Table of contents Table of contents General notes..........................4 1.1 Further information......................4 1.2 Notational conventions....................4 1.3 Symbols and signal words................... 5 Safety instructions......................... 6 Features............................8 Installation..........................9 Connections and controls....................10 Operating..........................17 6.1 Main menu........................17 6.2 Parametric Equalizer....................
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to change. 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.
General notes Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 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.
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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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! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is pro‐...
Features Features Digital mixer 24 × microphone and line inputs with analogue gain, designed as both XLR and 1/4" phone jacks 2 built-in effects 8 × AUX outputs (XLR and 1/4" jack) 12 DCA groups that can control the volume of multiple channels with one fader without mixing the signals down to one signal.
Installation Installation NOTICE! Danger of short circuit Switching on phantom power will damage the device if unbalanced XLR cables are connected. Only turn on phantom power when exclusively balanced XLR cables are connected. Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
Connections and controls Connections and controls Overview A Settings for the inputs B Settings for tone and signal processing C Settings for the outputs mixer...
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Connections and controls Front panel A and B 1 The controls [1]…[24] adjust the input signal to the working level of the unit. 2 [Sig/Clip] The LED lights up green when a signal is present at the respective input (level > -30 dB). The LED lights up red when the signal level is too high and distortion due to clipping occur (level >...
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Connections and controls 7 [Route / To Main] Allows you to assign an input channel to the main channel. 8 [Gate] Opens the ‘Gate’ page for Noise Gate settings. 9 [Assign] Opens the ‘Assign’ page for the assignments of input channels to buses. 10 [Comp] Opens the ‘Comp’...
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Connections and controls 24 [USB Lamp] USB port for supplying power to accessories, such as a gooseneck lamp 25 [Main Out] Level meter of main channel or solo channel. By default, the level of the main channel is displayed when the [Solo / Meters] button is not pressed.
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Connections and controls Front panel C 28 [S Clear] Cancels the solo mode for all input channels and buses. The button lights orange when at least one channel or bus is operating in Solo mode. 29 [M Clear] Unmutes all input channels and buses. 30 [Stereo / Link] Input channels 1…24 and buses AUX 1…AUX 8 can each be paired as stereo channels.
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Connections and controls 36 [FX Mute] Mutes or unmutes effects bus FX1 or FX2. 37 [DCA Clear] Cancels the selection of DCA groups. 38 [DCA Set] Confirmation button for setting up DCA groups that can control the volume of multiple channels with one fader without mixing the signals down to one signal.
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Connections and controls Rear panel 50 [Mic 1]…[Mic 24] Mic level inputs, designed as XLR sockets. 51 [Line In 1]…[Line In 24] Line level inputs, designed as 1/4" phone jacks. 52 [AUX Outputs 1]…[AUX Outputs 8] AUX outputs 1…8, designed as XLR sockets. 53 [AUX Outputs 1]…[AUX Outputs 8] AUX outputs 1…8, designed as 1/4"...
Operating Operating 6.1 Main menu In the main menu, important settings are directly accessible. Press [System]. ð The main menu appears on the display. Use the display to select, set values, and navigate the menu. The table below shows on overview of the available menus. Menu item Meaning ‘Assign / C Strip’...
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Operating Menu item Meaning ‘FX 1’ Selecting and setting the effect type for the first effects unit ‘FX 2’ Selecting and setting the effect type for the second effects unit. ‘System / Routing’ Tapping the ‘System / Routing’ button switches between ‘System’ and ‘Routing’ function. ‘System’...
Operating 6.2 Parametric Equalizer For each input channel and each output channel, a parametric equalizer with four frequency bands plus high-pass and low-pass filters can be switched on. Tap the ‘PEQ / GEQ’ button to change to the ‘PEQ’ function. For presetting, press the selection buttons [1-12] or [13-24] for the channels or the selection button [AUX 1-8 FX 1-2] for the AUX and FX buses.
Operating Option Selection range Meaning ‘Type’ Hi-Shelf, Lo-Shelf Filter type ‘Q’ 0.4 – 24 Q shape of EQ band ‘Gain’ –24 dB – +24 dB Boost / cut 6.3 Graphic Equalizer For the outputs MAIN and AUX, a 31-band equalizer can be switched on. Tap the ‘PEQ / GEQ’...
Operating 6.4 Compressor For each input channel and each output channel, a compressor can be switched on. Tap the ‘Comp / Gate’ button to change to the ‘Comp’ function. For presetting, press the selection buttons [1-12] or [13-24] for the channels or the selection button [AUX 1-8 FX 1-2] for the AUX and FX buses.
Operating 6.5 Noise Gate For each input channel a noise gate can be switched on. Tap the ‘Comp / Gate’ button to change to the ‘Gate’ function. For presetting, press the selection buttons [1-12] or [13-24] for the channels or the selection button [AUX 1-8 FX 1-2] for the AUX and FX buses.
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equipment 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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Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) mixer...
Cleaning Cleaning Fan grids The fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect AC-powered devices from the mains. Use a lint-free damp cloth for cleaning. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning.
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging material 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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