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Fostex LM16 Owner's Manual

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8588107000
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LM16
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LIVE MIXER
Ownerʼs manual
<Note>:
The LM16 will be upgraded to a new version for feature en-
hancement or improvement. Check the information about the latest
software version from the Fostex website (http://www.fostexinterna-
tional.com/), Fostex service station or your local Fostex dealer.
You can upgrade the software yourself. See page 36 for details about
how to upgrade the software.

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  • Page 1 LIVE MIXER Ownerʼs manual <Note>: The LM16 will be upgraded to a new version for feature en- hancement or improvement. Check the information about the latest software version from the Fostex website (http://www.fostexinterna- tional.com/), Fostex service station or your local Fostex dealer.

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Model LM16 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. "WARNING" "TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE."...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Model LM16...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Main features ...10 Before using the unit ...11 Unpacking the carton ...11 Usage examples of LM16 ...12 <Usage example 1> Integrating the main unit and control unit ...12 <Usage example 2> Mounting the main unit and control unit on the rack ...12 <Usage example 3>...
  • Page 5 Selecting channel source ...28 Adjusting the input level ...28 Low-cut filter ...29 Limiter ...29 Equalizer ...29 EQ HIGH ...30 EQ MID ...30 EQ LO ...30 Using an external effect processor ...30 Using AUX 1, 2 and 3 ...30 Using Insert ...31 Model LM16...
  • Page 6 Checking the current software version ...36 How to upgrade the version ...37 Specifications ...38 Inputs/Outputs ...38 General ...39 Physical dimensions ...39 MMC Commands List ...40 MIDI Implementation Chart ...41 Declaration of EC Directive ...42 FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED WARRANTY ...43 INDEX ...45...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Model LM16. The LM16 is a live mixer which consists of the control unit which is equipped with a digital mixer and the main unit which is equipped with the I/O connectors.

  • Page 8: Condensation

    Condensation • When temperature and humidity change suddenly (for example, when you move the LM16 from a cold place to a warm place), moisture condensation may occur to the display and panel. In such a case, leave it with the power turned off for some time until the moisture evaporates.

  • Page 9: Overview

    Overview The Model LM16 consists of the control unit which is equipped with a digital mixer with intuitive analog like operation and the main unit which is equipped with the I/O connectors. You can install the LM16 flexibly by integrating these units, mounting them on a rack or setting them away from each other (up to 50 meter distance using a CAT-5 cable).

  • Page 10: Main Features

    • You can easily upgrade the unit software by downloading the file for upgrading the unit from the Fostex website and copying it to a USB memory stick, then connecting it to the [USB (HOST)] port. • Outputs MMC (MIDI Machine Control) commands (play, stop and record commands) from the [MIDI OUT] port for controlling an external MIDI device.

  • Page 11: Before Using The Unit

    Model LM16 [Before using the unit] Before using the unit Read this chapter carefully before using the unit. Unpacking the carton Unpack the carton and inspect the contents for damage or shortages. The following contents should be found in the carton. If you find any damage or shortages, contact your Fostex dealer.

  • Page 12: Usage Examples Of Lm16

    Model LM16 [Before using the unit] The control unit and main unit of the LM16 are separated. You can set these units flexibly. <Usage example 1> Integrating the main unit and control unit. You can integrate the main unit and con- trol unit.

  • Page 13: Integrating The Control Unit And Main Unit

    <Note>: Do not connect or disconnect a CAT-5 cable while the LM16 is powered on. When you connect or disconnect a CAT-5 cable, make sure that the LM16 is powered off. CONTROLLER Main unit <Note>: Insert the connector of the cable firmly in the correct direction.
  • Page 14 Model LM16 [Before using the unit] Using the rack mount adaptors removed from the control unit, fix the control unit and main unit. Attach the rack mount adaptors to the both left and right sides in the direction shown below. Use four screws for each side.

  • Page 15: Preparation Of Power Supply

    Before turning on or off the LM16 and peripheral devices which are connected to the LM16, make sure that the channel faders and monitor gain control of the LM16, as well as the volume control of an monitor amplifier (or powered monitor speaker), are set to minimum.

  • Page 16: Connection To External Devices

    Model LM16 [Connection to external devices] Connection to external devices Before making connection between the LM16 and external devices, make sure <Note>: that all devices including the LM16 are turned off, as well as all faders and level controls are down. Vocals GROUP (+4dBu)

  • Page 17: Connection Example (Home Recording)

    Connection example (home recording) Before making connection between the LM16 and external devices, make sure <Note>: that all devices including the LM16 are turned off, as well as all faders and level controls are down. Personal computer Microphones Drum machine...

  • Page 18: Balanced And Unbalanced Inputs/Outputs

    Model LM16 [Connection to external devices] Balanced and unbalanced inputs/outputs For connection between a recording mixer such as the LM16 and external devices (such as a microphone, keyboard, recorder, etc), shielded cables are used. There are two types of cables - balanced and unbalanced.

  • Page 19: Names And Functions

    Model LM16 [Names and functions] Names and functions INPUT GROUP (+4dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) AUX SEND (-2dBu) INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT CONTROLLER R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX OUT (-10dBV) MIDI OUT PHANTOM POWER Main unit (Rear panel)

  • Page 20: Control Unit (Input Channel 1 Through 16)

    Adjusts the gain of each input signal. Set this control appropriately so that the [PEAK] indicator lights at the maximum input level. By adjusting this control appropriately, the LM16 can accept a signal within -60dBu and -12dBu for mic input, while it can accept a signal within -40dBu and +8dBu for line input (see page 28 for details).
  • Page 21 When the [SOLO] switch on any input channel is set to ON, the [SOLO] indicator on the monitor section slowly flashes (see page 33 for details). (16) Channel fader Adjusts the output level of the input channel. Model LM16 [Names and functions] ) position, post-fader is ) position,...

  • Page 22: Control Unit (Master Channel)

    Model LM16 [Names and functions] Control unit (Master channel) (17) [SUB IN] jacks / [SUB IN] control You can connect the [SUB IN] jacks to a CD player, MD player, external mixer, etc., and use the [SUB IN] control to adjust the input level.
  • Page 23 Model LM16 [Names and functions] (19) [PHANTOM (1-8, 9-16)] indicators Each indicator illuminates when the corresponding [PHANTOM] switch ([1-8] or [9-16]) is set to ON. The phantom power is supplied to the XLR connectors in eight input groups (see page 28 for details).
  • Page 24 Model LM16 [Names and functions] (22) [EFFECT TO GROUP] controls Each control adjusts the output level from the internal effects to the corresponding group buss pairs (1-2 or 3-4). See page 31 for details. (23) [EFFECT TO STEREO] control Adjusts the output level from the internal effects to the stereo busses.

  • Page 25: Control Unit (Rear Panel)

    Also note that when you hear thunder rum- bling, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. (4) [POWER] switch Turns on or off the LM16 (See page 15 for details). <Note>: cessing the internal hard disk. Doing so may destroy data.
  • Page 26 Model LM16 [Names and functions] (5) [PHANTOM (1-8, 9-16)] switches You can supply phantom power to the XLR INPUT connectors in eight channel groups (1-8 and 9-16) using these switches. When the [PHANTOM] switch is set to ON, the corresponding [PHANTOM] indicator on the control panel is illuminated (See page 28 for details).

  • Page 27: Mixer Basics

    A buss sums signals and mixes them. In the diagram below, busses are shown as pipes. The LM16 provides the following eleven busses: stereo busses (L, R), group busses (1, 2, 3, 4), AUX busses (1, 2, 3), effect buss and solo buss. Each buss sums signals. The mixed signal may be D/A converted and fed to an external device, or directly fed to the internal effects.

  • Page 28: Connecting Sources

    When you turn on the phantom power, make sure that the [TRIM] controls on the corresponding mixer channels are set fully left (minimum) or the LM16 is pow- ered off. Usually phantom power does not damage a dynamic microphone, however, do not con-...

  • Page 29: Low-Cut Filter

    The output limiter provided in the master section is effective to prevent damaging the main speakers in live or PA applications. Model LM16 [Mixer basics] Equalizer You can tailor the sound using the channel equalizer. For best results, the equalizer should be used to make the sound natural.

  • Page 30: Eq High

    Model LM16 [Mixer basics] EQ HIGH The EQ HIGH is a shelving type EQ which pro- vides up to 18 dB of boost or cut above 12 kHz. The center detent position of the control is the flat position. You can emphasize a cymbal or sharpen a vocal, keyboard or guitar by boost- ing the EQ HIGH.

  • Page 31: Using Insert

    External effects processor HIGH The [INSERT] jack on the LM16 is the TRS- type unbalanced phone jack. You can make bidirectional connection with the effect pro- cessor using a "Y" cable as shown below. Send (to an effect processor)

  • Page 32: About The Effect Types

    Model LM16 [Mixer basics] Adjust the effected (wet) signal level sent to the stereo L/R buss using the control in the [EFFECT TO STEREO] section Adjust the effected signal level while monitoring the stereo buss signal using headphones or monitor speakers.

  • Page 33: Solo Monitor

    Channels which are assigned to the stereo buss GROUP 1-2 BUS GROUP 3-4 BUS Channels which are assigned to the group busses Model LM16 [Mixer basics] STEREO BUS STEREO ASSIGN TO STEREO OUT Assigned to the stereo buss GROUP 1, 2...

  • Page 34: Using Sub In

    Model LM16 [Mixer basics] Using SUB IN You can connect a stereo audio source such as a CD player, MD player, etc., to the [SUB IN (L, R)] jacks and output it from the mixer’s output. Therefore, you can connect a BGM source and play it back during a break in the show, etc.

  • Page 35: Block Diagram

    Model LM16 [Mixer basics] Block diagram LIMITER SOLO LIMITER PEAK PEAK PEAK...

  • Page 36: Upgrading The Software

    LM16 automatically stops showing the version information. While you keep pressing the [ ] switch, the LM16 keeps showing the version information. ] switch While the version information of the main unit is shown, the [PHANTOM 1- 8] indicator lights.

  • Page 37: How To Upgrade The Version

    FOSTEX website for details about down- loading.) <Note>: : lit ware file from the FOSTEX website, ask your local FOSTEX dealer or service station. Turn on the power of the unit. Connect the USB memory stick to which you copied the downloaded file to the [USB (HOST)] port.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Model LM16 [Specifications] Specifications Inputs/Outputs 0dBV = 1.0 Vrms, 0dBu = 0.775 Vrms Reference level: -20dBfs Input and Output (Main unit) [MIC INPUT (1 - 16)] Connectors: XLR3-31, balanced (combo) Nominal input level: -60dBu ~ -12dBu Input impedance: more than 1.5k Phantom Power: P48V (1-8ch &...

  • Page 39: General

    GROUP (+4dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX OUT (-10dBV) MIDI OUT COLD Physical dimensions INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT CONTROLLER PHANTOM POWER Main unit Control unit Model LM16 [Specifications]...

  • Page 40: Mmc Commands List

    Model LM16 [Specifications] <Note>: The LM16 only supports the MMC commands with (*) in the list below. Command List 01：STOP 02：PLAY 06：RECORD STROBE MMC Command List Movement (Recorder) STOP (*) PLAY (*) REC (*)

  • Page 41: Midi Implementation Chart

    Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Recognized ********* ********* ********* ********* Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO Model LM16 [Specifications] Date: 2009.3.14 Version: V1.00 Remarks O: Yes X: No...

  • Page 42: Declaration Of Ec Directive

    In the electrical fast transient/burst requirements, surge, conducted disturbances by radio-frequency fields, power frequency magnetic field, radiate electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging environment, this could be affected by generation of noise in some cases. FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE <AUSTRIA> NAME: ATEC Audio-u. Videogeraete VertriebsgesmbH.

  • Page 43: Fostex America Limited Warranty

    (180) days. Fostex America will repair and / or replace parts during the term of this warranty. Labor costs are also covered by Fostex America for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship in this product.
  • Page 44 Fostex America's liability for any defect product is expressly limited to repair or replacement of the product, at the sole discretion and / or option of Fostex America. Fostex America shall not under any circumstances be liable for: Damaged based on inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, interrupted operation or commercial loss, OR;...

  • Page 45: Index

    Mixer functions ...27 MMC Command List ...40 Monitoring ...32 <N> Names and functions ...19 <P> Phantom power ...28 Physical dimensions ...39 Model LM16 [Specifications] Index Post-fader ...30 Power supply ...7, 15 Pre-fader ...30 <R> Rack mount adaptor ...13 <S> Selecting channel source ...28 Signal flow of the mixer ...27...
  • Page 46 Memo...
  • Page 48 FOSTEX CO. 3-2-35 Musashino, Akishima-shi, Tokyo Japan 196-0021 485793 © PRINTED IN JAPAN FEB. 2009 8588107000...

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