Summary of Contents for HZ Sound Systems Qmix
- Page 1 6 CHANNEL 1U Hi RACK MOUNT AUDIO MIXER OWNERS MANUAL For EUROPEAN220V -230V OPERATION Hz INTERNATIONAL LTD COMBE HOUSE - STOKE ST MICHAEL -BATH - SOMERSET – ENGLAND...
- Page 2 UNPACKING Although the Q – Mix has been designed as a rugged piece of professional equipment, it is quite heavy for its size. It contains a high specification modern electronic PCB assembly and should be treated with care. The packaging of the unit is specifically designed to safely transport this product. In the unlikely event of the product requiring servicing, this packaging is the safest way to transport it.
- Page 3 OVERVIEW PA SPEAKERS MONITORS KEYBOARDS MICROPHONES POWER AMPS BASS AMP EFFECTS PROCESSOR TURNTABLES INSTRUMENTS SUB BASS CD or DVD PLAYERS...
- Page 4 Using the Qmix Input Channels 1 – 4 The Mic Inputs The mic input of these ‘combi sockets’ requires XLR-type connectors and are designed to suit a wide range of BALANCED or UNBALANCED signals. Professional dynamic, condenser, or ribbon mics are best because these will be LOW IMPEDANCE.
- Page 5 The Controls Channels 1 - 4 The Gain Knob This knob sets how much of the source signal is sent into the mixer. Too high and the signal will distort as it overloads the channel. Too low, and the level of background hiss will be more noticeable and you may not be able to get enough signal level to the output of the mixer. Setting the knob at 9’oclock gives approximately unity gain for the LINE input.
- Page 6 Use of the Mic Channel 4, will cause both of these channels to ‘DUCK’ (Auto Fade) if the TALKOVER button is selected at the rear of the Qmix. This feature is ideally suitable for MC, DJ, KARAOKE & CONFERENCING applications.
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Page 7: Master Controls
(foldback) for the artist or user to hear exactly what is happening ‘on stage’, as in most applications they are situated behind the sound system. Master Volume Control Does exactly what is says on the tin - it controls the overall Left & Right Output Levels of the Qmix. -
Page 8: Rear Connections
Contour Control Contour Pseudo Graphic Equaliser 100Hz 500Hz A pseudo Master Graphic EQ; turning this knob clockwise produces the infamous ‘smile’ curve, that most users prefer. Fully clockwise will produce a really deep bass and a give very bright top end. Vocal Boost Switch Selection of this function will give 8dB shelving lift to frequencies at around 2.5kHz, this has been Vertical Calibration @ 5 dB per div... - Page 9 Special Features Despite it small size the Q-mix has some features usually found on ‘Desk’ type units. Talk Over To select depress the button marked TALKOVER at the back of the mixer. This feature will ‘DUCK’ (Auto Fade) both Channels 5 & 6 (Music or Film track Audio etc), when talking into a microphone in Channel 4 and is generally useful for MC, DJ, KARAOKE &...
- Page 10 Trouble Shooting Although the greatest care has been taken in the manufacture of this mixer, the possibility remains that faults could occur during use or difficulties could be experienced during initial installation. The cause, however, will rarely be found to be internal to the be the mixer. Below is a list of symptoms and possible causes. Some of the suggested causes may appear obvious , but they can be easily overlooked.
- Page 11 GUARANTEE YOUR EQUIPMENT IS GUARANTEED FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE MONTHS TAKEN FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE OF THE PRODUCT AGAINST ANY DEFECTS DUE TO FAULTY MATERIALS OR FAULTY MANUFACTURING. DURING THIS PERIOD, REPAIRS TO THE EQUIPMENT WILL BE CARRIED OUT WITHOUT CHARGE FOR LABOUR OR MATERIALS BY ANY AUTHORISED DEALER OR THE FACTORY SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.
- Page 12 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL IS CORRECT AT THE TIME OF GOING TO PRESS, HOWEVER IN LINE WITH HZ’S POLICY OF CONTINUAL DEVELOPMENT SOME OF THE DETAILS MAY CHANGE ON FUTURE MODELS. E & OE...
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