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MIC 1
-30
+20
TREBLE
MIC 1
EQ
-30
+20
MID
EFFECT
-30
+20
BASS
AUTO MUTE
TALK
T T
OFF
OVER
MIC1
MIC1
5
5
10
0
TALKOVER
T T
LEVEL
and Reference Manual
Rev 01/02
C O M M A N D E R p l u s
MIC 2
+15
+10
0
10
0
GAIN
+5
+3
+1
0
0
10
0
-30
+20
TREBLE
TREBLE
-1
-3
MIC 2
-5
EQ
-10
0
10
0
-30
+20
MID
MID
LOW CUT
EFFECT
EFFECT
0
10
0
-30
+20
BASS
BASS
AUTO
PHONO 1
PHONO 2
LINE 1
OFF
MUTE
AUX 1
AUX 2
CH1
MIC2
MIC2
5
5
5
5
5
PFL
2 3
ON
ON
1
4
OFF
ASSIGN
ASSIGN CH
OFF
"Q" STAR
T T
T
User Guide
+15
+15
+10
+10
10
0
10
0
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
+5
+5
+3
+3
+1
+1
0
0
10
0
10
0
TREBLE
TREBLE
TREBLE
-1
-1
-3
-3
-5
-5
-10
-10
10
0
10
0
MID
MID
MID
LOW CUT
LOW CUT
EFFECT
EFFECT
10
0
10
0
BASS
BASS
BASS
LINE 3
LINE 6
PHONO 3
LINE 5
LINE 4
LINE 2
AUX 3
CH2
CH3
CH4
5
5
5
5
PFL
PFL
BEAT
FEATHER
A A
F F
FADER
ON
OFF
"Q" STAR
T T
FADER
F F
"Q" STAR
T T
T
MASTER LEVEL
+15
L
+10
-
40 30 20 10 7
4
2
0
2
10
+5
R
+3
+1
C O M M A N D E R p l u s
0
10
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R E A M P M I X E R
-1
-3
-5
-10
10
LOW CUT
L
R
0
BALANCE
RECEIVE
EFFECT
10
MONO
MONO
STEREO
ZONE1
MASTER
MIC 3
0
TREBLE
5
5
0
5
0
VOLUME
SPLIT CUE
PFL
ON
OFF
10
CUE
5
CUE MIXING
2 3
0
4
1
0
ASSIGN CH
PGM
T
5
10
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
LIGHT 12V DC
dB
4
7
10
+
dB
POWER
ON
OFF
10
0
10
SEND
STEREO
MONO
STEREO
ZONE2
0
10
10
TREBLE
10
0
10
BASS
BASS
10
0
10
VOLUME
2 3 4
1
PRG
ZONE2 ASSIGN
10
0
PHONES
CUE
LEVEL
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Page 1: User Guide
C O M M A N D E R p l u s MIC 1 MIC 2 TREBLE TREBLE MIC 1 MIC 2 EFFECT EFFECT BASS BASS AUTO MUTE TALK AUTO OVER MUTE MIC2 MIC2 MIC1 MIC1 TALKOVER ASSIGN ASSIGN CH LEVEL and Reference Manual Rev 01/02... - Page 2 American Audio - www.americandj.com - Commander Plus™ Instruction Manual Page 2 © ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
• Send & receive for every channel including independent mics - all selectable at the same time • Left & right turntable ground connectors conve- American Audio © niently located at each end of the rear panel • Master level LED display w/ peak hold •... -
Page 4: Electrical Safety Precautions
To prevent electromagnetic inter- ference with electrical appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. American Audio © ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • The desired voltage may be set with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel (using a flat head screw driver). -
Page 5: Electrical Precautions
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a stable location. NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un- used for a long period of time. American Audio © ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK... -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
15. To avoid electric shock, do not open the top cover when the unit is plugged in. If problems occur with the unit, call American Audio tomer support. 16. Do not place metal objects or spill any liq- uids inside or on the mixer. -
Page 7: Introduction
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this mixer. 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 8: Quick Start
We hope that you will at least read through these instructions to familiarize yourself with the basics of this mixer. The Commander Plus™ is part of American Audio’s continuing evolution in audio technology. This unit has been built and designed to meet the needs of a typical DJ. We have attempted to provide you with the most reliable product on the market by using only components constructed of the finest material. -
Page 9: Front Panel
15dB or maximum signal decrease of -30dB. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to the microphone signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount American Audio © GAIN... - Page 10 1. When the crossfader is pushed to the far right position, playback on CD player 2 will begin, and CD player 1 will return to the cue position. Refer to your American Audio CD player user manual for setting CUE POINTS. Turn the ON/OFF SWITCH to the OFF position to disengaged “Q”...
- Page 11 ZONE 1 signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to the ZONE 1 signal. American Audio © - www.americandj.com - Commander Plus™ Instruction Manual Page 11 ®...
- Page 12 24. BNC JACK FOR GOOSENECK LAMP - This jack is used to connect an American Audio® 12V DC gooseneck lamp. To avoid damage to the mixer do not attempt to connect anything other than and American Audio®...
- Page 13 3. Begin playback on an audio source connected to the channel you are adjusting. 4. Use the Gain Control to adjust an average output volume of +4 dB in the American Audio © will increase the amount of treble applied - www.americandj.com - Commander Plus™...
- Page 14 1/4 plug or XLR 3-pin balanced male plug. The volume output level for each micro- phone will be controlled by their respective CHANNEL SLIDERS (3). American Audio - www.americandj.com - Commander Plus™ Instruction Manual Page 14 ©...
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Page 15: Rear Panel
42. FUSE - This housing stores the 0.5 amp GMA protective fuse. Always replace with the exact same type fuse, unless otherwise instructed, by an authorized American Audio Replacing with any other type of fuse than that of the recommended fuse will void your unit war- ranty. - Page 16 51. CHANNEL 2: PHONO 2 INPUT/AUX 2 and LINE INPUT JACKS - The type of input must directly reflect the selected mode of the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH (40). Connect turntables American Audio - www.americandj.com - Commander Plus™ Instruction Manual Page 16 ©...
- Page 17 4 fader. The channel 4 EQ will also effect the microphone output. Be sure to flip the SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH (31) to the “MIC 3” position to operate this microphone’s input signal. American Audio - www.americandj.com - Commander Plus™ Instruction Manual Page 17 ©...
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Page 18: Typical Mixer Set-Up
RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE. FUSE 0.5A,F,250V FUSE 0.5A,F,250V C A S S E T T E D E C K T U R N TA B L E American Audio © MASTER LEVEL 40 30 20 10 7 GAIN GAIN... - Page 19 RECEIVE SEND SEND RIGHT RIGHT BALANCED OUTPUT BALANCED OUTPUT LEFT LEFT EFFECT EFFECT American Audio V4000™ Speaker Cables - www.americandj.com - Commander Plus™ Instruction Manual Page 19 ® TYPICAL MIXER SET-UP LIGHT 12V DC POWER SEND STEREO MONO STEREO ZONE2...
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Page 20: Replacing The Crossfader
COMMANDER PLUS™ The crossfader is “Hot Swapable” which means it may be replaced at any time, even when power is applied. Only replace with American Audio Part Feather Fader Plus. Replacing with any other model fader may seriously damage your mixer. -
Page 21: Warranty
United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, American Audio® shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof. -
Page 22: Specifications
Channel Equalizer: BASS: MID: TREBLE: Microphone Equalizer: BASS: TREBLE: American Audio © AC 120v~60Hz/220v50~60Hz, User Selectable 482 x 176 x 72mm 7 Lbs. / 2.8 kg Feather Fader Plus - VCA detecting fader start control - Low grounding impedance crossfader... - Page 23 Commander Plus™ NOTES American Audio - www.americandj.com - Commander Plus™ Instruction Manual Page 23 © ®...
- Page 24 ©American Audio® World Headquarters: 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA Tel: 323-582-3322 Fax: 323-582-3311 Web: www.americandj.com E-mail: info@americandj.com...
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