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Summary of Contents for Nady Systems MM-15USB
- Page 1 MM-15USB Mini mixer Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3..Master.Input./.Output.Section............. 8 4..Rear.Panel................. 9. Specifications................10. Notes................... 11 has.superior.performance.and.greater.flexibility.than.any. Congratulations on your choice of the MM-15USB mini mixer —.you.have.purchased.one.of.the.finest. other.mixer.in.its.price.range..Please.read.this.manual. carefully.to.get.the.most.out.of.your.new.unit.. mixing.units.on.the.market.today.. Thanks for selecting NADY AUDIO as your choice in This.unit.was.developed.using.the.expertise.of. USB mixer. professional.sound.engineers.and.working.musicians.. You.will.find.that.your.new.NADY.AUDIO.MM-15USB. Features With.up.to.15.simultaneous.inputs.and.10.outputs.(including.complete.USB.interface),.this.versatile.desktop.mini-mixer.is.a.valuable.tool. for.almost.any.studio.recording,.computer,.home.audio,.or.live.performance.application. • 2.Mono.channels.with.balanced.Mic.and.Line.Inputs.and.2. -
Page 3: Warning
Warning When.using.this.electronic.device,.basic.precautions.should. The.power.supply.cord.should:.(1).be.undamaged, () never. always.be.taken,.including.the.following: share.an.outlet.or.extension.cord.with.other.devices.so.that. Read.all.instructions.before.using.the.product. the.outlet’s.or.extension.cord’s.power.rating.is.exceeded,. Do.not.use.this.product.near.water.(e.g.,.near.a.bathtub,. and.(3).never.be.left.plugged.into.the.outlet.when.not.being. washbowl,.kitchen.sink,.in.a.wet.basement,.or.near.a. used.for.a.long.period.of.time. swimming.pool,.etc.). Care.should.be.taken.so.that.objects.do.not.fall.into,.and. This.product.should.be.used.only.with.a.cart.or.stand.that. liquids.are.not.spilled.through,.the.enclosure’s.openings. will.keep.it.level.and.stable.and.prevent.wobbling. The product should be serviced by qualified service This.product,.in.combination.with.headphones.or.speakers,. personnel.if: may.be.capable.of.producing.sound.levels.that.could. The.power.supply.cord.or.the.plug.has.been.damaged. cause.permanent.hearing.loss..Do.not.operate.for.a.long. Objects.have.fallen.into,.or.liquid.has.been.spilled.onto. period.of.time.at.a.high.volume.level.or.at.a.level.that.is. the.product. uncomfortable..If.you.experience.any.hearing.loss.or.ringing. The.product.has.been.exposed.to.rain. in.the.ears,.you.should.consult.an.audiologist. The.product.does.not.appear.to.operate.normally.or. The.product.should.be.positioned.so.that.proper.ventilation.is. exhibits.a.marked.change.in.performance. maintained. -
Page 4: Installation
[Please note: Nady Systems is not responsible for shipping damage. If your unit is damaged, do not return to Nady, but notify your dealer and the shipping company (if shipped to you) immediately to make a claim. Such claims must be made by the consignee in a timely manner]. -
Page 5: Controls & Connections
Controls & Connections 1. CHANNEL SECTION (1) MIC INPUT This.electronically.balanced.XLR.input.is.designed.to.accept. signals.from.any.balanced.or.unbalanced.low.impedance.(Low.Z). microphone..The.XLR.jack.is.configured.for:.Pin1.=.ground,.. Pin2.=.positive.(+),.Pin3.=.negative.(-). () LINE INPUT This. ⁄ ”.input.is.designed.to.accept.balanced.or.unbalanced.line- level.signals.such.as.those.from.keyboards,.drum.machines,.or. samplers..If.a.balanced.signal.is.to.be.connected.to.the.line.input,. then.a. ⁄ ”.TRS.(stereo).phone.plug.should.be.wired.for:.. Tip.=.positive.(+),.Ring.=.negative.(-),.Sleeve.=.ground.. Unbalanced.signals.should.use.a.typical.¼”.TS.plug. [Note: Only the Mic or the Line input of a given channel should be connected at one time. - Page 6 Controls & Connections () EQUALIZER CONTROLS (10) PRE-FADER TO RECORD SWITCH All.channels.are.fitted.with.a.three-band.EQ.-.HIGH,.MID,.and. Enabling.this.switch.will.route.the.input.signal.of.the.channel.to.the. LOW..All.three.bands.have.up.to.15.dB.of.cut.and.boost,.with.a. Record Outputs(30)..The.signal.will.be.post-EQ.and.pre.channel. center.detent.for.OFF..The.frequency.response.is.flat.when.all. level.control. three.EQ.knobs.are.in.the.center.detent.position..The.HIGH.and. LOW.shelving.controls.have.their.frequencies.fixed.at.10KHz. (11) CHANNEL 3/4 & 5/ STEREO INPUTS and.80Hz.respectively..The.MID.control.has.a.peaking.response. These. ⁄ ”.and.RCA.unbalanced.inputs.are.designed.to.accept. at.2KHz..The.channel.EQ.is.a.valuable.feature.of.the.mixer.as.it. line.level.signals.such.as.those.common.to.CD/tape.players,. allows.the.user.to.control.the.tonal.characteristics.of.each.channel. keyboards,.direct.outputs.and.home.stereo.or.DJ.equipment.. separately..For.example,.boosting.the.LOW.can.fatten.the.sound,. The. ⁄ ”.inputs.can.also.be.used.as.standard.mono.line.inputs.by. add.warmth.to.vocals,.or.extra.punch.to.bass,.drums.and.synths;. plugging.into.the.L.input.only..This.signal.will.be.routed.equally.to.
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Page 7: Main.control.section
Controls & Connections (15) MAIN TO REC/USB OUT SWITCH This.switch.enables.the.Main.left.and.right.signals.to.be.sent. to.the. ⁄ ”.mini.output,.rear.panel.Record.Outputs,.and.the.USB. output.. (1) AUX TO REC SWITCH This.switch.enables.the.channel.Aux.Send.signals.to.be.sent. to.the. ⁄ ”.mini.output,.rear.panel.Record.Outputs,.and.the.USB. output..Both.the.Main.left.and.right.signals.and.the.Aux.Send. signals.can.be.simultaneously.sent.to.these.outputs.if.both. switches.(15.&.16).are.enabled. (17) AUX RETURN LEVEL This.adjusts.the.level.from.the.Aux.Return(24).that.is.sent.to.the. Main.Mix. (18) TAPE/USB TO MIX Enabling.this.switch.actually.mixes.a.set.of.inputs.onto.the.main. bus..Depressing.this.pushbutton.switch.will.send.the.rear.panel. Tape Inputs(31),.USB Input(32),.and.Stereo Mini Input(25). signals.to.the.Main.mix.which.can.then.be.adjusted.by.the.Main Level(21).fader.control. -
Page 8: Master.input./.Output.section
Controls & Connections Master Input/Output Section 3. MASTER INPUT / OUTPUT SECTION there.is.no.output.at.the. ⁄ ”.output. (3) AUX SEND (7) MAIN OUTPUTS The.Aux.Send.jack.provides.a.mono.mixed.signal.from.the.input. These.unbalanced ⁄ ”.jacks.output.the.final.Main.Mix.Left.and. channels,.which.can.be.connected.to.an.external.effects.unit.or. Right.line.level.signals. other.devices..The.signal.is.adjusted.by.the.channel.Aux Send(7). controls.of.each.channel.and.is.post.channel.level.control. (8) HEADPHONES The.Headphones. ⁄ ”.stereo.output.can.be.used.to.monitor.either. (4) AUX RETURN the.Main.mix.or.a.set.of.other.inputs.depending.on.the.position.of. These.balanced.Left.and.Right.Aux.¼”.inputs.can.be.used.to. the.Tape/USB to Control(19).switch. -
Page 9: Rear.panel
Controls & Connections Rear Panel 4. REAR PANEL ..Configure.your.DAW.software.to.select.the.mixer.as.your.input. or.output.device..This.can.usually.be.done.in.your.Hardware.Op- (30) RECORD OUT tions.by.selecting.“USB.Audio.Device”. The.Record.Out.Left.and.Right.RCA.jacks.provide.signal.output.to. 3..Or,.you.can.select.“USB.Audio.Device”.as.your.input.device.in. recording.devices,.home.audio.equipment,.or.external.amplifiers.. your.Sound.options.under.System.Preferences.. These.outputs.take.the.signal.from.the.Main.bus,.the.Aux.Send. bus,.or.a.combination.of.both.depending.on.the.positions.of.the. You.may.experience.a.delay.in.hearing.your.audio.if.monitoring. Main To Rec/USB(15).and Aux To Rec(16).switches.. in.real.time..Such.a.slight.delay.is.called.“latency”.and.is.common. for.many.types.of.software.used.with.this.unit..If.real.time.coinci- (31) TAPE IN dence.of.the.input.and.amplified.signal.heard.though.the.comput- The.Left.and.Right.Tape.Input.RCA.jacks.allow.stereo.receivers,. er.monitors.is.required.then.certain.software.may.be.necessary. cassette.recorders,.CD.players,.or.any.external.equipment,.to.be. added.to.the.Main.mix.outputs.pre-Main.Level.control.. (33) S/PDIF OPTICAL INPUT AND COAXIAL OUTPUT The.S/PDIF.I/O.exclusively.provides.a.direct.digital.link.between. -
Page 10: Specifications
Specifications BALANCED XLR MIC INPUTS CH. 1- ⁄ ” MINI-JACK STEREO INPUT Maximum Total Gain (EQ’s @ mid):.+63dB Maximum Total Gain:.+17dB Maximum Input: +6.5dBu Input Sensitivity:.+5.5dBu Input Impedance: 1.2kΩ Input Impedance: 10kΩ Sensitivity:.-53dBu. ⁄ ” MINI-JACK STEREO OUTPUT BALANCED TRS LINE INPUTS CH. 1- Maximum Output: +9.5dBu/.+7dBu Maximum total gain (EQ’s @ mid):.+42dB Output Impedance: 4kΩ... -
Page 11: Notes
Notes... - Page 12 Service For Your NADY AUDIO Product (U.S.) Should.your.NADY.AUDIO.product.require.service,.please.contact.the.NADY.Service.Department.via.telephone. at.(510) 5-411,.or.e-mail.at.service@nady.com. (International) For.service,.please.contact.the.NADY.AUDIO.distributor.in.your.country.through.the.dealer.from.whom. you.purchased.this.product. 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.nady.com...