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American Audio Q-221 Instruction Manual
American Audio Q-221 Instruction Manual

American Audio Q-221 Instruction Manual

Professional preamp mixer

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American Audio
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Q-221
Professional Preamp Mixer
American Audio
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
www.americandj.com

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  • Page 1 American Audio ® Q-221 ™ Professional Preamp Mixer American Audio 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca. 90058 www.americandj.com...
  • Page 2 This mixer is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. The Q-221™ comes with a two year limited warranty! Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new mixer.
  • Page 3 • 2 Band EQ per channel • 2 Phono, & 2 Line Level Inputs • Split Cue Monitoring • Selectable Voltage 115v~230v • Light Control Signal Output Jack • Q-Start Control - www.americandj.com - Q-221™ Instruction Manual Page 3 ® Safety Precautions Main Features...
  • Page 4: Master Level

    We hope that you will at least read through these instructions to famil- iarize yourself with the basic understanding of the unit. The Q-221 is part of American DJ’s continuing evolution in audio technology.
  • Page 5 3. CHANNEL TREBLE EQUALIZER/“ROTARY KILLS” - Both of the channels include a signal output EQ. The Q-221 features “Rotary Kills” with a -30dB to +20dB gain control. Turning this knob counter- clockwise will decrease a the amount of treble applied to the source signal, turning a knob clockwise will increase the amount of treble applied to the source signal.
  • Page 6 When the crossfader is set in the center position, the output signals of both the chan- nels one and channels two will be even. American Audio © - www.americandj.com - Q-221™ Instruction Manual Page 6 ® Controls and Features Cont.
  • Page 7 16. PLAYER CONTROL - These jacks are used to control the “Q-Start” function between the mixer and a compatible American Audio CD Player. Input mini plugs from CD player controller into these jacks, input CD 1 into jack A and CD 2 into jack B.
  • Page 8 27. GND (GROUND TERMINAL) - Connect each of your turntables ground leads to either of the two ground terminal. This will reduce the humming and popping noises associated with magnetic phono cartridges. American Audio - www.americandj.com - Q-221™ Instruction Manual Page 8 © ®...
  • Page 9 C A S S E T T E D E C K T U R N TA B L E T U R N TA B L E American Audio - www.americandj.com - Q-221™ Instruction Manual Page 9 © ®...
  • Page 10 Q-221™ Typical Mixer Set-Up C A S S E T T E D E C K Stereo RCA to 1/4” Patch Cables V4000 Amplifi er Speaker Cables American Audio - www.americandj.com - Q-221™ Instruction Manual Page 10 © ®...
  • Page 11: Replacing The Crossfader

    Q-221™ The crossfader is “Hot Swappable” which means it may be replaced at any time, even when power is applied. Only replace with American Audio Feather Fader Plus. Replacing with any other model fader may seriously damage your mixer. Replacing the Crossfader: Using a number two Phillips screw driver, unscrew the each of the stainless steel retaining screws that hold the crossfader in place.
  • Page 12: Year Limited Warranty

    Q-221™ The Q-221™ carries a two 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 13 Q-221™ Technical Specifi cations - Model: Q-221, 2 Channel Audio Mixer. POWER SUPPLY: DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: CROSSFADER: POWER CONSUMPTION: HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION: Input Sensitivity (Level/Impedence): LOAD=47K OHM LINE: PHONO: AUX: MICROPHONE: Output Sensitivity (Level/Impedence): Note: 0dBV=1Vrms ITEM: MASTER OUT (RCA):...
  • Page 14 ©American Audio Supply American Audio World Headquarters: 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA Tel: 323-582-2650 Fax: 323-582-2610 Web: www.americandj.com E-mail: info@americandj.com...