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Audio Technica AT-UMX3 User Manual

Audio Technica AT-UMX3 User Manual

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  • Page 1 AT-UMX3 USB Audio Mixer User Manual English...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in an accident. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product. Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the product to avoid electric shock, malfunction or fire. Do not subject the product to strong impact to avoid electric shock, malfunction or fire.

  • Page 3: For Customers In Canada

    Safety precautions Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: Notes On Use

    Notes on use Be sure to read the connected device’s user manual before use. Audio-Technica will not be liable in any way for any loss of data in the unlikely event that such losses should occur while using the product. Minimize the volume on your device before connecting the product.

  • Page 5: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Mixer Phantom power switch Set the switch to +48V to supply +48 V DC phantom power to the XLR plug of the microphone input jack. Set the switch to +48V when connecting a condenser microphone to the microphone input jack. Line input selector switch If two instruments are connected to the line input jacks, use this switch to select the desired input: GUITAR ( ) or KEYBOARD ( ).
  • Page 6 Part names and functions Gain control knob Adjusts the input volume. If the peak indicator lamps light frequently, decrease the gain to the point that the lamps light only for an instant at the maximum input. Level control knob Adjusts the level of the input sound. Microphone mute button Mutes the microphone input audio.
  • Page 7 Part names and functions Back USB port (USB Type-C) Connects a computer, smartphone/tablet, or similar device to communicate data with. If you are using a smartphone/tablet, you have to supply power to this product separately. Use a USB power adapter (sold separately) to supply power to the “ USB power port (USB Type-C).”...
  • Page 8 Part names and functions Input settings and control This section indicates the switches and buttons that can be set and the knobs that can be adjusted for microphone input, line input, and USB input. Microphone input settings and control Use these parts to adjust the volume level of the microphone connected to the microphone input jack, to turn the phantom power supply on/off, and mute the microphone.
  • Page 9 Part names and functions Accessories USB cable (1.5 m (4.9'), USB Type-C to USB Type-A) USB conversion adapter (USB Type-A to USB Type-C)

  • Page 10: Connecting A Computer

    Connecting Before connecting devices Turn off all the devices that you will connect. Confirm that no buttons on the product are being pressed and that all switches are in the OFF position. Turn the product’s volume control knobs (GAIN, LEVEL, PHONES) and the volume of all devices to be connected to the lowest level.
  • Page 11 Connecting Power indicator lamp Connecting a smartphone/tablet When using a smartphone/tablet, you have to supply power to this product from a USB cable connected to a USB power adapter (sold separately) inserted into a household outlet. Be sure to connect the smartphone/tablet to the USB port before connecting the USB power port. USB Type-C USB cable (included) USB cable (sold separately)

  • Page 12: Connecting Instruments

    Connecting Use the included USB conversion adapter (USB Type-A to USB Type-C) on the USB cable (USB Type- A side) to connect the smartphone/tablet. Use the USB conversion adapter on the USB port on the smartphone/tablet. Do not connect the adapter to the USB port on this product.

  • Page 13: Connecting A Microphone

    Connecting Electric guitar, electric bass, etc. Electronic keyboard, etc. 6.3 mm (1/4”) monaural standard plug Connect the instruments to the line input jacks (GUITAR and KEYBOARD) on the back of this product. For an electric guitar or an electric bass, use a 6.3 mm (1/4”) monaural standard plug (unbalanced connection) in the GUITAR input jack.
  • Page 14 Connecting XLR / 6.3 mm (1/4”) monaural standard plug Microphone Connect the microphone to the microphone input jack (MIC) on the back of this product. When using a condenser microphone, it is necessary to supply +48 V DC phantom power to the XLR plug of the microphone input jack.

  • Page 15: Connecting Headphones

    Connecting Connecting headphones 3.5 mm (1/8”) stereo mini-plug Headphones Connect the headphones to the headphone output jack on the front of this product. If your headphones have a 6.3 mm (1/4”) stereo standard plug, purchase a conversion plug (sold separately).
  • Page 16 Livestreaming Livestreaming from a computer You can mix input sound from sources such as instruments connected to the line input jacks, a microphone connected to the microphone input jack, and a computer connected to the USB port and stream the result from the computer. Connection example For details on connecting various devices, refer to "Connecting"...
  • Page 17 Livestreaming Slide the phantom power switch to the side that matches the type of the microphone connected to the microphone input jack. When connecting a condenser microphone, slide the switch to the +48V side. When connecting a dynamic boom microphone, slide the switch to the OFF side. For details, refer to "Supplying phantom power to the microphone input jack"...
  • Page 18 Livestreaming Adjust the gain control knobs. When connecting a microphone to the microphone input jack, turn the microphone input GAIN to the 2 or 3 o’clock position. When connecting instruments such as a guitar or keyboard to the line input jacks, turn each line input GAIN to the 12 o’clock position.
  • Page 19 Livestreaming Adjust the level control knob for the USB input while actually outputting sound from the computer. While checking the volume with the headphones, turn the LEVEL knob to the right to adjust the input level. Start the streaming application on the computer, and then start streaming. While streaming, use the input level control knobs to adjust the volume.
  • Page 20 Livestreaming Electric guitar, electric bass, etc. Electronic keyboard, etc. Smartphone/tablet Microphone Headphones Turn on all the instruments connected to the line input jacks. Slide the line input selector switch to the line input side ( or ) that you want to input. For details, refer to "Switching the line input"...
  • Page 21 Livestreaming Turn on the smartphone/tablet connected to the USB port (USB Type-C, USB 2.0). Insert a USB power adapter (sold separately) into a household outlet, and then connect this adapter to the USB power port (USB Type-C, 5 V DC) with a USB cable. If you connect the USB power adapter (sold separately) before the smartphone/tablet, the smartphone/tablet may not be recognized.
  • Page 22 Livestreaming Adjust the gain control knobs. When connecting a microphone to the microphone input jack, turn the microphone input GAIN to the 2 or 3 o’clock position. When connecting instruments such as a guitar or keyboard to the line input jacks, turn each line input GAIN to the 12 o’clock position.
  • Page 23 Livestreaming Adjust the level control knob for the USB input while outputting sound from the smartphone/tablet. While checking the volume with the headphones, turn the LEVEL knob to the right to adjust the input level. Start the streaming application on the smartphone/tablet, and then start streaming. While streaming, use the input level control knobs to adjust the volume.

  • Page 24: Using The Product

    Using the product Adjusting the input gain Adjust the volume of the input sound from the microphone input jack and line input jacks. Use the gain control knobs (GAIN) to make these adjustments. While outputting sound from the microphone or instrument, turn the gain control knobs (GAIN) to the left and right to adjust the volume.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Input Level

    Using the product Input peak indicator lamp Signal indicator lamp Output peak indicator lamp Adjusting the input level Adjust the input levels from the microphone input jack, line input jacks, and USB port. Use the level control knobs (LEVEL) to make these adjustments. While outputting sound from sources such as a microphone, instrument, computer, or smartphone/tablet, turn the level control knobs (LEVEL) to the left and right to adjust the input level.
  • Page 26 Using the product Indicator lamps When the level of the sound output to a device is −15 dBFS or higher, the signal indicator lamps (SIG) light in green. If the peak indicator lamps (PEAK) light frequently, decrease the input level to the point that the lamps light only for an instant at the maximum input.

  • Page 27: Loopback Function

    Using the product Switching the line input Slide the line input selector switch to the line input side ( or ) that you want to input. Using the loopback function Loopback function When you turn loopback on, the sound playing on the computer, smartphone/tablet, or other device and the sound input to this product are mixed in stereo and this mix is output to the device, allowing you to: Livestream with sound played on the device as background music.
  • Page 28 Using the product Audio from the microphone input Sound from the line inputs Sound from the USB input Sound from USB input mixed in stereo into audio from microphone input and sound from line inputs Turning the loopback function on Slide the loopback switch to the ON side.
  • Page 29 Using the product Supplying phantom power to the microphone input jack When a condenser microphone is connected to the microphone input jack, perform the following operation to supply +48 V DC phantom power to the XLR plug of the microphone input jack. The following operation is not necessary if a dynamic boom microphone is connected.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Headphone Volume

    Using the product Adjusting the headphone volume Adjust the volume of the headphones connected to the headphone output jack. Turn the headphone volume control knob (PHONES) to the left and right to adjust the volume. Turn the knob to the left to decrease the volume and to the right to increase the volume. Muting Muting the microphone input audio Press the microphone mute button (MUTE).
  • Page 31 Using the product Muting the microphone input audio in the headphones Mute the microphone input audio in the monitoring sound output from the headphone jack (this input audio will not be muted from the sound output to the device (the sound that is streamed)). This function is useful when: You do not want to hear your own voice during streaming.
  • Page 32 Using the product...
  • Page 33 Cleaning Get into the habit of regularly cleaning the product to ensure that it will last for a long time. Do not use alcohol, paint thinners, or other solvents for cleaning purposes. Use a dry cloth to clean this product. Wipe away any perspiration or dirt from the cable with a dry cloth immediately after use.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power is not supplied Make sure the USB cable connecting the computer is connected correctly. Make sure the USB conversion adapter is not connected to this product when connecting to the computer with a USB cable. Connect the USB conversion adapter to the computer. Make sure the computer is on.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting Distorted, faint, or nonexistent sound from computer, smartphone/tablet, or other device Make sure the included USB cable is plugged all the way in. Check the volume setting on the computer, smartphone/tablet, or other device. Make sure the output peak indicator lamps (PEAK) are not lit. When one of these lamps lights, turn the level control knob (LEVEL) for the USB input to the left to decrease the volume level.
  • Page 36 Dimensions (Unit: mm)

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications MIC: XLR/TRS combo jack LINE (GUITAR): 6.3 mm (1/4”) standard jack (Hi-Z) Input terminals LINE (KEYBOARD): 6.3 mm (1/4”) standard jack, L/MONO and R USB STEREO INPUT HEADPHONE OUT: 3.5 mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack Output terminals USB STEREO OUTPUT USB 2.0, High Speed Sampling frequency Max.
  • Page 38 Trademarks ™ USB Type-C is a trademark of USB Implementers Forum. ® ® Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft Windows operating system is indicated in its abbreviated form as Windows. Mac, macOS, iPhone, iPad, and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
  • Page 39 株式会社オーディオテクニカ 〒194-8666 東京都町田市西成瀬2-46-1 www.audio-technica.co.jp Audio-Technica Corporation 2-46-1 Nishi-naruse, Machida, Tokyo 194-8666, Japan www.audio-technica.com ©2024 Audio-Technica Corporation Global Support Contact: www.at-globalsupport.com 382421870-02-01 ver.1 2024.02.01...

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