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M2436FX
User Guide
and Reference Manual
6122 S. Eastern Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90040
www.AmericanAudio.us
6/08

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  • Page 1 M2436FX User Guide and Reference Manual 6122 S. Eastern Ave Los Angeles, CA 90040 www.AmericanAudio.us 6/08...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • 1/4” Phone Jack For Main, group, Aux, EFX, Control Room, Headphone & Footswitch • Peak for Each Mono Channel, PFL, Level Meter, Mute for Each Input., PFL for EFX, Phantom Power & DSP Program American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 2 © ®...
  • Page 3: Electrical Precautions

    To prevent electromagnetic inter- ference with electrical appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 3 © ®...
  • Page 4 (NEC SECTION 810-21) used for a long period of time. EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM Fig. A (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 4 © ®...
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    7. Never disassemble or modify your unit in 18. Always have the trim controls set to their any way, doing so will void your manufactures lowest level during initial power-up to prevent warranty. speaker damage. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 5 © ®...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this mixing board. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, without being instructed to do so by an authorized American Audio service technician. Doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your mixer may require service, please contact American Audio customer support.
  • Page 7: Unpacking

    M2436FX UNPaCkiNG Every M2436FX has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your mixer for any damage and be sure all equipment neces- sary to operate the mixer has arrived intact.
  • Page 8: Channel Control

    M2436FX CHaNNEL CONTROLS aNd FUNCTiONS CHANNEL CONTROL SECTION MONO MONO/STEREO STEREO COMbO American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 8 © ®...
  • Page 9 Post Fader (signnal level is affected by the fader position). This switch HIGH MID ±12dB 3kHz Peaking LOW MID ±12dB 500HZ Peaking American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 9 © ® ±15dB 80HZ Shelving...
  • Page 10 When a channel is not being used, the fader should be set at the minimum position to prevent any unwanted noise added to the main signal. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 10 © ®...
  • Page 11: Main Control

    M2436FX MaiN CONTROLS aNd FUNCTiONS MAIN CONTROL SECTION American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 11 © ®...
  • Page 12 25. GROUP FADERS (1-2, 3-4) - These faders adjust the final signal level sent to the corresponding gROUP OUTPUT JACkS 1-4. 26. MAIN STEREO EQUALIZER - This seven-band MAIN STEREO EqUALIZER allows you to control American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 12 © ®...
  • Page 13 MAIN L/R bus. The gROUP 1 & 3 signal goes to MAIN L and gROUP 2 & 4 signal goes to MAIN R. 33. MAIN L/R FADERS - This fader adjusts the final signal level sent to the MAIN L/R OUTPUT JACkS. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 13 © ®...
  • Page 14: Input & Output Connections

    36. TAPE INPUT JACKS - These RCA input jacks are used to connect a stereo sound source. Use these jacks when want to connect a CD or DAT directly to the mixer for monitoring. Use the TAPE IN CONTROL to adjust the signal level. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 14 © ®...
  • Page 15 NOTE: Connection to an I/O jack requires a special separately-sold insertion cable. Please see the illustration below. INPUT/OUTPUT (I/O) JACk Tip:Output(Send to external device) Sleeve:Ground Ring:Input(Return from external device) American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 15 © ®...
  • Page 16: Connectors

    However, always consult your local electricity supply authority to ensure that safety regulations are not being infringed. American Audio products are manufactured and wired to accept wiring practices used throughout the world. balanced XLR connections are wired as described, please see the diagram shown below:...
  • Page 17 Connector and cable configurations are recommended for use with the M 4 bus series. These cables are based on the use of auxillary equipment that is isolated from the AC power mains. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 17 © ®...
  • Page 18: Home/Studio Recording Set-Up

    INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT LINE 10 LINE 12 LINE 14 LINE 16 OUT IN Effector Effector Rhythm Machine Effector Synthesizer Powered Monitor Speakers Guitar American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 18 © ®...
  • Page 19: Live Performance Set Up

    INSERT INSERT INSERT LINE 10 LINE 12 LINE 14 LINE 16 OUT IN Synthesizer Foot Switch Power Amp Bass Guitar Stage (Internal) Effector Main Speakers (PRE (External) Audience(External) American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 19 © ®...
  • Page 20: Effects List

    550ms Delay Low Feedback 100.00% 8.00mc 650-375ms Delay cross Feedback 100.00% 8.00mc 650ms Delay High Feedback 100.00% 8.00mc American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 20 © ® Flanger Reverb 100.00% 34.72mc Flanger Short reverb 100.00% 34.72mc It Flanger Medium Reverb 99.00%...
  • Page 21 Deep lazer flanger 100.00% 41.92mc Flanger Jet flanger 1 100.00% 41.92mc Jet flanger 2 100.00% 41.92mc Medium flanger 100.00% 8.00mc Medium lazer flanger 100.00% 41.92mc Strong flanger 100.00% 41.92mc American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 21 © ®...
  • Page 22: Cleaning

    Make sure your power supply is properly hooked up to the unit. I can’t hear the mix on my headphones or my control room monitors Check the phones / control room knob, Select the proper source. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 22 © ®...
  • Page 23: Warranty

    M2436FX WaRRaNTY The M2436FX carries a one year limited warranty. We recommend you fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a R.A. (return authorization) number. If the mixer is under warranty, you must provide a proof of purchase invoice.
  • Page 24: Specifications

    MiX L/R, GROUP 1-2/3-4, aUX 1 & 2/EFX SENd, CONTROL ROOM OUT: -127db Equivalent Input Noise, -95db Residual Noise MiX L/R, GROUP 1-2/3-4, aUX 1 & 2/EFX SENd, CONTROL ROOM OUT: -88db American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 24 © ®...
  • Page 25 44db Variable (-50db ~ +6db), (-30db ~ +14db) GRAPHIC EQUALIZER: 7-band (63, 160, 400, 1k, 2.5k, 6.4k, 16kHz) PHANTOM POWER (BALANCED INPUT): +48V DC CROSSTALK (at 1kHz): -70db between Input Channels, -70db between Input/Output Channels American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - M2436FX Instruction Manual Page 25 © ®...
  • Page 26 ©American Audio® World Headquarters: 6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90040 USA Tel: 323-582-3322 Fax: 323-582-2941 Web: www.americanaudio.us E-mail: info@americandj.com American DJ Europe Junostraat 2 6468 EW kerkrade Netherlands service@americandjeurope.com / www.americandjeurope.com Tel: +31 45 546 85 00 / Fax: +31 45 546 85 99...

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