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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL OWNER'S MANUAL www.geckomusic.net www.geckomusic.net...
  • Page 2 GECKO® SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & SYMBOLS GUIDE GECKO® SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & SYMBOLS GUIDE For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty, all text marked with these symbols should be read carefully. SYMBOLS: SYMBOLS: NOTES NOTES Contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your equipment.
  • Page 3 Safe zone 8.00 Hearing damage 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Serious hearing damage 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.25 or less Human pain threshold GECKO MUSIC GROUP GECKO MUSIC GROUP 71, Ubi Road 1, #05-34, Oxley BizHub, Singapore 408732. Email: info-sg@geckomusic.net • Website: www.geckomusic.net...
  • Page 4 C.R.I.S.T.A.L.® Audiophile technology that is changing the way how sound is being encoded, reproduced and managed! On behalf of GECKO MUSIC GROUP, I would like to pledge our continuing commitment to uphold our traditions in serving music and audio communities around the world with more value-added highest possible quality GECKO®...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    MEDIA PLAYER/RECORDER (MPR) REMOTE CONTROL FOR MEDIA PLAYER/RECORDER (MPR) GRAPHIC EQUALIZER MASTER ROUTING SECTION DSP EFFECTS ENGINE STATUS INDICATORS MAIN OUTPUT VU METERS MASTER FADERS SECTION REAR PANEL BLOCK DIAGRAM SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY ______________________________________________________________________________________ © GECKO MUSIC GROUP. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Everything about the EXODUS ALPHA MXR 1800 has been designed to give you optimum audio fidelity. With the superb sounding C.R.I.S.T.A.L.® Audiophile PreAmps and 24-Bit UTOPIA DSP effects engine, plus...

  • Page 7: Mixing Console Layout

    CHANNELS SECTION The EXODUS ALPHA MXR 1800 has comprehensive input and output sections which can be split further into various stages of processing and routing. All preamps are C.R.I.S.T.A.L.® Audiophile PreAmps architecture for the purest possible path throughout the signal chain. The input stages are repeated across each channel of the console, which simplifies operation and enables quick and easy location of various controls.

  • Page 8: Mic/Line Input Sectionle Layout

    Tip = Send ; Sleeve = Ground Right (¼” TS connector): Tip = Return ; Sleeve = Ground NOTES: We recommend the use of GECKO® TRUTH T3AL audiophile signal cables and OLYMPIAN series audiophile connectors for optimal/lossless sound transmission of your performance. ______________________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 9: Mic/Line Eq Section

    PFL button further down the channel strip gives a more detailed view of the channel level on the main VU LEDs. The EXODUS ALPHA MXR 1800 GAIN structure employs the revolutionary GECKO® C.R.I.S.T.A.L.® Audiophile PreAmps technology for the purest of sound reproduction.

  • Page 10: Stereo Line Input Section

    PFL button further down the channel strip gives a more detailed view of the channel level on the main VU LEDs. The EXODUS ALPHA MXR 1800 GAIN structure employs the revolutionary GECKO® C.R.I.S.T.A.L.® Audiophile PreAmps technology for the purest of sound reproduction.

  • Page 11: Stereo Line Eq Section

    This control can boost or cut the low-mid frequencies (250Hz) ±15dB (12 o’clock position is zero), Q=1.8. 19. LOW This control can boost or cut the low frequencies (center 80Hz) by ±15dB (12 o’clock position is zero) ______________________________________________________________________________________ © GECKO MUSIC GROUP. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 12: Channel Routing

    This control adjusts the amount of signal from the channel fed to Left or Right outputs. This varies the point in the stereo field that the signal appears. For ST 1 and ST 2 channels, the PAN control is replaced with a BAL control for Left/Right balance. ______________________________________________________________________________________ © GECKO MUSIC GROUP. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 13: Channel Faders

    12VDC LAMP CONNECTIONS 12VDC LAMP CONNECTIONS At the top of the console, a 12VDC output is provided on BNC connection for a console lamp. This must be no more than 0.5A (6W). ______________________________________________________________________________________ © GECKO MUSIC GROUP. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 14: Master Output Section

    35. PC INTERFACE (PCI) The EXODUS ALPHA MXR 1800 is equipped with high-fidelity USB audio codec developed by Yamaha- Steinberg, supporting up to 24-Bit/96kHz of stereo recording on most DAWs via USB Type-B connector for PC or Mac computer. Your mixing console will be connected automatically once plugged into your PC or Mac (it does not require any special software driver).

  • Page 15: Media Player/Recorder (Mpr)

    Rotary output level control for MPR. 46. ST 2 L/R If not pressed in, the MPR output is routed through ST 2 channel. Press down to route the MPR output directly to the MAIN L+R outputs. ______________________________________________________________________________________ © GECKO MUSIC GROUP. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 16: Remote Control For Media Player/Recorder (Mpr)

    When this button is pressed in, the graphic equalizer is in operation and the slider LEDs will be lit. When the button is out, it is not in operation and the slider LEDs will be off. ______________________________________________________________________________________ © GECKO MUSIC GROUP. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 17: Master Routing Section

    Normally, playback from the PC INTERFACE (PCI) is routed via ST 1 channel. Press this button in to route playback directly to main outputs via 2TR / PCI control (53). 56. PHONES / C-R Level control for HEADPHONES and C-R outputs. ______________________________________________________________________________________ © GECKO MUSIC GROUP. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 18: Dsp Effects Engine

    DSP EFFECTS ENGINE DSP EFFECTS ENGINE The EXODUS ALPHA MXR 1800 has an internal 24-Bit UTOPIA DSP processor for audio effects, as detailed on the UTOPIA FX Table (next page). 57. 6-SEGMENT LED METER 6-segment LED input level meter. Indicates overall input level to DSP.
  • Page 19 ______________________________________________________________________________________ © GECKO MUSIC GROUP. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 20: Status Indicators

    (34) output and displayed on the main level meters (see above). 65. VCA FADERS Output VCA faders for MON 1-2, FX, and MAIN L/R. Decibel markings (dB) give a reference to the level setting applied. ______________________________________________________________________________________ © GECKO MUSIC GROUP. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    Connect IEC to mains power using the supplied mains lead. Replace fuse only with type indicated. Rocker switch activates mains power to the unit. 67. GROUNDING BOLT Chassis grounding point (earthed) for the EXODUS ALPHA MXR 1800. For safety, all equipment must be grounded. ______________________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 22: Block Diagram

    ______________________________________________________________________________________ © GECKO MUSIC GROUP. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Audio Codec: Yamaha-Steinberg, driverless stereo summing (input/output), PC/Mac Connection: USB Type-B Supported DAW: All major DAWs Supported Sampling Rate: up to 96kHz Supported Bit Depth: up to 24-Bit Control Routes: L/R, ST 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________ © GECKO MUSIC GROUP. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 24 HF: Shelving +/-15dB, 12kHz HM: Peak/dip +/-15dB, 100Hz ~ 8kHz, Q=1.8 LF: Shelving +/-15dB, 80Hz Stereo EQ: HF: Shelving +/-15dB, 12kHz HM: Peak/dip +/-15dB, 2.5kHz, Q=1.8 LM: Peak/dip +/-15dB, 250Hz, Q=1.8 LF: Shelving +/-15dB, 80Hz ______________________________________________________________________________________ © GECKO MUSIC GROUP. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 25 Enclosure: Steel Color: Metallic Grey / Silver Net Weight: 8.70Kg Dimension: (H) 127mm x (W) 601mm x (D) 480mm Specifications subject to change without prior notice. Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system. ______________________________________________________________________________________ © GECKO MUSIC GROUP. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 26: Warranty

    Terms of Warranty GECKO MUSIC GROUP warrants its GECKO® products for a period of three (3) years from the original date of purchase, in accordance to the warranty regulations described below. What is Covered: During the applicable warranty period, GECKO MUSIC GROUP warrants the product against defects in materials and workmanship and against malfunctions.

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