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- Page 1 PROFESSIONAL PORTABLE MIXING CONSOLE SONOSAX SX42 User's Manual Audio Equipment Manufacturer SONOSAX SAS S.A. Ch. de la Naz 38 1052 Le Mont s/Lausanne SWITZERLAND Tel: +41 21 651 0101 Fax: +41 21 651 0109 Web: www.sonosax.ch Email: sonosax@sonosax.ch Version 1.2...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Main outputs (OUT L & OUT R) ..................11 4.2.2 Stereo sub output (SUB OUT)..................11 4.2.3 Headphones output (PHONES) ..................12 4.2.4 Direct outputs (OUT 1to4) ....................12 4.2.5 External input (RET IN) ....................12 SX42 User's Manual Page 2 of 26... - Page 3 4.4.12 Output signal peak indicators (OVD LED) ..............18 4.4.13 Output rotary faders (L & R) ..................19 4.4.14 Talkback push buttons (L & R) ................... 19 4.4.15 Battery test (BATT) ..................... 19 SX42 User's Manual Page 3 of 26...
- Page 4 Main outputs........................23 5.1.4 Equalizer (optional) ......................23 5.1.5 Power supply........................23 5.1.6 Dimensions and weight ....................23 Block Diagram ....................24 Main Board Adjustments .................25 Front Board Adjustments ................25 Tips On Using Your Mixer................26 SX42 User's Manual Page 4 of 26...
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Page 5: Introduction
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SONOSAX SX42 is an ENG/EFP mixer of the last generation, designed in 2002, using the latest available technologies, with the unequaled SONOSAX design and ergonomics. Our 25 years of experience have helped us to develop and build this mixer which is designed to obtain a minimum of 10 years life-span, despite an intensive use under the worst possible conditions. -
Page 6: Options
A universal batteries charger for NiCd or NiMH accumulators is available as SONOSAX part number: SX 008415. 2.2.7 Nylon case A black nylon bag is available for an easy and protected transportation of your SX42 mixer. Its SONOSAX part number is: SX 005110. SX42 User's Manual... -
Page 7: Operating Instructions
• Follow all warnings, notes and instructions in this operation manual. • Keep the SX42 mixer and its external power supply away from heat sources such as radiators or other devices that produce heat. • Connect the SX42 mixer only to the optional external power supply delivered by SONOSAX. -
Page 8: Closing The Battery Compartment
3.2.3 Batteries charger (optional) An external NiCd or NiMH batteries charger is available as an option for the SX42. It can charge simultaneously up to four 1.5V D-cells (LR20) or up to six AA (LR6) accumulators. -
Page 9: Switching On The Mixer
ON position to turn on the unit. The LED between the two level meters must come green, if not: Check that the DC output voltage selector located on the external power supply is on the 12V position. SX42 User's Manual Page 9 of 26... -
Page 10: Detailed Description
SX 860273. 4.1.3 External DC input (DC IN) You can provide power to your SX42 mixer from an external power supply. The voltage must be stabilized in a range between 6V to 12V DC. The average current consumption is around... -
Page 11: Right Panel
500mA, but due to the internal DC/DC converter of the SX42 mixer, the peak current when the unit is turned ON reaches 1A. For the best performance we recommend to use the optional external power supply provided by your nearest SONOSAX dealer or by the factory. Its SONOSAX part number is: SX 008420. -
Page 12: Headphones Output (Phones)
SONOSAX dealer or at the factory. Positions 1 to 5 have 6dB/step. See the PHONES switch on the Front Panel and Headphones level adjustment in the INTERNALS SETTINGS section. NOTE: The headphone amplifier of the SX42 mixer is very loud, and in some cases this can damage you hears! 4.2.4 Direct outputs (OUT 1to4) This is a four channels unbalanced output, corresponding to the four input channels of the SX42 mixer. -
Page 13: Top Panel
This switch allows to turn ON or OFF the 30dB input attenuator of the corresponding input channel (IN1 to IN4): MIC position: the input attenuator is OFF. PAD position: the input attenuator is ON. SX42 User's Manual Page 13 of 26... -
Page 14: Gain (Lo 2 3 Hi)
This switch allows you to link level controls (rotary faders) of input channels 1 and 2 (and respectively input channels 3 and 4) to the single level control of input channel 2 (respectively SX42 User's Manual Page 14 of 26... -
Page 15: Phase Reversal (0 180)
LINK position: Left and Right output limiters are linked (stereo mode) and ON. OFF position: Left and Right output limiters are turned OFF. ON position: Left and Right output limiters are turned ON. SX42 User's Manual Page 15 of 26... -
Page 16: Master Levels Link (Link R To L)
Feel free to connect it according to your needs. 4.4 Front Panel The front side of the SX42 includes all the figures used during the shooting, and all the monitoring functions. 4.4.1 Input rotary faders (IN1 to IN4) These four rotary potentiometers (faders) allow you to progressively adjust the desired audio level of the corresponding input channel (IN1 to IN4), within a wide level range going from -∞... -
Page 17: Input Signal Peak Indicator (Ovd Led)
NOTE: The nominal headphones output level is fixed at 0dBu and it can be internally adjusted by your nearest SONOSAX dealer or at the factory. 4.4.5 Meters source (MON OUT) This switch allows you to select which audio signal will drive the two level meter indicators according to the following: MON position: level meters will follow the monitor source signal. -
Page 18: Monitor Select (Ret Dir)
The two level meter indicators have a red backlight with an automatic power ON or OFF function. As soon as the detected daylight goes under a certain level, the meters backlight will light ON. Thus, when using the SX42 mixer in a normal daylight environment the backlight is turned OFF. -
Page 19: Output Rotary Faders (L & R)
(minimum: 1V, maximum: 1.6V). In case of use with an external power supply, the meter will indicate the voltage divided by four. For instance: a 1.5V indication means that the external voltage is equal to 6V DC. 4.5 Bottom Panel SX42 User's Manual Page 19 of 26... -
Page 20: Equalizer (Optional)
Please pay attention that these internal adjustments must be executed by a qualified technician or by a SONOSAX appointed distributor or dealer. Any damage due to manipulations inside the unit cancels the SONOSAX warranty immediately. See the appropriate schematic for proper jumper or trimmer location. -
Page 21: Inputs Monitoring Signal
Eight jumpers (S33 to S40) are located on the top middle of the Front Board (see 5.4) and allow you to select the VU or Peak mode of both level meters. Please refer to the table located on the bottom left of the Front Board (see 5.4) for the appropriate settings. SX42 User's Manual Page 21 of 26... -
Page 22: Appendix
5. APPENDIX 5.1 Specifications All specifications mentioned hereafter apply to standard models only. SONOSAX SAS SA reserves the right to modify these characteristics at any time without prior notice. For measures and/or settings the reference is: 0dBu = 0.775V (i.e. +6dBu = 1.55V). -
Page 23: Main Outputs
266mm x 160mm x 50mm (10.48’’ x 6.3’’ x 1.97’’) Net weight (without batt.): 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs) Weight with batteries: 1.8 kg (3.95 lbs) with four AA batteries & size adaptors 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs) with four alkaline D-cells (LR20) SX42 User's Manual Page 23 of 26... -
Page 24: Block Diagram
5.2 Block Diagram SX42 User's Manual Page 24 of 26... -
Page 25: Main Board Adjustments
5.3 Main Board Adjustments 5.4 Front Board Adjustments SX42 User's Manual Page 25 of 26... -
Page 26: Tips On Using Your Mixer
All specifications mentioned in this manual apply to standard models only. SONOSAX SAS SA reserves the right to modify these characteristics at any time without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of SONOSAX SAS SA.
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