Installation And Connection - Alto LYNX-MIX62 User Manual

5. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

Ok, you have got to this point and you are now in the position to successfully
operate your L YNX-MIX62(FX)
following section to be the real master of your own mix. Not paying attention
enough to the input signal level, to the routing of the signal and the assignment of
the signal will result in unwanted distortion, a corrupted signal or no sound at all.
So you should follow this procedure for every single channel:
1. Turn down all Input and Output Gain Controls.
2. Connect phantom powered microphones before switching on the +48 Volt
phantom power switch.
3. Set the output level of your
no more than 75%.
4. Now, set the CONTROL ROOM/PHONE level at no more than 50%.
5. Position HI, MID and LOW EQ controls on middle position.
6. Position panoramic (PAN/BAL) control on center position.
7. With a pair of headphones or studio monitor speakers connected apply a
Line Level input signal so that the PEAK LED does not light up.
8. While speaking into the microphone (or playing the instrument), adjust the
channel level control so that the PEAK LED will blink occasionally, in this way
You will maintain good headroom and ideal dynamic range.
9. Now repeat the same sequence for all input channels. The Main LED Meter
could move up into the red section. In this case, you can adjust the overall
output level through the MAIN MIX control.
Audio Connections
You can connect unbalanced equipment to balanced inputs and outputs. Simply
follow these schematics.
Strain Clamp
Strain Clamp
. However, we advise you to read carefully the
L YNX-MIX62(FX)
Ring
Ring=Right Signal
Sleeve
Tip
Sleeve=Ground/Screen
Use for Headphone, Stereo Return
1/4" Stereo (TRS) Jack Plug
Sleeve Tip
Sleeve=Ground/Screen
Use for Mono Line In, Mono 1/4"Jack Plugs
1/4" Mono (TS) Jack Plug
or the connected power amplifier at
Tip=Left Signal
Tip=Signal
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