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inDESIGN IDX-8FX Owner's Manual

Idx-fx series ultra low noise, 8/12/16/20-channel mic/line mixer
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • Highly accurate 2 x 10 segment bargraph meters H. CONNECTIONS • Rugged design power supply ensures superior signal integrity I. SPECIFICATIONS • Rack-mounting brackets included with iDX-8FX and iDX-12FX J. WARRANTY INFO Electrical and Safety Warnings CAUTION THESE SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. To prevent injury please refer to these instructions for electrical and safety information before installing or operating the apparatus. 6. This apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquid. No object filled with liquid, such as a vase, should be placed on the apparatus.

  • Page 4: Overview

    A. OVERVIEW Here you can find quick information on any feature on the console, along with a number reference where you will find a more detailed explanation. PAGE 4 iDX-FX SERIES: OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 5: Input Channel

    B. INPUT CHANNEL 1. BALANCED INPUT (MIC) Electronically balanced inputs accept a standard XLR male connector. +48V phantom power available on each input mic socket. 2. LINE INPUT The unbalanced line input is provided for the use of an unbalanced line input signal. (This is used for connection of a CD/MP3 player, keyboard, etc.) 3.
  • Page 6 9. LOW Control the low frequency tone of each channel. This control should always be set to the 12 o’clock position however, you can control the low frequency tone according to the speaker, the conditions of listening position and listener’s taste. Clockwise rotation of the control increases the level.

  • Page 7: Stereo Channel Inputs

    C. STEREO CHANNEL INPUTS 18. LEFT (MONO) / RIGHT Balanced line level input connection with a 1/4” jack assigned to the LEFT and RIGHT stereo bus. If using the left mono input, signal is sent to both LEFT and RIGHT outputs. If using just the right-hand side, then signal goes just to the RIGHT stereo bus.
  • Page 8 25. AUX 2 This is normally derived after the EQ and channel fader (POST FADER, POST EQ) and therefore follows any changes in fader level. They are normally used to drive effects processing units which are fed back into the mixer and which must fade out with the input channel.

  • Page 9: Master Channel

    D. MASTER CHANNEL 32. TAPE LEVEL You can adjust the volume of TAPE in signal by this when connecting tape in. 33. AUX 1-2 SENDS This is used for adjusting volume of AUX sound, when sending AUX signal to send jack. 34.
  • Page 10 38. DOWN SWITCH Pushing this button lowers the program number. Holding the button for more than 5 seconds allows a high-speed action. 39. MUTE Effect ON/OFF. 40. EFFECT STEREO (L/R) Pushing this button allows the EFFECT you need to connect to the main control busses. 41.
  • Page 11 44. POWER LED Power LED will illuminate when power is present in the mixer. 45. OUTPUTS LEVEL INDICATOR This level meter shows the output levels to the left & right channels when operating, therefore, you can monitor the output condition through this meter.

  • Page 12: Mixer Output

    E. MIXER OUTPUT 51. TAPE INPUT JACK This jack is to be connected to an MP3 player, CD, cassette deck or other line input source for playback. 52. RECORD IN JACK This jack should be connected to a recording device for recording main mixed output. 53.

  • Page 13: Power

    F. POWER 57. POWER JACK Please insert power supply output to this plug. 58. POWER SWITCH Push switch when you want to operate the mixer. The LED (SEE NO. 44) will be turned on when operating. G. INSTALLATION Experience tells us that the cables in a studio environment can get tangled very quickly. iDX-FX SERIES: OWNER’S MANUAL PAGE 13...

  • Page 14: Connections

    H. CONNECTIONS You will need a lot of cables for different purposes - see the following figures to make sure you have got the right ones. Unbalanced equipment may be connected to balanced inputs/outputs. Either use mono 1/4” jacks or connect ring and sleeve of TRS jacks. Headphone connection Compensation of interference with balanced connections PAGE 14...
  • Page 15 Different plug types iDX-FX SERIES: OWNER’S MANUAL PAGE 15...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Dimensions iDX-16FX 560mm (W) x 440mm (D) x 70mm (H @ Rear) iDX-20FX 670mm (W) x 440mm (D) x 70mm (H @ Rear) Rack-mounting brackets included with iDX-8FX and iDX-12FX * Disclaimer: Instructions and specifications are correct at time of printing. Information within may be subject to change without notice. PAGE 16 iDX-FX SERIES: OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 17 The cost of claiming under this warranty, including return of any product to NAS is to be borne by the consumer. The Warranty excludes removal or reinstallation costs. * All inDESIGN products come with a 5 year warranty term. For further information and warranty claims, refer to our Support page at www.nationalaudio.com.au.

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