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10-Channel Rack Mount Line Mixer Owner’s Manual www.samsontech.com...
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Important Safety Information 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. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous volt- age”...
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Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquid and no object filled with liquid, such as a vase, should be placed on the ap- paratus. Clean only with a dry cloth.
Introduction The Samson SM10 rack mount mixer is a versatile tool for many sound appli- cations. The SM10 mixer features eight independent stereo line input chan- nels, and includes two channels with XLR microphone preamps. There are also two additional line inputs with stereo 1/4” jacks and level controls that can be used to daisy-chain SM10 mixers together.
If any part of the product appears to be damaged, do not attempt to use it. Contact your authorized Samson dealer or local distributor. • SM10 Mixer •...
The Samson SM10 rack mount mixer is a comprehensive all-in-one solution for fixed installation, live sound, on-stage monitoring, keyboard submixer and recording applications. Here are some of its main features: • 10 input channels – Two Mic/Line plus ten stereo line •...
Controls and Functions The following section details each part of the SM10 controls and functions. 1. VOLUME – This knob controls the volume of channel inputs and is used to continu- ously adjust the loudness of the various signals being blended together at the Main Outputs.
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MIX B bus. 6. LINE IN VOLUME – The SM10 features two additional stereo Line Inputs (channels 9 and 10) which can be used to return...
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0 VU, with occasional, but not steady, excursions to the red segments. 12. MON OUT LEVEL – The SM10 provides a second MON output connec- tor carrying a mono signal of the MON mix. The MON OUT LEVEL control knob is used to set the volume of the MON OUT jack.
These inputs can also be used to link multiple SM10’s or to add the output from another mixer to the SM10 without taking up chan- nel line inputs.
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23. MAIN OUTPUTS XLR Jacks - In live per- formance applications, these male XLR outputs can be used to connect the SM10 to a power amp and speakers. In recording applications, these outputs can be used to connect to a stereo device such as computer sound card, MP3, or hard disk recorder.
5. Turn on your power amp or powered monitors and raise the level control to the manufacturers’ recommended operating level. 6. Set the Main Output control of the SM10 master section to the 12 o’clock (unity) position. 7. While speaking into the mic (or playing the instrument), adjust the channel Volume control so that the “0”...
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Noise over 85 dB can cause gradual hearing loss. Learn to establish a safe listening level. The SM10’s MON auxiliary send can be used to feed a separate set of amplifiers and loudspeakers for stage monitors. This...
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Owner's Manual SM10 Quick Start If you prefer to use an external device for effects processing, you can easily connect the unit using the SM10 EFX bus. Follow the simple steps below to interface your processor: SM10...
SM10 Wiring Guide CONNECTING THE SM10 There are several ways to interface the SM10 to support a variety of applica- tions. The SM10 features balanced inputs and outputs, so connecting bal- anced and unbalanced signals is possible. SM10 Owner's Manual...
-70 dB between input channels -70 dB between input/output channels 48 Volts DC 120-240 VAC / 50-60 Hz 19” L x 8.25” W x 1.75” H 484mm L x 210mm W x 44.5mm H 6 lbs / 2.8 kg SM10...
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