Nady Audio PRM-400 Owner's Manual

Nady Audio PRM-400 Owner's Manual

6 channel powered mixer with internal dsp effects

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O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
PRM-400
6 Channel Powered Mixer
with Internal DSP Effects

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  • Page 1 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L PRM-400 6 Channel Powered Mixer with Internal DSP Effects...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This unit was developed using the expertise of professional sound engineers and working musi- cians. You will find that your new NADY AUDIO PRM-400 has superior performance and greater flexibility than any other powered mixer in its price range. Please read this manual carefully to get the most out of your new unit.
  • Page 3: Warning

    ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this electronic device, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using the product. Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.).
  • Page 4: Features

    The PRM-400 is compact desk console or rackmountable 200W/channel stereo powered mixer with 16 built-in selec- table preset DSP echo and reverb effects and a comprehensive mixer section with extensive routing capability. The PRM-400 is a versatile audio tool that combines exceptional flexibility and performance, and is ideal for many small venue/live sound reinforcement applications.
  • Page 5: Installation

    2. RACK MOUNTING Enclosed in the shipping box you will find a rackmount kit. If you want to make your PRM-400 a rack mixer, remove the screws from the side panels and use them to attach the rack ears.
  • Page 6: Controls And Connections

    C O N T R O L S A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 1. CHANNEL INPUT SECTION adjust the channel gain with the input Trim control (4) and/or Pad switch (5) to achieve a nominal operating level. The XLR jack is configured for: Pin1 = ground, Pin2 = positive (+), Pin3 = negative (-).
  • Page 7 C O N T R O L S A N D C O N N E C T I O N S (10) (11) ance or clear up a muddy sounding mix. Cutting away the top and bottom, then pushing up the Gain is equivalent to mid range boost! [Note: Always reset a channel’s input Gain (or external device’s output level) after altering the amount of mixer equal-...
  • Page 8: Master Section

    C O N T R O L S A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2. MASTER SECTION (12) (14) (15) a. AUX Send/Return Function and Operation (13) AUX RETURN (31) AUX RETURN CONTROL The Aux Return jack enables a convenient input to the left and right Master Mix busses.
  • Page 9 C O N T R O L S A N D C O N N E C T I O N S The PRM-400 is equipped with a 7- band Stereo Graphic Equalizer (22), allowing final tonal adjustments on the Master Mix. This master EQ...
  • Page 10: Digital Echo Effects Function Operation

    (36) PHONES LEVEL CONTROL (18) MONO MONITOR OUTPUT The PRM-400 allows you to monitor the Stereo Master Mix or any signals selected by the channel PFL (10) or EFFECTS PFL (35). The signal level is adjusted with the Phones Level control (36) and routed to the Headphones (37) output.
  • Page 11: Power Connection, Indicators, And Switches

    Indicators (19A) will light up. Allow 1 minute after powering up for the system to reach equilibrium before setting input gains and other levels. You can leave the PRM-400 on all the time. It is conservatively designed, so heat build-up isn’t a problem even in 24-hour-a-day operation.
  • Page 12: Connections

    This NADY AUDIO powered mixer uses 4 different types of audio connectors for the various input/output connections: (1) XLR balanced; (2) 1/4” TRS phone jacks for balanced, unbalanced, stereo, or in/out inserts; (3) 1/4” TS unbalanced; (4) RCA pin unbalanced Figures 1.
  • Page 13: Specifications

    1. POWER OUTPUTS (R.M.S) 200 Watts (35W + 35W) /4 0.1% (T.H.D) @ 1KHz 2. TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION Main Amp 0.05% @1KHz Mic Ch ~ Main Amp 0.1% @1KHz 3. FREQUENCY RESPONSE ± 3dB, 20Hz ~ 20KHz @ 1W/4 (Speaker Output) ±...
  • Page 14: Block Diagram

    B L O C K D I A G R A M...
  • Page 15 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT YOURSELF AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND WILL ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY. NADY SYSTEMS, INC. • 6701 SHELLMOUND STREET, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 Tel: 510.652.2411 • Fax: 510.652.5075 • www.nadywireless.com...

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