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RIGHT-SIDE OUTPUT/CONTROL PANEL
⑯.POWER Switch
⑰.& ⑱.OUTPUT Connector L and R
Connect a cable from OUTPUT L and/or R to the microphone or line input of your
video camera or audio recorder. These outputs accept a standard 3-pin female XLR
connector. Push the XLR connector into the OUTPUT jack until it locks. To remove,
press the release tab on the XLR connector and pull the connector out.
⑲.STEREO Mini-Connector Output
The STEREO mini-connector (3.5mm) output is designed for video cameras or audio
recorders with mini-connector microphone-level inputs. This output is stereo
(dual-channel) and unbalanced. The standard output level is fixed at -36 dBu. It is
recommended to use a stereo-to-stereo mini cable (not supplied) from the STEREO
mini-connector output to the input of your video camera or audio recorder. Because
the FMX-42 is equipped with low-impedance XLR inputs and a mini-connector output,
users of mini DV cameras with mini-connector microphone inputs can now use high-
quality microphones with XLR outputs.
⑳.LEVEL Selector
Select the OUTPUT ⑰&⑱ LEVEL that is best suited for your video camera or audio
recorder. The +4 dBu setting is for line-level audio inputs and the -36 dBu setting is
for microphone-level audio input.
⑳.Monitor PHONES Output Jack ／ A 6.3mm (1/4") jack for headphones.
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⑳.LEVEL Volume Control
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Controls the volume level of the monitor PHONES output ⑳. Zero is the lowest
(quietest) setting and 10 is the highest (loudest).
⑳.METER ILLUM(ination) Switch
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Turn this switch ON to light up the VU Meters⑧.
⑳.DC IN Connector
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For external powering of the mixer, connect a 12V AC adaptor to this input. It is a
4-pin Hirose connector and an optional AC adaptor, part number BC-27, is available.
Call Azden for details.
Maximum rating of the power supply must not exceed 12 volts DC, 350mA.
*Required connecting plug: Hirose HR10A-7P-4P
DC IN
OUTPUT
Connector
Connector L
MONITOR
⑳
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⑰
PHONES
⑳ 21
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⑳
METER
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⑯
⑳
ILLUMINATION
Switch
POWER
LEVEL
Switch
Volume Control
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OUTPUT
Connector R
⑱
⑳
⑲
LEVEL
Selector
STEREO Mini-
Connector Output
FRONT CONTROL PANEL
①. POWER Indicator
When the POWER switch ⑯ is ON, the LED will turn GREEN. When the battery
voltage level becomes too low for proper operation, the LED will turn RED. When
this happens, replace the batteries with fresh "AA" alkaline batteries.
②. Channel 1, 2, 3 & 4 Input LEVEL Controls
Each knob controls the input volume of the microphone connected to the
corresponding INPUT ⑬. Zero is the lowest (quietest) setting while 10 is the highest
(loudest). For the best sound with the lowest possible noise, increase the input level
control until the corresponding VU Meter ⑧ peaks at 0 dB.
③. Channel 1, 2, 3 & 4 PAN Controls
Each channel of the FMX-42 has an adjustable PAN control (the outer-rim at the
base of the Input LEVEL control ②). When the PAN Control is in the center position,
an equal amount of sound will come from OUTPUT L ⑰ and OUTPUT R ⑱ for any
microphone or line-level input connected to the corresponding INPUT ⑬. Moving
the PAN control left will decrease the sound output in the Right channel. Moving the
PAN control right will decrease the sound output in the Left channel.
④. MASTER Level Control
The MASTER knob controls the overall volume of all connected sources
(microphones and/or line-level devices). For the best sound with the lowest possible
noise, try to keep this control set at its midpoint while maintaining the VU Meters ⑧
at the 0 dB range with the input LEVEL controls ②.
⑤. Channel 1, 2, 3 & 4 LIMITER Switch
Each INPUT channel ⑬ has a switchable LIMITER. After setting the input LEVEL ②,
turn this switch to ON. The LIMITER circuit acts as a safety and reduces the
possibility of overload distortion from very loud sounds without affecting normal
sound volume. If you prefer the overall sound quality of the mixer without the
LIMITER circuit engaged, leave the switch OFF.
⑥. Channel 1, 2, 3 & 4 HPF (High Pass Filter) Switch
Each INPUT channel ⑬ has a switchable High Pass (= Low Cut) Filter. When turned
on, it will cut input signals lower than 100Hz. This filter is useful for removing
unwanted low frequencies, such as wind and air-conditioning noise. For most
applications, engaging the High Pass Filter will improve overall sound quality.
⑦. Input PEAK Level Indicators
Each INPUT channel has 2 PEAK Level Indicators on the left side of the LEVEL
control knob ②.These Indicators are provided to help set precise input LEVEL
adjustments. The lower LED indicates the level of the input electronically prior to the
LEVEL control while the upper LED indicates the level electronically after the LEVEL
control. The lower LED lighting RED indicates that the item connected to the mixer's
INPUT ⑬ has a signal that is too high and should be reduced either by changing the
INPUT LEVEL switch ⑭ setting or at the device itself. The upper LED should only
light RED occasionally. If this LED stays lit continuously, lower the input LEVEL ②
and/or change your INPUT LEVEL ⑭ settings. These LEDs help reduce signal
overload and distortion.
⑧.VU Meters L and R
The VU Meters will show the output volume level of LINE OUT ⑰&⑱. For the best
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