1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Radio Shack Manuals
  4. Music Mixer
  5. 32-2058
  6. User manual

Radio Shack 32-2058 User Manual

Radio shack 4-channel audio mixer with 3 band eq controls & echo user guide 32-2058
Hide thumbs Also See for 32-2058:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Your RadioShack 4-Channel Audio Mixer with 3 Band EQ
Controls & Echo is perfect for mixing sound from multiple
playback sources such as a microphone, tuner, CD player,
turntable, or the audio output from a VCR. It is ruggedly
constructed for home or professional use. Its volume
controls let you adjust sound for playing through your
speaker system or for recording.
Thank you for purchasing your 4-Channel Audio Mixer from
RadioShack.
mixer
Please read this user's guide before installing,
setting up and using your new product
www.radioshack.com
4-Channel Audio Mixer
with 3 Band EQ Controls & Echo
what's included
user's guide
32-2058
quick start guide

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Radio Shack 32-2058

Summary of Contents for Radio Shack 32-2058

  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing your 4-Channel Audio Mixer from RadioShack. mixer Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new product www.radioshack.com 4-Channel Audio Mixer with 3 Band EQ Controls & Echo what’s included user’s guide 32-2058 quick start guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Basics contents connections ... 6 using your mixer ... 9 mixing inputs ... 13 using a microphone ... 15 using the special controls ... 16 using echo ... 18 frequently asked questions ... 20 replacing the fuse ... 21 specifications ...

  • Page 3: The Basics

    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.
  • Page 4 The Basics try reversing the plug. If the plug still doesn’t fit, contact your 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.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Connections

    The Basics connections A sudden high output from the mixer could damage your hearing or damage the audio devices connected to your mixer. Before connecting to AC power, turn off your mixer and all audio devices connected to your mixer. connecting outputs OUTPUT AMP L/R —...

  • Page 7: Connecting Power

    The Basics connecting inputs LINE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 — connect up to six audio sources to your mixer. Do not connect audio sources with line-level outputs to the PHONO 1, PHONO 2, or AUX MIC jacks. EFFECT SEND/RECEIVE — connect a sound effect device to EFFECT SEND (output) and EFFECT RECEIVE (input).

  • Page 8: Listening Safely

    The Basics connecting a lamp, headphones and mic DJ MIC — connect a microphone with an XLR plug here. listening safely Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended, high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. To protect your hearing when using headphones, always follow these guidelines to set the listening volume: •...

  • Page 9: Using Your Mixer

    The Basics using your mixer 1. Set your output device’s volume to minimum and turn it 2. Press POWER to turn on the mixer. 3. Turn on the audio input sources you want to mix. 4. Preset the input signal levels (see “presetting input signal levels”).
  • Page 10 The Basics All GAIN controls set midway between MIN and MAX. DJ MIC LEVEL and AUX LEVEL to 0. presetting audio inputs Before mixing your audio sources (devices connected to LINE 1, PHONO 1, PHONO 2, LINE 2, LINE 3, LINE 4, LINE 5, LINE 6), you must set their input signal level to each channel input (CH1, CH2, CH3, etc.).
  • Page 11 The Basics 5. Slowly slide up the channel volume control (CH) until you get a reading of up to 0 dB on both LED meters. 6. Stop playback of the selected input source. 7. Repeat steps 1-7 for each audio input you plan to mix. Notes: •...
  • Page 12 The Basics 2. While talking, adjust DJ MIC LEVEL or AUX LEVEL until you get a reading of less than 0 dB on both LED meters. See “using an XLR microphone” on Page 16. Notes: • Write down the DJ MIC LEVEL or AUX LEVEL setting. Then, when you want to mix with the microphone, you can adjust it to this setting.

  • Page 13: Mixing Inputs

    Beyond the Basics mixing inputs You can select any two of your connected audio sources and mix them so one or both play through your sound system. Mixing consists of three parts: playing an input source, monitoring a second input source, and switching to a second input source.

  • Page 14: Beyond The Basics

    Beyond the Basics 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 it’s sound level to match the volume of the first input source (the one designated ASSIGN A).

  • Page 15: Using A Microphone

    Beyond the Basics using a microphone using an XLR microphone To mix the XLR microphone with other audio input sources, adjust DJ MIC LEVEL to increase or decrease microphone volume. Set DJ MIC LEVEL to 0 when you are not using the DJ microphone.

  • Page 16: Using The Special Controls

    Beyond the Basics using the special controls tone Your mixer has a set of tone controls for each microphone and channels 1– 4. You can tailor the high, middle, and low frequency sounds for each. For normal sound, leave BASS, MID, and HIGH set to 0. Rotate HIGH, MID, or BASS toward +10 to increase, or toward –10 to decrease the high, middle, and low frequency sounds.
  • Page 17 Beyond the Basics setting the sound balance BALANCE lets you adjust the sound balance between the left and right speakers. If your speakers are properly positioned and your listening area is centered between the speakers, the center setting of the control is usually the best. If the sound seems to be louder from one speaker, adjust BALANCE until the output sounds equally from both speakers.

  • Page 18: Using Echo

    Beyond the Basics using echo The mixer plays echo effects, and lets you adjust echo delay, number of echo repeats, and the echo’s volume. The echo is applied to the sound before all the inputs are mixed. 1. Set ECHO to MIC to apply the echo effect to the microphones and AUX LINE input.
  • Page 19 Beyond the Basics playing input signals through the sound effect device You can play inputs selected by the channel selectors (DJ MIC or AUX) through other sound effect devices connected to the mixer, and control playback through the mixer. To play selected inputs through the sound effect device, set SEND ASSIGN to the selected input.

  • Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions

    Beyond the Basics frequently asked questions Q - I set up my mixer using the instructions. Why doesn’t it work? - Make sure you are connected to a “live” AC outlet. - Verify that all sources are securely connected. - Check the fuse and replace it if needed. Q - Why is there no signal from my input source? - Make sure TALK OVER is turned OFF.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Fuse

    Beyond the Basics replacing the fuse The mixer uses a fuse for protection against surges and short circuits. If the mixer suddenly turns off and will not turn on, check the fuse. If necessary, replace it with a 0.5-amp, 250- volt, fast-acting, 1 1.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Beyond the Basics Specifications Input Sensitivity/Impedance DJ MIC (XLR jack) ... 1.5mV, 600 ohms, balanced/unbalanced AUX MIC (Phone jack) ...1.5mV, 600 ohms, unbalanced Phono ... 3mV/50 kOhms Line ... 150 mV/27 kOhms Output Level Main Out ... 2V/10 kOhms Record ... 150 mV/10 kOhms Send ...
  • Page 23 Beyond the Basics...
  • Page 24 RadioShack store. RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102 ©2004. RadioShack Corporation. All rights reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. -inch plug 12V lamp bulb 04/04 Printed in China 32-2058 07A04...

Table of Contents