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Fender PX-2212D Owner's Manual (91 pages)

PX-2200 Series

Brand: Fender | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 21.32 MB

Introduction
2
Table of Contents
4
Setting up
8
Quick Set up
8
Removing the Lid
9
Lifting the Mixer Panel
9
The Metal Lid Guide Slots
9
Tear down
10
Lid in Position for Latching
10
Pushing the Lid
10
Flipping the Latches
10
Power Amplifier Module Features
12
Output Section Features
13
Reading and Understanding Block Diagrams
14
What Is a Block Diagram?
14
Systems & Components
14
Understanding Block Diagrams
14
Basic Sound System Block Diagram
17
Reading the Block Diagram
20
How to Use
22
A Self-Teaching Guide
22
The Site
22
The Exercises
22
Necessary Equipment
23
The PX-2200 Mixer
24
What Is a Mixer?
24
The Mixer Input Module
25
MIC Inputs
25
MIC Preamp
25
Line Inputs
25
The Trim Control
26
A Clipped Sine Wave
26
The Peak Indicator
26
Inputs Levels, Dynamic Range and Headroom
26
T/S Phone Plug to XLR Connector
28
T/R/S Phone Lug to XLR Connector
28
The Initial Control Setup
29
Turning It on
29
Using the Peak LED
29
Using the Trim Control
29
An Explanation of Phantom Power
30
Adapters and Phantom Power
30
Mixer Input Channel Equalization
30
Auxiliary Equipment and Phantom Power
30
Bandwidth
32
Amplitude
32
Types of EQ
32
Shelving EQ
32
The Insertion Point
35
Using the Faders
36
Establishing a Balance
37
The Pan Control
37
How a Pan Pot Works
38
Using the Pan Control
38
Operating the Pan Control
38
Solo
39
Afl
39
Auxiliary Sends
39
Pre-Fader Sends
40
Post- Fader Sends
40
Using the Monitors
40
The Purpose of Stage Monitors
42
Types of Stage Monitor Loudspeakers
43
Floor Wedge Monitors
43
Side Fill Cabinets
43
Overhead Fills
43
K.I.s.s.
44
Using as a Separate Monitor Console
44
The Effects MIX Controls
45
What the Effects MIX Does
45
The Effects MIX Master Section
45
Defeat
47
Multi-Tap Delays
47
3 Tap Pan
47
2 Tap Pan
47
The Effects Return Section
48
Using the DSP Reverb and Effects
48
Using the Effects Send with an Outboard Processor
49
The Aux. Send
49
Sends & Returns
49
The Output Section
49
The Return of the Magic Bus
50
The Summing Amplifier
50
The Master Level Control
50
Sub Masters
50
VU Meters
51
Auxiliary Send Master
51
Monitoring & Metering
51
The 0 or Nominal Position
51
Using the VU Meters
53
The Two Switchable Master Graphic Equalizers
54
Using the Graphic Equalizers
54
Headphones
55
Program and Monitor Graphic Equalizers
55
Solo Level
56
Tape out Level Control
56
Tape Record out Jacks
56
Power Amplifiers
56
Amplifiers and Loudspeakers
57
Impedance Concerns
57
Parallel Impedance Calculations
57
Converting Amplifier Power to SPL
57
Series/Parallel Calculations
58
Impedance and Power Transfer Again
58
Understanding Balanced and Unbalanced Lines
58
Notes on Cable
59
Notes on Connectors
59
Connectors and Cabling
59
XLR Type Connectors
59
RCA Type Phono Plugs
60
Cable and Connectors for Microphones
60
The Electrical Representation of Sound
61
Properties of Electricity
61
Current
61
Signal Voltage/Amplitude
61
Direct Current
62
Alternating Current
62
Microphone Polarity
62
Phase
63
Polarity & Phasing
63
Microphone "Snake" Cables
64
Cable and Connectors for Line Level Devices
64
Cable and Connectors for Loudspeakers
64
Pads and Transformers
65
Attenuator Pads
65
Adapter Wiring Diagrams
65
Adapters
65
Grounding and Shielding
66
Pads
66
Using a Pad
66
Grounding for Safety
67
Using Proper Shielding to Reduce Noise Pickup
67
Reducing Noise Pickup from A.C. Lines
67
Grounding to Reduce External Noise Pickup
67
Finding the Source of a Noise Problem
68
Dealing with Feedback
68
Feedback
68
Acoustic Solution to Feedback
69
Hums & Buzzes
69
Hiss
69
Troubleshooting a Sound System
70
Know Your Block Diagram
70
Know Common Trouble Spots
70
Logical Troubleshooting
70
Choosing and Using Pro Audio Microphones
71
Types of Microphones
71
Choosing Microphones
72
Using Direct Boxes and Instrument Pickups
73
Other Sources
73
Using Special Effects Devices
73
Equalization
74
Using Equalizers
74
Room Equalization
75
Equalizers and Loudspeakers
75
Choosing and Using Loudspeakers
75
Types of Loudspeakers
75
Two-Way and Three-Way and so on
76
Wooferes and Tweeters
76
Choosing Loudspeakers
77
Power Handling
77
Frequency Range and Response
77
Sensitivty
77
Using Loudspeakers
78
Sound Quality
78
Specifications
86
The Connector Normal Charts
86
The 0 Db Reference
86

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