Ashly MX-508 Operating Manual

Ashly MX-508 Operating Manual

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MX-508
Stereo
Microphone/Line
Mixer
Operating Manual
ASHLY AUDIO INC.
847 Holt Road
Webster, NY
14580-9103 Phone: (716) 872-0010
Toll-Free: (800) 828-6308 Fax: (716) 872-0739 Internet: http://www.ashly.com/

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  • Page 1 MX-508 Stereo Microphone/Line Mixer Operating Manual ASHLY AUDIO INC. 847 Holt Road Webster, NY 14580-9103 Phone: (716) 872-0010 Toll-Free: (800) 828-6308 Fax: (716) 872-0739 Internet: http://www.ashly.com/...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating Manual -MX-508 Stereo Microphone/Line Mixer Table Of Contents INTRODUCTION ............3 UNPACKING .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of an Ashly As a part of our system of quality control, every MX-508 stereo mixer. In one compact rack-mount pack- Ashly product is carefully inspected before leaving the age we have combined features, reliability, and sonic per- factory to ensure flawless appearance.
  • Page 4: Controls

    Operating Manual -MX-508 Stereo Microphone/Line Mixer 4. CONTROLS Input 4.1 Input Level (Gain) Level This control sets the operating level of the Microphone preamp and Line Input. Best signal to noise ratio is obtained with higher gain settings. It is therefore desirable to set the Gain control as high as possible while still leaving enough headroom (usually 20dB) to prevent distortion.
  • Page 5: Controls

    Operating Manual - MX-508 Stereo Microphone/Line Mixer 4.10 Output Meters A pair of peak reading 10 segment LED meters are used to indicate output level. Green LED's Clip are used below 0 VU, yel- low above 0 VU and red...
  • Page 6: Connections And Cables

    (pre EQ), you must use a special cable with tip and ring con- cables perpendicular to high level or speaker cables. If nected at the MX-508 Send and a tip-sleeve mono plug at low and high level or speaker cables must be run parallel the other end.
  • Page 7 Operating Manual - MX-508 Stereo Microphone/Line Mixer 5.5 Aux Send Outputs Transformer Balanced The Aux Outputs are used to Output drive monitors, effects processors, re- cording devices, or any function Aux 1 which requires isolated level control from the main outputs. They are Send pseudo-balanced 1/4"...
  • Page 8: Typical Applications

    6.1 Small Sound Reinforcement System: In the setup shown here, the MX-508 is used to mix typical sound sources that might be found in a small club, school theater or similar environment. Six of the input channels are used for microphones for live vocal or instrumental pickup.
  • Page 9: Location Recording Or Broadcast Mixing

    7.1 Changing the Aux Pre/Post Assignment The MX-508 is shipped from the factory with Aux 1 assigned Pre-Fader/EQ, and Aux 2 Post-Fader/EQ. Each channel's Aux Send controls may be independently configured for either pre or post fader/EQ operation with a minimum of tools and no soldering.
  • Page 10: Installation Of Input Transformers

    Instructions for installation are included 20dB of headroom for loud peaks, then move on to set the with the kit when you purchase an Ashly MX-508 ITC- master gain to produce a good meter reading. Proceed to Kit (no.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    11. WARRANTY INFORMATION Thank you for your expression of confidence in Ashly products. The unit you have just purchased is protected by a five-year warranty. To establish the warranty, be sure to fill out and mail the warranty card attached to your product.
  • Page 12: Schematic Diagrams

    Operating Manual -MX-508 Stereo Microphone/Line Mixer 12. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS...
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  • Page 16 Operating Manual - MX-508 Stereo Microphone/Line Mixer ASHLY AUDIO INC. 847 Holt Road Webster, NY 14580-9103 Phone: (716) 872-0010 Fax: (716) 872-0739 Toll Free (800) 828-6308 Internet: http://www.ashly.com/ 1997 by Ashly Audio Corporation. All rights reserved worldwide. Printed in USA 9/97 MX508 Rev 1...

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