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- Page 1 3200026 User’s Guide Stereo • 4-Channel Mixer with Sound Effects Thank you for purchasing your Stereo 4-Channel Mixer with Sound Effects from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new Mixer.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents What’s Included ....................3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 4 Setup ........................ 10 Connecting Outputs ....................10 Connecting Inputs ....................... 11 Connecting Microphones .................... 12 Connecting Power ....................... 12 Connecting a Lamp ..................... 13 Connecting Headphones .................... 13 Using Your Mixer ....................14 Presetting Input Signal Levels .................. -
Page 3: What's Included
What’s Included • Stereo 4-Channel Mixer with Sound Effects • User’s Guide WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read all safety and operating instructions before the appliance is operated. 2. Keep all safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. Follow all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions. 4. Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. - Page 5 16. Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance. 17.
- Page 6 MIC 1 Combo Input Jack Connect a balanced or unbalanced low impedance microphone with XLR-type or ¼ in. (6.35 mm) plug. MIC TALKOVER ON/OFF LEFT CHANNEL / EQ MIC CUE Cut or boost channel frequencies Monitor and prepare for mixing by ±...
- Page 7 LED Meters Echo Controls Compensate for environmental conditions or adjust for personal preference. RIGHT CHANNEL / EQ BOOTH Control the mixer’s booth volume level. CUE/MIX/PGM Balance output volume with the input being prepared for mixing when wearing headphones. Adjust the headphones volume.
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Page 8: Output Connections
Output Connections BALANCED Connect your amplifier or receiver using a balanced ¼ in. (6.35 mm) audio cable (not supplied). Connect the mixer’s output to your receiver or amplifier. BOOTH Connect to another receiver or amplifier, or connect to powered speakers. Fuse Connect to the line input of your recording device so you can record sound from the mixer. -
Page 9: Input Connections
Input Connections CH 1 (LINE 1/LINE 2), CH 2 (LINE 3/LINE 4), CH 3 (LINE 5/ LINE 6) CH 4 (LINE 7/USB) PHONO 1/LINE 1 and PHONO 2/LINE 3 In PHONO 1 and PHONO 2 settings, connect low-level audio sources (such as turntables). In LINE 1 and LINE 3 settings, connect high-level audio sources. -
Page 10: Setup
Setup Caution: A sudden high output from the mixer could damage your hearing or damage the audio devices connected your mixer. Before connecting to AC power, turn off your mixer and all audio devices connected to your mixer. Connecting Outputs To play the mixer’s output signal through your sound system, connect one end of an RCA audio cable (not included) to the mixer’s AMP OUTPUT L (white) and R (red) jacks. -
Page 11: Connecting Inputs
To monitor the mixer output on a second set of speakers, connect one end of an audio patch cord (not supplied) to the mixer’s BOOTH OUTPUT L (white) and R (red) jacks. Then connect the other end to your secondary amplifier’s L and R input jacks, matching L to L and R to R. -
Page 12: Connecting Microphones
Connecting Microphones You can connect two microphones (not supplied) to the mixer. Connect a microphone with either an XLR plug or a ¼ in. (6.35 mm) plug to MIC 1 on the top panel. MIC 1 Jack Connect a microphone with a ¼ in. (6.35 mm) plug to MIC 2 on the lower right corner of the back panel. -
Page 13: Connecting A Lamp
Connecting a Lamp Connect a 12V DC/3W BNC lamp (not supplied) to the 12V/3W MAX LAMP socket so you can see the control panel in dark or low-light conditions. 12V/3W MAX LAMP Connecting Headphones To listen in privacy or monitor the audio source inputs so you can locate an exact passage or section before mixing it, connect a pair of stereo headphones (not supplied) with a ¼... -
Page 14: Using Your Mixer
Using Your Mixer 1. Set the volume level on the output devices (receiver, amplifier, and so forth) to minimum and turn them on. 2. Press POWER to turn on the mixer. 3. Turn on the audio input sources you want to mix. 4. -
Page 15: Presetting Audio Input Sources
Presetting Audio Input Sources Before mixing your audio sources (devices connected to PHONO 1/LINE 1, LINE 2, PHONO 2/LINE 3, LINE 4–7, and USB port), you must set their input signal levels to each channel input (CHANNELS 1–4). You do not have to mix every connected input source. -
Page 16: Checking The Sound
Checking the Sound 1. Select an input source to play. 2. Adjust its volume (CHANNEL volume control) to its preset signal level (see “Presetting Input Signal Levels” on page 14). The mixer’s LED meters should read 0 dB or less. 3. -
Page 17: Monitoring A Second Input Source
Monitoring a Second Input Source Monitoring a second input source requires listening to an input source, finding the desired audio section you want to mix, and adjusting its sound level to match the volume of the first input source (ASSIGN A). 1. -
Page 18: Using Microphone(S)
Using Microphone(s) To mix the microphone connected to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack with other audio input sources, rotate MIC 1 or MIC 2 to increase or decrease the microphone volume. Set MIC 1 or MIC 2 to 0 when you are not using the microphone. TREBLE and BASS Controls Your mixer has a set of TREBLE and BASS controls to tailor the frequency sounds for each microphone. -
Page 19: Using The Seven Band Equalizer
Using the Seven Band Equalizer The seven band equalizer controls, LEFT CHANNEL and RIGHT CHANNEL, further tailor the frequency for CHANNELS 1–4 to match your acoustic surroundings or to suit your personal preference. 1. To activate the equalizer, slide EQ ON/OFF to ON. 2. -
Page 20: Using Sound Effects
Using Sound Effects Your mixer provides six preprogrammed sound effects: TRON, UFO, MACHINE GUN, EMERGENCY, LASER, and SIREN. To play a sound effect, repeatedly press or hold down the desired SOUND EFFECT button. To control sound effect pitch, rotate SOUND EFFECT SPEED. To control sound effect level, rotate SOUND EFFECT F/X. -
Page 21: Using The Usb Port
Input 1. Set the channel selector to USB. 2. Connect the PC or Mac to the USB port with a standard high-speed USB cable (not supplied). Then play the audio through the computer’s audio player. Record 1. On the mixer, mix your inputs. 2. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The mixer won’t turn on. Check the AC power connection and make sure the AC outlet is “live.” Check the power connections to the rest of system (amplifier/receiver, input sources, and so on). Check the fuse, and replace it if necessary. There no signal from my input Check the control settings of the mixer and the sources. -
Page 23: Fcc Information
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Stereo 4-Channel Mixer with Sound Effects Model 3200026 Responsible RadioShack Party 300 RadioShack Circle Fort Worth, TX 76102... - Page 24 Protect the environment by recycling your used electronics. Go to E-CyclingCentral.com to find an electronic recycling center near you. ©2012. RadioShack Corporation. Printed 04A12 All rights reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are in China 3200026 trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.