A.N.T ANTMIX Series User manual

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1| INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a A.N.T - Advanced Native Technologies - product!
In ANTMIX series of mixing consoles we have put our passion and our
technological background gained over the years, to offer productsthat meet
your needs, and maintaining the quality over time.
Allthemodels ofthisseries representasolutionrich offeaturesandoptimally
blend professional features with great quality and exceptional value as: the
advanced internal DSP with different effects and variations, the built-in
compressor for main microphone inputs of 8FX and 12FX, 60 mm faders
as well as a series of I/O to fulll a wide range of applications.
Specically designed for an immediate and user friendly use, these mixers
satisfy the needs of those who want an audio mixer providing excellent
performances, wide versatility of connections and controls as well as the
best value for this range of products.
Please, dedicate some minutes to read this instruction manual in order to
quickly achieve the best performances from this product.
For safety precautions, warranty and disposal, please refer to attached
Section 2.
For further information about all A.N.T products catalog, please visit our
website: www.ant-intomusic.com
PACKAGE CONTENT
• 1 x Mixing console
• 1 x Mains cable with VDE plug - Mod. 12FX
• 1 x External power supply - Mod. 6FX - 8FX
• 1 x User manual - Section 1
• 1 x User manual - Section 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1| Introduction 3
2| Installation 3
3| Description 4
3.1 | Mixer controls & connections 4
3.1.1 | Mono inputs 4
3.1.2 | Mono/Stereo Inputs 6
3.1.3 | Stereo inputs 9
3.1.4 | 6FX - Power supply and master section 12
3.1.5 | 8FX - Power supply and master section 16
3.1.6 | 12FX - Power supply and master section 21
4| Troubleshooting 28
5| Technical specications 30
6| Connectors 33
7| System connections 34
8| Notes 37
2| INSTALLATION
ANTMIX series models are provided of:
A| Sturdy and lightweight ABS chassis.
B| External (mod. 6FX - 8FX) or internal (mod. 12FX) power supply.
C | Bottom holes for mic stand xing.

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3| DESCRIPTION
3.1 | MIXER CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
3.1.1 | MONO INPUTS
1 MIC INPUT
XLR-F balanced microphone input.
2 LINE INPUT
6.35 mm. (1/4”) balanced line input. You may also use an
unbalanced cable.
3 INSERT - ONLY IN 8FX (IN 1-2) AND 12FX (IN 1-4)
MODELS
6.35 mm. (1/4”) TRS socket. This socket allows you to connect
external devices (e. g. a compressor, an EQ, etc.) to process the
signal.Forthisconnectionusea"Y"cable,pluggingtothissocket
a TRS connector (tip = send, ring = return, and sleeve = ground)
then connect the external device with two TS connectors, one
for input and one for the output.
4 GAIN - 6FX (IN 1-2) 8FX (IN 1-4) E 12FX (IN 1-6)
This knob adjusts the gain of the microphone or line signal,
turn it to the right to raise the level, or to the left to decrease it.
5 LOW CUT - 8FX (IN 1-4) E 12FX (IN 1-6)
This switch activates the hi-pass lter to reduce the frequencies
from 75Hz down.
Useittoavoidthatmicrophonesconnectedtotheinputchannels
will pick up unwanted signals rich of low frequencies.
6 COMP - 8FX (IN 1-2) E 12FX (IN 1-4)
This knob simultaneously adjusts compression threshold and
ratio.
Turning the knob hard left, the compressor is turned off, turning
to the right you activate it, until the maximum compression to
+ 10. Use this control, for example, to make voices levels more
homogeneous.
7 EQ - 6FX (IN 1-2) 8FX (IN 1-4) E 12FX (IN 1-6)
Use this three-band equalizer to boost or to cut the
HI, MID, LOW frequencies to get the best mix in any
environment.
8 AUX - 12FX ONLY
This knob adjusts the signal sent to AUX SEND.
Use it to connect the mixer to an additional effects
unit or to stage monitors.
9 PRE/POST - 12FX ONLY
ThisselectordetermineswhethertheAUXsend level
is independent (PRE) or is influenced (POST) by the
channel level control.
Generally it is used PRE to send the signal to stage
monitors or IEM, POST to send the signal to an
external effect unit.
10 DFX POST
This send, influenced by the individual channel
level control, adjusts the signal sent to the internal
effects or to an external effects connected to DFX
SEND output.
11 PAN
This knob adjusts the signal position in the stereo
eld.
12 MUTE & LED - 12FX ONLY
Press this button to mute the selected channel
source.
The lit LED indicates the MUTE activation.
13 PFL & LED - 12FX ONLY
Press this button to check channel signal level
before the fader.
It works also when the channel is muted; the led

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indicates the activation of the command.
14 PEAK
This LED is lit when the input signal is very loud and is close
to distortion.
When the LED is continuously lit, please lower the input gain
or adjust channel EQ, so reducing the boost introduced by HI,
MID, and LOW gains.
15 GR 1-2 - 12FX ONLY
Press this button to route the channel signal to GROUP OUT
1-2 outputs.
16 L-R - 12FX ONLY
Press this button to route the channel signal to MAIN MIX L-R
outputs.
17 LEVEL
Use this knob (6FX) or this fader (8FX & 12FX) to adjust channel
volume.
3 GAIN - 6FX (IN 1-2) 8FX (IN 1-4) E 12FX (IN
1-6)
This knob adjusts the gain of the microphone or line
signal, turn it to the right to raise the gain, or to the
left to decrease it.
4 LOW CUT - 8FX (IN 1-4) AND 12FX (IN 1-6)
This switch activates the hi-pass lter to reduce the
frequencies from 75Hz down.
Use it to avoid that microphones connected to the
input channels will pick up unwanted signals rich
of low frequencies.
5 EQ
Use this three-band equalizer to boost or to cut HI,
MID, LOW frequencies to get the best mix in any
environment.
6 AUX - 12FX ONLY
This knob adjusts the signal sent to AUX SEND.
Use it to connect the mixer to an additional effects
unit or to stage monitors.
7 PRE/POST - 12FX ONLY
ThisselectordetermineswhethertheAUXsend level
is independent (PRE) or is influenced (POST) by the
channel level control.
Generally it is used PRE to send the signal to stage
monitors or IEM, POST to send the signal to an
external effect unit.
8 DFX POST
This send, influenced by the individual channel
level control, adjusts the signal sent to the internal
effects or to an external effects connected to DFX
1 MIC INPUT
XLR-F balanced microphone input.
2 LINE L (MONO) & R INPUT
Two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) balanced line input.
Connecting only one cable to L/MONO, it becomes a mono
channel. You can also use an unbalanced cable.
3.1.2 | MONO/STEREO INPUTS
INPUTS 3/4 & 5/6 (8FX) AND 5/6 & 7/8 (12FX)

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SEND output.
9 BAL
The BAL knob sets the left-right balance for stereo channels.
If only one signal is connected to the L/MONO socket, this knob
acts like a pan.
10 MUTE & LED - 12FX ONLY
Press this button to mute the selected channel source.
The lit LED indicates the MUTE activation.
11 PFL & LED - 12FX ONLY
Press this button to check channel signal level before the fader.
It works also if the channel is muted; the led indicates the
activation of the command.
12 PEAK
This LED is lit when the input signal is very loud and is close
to distortion.
When the LED is continuously lit, please lower the input gain
or adjust channel EQ, so reducing the boost introduced by HI,
MID, and LOW gains.
13 GR 1-2 - 12FX ONLY
Press this button to send the channel signal to GROUP OUT
1-2 outputs.
14 L-R - 12FX ONLY
Press this button to send the channel signal to MAIN MIX L-R
outputs.
15 VOLUME
Use this knob (6FX) or this fader (8FX & 12FX) to adjust channel
volume.
3 EQ
Use this two-band equalizer to boost or
to cut HI vand LOW frequencies to get the
best mix in any environment.
1 LINE INPUT
Unbalanced line input with RCA L/R sockets.
2 LINE INPUT
Two6.35mm.(1/4”)balancedlineinput.Youcanalsouseanunbalancedcable.
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4 AUX - 12FX ONLY
This knob adjusts the signal sent to AUX SEND.
Use it to connect the mixer to an additional effects unit or to
stage monitors.
5 PRE/POST - 12FX ONLY
This selector determines whether the AUX send level is
independent (PRE) or is influenced (POST) by the channel
level control.
Generally it's used PRE to send the signal to stage monitors or
IEM, POST to send the signal to an external effect unit.
6 DFX POST
This send, influenced by the individual channel level control,
adjusts the signal sent to the internal effects or to an external
effects connected to DFX SEND output.
7 BAL
The BAL knob sets the left-right balance for stereo channels.
If only one signal is connected to the L/MONO socket, this knob
acts like a PAN.
8 MUTE & LED - 12FX ONLY
Press this button to mute the selected channel source.
The lit LED indicates the MUTE activation.
9 PFL & LED - 12FX ONLY
Press this button to check channel signal level before the fader.
It works also if the channel is muted; the led indicates the
activation of the command.
10 PEAK
This LED is lit when the input signal is very loud and
is close to distortion.
When the LED is continuously lit, please lower the
inputgainoradjustchannelEQ,soreducingtheboost
introduced by HI, MID, and LOW gains.
11 GR 1-2 - 12FX ONLY
PressthisbuttontosendthechannelsignaltoGROUP
OUT 1-2 outputs.
12 L-R - 12FX ONLY
Press this button to send the channel signal to MAIN
MIX L-R outputs.
13 LEVEL
Use this knob (6FX) or this fader (8FX & 12FX) to
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3.1.4 | 6FX - POWER SUPPLY AND MASTER SECTION
1 POWER ON/OFF
Press this switch, located on mixer rear panel, to turn ON or OFF the unit.
2 AC ADAPTER IN
Connect only the power supply provided to this socket.
WARNING: to prevent accidental unit switch-off, x the cable to the rear panel hook.
3 2-TRACK IN
Unbalanced line input with RCA L/R sockets.
Connect to this socket the output of a hi- equipment (CD) or other device
with RCA outputs.
4 2-TRACK OUT
Unbalanced line output with RCA L/R sockets.
Connect these outputs to a hi- device, e. g. a recorder; the output level is
set by MAIN MIX control.
5 CTRL/R
CONTROL ROOM output with two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) line sockets.
This output allows you to connect a second set of powered speakers with
independent level control from the master, thus creating two separate
listening zones with different volumes. In recording studio applications the
typicaluseisfor studiomonitors.Thisoutputvolume is adjustedbytheknob
PHONES-CTRL/ROOM,regardlessoftheamountoftheMAIN MIXoutputs.
6 DFX SEND
6.35 mm. (1/4”) output socket.
Connect this output to your external effects units, if any.
The output signal isthe sum determined by the DFX sendsfor each channel.
7 PHONES
Output for connection to an headphones with 6,35mm. (1/4”) jack.
WARNING: Carefully adjust thevolume of PHONES CTRL/ROOM knob, thus
avoiding temporary or permanent damage to your hearing
8 STEREO RETURN
Two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) output sockets. Connect these inputs to the outputs
of an external effects or a further stereo device.
9 MAIN MIX OUT
Two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) output sockets. Connect these outputs to the inputs
of your sound system.
10 DFX MUTE
Footswitch 6.35 mm. (1/4”) TS socket. It allows to mute the internal effects
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16 POWER ON
This LED is lit green when the mixer is ON.
17 +48V
This two-position switch allows you to turn ON or OFF the phantom power
for condenser microphones:
ON = Switch to the right, LED lit.
OFF = Switch to the left, LED turned off.
WARNING: To prevent loud noises to your sound system, activate the
phantompoweronlyafterloweringthelevelsofthechannelsandconnecting
the microphones.
18 OUTPUT LEVEL
MAIN MIX output level LED indicators.
19 2-TK IN
This knob sets the level of 2-TRACK IN input signal.
20 TO CTRL/ROOM - TO MAIN MIX
Press this switch to assign 2-TRACK IN input signal to CTRL/ROOM or to
MAIN MIX outputs.
21 PHONES CTRL/ROOM
Adjust this knob to set the level for PHONES and CONTROL ROOM outputs.
22 MAIN MIX
Adjust this knob to set MAIN MIX OUTPUT level.
11 PRESETS
This 16 position selector allows you to choose DSP type of effect.
The rst 4 presets emulate different reverbs characterized by sound reflections within
an environment, the next 4 (5-8) are recommended in particular for voice or percussion
in general, stereo delay reproduce the classical delay effect to main signal, nally, there
are the multi-effect combinations (11-16) generally used for complex effects, useful
for voice and a lot of soloist instruments reinforcement.
12 DFX TO MAIN
This knob sets the signal level of the internal effects unit to the main output.
UseittoincreaseordecreasetheamountofprocessedsignaltobesenttotheMAINMIX.
13 STEREO RETURN
This knob sets the signal level of external stereo effects unit to the main output.
UseittoincreaseordecreasetheamountofprocessedsignaltobesenttotheMAINMIX.
14 PEAK
This LED is lit when the signal sent to DFX is too high, and there's a risk to saturate the
internal effect. It's a good setting of the effect sends when the LED flashes occasionally,
only on signal peaks. When the LED remains continuously lit, it is an indication of
saturation. In that case please cut the volume of DFX POST channel sends.
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1 POWER ON/OFF
Press this switch, located on mixer rear panel, to turn ON or OFF the unit.
2 AC ADAPTER IN
Connect only the power supply provided to this socket.
WARNING: to prevent unit accidental switch-off, x the cable to the rear panel hook.
3.1.5 | 8FX - POWER SUPPLY AND MASTER SECTION 3 2-TRACK IN
Unbalanced line input with RCA L/R sockets.
Connect to this socket the output of a hi- equipment (CD) or other device
with RCA outputs.
4 2-TRACK OUT
Unbalanced line output with RCA L/R sockets.
Connect these outputs to a hi- device, e. g. a recorder; the output level is
set by MAIN MIX control.
5 DFX MUTE
Footswitch 6.35 mm. (1/4”) TS socket. It allows to mute the internal effects
unit using a footswitch.
6 STEREO RETURN
Two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) ouput sockets. Connect these inputs to the outputs
of an external effects or a further stereo device. xxx
7 CONTROL ROOM
CONTROL ROOM output with two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) line sockets.
This output allows you to connect a second set of powered speakers with
independent level control from the master, thus creating two separate
listening zones with different volumes. In recording studio applications the
typicaluseisfor studiomonitors.Thisoutputvolume is adjustedbytheknob
PHONES-CTRL/ROOM, regardlessof theamountof theMAIN MIXoutputs.
8 DFX OUT
6.35 mm. (1/4”) ouput socket.
Connect this output to your external effects units, if any.
The output signal isthe sum determined by the DFX sendsfor each channel.
9 PHONES
Output for connection to an headphones with 6,35mm. (1/4”) jack.
WARNING: Carefully adjust thevolume of PHONES CTRL/ROOM knob, thus
avoiding temporary or permanent damage to your hearing
10 MAIN MIX OUT
Two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) output sockets. Connect these outputs to the inputs
of your sound system.

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11 DFX DISPLAY
This display shows the numbers corresponding to selected
effects by the PROGRAM (PUSH) encoder.
12 PROGRAM
This 100 position selector allows you to choose the type
of effect.
Turnthe knob untilyou reachthe desiredprogram,then press
the knob to activate the selected effect.
The rst 10 programs called ECHO reproduce the classic echo
effectwithincreasingdelay inthesubsequent variants,ECHO
+VERB algorithmsemulatea combinationofecho andreverb,
the impressive effect used in many musical productions, the
TREMOLO effects are mostly used on stringed instruments,
whilePLATE,CHORUS, andVOCALprograms offerapleasant
sound widening and are ideal to strengthen vocals.
The ROTARY effects simulate leslie organ, while the SMALL
ROOM programs reproduce the reverberation of rooms with
similar dimensions to those of residential rooms, alternating
thesimulationofreflectiveandabsorbentwalls.TheFLANGER
+ REV section represents a combination of effects perfect
for different instruments, in particular keyboards, and nally
the LARGE HALL effects package simulate the reverberation
of environments with large volumes characterized by mostly
reflecting, naked walls.
13 PEAK/MUTE
This LED is lit when the signal sent to DFX is too high, and
there's a risk to saturate the internal effect. It's a good setting
of the effect sends when the LED flashes occasionally, only on
signal peaks. When the LED remains continuously lit, it is an
indication of saturation. In that case please cut the volume of
DFX POST channel sends.
14 DFX MUTE
This button allows you to enable or disable the return signal of
the internal effects unit.
15 DFX RETURN
This fader sets the signal level of the internal effects
unit to the main output.
Use it to increase or decrease the amount of
processed signal to be sent to the MAIN MIX.
16 +48V – BUTTON AND LED
This two-position switch allows you to turn on or
off the phantom power for condenser microphones:
ON = Switch pressed, LED lit.
OFF = Switch raised, LED turned off.
WARNING: To prevent loud noises to your sound
system, activate the phantom power only after
lowering the levels of the channels and connecting
the microphones.
17 STEREO RETURN
This knob sets the signal level of external stereo
effects unit to the main output.
Use it to increase or decrease the amount of
processed signal to be sent to the MAIN MIX.
18 2-TK IN
This knob sets the level of 2-TRACK IN input signal.
19 TO CTRL/ROOM - TO MAIN MIX
Press this switch to assign 2-TRACK IN input signal
to CTRL/ROOM or to MAIN MIX outputs.
20 POWER ON

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This LED is lit green when the mixer is ON.
21 OUTPUT LEVEL
MAIN MIX output level LED indicators.
3.1.6 | 12FX - POWER SUPPLY AND MASTER SECTION
1 MAINS INPUT
Plug into this socket the mains cord supplied with the unit. Make sure the
unit is turned OFF before connecting the cable to the mains. For your safety,
never disconnect the earth lead.
2 FUSE
Protection fuse.
WARNING: Replace the fuse only with one of the same type and
with the same value.
If the fuse blows repeatedly, contact an authorized service center.
3 POWER ON/OFF
Press this switch to turn ON or OFF the unit.
4 + 48V
This switch allows you to turn ON or OFF the phantom power for condenser
microphones:
ON = Switch turned ON (depressed to the top), +48V LED lit.
OFF = Switch turned OFF, +48V LED turned off.
WARNING: To prevent loud noises to your sound system, activate the
phantompoweronlyafterloweringthelevelsofthechannelsandconnecting
the microphones.
22 PHONES/CTRL ROOM
Adjust this fader to set the level for PHONES and CONTROL ROOM outputs.
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1 2-TRACK IN
Unbalanced line input with RCA L/R sockets.
Connect to this socket the output of a hi- equipment (CD) or other device with RCA
outputs.
2 2-TRACK OUT
Unbalanced line output with RCA L/R sockets.
Connect these outputs to a hi- device, e. g. a recorder; the output level is set by MAIN
MIX control.
3 MAIN MIX OUTPUT
XLR-M balanced outputs. Connect these outputs to the inputs of your sound system.
4 STEREO RETURN
Two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) input sockets.
Connect these inputs to the outputs of an external effects or a further stereo device.
5 CONTROL ROOM
CONTROL ROOM output with two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) line sockets.
This output allows you to connect a second set of powered speakers with
independent level control from the master, thus creating two separate
listening zones with different volumes. In recording studio applications
the typical use is for studio monitors. This output volume is adjusted by
the knob PHONES - CTRL / ROOM, regardless of the amount of the MAIN
MIX OUT outputs.
6 GROUP OUT
Two 6.35 mm (1/4”) line sockets. This output allows you to connect a
second set of powered speakers with independent level control from the
master, thus creating two separate listening zones with different volumes
or to address chosen signals to a recorder/audio board.
7 MAIN MIX OUT
6.35 mm. (1/4”) line outputs. Connect these outputs to the inputs of your
sound system.
8 AUX SEND
6.35 mm. (1/4”) line output. Connect this output to musicians monitoring
system (wedges. IEM, etc).
9 DFX SEND
6.35mm.(1/4”)lineoutput.Connectthisoutput to yourexternaleffectsunits.
The output signal isthe sum determined by the DFX sendsfor each channel.
10 DFX MUTE
Footswitch 6.35 mm. (1/4”) TS socket. It allows to mute the internal effects
unit using a footswitch.
11 PHONES
Output for connection to an headphones with 6,35mm. (1/4”) jack.
WARNING: Carefully adjust thevolume of PHONES CTRL/ROOM knob, thus
avoiding temporary or permanent damage to your hearing.

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12 DFX DISPLAY
This display shows the numbers corresponding to selected
effects by the PROGRAM (PUSH) encoder.
Press this button to activate effects unit encoder.
13 PROGRAM
This 100 position selector allows you to choose the type
of effect.
Turnthe knob untilyou reachthe desiredprogram,then press
the knob to activate the selected effect.
The rst 10 programs called ECHO reproduce the classic echo
effectwithincreasingdelay inthesubsequent variants,ECHO
+VERB algorithmsemulatea combinationofecho andreverb,
the impressive effect used in many musical productions, the
TREMOLO effects are mostly used on stringed instruments,
whilePLATE,CHORUS, andVOCALprograms offerapleasant
sound widening and are ideal to strengthen vocals.
The ROTARY effects simulate leslie organ, while the SMALL
ROOM programs reproduce the reverberation of rooms with
similar dimensions to those of residential rooms, alternating
thesimulationofreflectiveandabsorbentwalls.TheFLANGER
+ REV section represents a combination of effects perfect
for different instruments, in particular keyboards, and nally
the LARGE HALL effects package simulate the reverberation
of environments with large volumes characterized by mostly
reflecting, naked walls.
14 DFX TO AUX
This knob sets DFX signal output level for AUX section.
15 PEAK/MUTE
This LED is lit when the signal sent to DFX is too
high, and there's a risk to saturate the internal effect.
It's a good setting of the effect sends when the LED
flashes occasionally, only on signal peaks. When
the LED remains continuously lit, it is an indication
of saturation. In that case please cut the volume of
DFX send. Press the button to MUTE the selected
effect program.
16 PFL & LED
Thisbuttonactivatespre-fadelistenofinternaleffects
unit. It works also if the channel is muted; the led
indicates the activation of the command.
17 DFX RETURN
This fader sets the signal level of the internal effects
unit to the main output.
Useittoincreaseordecreasetheamountofprocessed
signal to be sent to the MAIN MIX.
18 STEREO RETURN - TO MAIN
This knob sets the signal level of external stereo
effects unit to the main output.
Useittoincreaseordecreasetheamountofprocessed
signal to be sent to the MAIN MIX.
19 TO AUX
This knob sets the signal level of STEREO RETURN
forAUXsend.Use,forexample,toadjusttheplayback
level of the external device connected to STEREO
RETURN input.
20 AUX SEND
This knob sets the overall signal for AUX send.
21 DFX

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This knob sets the overall signal for DFX send.
22 CTRL/ROOM - PHONES
Adjust this knob to set the level for PHONES and CONTROL
ROOM outputs.
23 GROUP 1-2 - MAIN MIX
Use this switch to select which signal between GROUP 1-2
(switch depressed) or MAIN MIX (switch raised) is sent to
CONTROL ROOM output.
24 L-R
Press this switch to send the signal of GROUP 1-2, for example
the drum kit microphones, to the MAIN MIX output.
25 GROUP 1-2
Adjust this fader to set the level of GROUP 1-2 outputs.
26 +48V
This LED is lit to when Phantom 48V is activated.
27 POWER ON
This LED is lit green when the mixer is ON.
28 OUTPUT LEVEL
MAIN MIX output level LED indicators.
29 2-TK IN
This knob sets the level of 2-TRACK IN input signal.
30 TO CTRL/ROOM - TO MAIN MIX
Press this switch to assign 2-TRACK IN input signal
to CTRL/ROOM or to MAIN MIX outputs.
31 MAIN MIX
Adjust this fader to set MAIN MIX OUTPUT level.

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PROBLEM LED SOLUTION
No effects heard
DFX MUTE activate Turn off the DFX MUTE
button, anc check send
levels of all the channels.
DFX MUTE
deactivated
Check the levels of DFX TO
MAIN (6FX) or DFX RETURN
(8FX e 12FX).
Distortion PEAK LED lit.
Attenuate the level of the
inputs and/or MAIN MIX.
Check you haven't
connected a line signal into
a MIC socket.
Confused sound
Make sure you haven't
simultaneously activated
more sound sources in the
same channel
Check if you activated
microphones LOW CUT lter
4| TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM LED SOLUTION
No sound or
very low sound level
Power LED turned off. Make sure the device is properly
connected to the mains outlet.
Power LED turned on, but
MAIN MIX low. Raise MAIN MIX level.
Power LED turned on,
MASTER VOL raised, but
MUTE button depressed.
Raise MUTE button.
Power LED turned on,
MASTER VOL raised, but
input channel LEVEL low.
Check connections between
sources and mixer. Raise
channel LEVEL.
Power LED turned on,
MASTER VOL raised,
LEVEL raised, but +48V off.
Activate +48V power for
microphones deserving it.
12 FX LED - Power
LED turned on, MAIN
MIX raised but, signal
addressed to GR1-2
Press the L-R button.

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5 | TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ANTMIX 6FX ANTMIX 8FX ANTMIX 12FX
MONO mic/line
inputs 2 2 with compressor 4 with compressor
Mic mono/stereo line
inputs - 2 2
Stereo line input 2 1 2
Power supply 18V~ 1A - External PSU 18V~ 1A - External PSU 100-240V~ 50-60Hz
Fuse T1.6A L 250V~
Power Consumption 17W max 24W max 40W max
Dimensions
(W x H x D) 196 x 68 x 243 mm 255 x 68 x 342 mm
340 x 100 x 416 mm
Weight 1,18 Kg 1,98 Kg 3,53 Kg
Microphone input
Connector Balanced XLR
Impedance 1.8 kΩ
Frequency response 20~20kHz +/-1dB
Distortion (THD + N) <0,03% @ +0dB, 22~22 kHz, A weighted
Gain 0~55dB
Max input +15dB (balanced)
Low-cut 75Hz 12dB/oct.
Signal-to-noise ratio <-100 dBr A weighted
Phantom powering +48V
Line input
Connector Balanced 6,35mm (1/4”) - unbalanced RCA
Impedance 10 kΩ
Frequency response 20~20kHz +/-1dB
Distortion (THD + N) <0,03% @ +0dB, 22~22 kHz, A weighted
Gain +15dB~-35dB
Signal-to-noise ratio <-100 dBr weighted A
Common specication
Compressor
(only for channels
featuring this control)
Gain: 0 ---> 9 dB | Soglia: 20 dB ---> 5 dB
Hum & noise
< -80dB
(A weighted, full bandwidth, 1 channel and MAIN @ 0dB,
other channels @ minimum)
Crosstalk
< -80dB
(A weighted, full bandwidth, 1 channel and MAIN @ 0dB,
other channels @ minimum)
Equalization
Mono & mono/stereo
channels
+/-15 dB @12 kHz
+/-15 dB @2.5 kHz
+/-15 dB @80 Hz
Stereo channels +/-15 dB @12 kHz
+/-15 dB @80 Hz
2-TRACK IN
Connector 2 x unbalanced RCA
Impedance 10 kΩ
Frequency response 20~20kHz +/-1dB
Distortion (THD + N) <0,03% @ +0dB, 22~22 kHz, A weighted
Gain OFF~+15dB

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STEREO RETURNS
Connector 2 x balanced 6,35mm (1/4”)
Impedance 10 kΩ
Frequency response 20~20kHz +/-1dB
Distortion (THD + N) <0,03% @ +0dB, 22~22 kHz, A weighted
Gain OFF~+15dB
DSP
A/D - D/A converters 24 bit
Number of effects 16 for 6FX – 100 for 8Fx and 12FX
Controls
Presets rotary selector - 16 position (6FX)
or 100 position (8FX & 12FX)
DFX MUTE footswitch
DFX MUTE switch
DFX button (only 8FX & 12FX)
OUTPUTS
MAIN MIX connectors 2 x TRS 6,35mm (1/4”) connector (XLR in 12FX)
MAIN MIX max output level +22 dBu XLR balanced (+16 dBu unbalanced)
MAIN MIX output impedance 120 Ω
GR1-2 in connectors
(12FX only) 2 x TRS balanced 6,35mm (1/4”)
GR1-2 max output level
(12FX only) +22 dBu XLR balanced (+16 dBu unbalanced)
GR1-2 output impedance
(12FX only) 120 Ω
Headphones connector Unbalanced TRS 6,35mm (1/4”)
Headphones impedance 30 Ω
Control room connectors 2 x balanced TRS 6,35mm (1/4”)
Control room impedance 120 Ω
2-TK connectors 2 x unbalanced RCA
2-TK impedance 1 kΩ
6| CONNECTORS
A BALANCED XLR-M
MICROPHONE INPUT- MONO AND MONO/STEREO CHANNELS
1 - ground
2 - positive (or hot)
3 - negative (or cold)
B TS JACK
DFX SEND - Master section
STEREO RETURN - Master section
CONTROL ROOM - Master section
DFX MUTE - Master section
MAIN MIX OUT - 6FX and 8FX
GROUP OUT - 12FX only
AUX SEND - 12FX only
C TRS JACK
Line input - all channels
D BALANCED XLR-F
MAIN MIX OUT - 12FX only
1 - ground
2 - positive (or hot)
3 - negative (or cold)
1
2
3
GND
GND
1
2
3
EMI CLASSIFICATION
According to the standard EN55103 this equipment is designed and suitable to operate
in E3 (or lower E2, E1) electromagnetic environments.

Button pressed
Open the
DFX knob
INPUTL / R OUTPUTS
EXTERNAL EFFECT
ACTIVE SPEAKER SYSTEMS
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E TRS JACK
Insert - mono channels
F RCA PLUG
2 TRACK IN - Master section
2 TRACK OUT - Master section
G STEREO JACK
Phones - Master section
OUT
OUT
GND
tip (out)
tip
ring (in)
ring MONO JACKS
STEREO JACK IN
IN
GND
tip (L)
tip
ring (R)
ring
STEREO JACK
• AUX SEND - 12FX ONLY
Connect this output to one or more - daisy-chained– monitors.
FIG. B | MAIN MIX OUT
Connect MAIN MIX (XLR-M for 12FX, balanced jack for 6FX e 8FX) outputs
to powered speakers or ampliers.
• MAIN MIX OUTPUT FOR 6FX AND 8FX
7| SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Check the correct functioning of the cables and always connect the cables
properly according to the type of device and the mixer input/output.
Always use good quality cables.
FIG. A | AUX / DFX POST
• DFX POST send
Connect to this output to an external effects unit.
Connect external effects unit outputs to STEREO RETURN inputs.

STEREO TAPE RECORDER
LINE OUTL
L
R
R
LINE IN
ACTIVE SPEAKER SYSTEMS
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• MAIN MIX OUTPUT FOR 12FX
FIG. C | 2-TRACK IN / 2-TRACK OUT
Connect your recorder to 2-TRACK IN (from recorder outputs) and to 2-TRACK OUT
(to recorder inputs) connectors.
8 | NOTES

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1| INTRODUZIONE
Grazie per aver acquistato un prodotto A.N.T - Advanced Native Technologies!
NeimixerdellaserieANTMIX abbiamo profusola nostrapassioneedilnostro
background maturato nel corso degli anni per offrirvi un prodotto che soddis
le vostre esigenze e mantenga la qualità nel tempo.
Tuttii modellidiquestalinearappresentanounasoluzionericcadifunzionalità
e combinano in maniera ottimale caratteristiche professionali di grande
qualità ed eccezionale valore come: l’avanzato DSP interno con diversi effetti
e variazioni, il compressore incorporato per i canali microfonici principali,
fader da 60 mm e tante altre opzioni di I/O volte a soddisfare un’ampia
gamma di applicazioni.
Progettatiappositamenteperunutilizzoestremamenteimmediatoesemplice,
rispondono alle esigenze di quanti desiderano un mixer audio in grado di
fornire ottime prestazioni, ampia versatilità di connessioni e controlli e il
miglior rapporto qualità-prezzo possibile per questa categoria.
Ritagliatevi qualche minuto per leggere questo manuale di istruzioni in modo
taledaottenererapidamenteilmassimodelleperformancedaquestoprodotto.
Perle istruzionirelativeasicurezza,leprecauzioni,lagaranziaelosmaltimento
fate riferimento all'allegato sezione 2.
Per ulteriori informazioni su tutti i prodotti del catalogo A.N.T consultate il
nostro sito: www.ant-intomusic.com
2| INSTALLAZIONE
I modelli ANTMIX sono forniti di:
A| Robusto e leggero telaio in ABS.
B| Alimentatore esterno (mod. 6FX - 8FX) e interno (mod. 12FX).
C | Fori inferiori per l’eventuale ssaggio del mixer su asta.
Le avvertenze nel presente manuale devono essere osservate
congiuntamente al “Manuale d’uso - Sezione 2”.
CONTENUTO DELL’IMBALLO
• 1 x Mixer console
• 1 x cavo di alimentazione (VDE) - Mod. 12FX
• 1 x alimentatore esterno - Mod. 6FX - 8FX
• 1 x Manuale d’uso - Sezione 1
• 1 x Manuale d’uso - Sezione 2
INDICE
1| Introduzione 39
2| Installazione 39
3| Descrizione 40
3.1 | Connessioni & controlli del mixer 40
3.1.1 | Ingressi mono 40
3.1.2 | Ingressi mono/stereo 42
3.1.3 | Ingressi stereo 45
3.1.4 | 6FX - Sezione Alimentazione & Master 48
3.1.5 | 8FX - Sezione Alimentazione & Master 52
3.1.6 | 12FX - Sezione Alimentazione & Master 57
4| Soluzione dei problemi 64
5| Speciche tecniche 66
6| Connettori 69
7| Connessioni del sistema 70
8| Note 73