Input Channel; Microphone & Line Inputs - YORKVILLE MP8DX Owner's Manual

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We have coupled our extensive experience in the development and production of powered mixers, (with
state of the art, computer assisted design technology) to create the smallest, lightest, and most powerful
combination mixer/amplifiers available. We at Yorkville Sound are confident that you will find your new
MP8 to be an efficient and versatile solution to your mixer needs. This manual contains information to help
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you get the maximum performance from your MP8

INPUT CHANNEL

INPUT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL
1. MICROPHONE & LINE INPUTS 1. MICROPHONE & LINE INPUTS
1. MICROPHONE & LINE INPUTS 1. MICROPHONE & LINE INPUTS
The MP8 features standard XLR type Low-impedance MIC IN connectors
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on all channels. These microphone inputs are electronically balanced for
maximum noise suppression and have characteristics matching all low
impedance dynamic microphones. Condenser microphones may also be
connected with 24 Volt DC phantom power activated via the back-panel
PHANTOM push-button. (Note: condenser and dynamic mics may be used
together with the PHANTOM power activated. It will not affect the
performance of the dynamic mics). Additionally, there are high-impedance
1/4" BAL LINE IN jacks on channels 1 through 6. These are electronically
balanced line-level inputs, but will accept either balanced or unbalanced
input cables from high impedance microphones, guitars, amplifier Line
outputs, synthesizers, electric pianos, etc. (Note: when connecting a
balanced signal, employ balanced patch cables with a ring/tip/sleeve
(stereo) 1/4" plug on the mixer end). Channels 7 and 8 have dual
TAPE/CD/LINE IN RCA type inputs. Either the XLR or RCA type inputs (not
both) may be used to connect a tape deck, CD player or an outboard mixer
to these channels (using both RCA jacks is OK). A phono preamplifier must
be connected to the MP8
Do not connect signals to both types of inputs on any one channel (e.g.
the MIC and LINE IN's on channels 1 to 6 or the XLR and RCA type
TAPE/CD/LINE IN's on channels 7 and 8). To do so will cause improper
operation of the input circuit. (Note: you may connect a stereo source to
channels 1 through 6 but you must use two channels, one for left and one
for right).
2. CHANNEL GAIN CONTROLS & CLIP LEDS 2. CHANNEL GAIN CONTROLS & CLIP LEDS 2. CHANNEL GAIN CONTROLS & CLIP LEDS 2. CHANNEL GAIN CONTROLS & CLIP LEDS
The GAIN control has a range of 40dB. This adjustment determines both the
input sensitivity of the channel and the signal level sent to the MAIN mixing
bus. (The MP8
controls). The CLIP LED is set to illuminate when the channel's overall signal
level is 3dB below the onset of actual clipping distortion. As a result, small
amounts of LED activity are acceptable, however frequent or continuous
activity indicates the need to turn down the GAIN control.
3. CHANNEL LOW, MID, & HIGH EQUALIZATION 3. CHANNEL LOW, MID, & HIGH EQUALIZATION 3. CHANNEL LOW, MID, & HIGH EQUALIZATION 3. CHANNEL LOW, MID, & HIGH EQUALIZATION
The MP8 's LOW, MID & HIGH EQ controls independently adjust the bass, middle
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and treble frequencies for each channel. Center frequencies have been carefully
selected for optimum sonic adjustments and the gain range for each control is plus or
minus (+/-) 15dB to provide versatile equalization consistent with the clean
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inputs for optimum turntable performance.
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channel circuitry does not require separate gain and level
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