Summary of Contents for Radio Shack 4-Channel Stereo Microphone Mixer
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32-2056 4-Channel Stereo Microphone Mixer Your RadioShack 4-Channel Stereo Microphone Mixer is a sophisticated control center. It enables you to mix and add sound from up to four microphones or two audio input sources, such as a CD player, tuner, or cassette player. It is ruggedly constructed for home or professional use.
The Basics contents Important Safety Instructions ....3 setting up your mixer ......... 6 installing batteries ...............6 using AC power ..............6 presetting the mixer ............7 connections ..........8 two stereo inputs ..............8 four monaural inputs ............8 two monaural sources as stereo inputs ......8 four microphones ...............9 outputs ................9 operation ..........
The Basics Important Safety Instructions Read Instructions — All safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings — Follow all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions.
The Basics electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Power-Cord Protection — Route power-supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
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The Basics * When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. * If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance. * If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water. * If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
The Basics setting up your mixer installing batteries Your can power the mixer with a 9-volt battery (not supplied). 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert the battery. 3. Replace the cover. Replace the battery when BATTERY LOW lights. using AC power Your can power your mixer with a 9V AC adapter (not supplied).
The Basics presetting the mixer To prevent accidental audio mixing or channel overdrive, adjust the mixer’s controls as shown before you turn on power. Turn POWER to OFF. Set MONO/STEREO to MONO. Slide CHANNEL 1-4 to 0 (minimum). A sudden high output from the mixer could damage audio devices connected to the mixer, and could damage your hearing, especially if you use headphones.
The Basics connections Use shielded audio cables (available at RadioShack) for all input connections. The connected input source’s signals are routed to the corresponding channel on the mixer. For example, if you connect a CD player to AUX 1 L and AUX1 R, you will adjust CHANNEL 1 and CHANNEL 2 to mix and play audio.
The Basics four microphones jacks Connect up to four microphones to the mixer’s MIC jacks (1-4). Each microphone signal is routed to the mixer’s corresponding channel. If you connect an audio device and a microphone so they are output to the same channel, the signals from both devices are mixed and controlled by the mixer’s corresponding channel control.
The Basics operation 1. Set POWER to ON to turn on the mixer. To avoid popping sounds, always turn on the mixer before you turn on the amplifier. 2. Turn on the output amplifier and leave its volume set to minimum.
The Basics voice-overs Talk into a microphone to mix pre-recorded music or sound from an audio input source with your voice. 1. Before talking, adjust CHANNEL (corresponding to the connected audio source) to the desired volume level. 2. As the music plays, talk into the microphone. Adjust the microphone and audio levels so you can hear yourself over the music.
specifications Input Sensitivity: Mic ..................1.5 mV/600 ohm Line ..................150 mV/ 27k ohm Output Level at 10k Ohm Load .............. 1.2V Input Overload: Mic ..................more than 250 mV Line .................... more than 6V Distortion ................less than 0.2% Signal-to-Noise Radio ............better than 60 dB Frequency Response ..........