4.3.5. Menu : « P1-P4 function »..............22 4.3.6. MIDI Menu ..................22 4.3.1. Menu « Master gain» ................24 4.3.2. Menu « Mixdown Limiter» ..............24 4.4. Menu : « Recording » ................. 24 55 000 061 - I 4MinX - User manual...
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Annexes ..................74 8.1. iXML ......................74 8.2. Overview of connectors and front panel elements ........76 8.3. Block diagram ..................... 79 8.4. Level maps ....................81 8.5. Filters ......................82 55 000 061 - I 4MinX - User manual...
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8.6. Limiter ......................83 8.7. Accessories ....................84 Notes ..................88 Index ....................89 Revision: – Build on firmware V1.7.4 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
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4MINX is a portable mixer specially designed for outside recording. 4Minx is new kind of product on this market. It can be use as a traditional mixer, but can be use as a multi tracks recorder. In same time, it can manage digital audio treatment in real time.
Long operating range on Li-Ion DV battery and charger inside 3 AES3 digital outputs, stereo, 24 bits, up to 96 kHz 2 AES3 digital inputs with phantom +10V for AES42 microphones with sample rate convertor. 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
The functions of the analog and digital mixer are shown on the functional diagram that can be found in annex,“Block diagram”. On next paragraph, we will describe in detail all inputs and outputs of the 4MinX 2.1. Audio Inputs 2.1.1. Input “Mic/Line”...
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Any change of the input gain on one channel induces the same on the other channel; The even channel control controls the balance between L and R channels by +/- 6dB 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
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A/D converter clipping level for up to 40dB input overdrive. It can thus be seen as a “safety” limiter, that may be left active all the time! The threshold can be adjusted through the menu from –12dBFS to –3dBFS 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
2.1.3. Embase “EXT I/O”, Récepteurs HF The “EXT I/O” socket is available for the connection of an optional extension box. This device can be used to interface 4MINX with radio transmitters and/or receivers. When the extension device is plugged into the “EXT I/O” socket, the mixer can use, for channels 3 and/or 4, inputs from the EXT I/O socket instead of XLR inputs 3 and 4.
2.1.4. AES Inputs 4MINX can accept AES3 digital audio input on its « Dig. In » (XLR 3 pins). Signals can be routed or mixed in the bus as others inputs or send to any outputs. The input 1&2 can be used to synchronize the 4minx on another machine. This feature can be set in the synchronization menu, it is necessary to specified in the same menu the frequency of the AES signal.
These outputs are asymmetrical. 2.2.4. Digital outputs 4MINX delivers 24-bit stereo digital outputs; it is possible (via the menu) to select either a “Pro” mode or “Consumer” mode, depending on the type of equipment the signals are fed to.
2.3. Monitor 2.3.1. Display screen The display screen of 4MINX is a 3” color QVGA TFT display. This technology features a very wide viewing angle and fast response time. The display brightness is adjustable, it has latest technology for a perfect outside used.
2.3.2. Configuration The « Monitor » function allows the selection of signals inside 4MINX for displaying their levels on the screen and monitoring them on headphones Just by pressing monitor key and moving the rotary, you can select the following signal sources for monitoring: ...
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To set a shortcut key, you have just to press it under this display. The current selected source and mode will be saving on this shortcut key. Example: Set preset F1 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
The peak level of the generator is -18dBFS (EBU digital reference level) by default but can be adjusted by menu from (-20dBFs to 0dBFS). A function key can be set to have a direct access to the 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
2.5. Intercom / Slate microphone A microphone is integrated in 4MINX’s front panel; its amplified signal can be inserted into the analog/digital outputs (replacing the normal audio signals). See audio routing, Slate. A function key can be set to have a direct access to the feature.
Charger dc input pin (See connectors paragraphs), which may be desirable e.g. if the external source is itself derived from a battery pack. 4MINX can operate from an external source of 8 V to 18 V DC voltage. 4MINX draws constant power from the external source when the voltage changes.
Note: It is possible to switch off the unit by holding down the “Esc” button for more than 10 seconds. This should be use only for emergy used. 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
For Audio menu: Micro/line input configuration status Line input configuration status AES input configuration status For Records menu File management For Settings menu Load snapshots Bargraphs configurations 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
« Backup to USB »: Enable the backup of the current working day on an USB disk. « Settings » « File format » : Configuration of number of bites in the files 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
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« Power down » : to switch off the unit « Sleep» : to put the 4Minx in Sleeping mode « Eject media »: Unmount SD card and USB disk before removing it from its holster. NEEDED TO AVOID PROBLEMS ...
The maximum level can be set between -9dBu and +22dBu Digital filter at 50Hz to 200Hz 18dB/Octave and 30Hz/6dB/Octave can be enable For each AES inputs ( 1&2 and 3&4 ) 10V phantom poser can be enable ( AES42 normalization) 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
For 4 inputs: Link between 1-2-3-4 SoundField A for SPS200 ( option soundfield) B format ( option soundfield) By default there are no couplings. 4.3.4. Menu: « Routing » 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
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Last point, you can specify on witch outputs the slate will be send. You can send also it in the mixdown, auxiliary bus and in all recorded tracks. Note: the slate replace the original routing on all programmed destination 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
2 potentiometers. The gain adjustment covers a range of + 15dB to-90dB. 4.3.6. MIDI Menu Menu will allow you to transfer control of audio interfaces on a control surface. 4Minx support 2 control surfaces: Korg nanoKONTROL2 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
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Behringer BCF2000 Each of these surfaces can control 8 channels simultaneously. Channels, as on the 4Minx, can be coupled or not. Example: Mic/line1&2 coupling Channels 1 to 4 control mic / line 1 to 4 inputs; channels 5 & 6 control line inputs and finally channels 7 &...
At each new record, the take counter is automatically increased. If you want to split into "subgroup" records, can select different scenes. In contrast to the "take", there is no auto-incrementing 4.4.1. Menu: « Project Management » 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
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You can generate a report of the complete project in HTML and CSV format on SD card trough the Sound report menu 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
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It is the only way to destroy audio files. - Can generate a report of the day's work in HTML and CSV format on SD card via the Sound report menu. 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
For stereo files Track 1 : Left or Mix-L for a bus Track 2 : Right or Mix-R for a bus For M/S files Track 1 : Middle Track 2 : Side 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
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F4 key This is the new file management interface. Now, you can insert, delete or add a file where you want. Each source in each file is showed like that. 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
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F4 or SHIFT. To validate source(s) of the selected file, you should press Or press Esc to cancel modification. If the file is not valide, you have a ‘---‘ in the sources field. 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
[Field 1]_[ Field 2]_[ Field 3]-[scene index]_[Take index]_[File number]-[Split file index].wav Note: the [Split file index] is the index of the 2Go file split (FAT limitation size) 4.4.4. Menu : « Meta data » 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
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To entry data you have two possibilities: Use an external USB keyboard. 4MinX support every kind of USB keyboard, wire or wireless. You can specify in the 4MinX 3 keyboard types: UK, French and German. Some specifics characters aren’t take in care to stay compatible with the FAT system file.
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The canvas can be used also in one field of the recording file name and only in that 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
4.4.6. Menu : « Pre-record » 4minX supports up to 10s of pre-record, based on the number of tracks and sampling frequency. Pre record is automatic reset on each configuration change. The total duration of your records will be increased by the value of the selected pre-record.
Symbol red pause: backup in pause Symbol yellow exclamation Point: problem, Symbol green round: synchronization made Note: It is strongly recommended to use the high speed USB connector (micro USB) to reduce the transfer time. 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
In the "Frequency" menu, you can select the sampling rate frequency from 32kHz to 96 kHz Note: It is imperative to select same sampling rate as the external source of synchronization for the proper functioning of the machine. 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
An adaptation of LEMO5points to two sheets BNC cable is available as an option. Led bicolor on the right side of the 4minX gives you the State of the Time Code module configuration...
You can assign 2 functions by touch, through the use of the "shift" key before pressing the function key. Here is a list of the available functions: For mic/line inputs 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
4.6. Menu : « Tools » 4.6.1. Menu : Power down It is imperative to power down the 4MinX correctly from the user interface if you don’t want to lose settings and configurations. You can press during 1s the ESC key in place to use this menu and confirm by 4.6.2.
Through it sub-menu, you can format your SD card or an USB Storage with FAT32 file system. You can do a quick format on the first partition used by 4MinX by F1 or make a whole disk (complete disk) format by F4 button. In the latter case, all existing partitions on the disk will be destroyed and it will be formatted with one partition under FAT32 format.
Warning threshold for the external DC power Warning threshold for remaining SD card disk space. 4.6.3. Update Check on the SD card an update file and launch the update if it is found 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
10 : Files/tracks status 11 : 4 mic/line configuration status for the selection function key (ie : microphone ). Chx change to blue when 48V is selected and change to red for T12. 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
BLUE : Pause during record The record can be put in pause, by a "REC" press and resume by another “REC” press, if this feature is enable in the recording menu. 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
The advance and return keys allow to reposition in the file with a step of 5 s or / and 1 minute if the "shift" key is enabled. 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
"Set Circled". You can also change note linked to this take. If files are available on the SD card, they appear in the field "Take Information" and the information provided from metadata information. 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
Access to the second key function feature 5.5. Quick Screens/configurations For having a global vision of the current configuration of your 4Minx, you have 4 screens where you can modify settings. Theses screens are available at the root menu on F1 to F4 keys.
With channel 1 “+”/”-“ keys you can change Line 1 setting and with channel 2 setting of Line 2. To speed of the selection, a combo list appears and the selection should be made with the encoder. 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
The Channel 2“+”/”-“ keys change the selected input routing in the AUXILIARY Bus An “X” indicate routing configuration of this input in this BUS. If you have enable “pan pot” function, you can select it with “P” configuration 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
SDCARD, it will be replaced by the new one. If you need more than 8 snapshots, you can save unnecessary snapshots on your SDCARD and reload them later. 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
Surround We won’t explain microphone capture technique. We will just provide you details on about to set your 4MinX for each microphone used. Next chapter will explain how to manage microphones. We provide details on compatible microphones with the 4minX. We don’t speak about configuration needed more than 4 microphone inputs.
Coupling stereo should be Spaciousness 0°/180° sastisfactory and good 5 – 30cm localization ORTF Coupling stereo should be Spaciousness 0°/90° good but indistinct 40 – 80cm localization 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
6.1.3. Surround Surround microphones are recorded in native mode, but a decoder can be enabled for the monitoring on 4MinX Double M/S, 2 solutions: Double M/S -With 3 microphones inputs : Coupling Double M/S should be selected - With 4 microphones inputs ( Side split on 2 inputs) : ...
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It can be monitoring one by one capsule on the 4MinX Hamasaki square Link All 1-2-3-4 coupling should be enable It can be monitoring one by one capsule on the 4MinX …. 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
6.2. Stereo coupling In case of stereo coupling on input 1&2 and 3&3 on the 4MinX, you have: Input 1: Left, Input 2: Right, Input 3: Left, Input 4: right Common microphone gain Stereo width Fader On the 4MinX :...
6.3. M/S coupling In case of M/S coupling on input 1&2 and 3&3 on the 4MinX, you have Input 1: Middle, Input 2: Side, Input 3: Middle, Input 4: Side Middle gain Side gain Fader M/S Angle adjustment On the 4MinX :...
6.4. Double M/S coupling In case of double M/S coupling on input 1&2&3 on the 4MinX, you have Input 1: Front Middle, Input 2: Side, Input 3: Rear Middle Middle gain Middle gain Side gain (Rear) (Front) M/S Angle adjustment...
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The Side gain is a +/-6dB balance from middle front gain The Middle rear gain is a +/-6dB balance from middle front gain In this mode only the front M/S is decoded in the mixdown. The 4MinX will give you a separated monitoring for the front and for the rear.
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6.5. Link all 1 to 4 In case of Link all 1 on input 1&2&3&4 on the 4MinX, you have Separated gain but filters & limiter are linked together Common Fader for input 1 to 4 On the 4MinX :...
( left / right ), Input 4 : Z ( upward / downward ) Microphones Management Gain, filters & limiter are linked together Common Fader for input 1 to 4 On the 4MinX : 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
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You can turn around the microphone by 45° step. With this monitoring, you have the best monitoring as possible during your records. Specific monitoring for the SOUNDFIELD A format ( Microphone SPS200) 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
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( for the SPS200) and the stereo width between 60° and 180°. For the SPS200 – A format from SoundField For the B format Orientation choice for the SP200 microphone ( Format A ) 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
90 dB @ 1 kHz Commun mode rejection Input Impedance > 10k 7.3. AES inputs Number Format AES-3 Socket XLR male 3-pin Switchcraft "Phantom", 10 V 250mA by socket Digital microphone powering mode AES-42 normalization 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
The pin allocation of the “TA3” socket is as follows: Function Ground + Output - Output The outputs levels have an AES level, 4Vc-c110 . The SPDIF adaptor cable (See Annex: Accessory), make audio level adaptation to have these characteristic: 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
Pinout of the subD 9 pins: Function Pre microphone amplifier channel 1 Pre microphone amplifier channel 3 Ground Contact power (+2,5v) Pre microphone amplifier channel 2 Pre microphone amplifier channel 4 Ground Command input (0V..+2.5V) 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
- Input 4bis Input +9V output Output - Input 3bis Input Analog signal ground + Input 3bis Input Input Cable connector reference: NEUTRIK MINICON MRM. This connector is available at AETA. 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
7.10. Power supply Socket Hirose HR10-7R-4S female 4 pins Nominal Voltage 12 V 8 V to supply 4MinX and 10V minimum Minimum Voltage for the battery charger Maximum Voltage 18 V The power socket Hirose 4 has following pin allocation:...
(10.2”x3.0”x7.7”) (including connectors) 1900 g Weight 7.3. Environmental 4MINX can operate from–20 °C to +55 °C ambient temperature (-4 °F to 131 °F). 4MINX complies with EC directives regarding safety, EMC and hazardous substances (RoHS): Safety : compliant with EN60950 ...
7.4. Options Hirose 10Pins On request 4MinX can be equipped with XLR3M in place of XLR5M outputs. In this case, only two channels will be available instead of the 4 channels. Upon request, replacing the female base XLR5M outputs 3/4, 4MinX can be equipped with a base 10 pins Hirose RM15TRD-10S, for wire connection for "Go /Return", unbalanced, with a two channels analog recorder.
1.52. In this part many information are saved. Some data are automatically generated by the 4MinX and some can be modify by the user Many data are also saved in the standard WAF header like notes and time code.
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<TRACK_COUNT> Auto Number of track in the file <CHANNEL_INDEX> Auto Track number in the file <INTERLEAVE_INDEX> Auto Track interleave <NAME> User Source Name <FUNCTION> User Bus or Coupling information 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
8.2. Overview of connectors and front panel elements 4MinX’s front panel : Channel change setting keys Channel gain Monitoring menu access Panpot or other feature Display “ On/Off – Escape key and OK Channel adjustment & status Master gain & bus level L/R Rotary interface External DC/Charge”...
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Line In / Return inputs Direct outputs from the 4 channel External power input Ethernet interface SD/SDHC-CARD holster USB host Micro USB 2.0 OTG Time Code input/output ( Optionel ) Word clock input ( Optionel) 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
Blue No filter Black 50Hz 18dB/Oct Analog Green 50Hz 12dB/Oct Digital 80Hz 12dB/Oct Digital Pink 120Hz 12dB/Oct Digital Dark blue 160Hz 12dB/Oct Digital Cyan 200Hz 12dB/Oct Digital Green 300Hz 6dB/Oct Digital 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
-3 0 -2 5 -2 0 -1 5 -1 0 + 1 0 + 1 5 d B u Black No limitor Blue Threshold set to -6dBFs Green Threshold set to -8dBFs 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
8.7. Accessories Many accessories are available, including: Power supply AC/DCconvertor NPF-960 Battery 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
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NP1 holdster for NP1 battery Car adaptor power cable Adaptor cable XLR5 to 2 XLR3 for line outputs 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
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Adaptor cable from 2 XLR3 to XLR5 for line inputs AES adaptor cable from TA3 to XLR3 Specific adaptor cable for wireless microphone receiver and transmitter 4MinX - User manual 55 000 061 - I...
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Micro-A or Micro-B cable adaptor to HOST A interface Carring Bag Other (on request): Adaptor cable for AES output to SPDIF on RCA Adaptor Time code cable between Lemo 5 and 2 BNC connectors MiniCon 12pins alone 55 000 061 – I 4MinX - User manual...
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