5 4 Pin3 3 1 Pin SE3 4 PHOENIX 4 pole female 2 XLR 3 pole male b Different audio cables 1 Asymmetrical RCA cable RCA male RCA male Asymmetrical Asymmetrical Used for connections between CD player MD player recorder Vinyl turntable DVD player recorder amplifier etc and mixing panel For connections of analogue signals you need 2 of these cables for stereo For connections of digital S P DIF you need only 1
27. l RCA 500mV 50kQ Line B asymmetrical RCA 500mV 50kQ Phono asymmetrical RCA gold plated 5 2 50kQ Microphone channel 4 5 symmetrical XLR 9 1mV 3 6kQ Microphone symmetrical XLR or TRS JACK 4 2mV 1 8kQ Effects return 1 4 TRS JACK 775mV 10kQ Priority in optional RCA 500mV 1 5kQ Nominal analogue output levels Master asymmetrical RCA 775mV 10kQ Master symmetrical XLR 1 55V 6000 Monitor symmetrical XLR 1 55V 600Q Record asymmetrical RCA 500mV 10kQ Effects send asymmetrical 1 4 TRS JACK 775mV 10kQ Headphones 1 4 TRS JACK 80 1kHz 1 THD 417mW 1 8V 1 1W music power 320 1kHz 1 THD 1 0W 5 7V 1 7W music power 6000 1kHz 1 THD 520mW 17 7V 0 6W music power Digital input Line B RCA S P DIF IEC 958 type 32kHz 192kHz USB optional 32kHz 48kHz 16bit Digital output Record RCA S P DIF IEC 958 type 44 1kHz USB optional 11 025kHz 48kHz 16bit Signal headroom 20 0dB 1kHz THD lt 0 05 Crosstalk Left to right of an input channel gt 60dB 1kHz Channel to channel gt 86dB 1kHz Frequency response 0 25 dB from 20 2 to 20kHz Subsonic filter 25dB at 10Hz Dynamic range 103dB Signal to noise ratio 90 Total harmonic distortion lt 0 006 29 Music equalizer Low 10dB 21dB at 100Hz Mid 10dB 21dB at 1kHz High 10dB 21dB at 1
28. lanced output The use of a microphone without balanced output is also possible PHONO input Phono input with a sensitivity of 5 2mV and built in RIAA correction 13 20 Uo m A 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz Effects IN OUT 1 In and output to connect effect equipment to the music signal The signal that runs through this connector is controlled by the input channel effects assign potentiometer 5 or main mix effects assign potentiometer 26 Internally linked when JACK is not inserted Sensitivity 775 Effects IN OUT 2 In and output to connect effect equipment to the music signal The signal that will run through this connector is controlled by the input channel effects assign potentiometer 5 or main mix effects assign potentiometer 26 Internally linked when JACK is not inserted Sensitivity 775mV Second headphones connector Signal identical as headphones output on the frontpanel 29 The specifications are the same as the headphones output on the frontpanel Asymmetrical master output Asymmetrical output to connect a power amplifier The output level can be manipulated with master fader 19 from 0 to maximum 0 775V Symmetrical monitor output Additional output up to 1 55V controlled by monitorpotenti
29. mage to one s hearing perhaps even deafness Please use with caution and common sense Phones output Output for high level headphones monitoring With the PFL switches 8 and the headphones select potentiometer 27 the connected audio sources or the main mix can be made audible without manipulating the output signal Headphones 32 6000 ATTENTION Always turn headphones volume to 0 fully counter clockwise BEFORE putting the headphones on your or somebody else her his ears Then slowly raise the volume by turning the volume knob in clockwise direction Cross fader curve potentiometer This potentiometer is used to set the sharpness of the cross fader When the potentiometer is turned completely to the left the cross fader 14 will react as a normal cross fader The volumes of the channels with routing selector 7 on Y position will rise from 0 to maximum when the shaft of the cross fader is moved from the left to the middle The same counts for the volumes of the channels with routing selector 7 on X position but then from the right side to the middle 11 Cross Fader curves logarithmic gain reduction LAT A When the curve potentiometer is turned to the right the cross fader will react very fast with the volumes of the channels with routing selector 7 on Y position rising from 0 to maximum when the shaft of the cross fader is moved from the left to a few fractions from the left The same counts for the volum
30. nitor equalizer controls Bass and treble adjustment for the monitor output 20 Ap 18 16 14 12 10 8 A wa v 7 j MIN ROM pomp BREED TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTITTTTTTTTTTITTTTTT TT TIT TTTTTTTTTTTTITTTTT 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz Monitor mode Switch This switch is used to set the monitor output in mono or stereo mode Master mode Switch This switch is used to set the master output in mono or stereo mode Record Select This switch is used to make recordings with or without the DJ microphone DJ MIC in this position you add the DJ mic signal to the music DJ MIC in this position you only record the signal from channel 1 5 This switch has no influence on the master outputs Main mix effects assign indication LED s These LED s indicate if the main mix signal is routed through one of the effects outputs If the FX 1 and FX 2 LED s do not light up the main mix signal is not routed via the effects If the FX 1 LED lights up green the main mix signal is routed via effects output 1 If the FX 1 LED lights up red an input channel s signal is routed via FX 1 output and no other channel can be routed via FX 1 at that mome
31. nt 10 26 27 28 29 30 Same counts for the FX 2 LED that lights up If the FX 1 LED is blinking red the main mix effects assign potentiometer 26 must be turned back to its center position because it was initially placed in a fault position Main mix effects assign potentiometer With this control the main mix signal can be routed through effects output 1 or 2 When the knob is placed in the center 12 o clock position the signal goes straight to the main mix without passing through one of the effects outputs When the knob is turned to the left the signal will go through the effects 1 output When the knob is turned to the right the signal will go through the effects 2 output The proportion between the dry no effect and wet 100 effect can be set with the potentiometer Headphones select potentiometer With this potentiometer the signal for the headphones output can be selected When turned completely to the left the signal selected with the channel PFL switches 8 appears on the headphones When turned completely to the right the mix signal appears on the headphones In between it results in a mix of the PFL signal and the mix signal Headphones volume control The volume of the headphones can be adjusted with this knob WARNING sound and intensity volume of the headphones amplifier can be very strong and if not used properly or if used in too close proximity can cause permanent or temporary da
32. ob DAB Digital Audio Broadcasting DAB is a technology for broadcasting of audio using digital radio transmission DAT Digital Audio Tape is a signal recording and playback medium The audio data is stored ona magnetic tape It uses 48 44 1 or 32 kHz sampling rate and 16 bits quantization dB Abbreviation for decibel 1 10 of a Bel dB is a logarithmic unit of measurement that expresses the size of a physical quantity relative to a reference level Its logarithmic nature allows very large or very small ratios to be represented by a convenient number The decibel is commonly used in acoustics to quantify sound levels relative to some OdB reference The reference level is typically set at the threshold of human perception A reason for using the decibel is that the ear is capable of detecting a very large range of sound pressures Digital signal A digital signal is one that uses discrete values electrical voltages rather than a continuous spectrum of values ie as in an analogue signal DJ Abbreviation for Disc Jockey A DJ is a person who plays pre recorded not live music either or not in front of an audience Dry signal Opposite of Wet signal This is the signal as it is without added deformation effects tone manipulation etc 31 DVD Also known as Digital Versatile Disc and Digital Video Disc is a popular optical disc storage media format used for data storage mainly movies Most DVDs are of the same dimensi
33. ockwise you will increase the amount of the main mix signal in the headphones 13 To add a microphone signal connect the microphone to the MIC input C Turn the level control 11 and the talk over 12 to zero slide up the MIC fader 15 to maximum and adjust with the level button 11 the volume of the microphone Adjust with the equalizer 10 the sound of the microphone To use the talk over adjust the talk over button 12 0 no decrease 10 total decrease With the pan MIC 17 the DJ microphone signal can be placed somewhere between left and right Eventually you can connect an external processor example compressor or reverb to the effects insert D of the microphone channel 14 The mixed signal can be recorded simply by connecting a recorder to the analogue R or digital N record connectors Depending on the position of the record select switch 24 you can decide if the microphone signal is also recorded or not The mixed signal can also be recorded with a computer through the optional USB connector O 15 The main mix signal can also be lead to one of the effects insert outputs This can be done in the same way as leading the signal of an input channel to the effects insert outputs follow the instructions of point 5 The effects assign indication LED s for the main mix are LED s 25 The effects assignation for the main mix can be done with the main mix effects assign potentiometer 26 16 When no PFL is selec
34. ometer 20 The DJ microphone signal does not appear on this output Symmetrical master output Symmetrical output to connect a power amplifier or loudspeaker processor The output level can be manipulated with master fader 19 from 0 to maximum 1 55V Digital recording output Output to connect to a S P DIF input of a MD recorder CD recorder HD recorder or DAT recorder to make recordings This output can be switched with or without recording the DJ 14 microphone signal 24 Both signals left and right go through one connector Only provided on channels 1 and 5 USB input output Optional USB connector to play music from PC or HD player and simultaneously record the main mix signal with or HD recorder All 4 signals reproduction left and right and recording left and right go through one connector Only possible on channels 1 and 5 Digital line input B Digital S P DIF input to connect different equipment such as a CD player MD player DVD player MP3 player HD player or digital tuner Both signals left and right go through one connector Only provided on channels 1 and 5 Analogue line input A Analogue asymmetrical input with a sensitivity of 500mV to connect different equipment such as a CD player MD player DVD player MP3 player HD player analogue or digital tuner cassette player or video player Analogue recording output Output to connect analogue recording device or HIFI video recorders to ma
35. ons as discs but store more than 6 times the data Equalizer Equalization or equalisation EQ is the process of changing the frequency envelope of a sound The audio band is subdivided in 2 3 or more subbands the volume of each of these bands can be amplified or attenuated with an equalizer Fader Is a linear potentiometer Faders are mostly used to increase or decrease in the level of an audio signal By moving the knob the volume increases or decreases A fader can be either analogue a movement of the knob will result in a change of the resistance or digital the movement of the knob generates a binary code this code is used to change the volume Flash card A memory card or flash memory card is a solid state no moving parts electronic flash memory data storage device which can be electrically erased and reprogrammed Frequency Frequency is the measurement of the number of occurrences of a repeated event per unit of time The result is measured in hertz Hz baby can hear tones with frequencies from 20Hz to 20000 Hz 20 2 but these frequencies become more difficult to hear as people age When a tone with a frequency of 20Hz is played by a loudspeaker the loudspeaker will reciprocate 20 times per second FX Abbreviation for effects unit An effects unit is used to manipulate the sound of music or voice Some effect units transform the sound completely others just color the sound picture in a minor way HD
36. piece of hardware or a computer program In signal processing sampling is the reduction of a continuous signal to a discrete signal Sampling picks out samples from a continious signal at a certain frequency When it is necessary to capture audio covering the entire 20 20kHz range such as when recording music audio waveforms are typically sampled at 44 1 kHz CD or 48 kHz professional audio Sound Sound can be perceived by the sense of hearing By sound we commonly mean the vibrations that travel through air and are audible to people Humans and many animals use their ears to hear sound but loud sounds and low frequency sounds can be perceived as vibrations by other parts of the body via the sense of touch Sound propagates as waves of alternating pressure causing local regions of compression and rarefaction S P DIF Abbreviation for Sony Philips digital interconnect format It specifies a protocol for carrying digital audio signals between devices Stereo Stereophonic sound is the reproduction of sound using two independent audio channels Stereophonic sound attempts to create an illusion of location for various instruments within the original recording Subsonic signal This is an audio signal with frequency below 20Hz This signal is not audible it only creates air movement that can be felt SUM signal This signal is the proportional summation mix of all input signals Also called main mix signal Symmetrical synonym bal
37. sary for the optimal working of the mixing panel and to assure the safety of the user Always handle the power cord by the plug do not pull the cord Do not use damaged power cord or plug Damaged power cords or plugs can cause fire or create a shock hazard Do not open the unit There are no serviceable parts inside Only qualified service technicians can service the unit Do not expose to rain or water Do not spill liquid or insert objects inside the unit Rain water or liquid such as cosmetics as well as metal may cause electric shocks which can result in fire or shock hazard If anything gets inside immediately unplug the power cord If the mixing panel is not used for a longer period more than one day it is recommended to disconnect the unit from the power supply Switching off the power switch does not completely isolate the mixing panel WARNING The sound and intensity volume of this product can be very strong and if not used properly or if used in close proximity can cause temporary or permanent damage to one s hearing perhaps even deafness Use with caution and common sense INSTALLATION OF THE MIXING PANEL The set can be used in every position Do not place the set into direct sunlight or in a warm humid or dusty place The operating environment temperature should be between 5 and 35T The relative humidity of the air should not exceed 85 Always place the unit in a well ventilated area To avoid disturbances do
38. signals sounds Digital sounds must always be converted to analogue signals to make them audible Asymmetrical synonym unbalanced An unbalanced line is a transmission line usually coaxial cable whose conductors have unequal impedances with respect to ground Balance Balance means the amount of signal from each channel reproduced in a stereo audio recording Typically a balance control will have OdB of gain in the center position for both channels and attenuate one channel as the control is turned leaving the other channel at 0 dB Binary The binary numeral system or base 2 number system is a numeral system that represents numeric values using two symbols usually 0 and 1 Bit A bit is a binary digit taking a value of either 0 or 1 CD Abbreviation for Compact Disc It is an optical disc used to store digital data originally developed for storing digital audio The CD available on the market since late 1982 remains the standard playback medium for commercial audio recordings to the present day An audio CD consists of one or more stereo tracks stored using 16 bit PCM coding at a sampling rate of 44 1 kHz Standard CDs have a diameter of 120 mm and can hold approximately 80 minutes of audio Crossfader synonyms CF X fader or XF A crossfader essentially functions like two faders connected side by side but in opposite directions It allows a DJ to fade one source out while fading another source in at the same time with one kn
39. ted with the PFL switches on the input channels 7 the mixed signal will appear on the VU meters If you like to compare via the VU meters the pre fade signal with the output signal you can do this by switching all PFL switches off first Then switch the PFL switch of the input channel you wish to compare with the mixed signal on an off In that way both signal levels can be compared SUBSONIC FILTER The master output and the monitor output have a subsonic filter to protect the bass loudspeakers from DC and subsonic signals This filter cannot be switched off The filter gives a reduction of 25dB at 10Hz 21 Application examples Large discotheque
40. ting of an enclosure incorporating one or more drivers and additional electronics 32 Line Line level is a term used to denote the strength of an audio signal used to transmit analogue sound information between audio components such as CD players DVD players input signals of audio amplifiers mixing consoles etc Sometimes also called AUX auxiliary signals MD Abbreviation of Mini Disc It is a rewriteable magneto optical disc based data storage device for storage of up to 80 minutes of digitalized audio Micro Abbreviation of microphone synonym mike or mic Is an acoustic to electric transducer that converts sound into an electrical signal Mono Abbreviation of monaural Typically there is only one microphone one loudspeaker or in the case of headphones or multiple loudspeakers they are fed from a common signal path and in the case of multiple microphones mixed into a single signal path at some stage MP3 Abbreviation of MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 This is an audio encoding format It uses a lossy compression algorithm that is designed to greatly reduce the amount of data required to represent the audio recording yet still sound like a faithful reproduction of the original uncompressed audio to most listeners Mute If an audio signal is muted it is turned off or its volume is turned to a lower level Pan Abbreviation of panoramic or panning Panning is the spread of a monaural signal in a stereo or multi channel sound field
41. ts A VU meter is often included in audio equipment to display a signal level It is intentionally a slow measurement averaging out peaks and troughs of short duration to reflect the perceived loudness of the material Wave A wave is a mode of energy transfer from one place to another often with little or no permanent displacement of the particles of the medium Mechanical waves require a medium to transverse the distance electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum Wet signal Opposite of Dry signal This is the signal inclusive added deformation effects tone manipulation etc XLR This is a connector invented by Cannon Originally the Cannon X series subsequent versions added a Latch Cannon XL and then a Rubber compound surrounding the contacts which led to the abbreviation XLR The most common is the 3 pin XLR3 used almost universally as a symmetrical audio connector for high quality microphones and connections between equipment 35 36 Manufactured by Transtel Sabima NV Duboisstraat 50 B 2060 Antwerp Belgium Tel 00 32 0 3 237 36 07 00 32 0 3 216 97 62 e mail info rodec com URL http www rodec com 37
42. upgrade their mixing panel with digital faders on the music input channels The digital faders replace the standard analogue faders The option must be built in as follows First pull off the fader knobs 9 14 15 amp 19 at the frontpanel Then unscrew the aluminum fader cover plate 6 screws Take of this aluminum plate Unscrew the channel fader which you like to replace 2 screws Pull off the 4 pole flat cable at the input PCB Place the 10 pole flatcable delivered together with the digital optical input channel fader set on the 10 pole connector right below the PFL switch on the input channel PCB Connect the other side of the flatcable to the digital optical input channel fader Screw the fader to the frontpanel 2 screws attention the 10 pole connector on the fader PCB must be placed at the side of the crossfader 14 Replace the aluminum fader cover plate and fader knobs The digital optical input channel fader is ready to use The digital optical input channel fader 00 set be ordered at every authorized RODEC dealer Order code 94 001 0072 Digital optical crossfader 00 set The standard analogue crossfader can be upgraded by a digital optical crossfader The option must be built in as follows First pull off the fader knobs 9 14 15 amp 19 at the frontpanel Then unscrew the aluminum fader cover plate 6 screws Take of this aluminum plate Then unscrew the bottombox 3 screws at the frontpanel one screw at
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