Stanton M304 DJ Equipment User Manual
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1. M 304 PROFESSIONAL DJ MIXER OWNER S MANUAL Sharbir ah HEOoeeee eeeeo j Stanton STANTON MAGNETICS INC information stantondj com www stantondj com WELCOME Thank you for making Stanton your first choice in professional DJ mix ers This innovative family of mixers has been developed with input from the professional DJ community bringing a previously unavailable combina tion of user friendly functional design rugged construction and professional quality features together at an affordable price Stanton and your authorized Stanton dealer are dedicated to your com plete satisfaction by offering bench mark service and support throughout the long life of your Stanton product We appreciate your patronage and look forward to many years of mak ing music together PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED BELOW MAY VOID WARRANTY e Follow all security advice printed on your mixer e When removing the unit s AC plug from the power source grasp and pull the plug NEVER the cord itself e Avoid placing your mixer near heat sources such as power amplifiers e When in use place your mixer on a stable surface away from vibration Always use care when carrying your mixer Impact or heavy vibration may compromise the unit s mechanical integrity The manufacturer is not responsible for damage resulting from an impact or misuse e When in use place your m2. a full fea tured Cue section which includes PFL Cue Pan and dual headphone outputs for tag team mixing Professional DJs will immediately appreciate the M 304s 3 band Kill switches for channels 1 and 3 conveniently located right next to the crossfader For creative mixing the M 304 also offers an Effects loop with 1 4 Send and Return jacks This mixer is rounded out with professional balanced Master outputs separate Booth output and a user replaceable fader design DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS o 6 E o o a bad DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 1 Microphone 1 input This combo 1 4 XLR connector is used to connect a microphone The volume is controlled by the MIC 1 knob 2 Microphone 2 input This 1 4 connector is used to connect a microphone The volume is controlled by the MIC 2 knob 3 Mic 1 level Controls the input level of Microphone input 1 Mic 2 level Controls the input level of Microphone input 2 5 Mic equalizer Individual controls for high frequency midrange and low frequency equalization The EQ controls both Microphone inputs Note Any changes made to EQ settings will change the overall out put level 6 Effect assign Used to assign the effect signal to each channel or the mic The level of the effect is controlled by the Send and Return knobs 7 Pre fader listen Selects the channel s 1 2 or 3 to be pre viewed in the headphones 8 Channel faders Controls the outpu
3. can be washed in warm water wiped gently then dried thor oughly using a dry cloth Use a lint free cloth or swab to wipe the tracks and check for marks along the track Note Lint free cloth should be used to avoid dust fibers being deposited on the track If the track appears excessively worn or if cleaning does not improve operation replacement may be necessary 5 Examine the center channel of the fader body and if dirty clean using cotton buds 6 Re assemble and lubricate the fader as follows 6 1 Secure the end block and guide rail onto the fader body 6 2 Insert track into the fader body 6 3 Insert slider assembly onto guide rail and into the fader body Move slider from end to end to disperse the oil evenly Carefully wipe away any excess oil using a tissue or cloth 6 4 Lubricate the guide rail by placing one drop of silicon liquid oil onto the guide rail F 6 5 Insert dust cover 6 6 Insert fader track back into fader body with wires com ing out open end of fader body 6 7 Secure the remaining end block ensuring that the track wires I are not pinched between the end block and fader casing 7 Once assembled move the slider from end to end to ensure operation is smooth 8 Attach fader to fader plate NOTE As noted earlier if you do not want to change positioning of fader keep the 2 fader plate screws loose and shift the fader until it is aligned with the marks you created in step 1 th
4. der 3 Place fader back in mixer and replace 2 outer screws to secure fader Cleaning a Penny amp Giles fader 1 Remove the single upper screw on the oppo Remove 2 mounting screws from fader plate NOTE The P amp G fader is designed with floating mounting threads for precise mechanical cen tralizing of the fader If you desire to keep your faders current mount ing position we suggest that you make 2 marks on both ends of the fader on the fader plate to indicate the P amp G fader position See Figure 1 Once fader is removed from unit remove the two screws A from the end of the fader body where the wires exit the fader casing Pull away the end block Withdraw the dust cover B Taking great care remove the slider assembly C ensuring that the wiper contacts D are not damaged as this will affect the operation of the fader Clean the slider assembly by gently wiping the wiper contacts and slider bearings E using a tissue or cotton bud If slider bearing are excessively worn as indicated by exces sive slider rocking then contact Stanton for replacement site end block to remove the guide rail Clean the guide rail F with a tissue or cloth remov Figure 1 FADER CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT ing all traces of dirt and contamination 4 Remove the fader track G by slowly withdrawing from the unit Place fader track on desk or working surface with black contacts facing upwards If necessary the track
5. ealer which sold the mer chandise to purchaser is located and not the authorized Stanton dealer in the country where the purchaser is located or the country in which the merchandise was received Any returns to a non authorized dealer or to an authorized Stanton dealer not in the same country as the merchandise was intended to be sold or as set forth above will void this warranty To initiate a warranty repair you must contact the authorized Stanton dealer from whom you purchased the merchandise and follow such authorized Stanton dealer s return policy Stanton assumes no risk and shall be subject to no liability for damages or loss resulting from the specific use or application made of the merchandise Stanton s liability for any claim whether based on breach of contract negligence infringement of any rights of any party or product liability and relating to the merchandise shall not exceed the price received by Stanton from your purchase of such merchandise In no event will Stanton be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages including loss of use loss of profit and claims of third parties however caused whether by the negligence of Stanton or otherwise To the extent permitted by law and except as otherwise provided above Stanton disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The above warranty provides you with specific legal rights You may also have additional ri
6. en tighten fader plate screws TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Line Inputs 2 RCA x 3 channels 10 dBV 10 kOhm Phono Inputs 2 RCA x 3 channels 50 dBV 47 kOhm Mic Inputs 1 1 4 1 XLR 50 dBV 4 7 kOhm Return Inputs 2 1 4 10 dBV 10 kOhm Send Outputs 2 1 4 10 dBV Master Outputs 2 1 4 Balanced RCA unbalanced 2 dBu balanced 10 dBV unbalanced Record Outputs 2 1 4 Balanced RCA unbalanced 2 dBu balanced 10 dBV unbalanced Booth Outputs 2 1 4 balanced 2 dBu 100 Ohms Headphone Output 1 1 4 inch 1 1 8 inch greater than 32 Ohm load Dimensions LxWxD 15 3 in x 10 2 in x 4 3 in 39 cm x 26 cm x 11 cm Weight 7 7 lbs 3 5 kg Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB line Max Gain 12 dB THD N lt 0 015 at 1 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 110 dB main signal path ref max level Noise lt 92 dBV Line input to any output Channel EQ Hi 9 45 dB Kill 45 dB Mid 9 35 dB Kill 35 dB Low 9 55 dB Kill 55 dB Crosstalk lt 90 dB at 1 kHz Fader Kill lt 90 dB channel and crossfader REPLACEMENT PARTS The following user replaceable parts are available from your local Stanton dealer LF304 Channel input fader CF PG304 Penny amp Giles crossfader PS 16US US Power Supply 110v PS 16EU European Power Supply 220v PS 16UK UK only Power Supply 240v WARRANTY Stanton Magnetics Inc Warranty Provision Returns for Repairs or Replacement Warranty Throug
7. es such as CD players Mini Discs DATs samplers etc TT TT or phono inputs are used to connect to turntables Ground Connects to the turntable ground cable to eliminate electrical hum Ground cables are usually supplied with turntables Master Connects to an amplifier EQ crossover or other outboard sig nal processing Booth This is a second output like the master output It is usually used as a separate output in the DJ Booth for the DJ to monitor the mix REC This is the record output The output level is static in this case there are no volume controls It is used to connect directly to tape or CD recorders The volume can be set from the recording device FADER CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT After constant use the M 304 faders may need to be cleaned and lubri cated from time to time This will ensure long life and keep a smooth feeling throughout the fader s lifetime Follow the instructions below to lubricate and clean your faders Removing a fader 1 Make sure mixer is powered off and power supply is disconnected from back of mixer Remove the fader to be cleaned or replaced by unscrewing the 2 outer screws on the fader plate removing the 2 inner screws will detach the fader from the fader plate Disconnect the fader from mixer by removing the connector on the bot tom of the fader Installing a fader 1 Once original fader has been removed simply plug the 4 pin connec tor into the new fa
8. ghts which are subject to variation from state to state and country to country If there is a dispute regarding the warranty of merchandise that does not fall under the war ranty conditions stated above please include a written explanation with the merchandise when returned pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein Please register your product online at www stantondj com or mail your completed warranty card to Stanton Magnetics Inc 3000 SW 42 St Hollywood Florida 33312
9. h Stanton s authorized dealers around the World Stanton or one of Stanton s authorized distributors outside the U S will without charge repair or replace at the sole discretion of the entity responsible for making the repair or providing the replacement any Stanton merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one 1 following the date of original purchase Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below The warranty for mechanical parts which are subject to wear and tear are limited to the ear lier to occur of thirty 30 days following the date of original purchase or the following num ber of cycles Faders 15 000 Rotary potentiometers 10 000 and Switches 10 000 Stanton will warrant all replacement parts and repairs for ninety 90 days from the date of original shipment Repairs made necessary by reason of misuse alteration normal wear or accident are not covered under this warranty Returns Authorized Stanton dealers are only authorized to sell and distribute merchandise within a specific country All goods requiring warranty repair or replacement must be returned freight prepaid if not hand delivered to the authorized Stanton dealer from whom the merchandise was purchased and in the same country where the merchandise was purchased For pur poses of purchases made via the Internet the merchandise must be returned to the author ized Stanton dealer in the country where the authorized Stanton d
10. ixer away from sources of hum or noise such as transformers or electric motors e To prevent overheating always provide your mixer with adequate ventilation air space e Avoid stepping on your mixer s AC cord Repeated compression of the cord may lead to electrical shorting e To avoid damage due to AC voltage peaks always disconnect your mixer from the power source during electrical storms If possible connect mixer to a surge protector e Your mixer contains no user serviceable parts The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage or personal injury resulting from unauthorized user servicing or modifications In addition the warranty will be void if any unauthorized service by the user is detected Always return your mixer to an authorized Stanton dealer for servicing M 304 FEATURES When Stanton set out to design its new M 304 3 Channel DJ Mixer compro mise was not an option This 10 professional mixer boasts a wide range of intu itive controls Superb sound and high quality components including a genuine Penny amp Giles crossfader Hieeececo E Whether mixing house tech no or trance from vinyl or CDs the M 304 has got all the bases covered thanks to Elbeoecol 3 phono inputs 6 line inputs and 2 mic inputs with independent EQ Each channel sports gain control bright input LED meters a 3 band EQ with full Kill capability as well as Pan knobs The M 304 also sports
11. s These LEDs let you know if the audio coming out of the mixer is loud enough or too loud If the LEDs reach the red the mixer is probably clipping or distorting 20 Input selectors These toggle switches select the input source between phono and line for each channel 21 Input gains Controls the input sensitivity level of each channel An LED meter is provided on each of the 3 channels for proper adjust ment of the levels 22 Channel equalizer Individual controls for high frequency midrange and low frequency equalization with 9dB Kill adjust ments Note Any changes made to EQ settings will change the over all output level 23 Channel pans Controls left right output balance of each channel DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS Power This is the power switch to turn the mixer ON or OFF AC IN This is the Input connection for the included power supply Send and Return These connectors are used to connect an outboard signal processor such as the Stanton DFX 1 Connect a 1 4 mono cable from the SEND output to the Line In on your signal processor Connect the RETURN input to the Line Out on your signal processor Your effects loop should now be working Check it by turning the send and return volume knobs to the center position 12 o clock and select ing FX LOOP on any of the mixer s channels Line Line inputs represented by the letter L followed by the input number are used to connect to line level sourc
12. t volume of each channel The signal is routed to the line faders after the gain EQ pan and effects 9 Crossfader The crossfader is used to cross fade between channels 1 and 3 10 Kill switches Kill switches are used to completely eliminate Hi Mid or Low frequencies from the audio This can be used as a per formance effect 11 Headphone outputs This is the headphone output jack to connect your headphones 12 Cue pan Fades the headphone output between the PFL signal selected by the Cue Select buttons and master output effectively allowing the user to preview a mix 13 Cue level Controls the volume of the headphone output 14 Booth level Controls the booth output level This is basically a 2nd output It is usually used for monitoring in a DJ booth but can be used for various applications 15 16 Effect Levels Send and Return levels are used to control the volume of the external effects unit connected to the M 304 using the jacks labeled send and return on the back of the mixer SEND is the level of the signal sent to the effect unit and RETURN is the level of the processed signal returning from the the effects unit the signal sent to the unit is selected by pushing the FX LOOP button 17 Master output Pan This is the pan or balance control for the mast output A DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 18 Master output level Controls the overall output level of the mixer 19 Output meter
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