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- Page 1 MXP144/MXP144FX STEREO MIXERS OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
MXP144 and MXP144FX can be used in following electromagnetic environment: residential, commercial and light industrial, urban outdoors. • For MXP144 and MXP144FX, the peak inrush current is 4.90 A FCC Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following... - Page 3 Important Safety Information ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRONIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) AS THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage”...
- Page 4 Important Safety Information Read these instructions. apparatus. When a cart is used, use Keep these instructions. caution when moving the cart/apparatus Heed all warnings. combination to avoid Follow all instructions. injury from tip-over. Do not use this apparatus near water. 13.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ......6 Basic Operation ......7 Adding Digital Effects (MXP144FX Only) . -
Page 6: Introduction
With proper care and maintenance, your MixPad mixer will operate trouble-free for many years. Should your speaker ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for an RA number prior to shipping your unit. -
Page 7: Basic Operation
Basic Operation The following section explains the basic setup and operation of the MixPad MXP144 and MXP144FX. 1. Before connecting any microphones or instruments, make sure that the power of all your systems components including the MixPad mixer is turned off. Make sure that the MAIN MIX and MIX 2/PHONES controls are turned all the way down. -
Page 8: Adding Digital Effects (Mxp144Fx Only)
Adding Digital Effects (MXP144FX Only) The MXP144FX features built-in, high quality, 24-bit Multi Effect Processors, offering 100 studio grade effects presets. The DIGITAL EFFECTS section features clean Delays, lush Reverbs and multi-effects like Delay + Reverb. The following details the operation of the internal DSP effects in the DIGITAL EFFECTS section. -
Page 9: Usb Connectivity (Mxp144Fx Only)
USB Connectivity (MXP144FX Only) The MXP144FX has a built-in stereo USB audio interface allowing you to record and playback from a computer using virtually any digital recording software. Setting up your mixer with a computer is a simple procedure that takes just a few minutes. -
Page 10: Features
Features The Samson MixPad mixers are comprehensive, all-in-one solution for live sound, recording, fixed installation and post production applications. Here are some of their main features: • Ultra-low noise, high headroom analog mixer • Six Class A MDR (Maximum Dynamic Range) mic preamps •... -
Page 11: Top Panel Controls
Top Panel Controls Mono Input Channel Section The following section details four mono input channels. MIC Inputs - Use these balanced XLR inputs to connect low Impedance microphones and low level signals from direct boxes. The MIC inputs feature +48V phantom power, allowing you to use condenser microphones. - Page 12 Top Panel Controls MON Auxiliary Control - Controls the amount of that channel’s signal that is sent to the MON Output. The signal feeding MON is sent before, or pre, the channel fader, so the channel fader has no effect on the MON level.
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Page 13: Stereo Input Channel Section
Top Panel Controls Stereo Input Channel Section The following section details four stereo input channels. 14. MIC Inputs (CH5/6 & CH7/8) - Use these balanced XLR inputs to connect low Impedance microphones and low level signals from direct boxes. The MIC inputs feature +48V phantom power, allowing you to use condenser microphones. -
Page 14: Stereo Return Section
Top Panel Controls 20. BAL Control - This control is used to place, or position, the stereo signal into the main left and right stereo mix field. You can create a stereo image by panning some input signals to the left and others to the right. 21. -
Page 15: Digital Effects Section (Mxp144Fx Only)
Top Panel Controls Digital Effects Section (MXP144FX only) The following section describes the features control of the on-board 24-bit digital Multi-effects section. 28. PROGRAM Effects Display - The mixer’s multi-effects processors feature a dual digit, seven-segment numerical display for showing the effects PROGRAM number from 00 - 99. -
Page 16: Master Section
Top Panel Controls Master Section This following section details the master section of the mixer. 34. TAPE IN (RCA jacks) - Stereo line level input, on RCA connectors, for connecting the output of devices such as MP3, CD, computer sound-card, or any other line level device. - Page 17 Top Panel Controls 42. POWER Indicator - The POWER LED lights up to indicate that the main POWER switch (located on the rear panel) is on. 43. Output Level Meter - The output level meter allows you to monitor the level of the signal, which is being sent to the MAIN MIX jacks.
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Page 18: Rear Panel Connections
This following section details the rear panel connections. AC Inlet - Connect the supplied power cable here. POWER - Switches on the MXP144 and MXP144FX main power. USB Port (MXP144FX Only) - Connect the MixPad mixer to a computer using standard USB cable here. -
Page 19: Wiring Guide
Wiring Guide There are several ways to interface the MXP mixer to support a variety of appli- cations. Follow the cable diagrams below for connecting your mixer. Pin 2 (hot) Hot to Tip Tip (signal) Pin 3 (cold) Male XLR Sleeve (ground) Pin 1 (shield) Shield &... -
Page 20: Specifications
Specifications Frequency Response (Trim @ Min, unity gain ± 3 dB) Mic to Main 20Hz~30KHz Line to Main 20Hz~30KHz Aux Return to Main 20Hz~30KHz Line to Aux Send 20Hz~30KHz T.H.D. (Trim @ Min, +4dBu output, unity gain, 1 kHz w/30 kHz LPF) Mic/Line to Main (Mono Ch) <0.03% Line to Main (Stereo Ch) - Page 21 Specifications Phantom Power 48V±3V Power Requirement AC100~240V 50~60Hz Fuse T1.6A AL250V Power Consumption <48W Dimensions (W x D x H) 15.3” x 14.5” x 3.9” 391 mm x 370 mm x 100 mm Weight 8.3lb / 3.8kg USB Bus Power USB2.0 +5V DC 0.5A max USB A-TYPE FEMALE Internal DSP Effects...
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Page 22: Digital Effects Program List (Mxp144Fx Only)
Digital Effects Program List (MXP144FX Only) Number Effect Parameter 00-09 Echo Delay Time: 145~205ms 10-19 Echo + Verb Delay Time: 208~650ms Decay Time: 1.7~2.1s 20-29 Tremolo Rate: 0.6~5Hz 30-39 Plate Decay Time: 0.9~3.6s 40-49 Chorus Rate: 0.92~1.72Hz 50-59 Vocal Reverb Decay Time: 0.8~0.9s Pre-Delay: 0~45ms 60-69 Rotary... -
Page 23: Block Diagram
Block Diagram... - Page 24 Samson Technologies Corp. 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www.samsontech.com...