Summary of Contents for DV Audio Promix 3
- Page 1 DV Promix 3 Portable Audio Mixer Operation Manual for Mixers with PCB V1.2 Copyright 2004 Professional Sound Corporation Printed in the U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION……………………………………………………………………………3 SAFETY WARNINGS……………………………………………………………………4 APPLICATIONS…………………………………………………………………………..4 PANEL LAYOUTS………………………………………………………………………..5-6 FUNCTIONS INPUTS……………………………………………………………………………6-10 BALANCED INPUTS INPUT LEVELS MICROPHONE POWERING LOW CUT FILTERS CHANNEL GAIN CHANNEL PANS OUTPUTS………………………………………………………………………….10-13 BALANCED OUTPUTS OUTPUTS, 3.5mm JACK OUTPUT LIMITERS HEADPHONE MONITOR OUTPUT TAPE RETURN GAIN METERS……………………………………………………………………………..14 PEAK READING METERS POWERING………………………………………………………………………….15 INTERNAL POWER, ALKYLINE BATTERIES... -
Page 3: Description
CABLE EXAMPLES WARRANTY AND NON-WARRANTY SERVICE…………………………………22 SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………………………………….23 DESCRIPTION Thank you for purchasing the Professional Sound Corporation, DV Promix 3 Portable Audio Mixer. Professional Sound Corporation has been building professional audio equipment for the film and television industries since 1986. Our focus has always been on providing high quality portable audio equipment that meets the demanding needs of our customers. -
Page 4: Safety Warnings
Professional Sound Corporation extends a six-month warranty on parts and labor to all DV Promix 3 Mixer owners who return their warranty cards at the time of purchase. This warranty gives you specific rights, which are stated on the card, and enables us to keep you informed of product updates. -
Page 5: Panel Layouts
Low Cut Filters (80Hz, 20Hz, 150Hz) Pan Switches (Left, Center, Right) Channel Faders (Volume Controls) Meters (-20 to +3dBv, Green, Amber, Red) Headphone Monitor (Direct, Tape return) Headphone Volume (Min to Max) Power Switch (Internal Battery, Off, External Power) Input Level Switch: Line Level (0dB Gain), Dynamic Mic (60dB Gain), Condenser Mic (45dB Gain) 48PH Switch (Applies 48V Phantom Power for 48PH Mics) Input XLR Female Connector... -
Page 6: Inputs
Balanced wiring enables longer cable runs without the worry of excessive noise due to nearby electromagnetic and radio frequency interference. These balanced inputs may be unbalanced if desired. Either pin 2 or 3 may be tied to ground (pin 1) to unbalance the inputs of the DV Promix 3. -
Page 7: Input Levels
Microphone levels of all types can be handled as well as line level signals. The input range of the DV Promix 3 Mixer is –60dBu to +4dBu. Thus the DV Promix 3 is compatible with all forms of consumer and professional audio equipment. -
Page 8: Microphone Powering
MICROPHONE POWERING The DV Promix 3 Mixer can accommodate the most popular microphones used today. The microphone powering switches are located directly left of the input XLR connectors. They can be switched to either Dynamic (D) or 48Phantom (48PH). In the Dynamic position the mixer provides no microphone powering. -
Page 9: Low Cut Filters
This effect can be minimized by switching the low cut filter setting to either 80Hz or 150Hz. Each input channel of the DV Promix 3 Mixer is equipped with a low cut filter. These filters are activated via the three way switches located to the left of the adjacent channel fader knobs. -
Page 10: Channel Pans
CHANNEL PANS (CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT SWITCHES) The new DV Promix 3 Audio Mixer contains front panel mounted pan switches. These pan switches are used to route the individual input channel’s signal to either the left or right summing buss and subsequent left and right outputs. -
Page 11: Outputs, 3.5Mm Jack
For example, if only pin #2 is used with respect to ground (pin 1) the DV ProMix 3 will provide a nominal line output level of –10dBv. This level is compatible with several cameras such as the PD- 150. -
Page 12: Output Limiters
Monitoring heads and thus do not provide a true tape monitor function. Even so, the “Tape” monitor function on the DV ProMix 3 is still very useful as you can use it to verify that your audio cabling between the DV ProMix 3 and your camera is working and that your levels are properly matched. - Page 13 TAPE RETURN The DV Promix 3 Mixer is equipped with a 3.5mm jack for use in monitoring tape confidence heads from most any recording device. These tape monitor amplifiers can be adjusted to match the signal levels of most any device. These levels are adjusted using a small jewelers screwdriver (or “Greenie”...
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Page 14: Meters
METERS: Meters Showing –10dB Signal Level (Signal level too low, correct by raising input fader level) Meters Showing 0dB Signal Level (Signal level O.K. , your faders are set correctly) Meters Showing +2dB Signal Level (Signal level too high, correct by lowering input fader level) -
Page 15: Peak Reading Meters
POWERING: A. INTERNAL POWER, ALKALINE BATTERIES Two “9 Volt” alkaline batteries are normally used to power the DV Promix 3 Mixer. These batteries are housed in a convenient battery compartment located on the rear panel of the mixer. When using two alkaline batteries, you can expect 4 to 6 hours of operation under normal circumstances. -
Page 16: External Power
B. EXTERNAL POWER The PSC DV Promix 3 Mixer can also be externally powered from any source of DC power from 7 to 16 Vdc. The mixer consumes a minimum 70 mA over this voltage range. The external power connector is located on the rear panel of the mixer. -
Page 17: Environmental Operation
XLR microphone cables. Keep in mind that you must match up the output level of the DV Promix 3 to the input level required by your camera. I.E. if your camera has microphone level XLR inputs, then set the DV Promix 3’s output level switches to “MIC”. -
Page 18: To Pro-Sumer Camcorders (3.5Mm Jack)
48PH. You should always set the DV Promix 3’s MIC powering switch to “D” dynamic when using wireless receivers. Transmitters: The DV Promix 3 Mixer can also be used to send audio signals to DV Cams via wireless transmitters. The use of transmitters is normally accomplished by connecting the DV Promix 3’s output XLR to the audio input of the specific... - Page 19 INPUT SETTING CHART: DEVICE: INPUT LEVEL: MICROPHONE POWER: GENERIC DYNAMIC “D” “DYN” MICROPHONES AZDEN # DX-580 “D” “DYN” AKG # D660S “D” “DYN” AUDIO TECHNICA “D” “DYN” #PRO2AX BEYER DYNAMIC #M300 “D” “DYN” ELECTRO-VOICE # RE50 “D” “DYN” ELECTRO-VOICE # 635 “D”...
- Page 20 OUTPUT LEVEL INTERFACING CHART: DEVICE: DEVICE DV PROMIX DV PROMIX SIGNAL NOTES: INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT LEVEL CONECTOR CONECTOR SWITCH SETTING PRO AUDIO XLR, LINE “LINE” 0dBv Straight RECORDERS LEVEL XLR Cable WITH XLR LINE LEVEL INPUTS PRO AUDIO XLR, MIC “MIC”...
- Page 21 CABLE WIRING EXAMPLES: CABLE DIAGRAM #1 SEMI PRO CAMERAS WITH XLR LINE LEVEL INPUTS (-10dBv Signal Level) SONY PD-150 AND OTHERS: XLR, 3 PIN, FEMALE XLR, 3PIN, MALE PIN 3 N.C. PIN 3 PIN 2 PIN 2 PIN 1 PIN 1 SHEILD CABLE DIAGRAM #2 SEMI PRO CAMERAS WITH XLR MIC LEVEL INPUTS (-35dBv Signal Level)
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Page 22: Warranty And Non-Warranty Service
100 OHMS = -40dBv, OTHER VALUES 300 OHMS = -30dBv 200 OHMS = -35dBv WARRANTY AND NON-WARRANTY SERVICE In the unlikely event your DV Promix 3 Mixer requires service, it should be carefully packed and shipped prepaid to: Professional Sound Corporation Service Department... -
Page 23: Specifications
Copyright 2004, Professional Sound Corp. This manual and the complete DV Promix 3 Mixer design is protected under various state, federal and international copyright and trade secret laws. No portion of this manual or any DV Promix 3 mixer technologies may be reproduced without the specific written permission of PSC.
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