General information General information This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
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NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos- sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. MicroMix 1 USB...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for amplification, mixing and playback of signals from musical instruments and microphones. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment. MicroMix 1 USB...
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. NOTICE! Danger of short circuit Switching on phantom power will damage the device if unbalanced XLR cables are connected.
18 V phantom power globally switchable Channel 2 also suitable for direct instrument connection Headset with headphone and microphone connectable (3.5 mm jack) 1 × stereo RCA output USB port for use as an audio interface Power supply via USB port MicroMix 1 USB...
Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Connections and controls Connections and controls MicroMix 1 USB...
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Connections and controls 1 [USB TO COMPUTER] USB port for connection to a computer for use as an audio interface as well as for power supply. 2 [MIC TO CH 1] To connect the microphone when using a headset, signal processing via channel 1. 3 [MONITOR - HEADSET] To connect the headphone when using a headset.
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10 [MAIN MIX] Volume control for the ‘MAIN MIX’ output and the USB port. 11 [CH 2] Level control for the signals at input ‘CH2’ . 12 [CH1] Level control for the signals at input ‘CH1’ . MicroMix 1 USB...
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Connections and controls 13 [PEAK] This LED lights up on overload in channel 1. If this happens, turn the [GAIN] control counterclockwise until the LED goes out. 14 [HIGH - LOW - PAN] Tone and pan control for channel ‘CH1’ . Slide the ‘HIGH’ control up or down to raise or lower the treble. Slide the ‘LOW’ control up or down to raise or lower the bass.
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Connect guitars only using unbalanced instrument cables, otherwise the device will not work correctly. 21 [MAIN MIX] Stereo RCA output for the final signal mix of the device. Here you can connect a power amp, powered speakers or a recording device. MicroMix 1 USB...
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Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Phantom voltage +18 V Voltage supply via computer (USB port) or USB mains adaptor 5 V / 500 mA (not supplied) Dimensions (W × H × D) 100 × 45 × 135 mm Weight 430 g MicroMix 1 USB...
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip- ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
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The result is a pure signal without any noise inter- ference. 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal- anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground MicroMix 1 USB...
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Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) XLR plug (unbalanced) Ground, shielding Signal Bridged to pin 1 mixer...
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Plug and connection assignment Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding RCA connection Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug. Signal Ground, shielding MicroMix 1 USB...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate- rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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