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Five channel mixer with usb and assignable 12ax7 tube
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TUBE MIX
FIVE CHANNEL MIXER WITH USB
AND ASSIGNABLE 12AX7 TUBE
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  • Page 1 TUBE MIX FIVE CHANNEL MIXER WITH USB AND ASSIGNABLE 12AX7 TUBE User's Manual...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – READ FIRST This symbol, wherever it appears, This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts alerts you to the presence of uninsulated you to important operating and maintenance dangerous voltage inside the enclosure. Voltage instructions in the accompanying literature. that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – READ FIRST ..............I INTRODUCTION ..........................1 OPERATION ............................2 Inputs and Outputs ..........................2 Input jacks ................................2 Output jacks ................................2 USB jack ................................. 2 Controls .............................. 2 TRIM controls ................................2 EQ controls ................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    It can also be used as a standalone mixer through the main mix outputs. The Tube Mix provides a great starting point for personal home studio recording or for anyone wanting to do mobile location recording. Use the Tube Mix to record...

  • Page 5: Operation

    OPERATION Inputs and Outputs Input jacks CH1 and CH2 XLR inputs can only accept microphone level signals. Phantom power is present at both inputs if the +48 switch is depressed. Use the 1/4-inch jacks for line level signals. These jacks accept both balanced and unbalanced signals.

  • Page 6: Aux Send Controls

    AUX send controls The AUX send buss is used for effects sends, creating monitor mix for live use or recording to the USB output when bouncing tracks. The AUX buss has better left/right channel isolation than the MAIN MIX buss, so this is the preferred recording mode. Each AUX send signal sums a pre-fader signal into the AUX send output.

  • Page 7: Level And Pan Controls

    TUBE ASSIGN switch The Tube Mix incorporates a 12AX7 tube for adding warmth to either CH1 and CH2 or just CH5. The tube is placed between the Trim and EQ on the channel, so you can tweak the tube character with the EQ.

  • Page 8: +48V Switch

    Control section +48V switch The +48V switch applies phantom power to both XLR inputs when depressed. The LED above indicates that phantom power is active. METER LEDs and METER SELECT switch The METER LEDs indicate the level present at either the MAIN output or the AUX send output. "0" indicates 0dBu(0.775 V rms).

  • Page 9: Usb Record Level Vu Meters And Usb Source Switch

    USB RECORD LEVEL VU meters and USB SOURCE switch The VU meters monitor the signal level present at the USB ADC. The Main mix output is selected as a source when the switch is out. This mode is useful when recording a mix of all of the inputs. When the switch is depressed, the AUX buss is the source for the USB output.

  • Page 10: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram...

  • Page 11: Usb Computer Settings

    Your recording software may also select which inputs or outputs are being used. NOTE: The Tube Mix interface uses the standard “USB Audio CODEC”. This driver is built into most modern operating systems, including most current versions of Linux. Since some details of how the audio interface is set vary with different versions of Linux, the setup is beyond the scope of this document.

  • Page 12: Applications

    Live use With all of the switches of the control room section in the OUT position, the Tube Mix is set up for use as a live use. The Aux buss can be used for monitor mixes and the main output will contain all of the input channels as well as the USB return and AUX return signals.

  • Page 13: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION Limited Warranty Applied Research and Technology will provide warranty and service for this unit in accordance with the following warrants: Applied Research and Technology, (A R T) warrants to the original purchaser that this product and the components thereof will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three years from the date of purchase.

  • Page 14: Service

    2. If you believe that the ART unit is at fault, go to www.artproaudio.com. 3. Select “Support”, then “Return Authorization Request” to request a return authorization number.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    84mm x 198mm x 265mm Weight (w/ Supply) 5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg) Note: 0 dBu = 0.775Vrms ART maintains a policy of constant product improvement. Therefore, specifications are subject to change without notice. www.artproaudio.com Go to for the latest information and support.
  • Page 16 E-mail: support@artproaudio.com © 2016 Applied Research & Technology/ Yorkville Sound TUBE MIX TM-5004-101 FIVE CHANNEL MIXER WITH USB AND ASSIGNABLE 12AX7 TUBE...

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