Sound Sation PMX-4 MKII User manual
PMX-4 mkII
6-channel Powered mixer with effect and
MP3 player
Mixer amplificato 6 canali con effetto e
lettore MP3
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USER'S MANUAL
MANUALE D’USO
Please read this manual carefully and proper take care of it
Leggere aentamente questo manuale e conservarlo con cura
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Dear customer,
First of all thanks far purchasing a SOUNDSATION® product. Our mission is to sasfy
all possible needs of musical instrument and professional audio users oering a wide
range of products using the latest technologies.
We hope you will be sased with this item and, if you want to collaborate, we are
looking for a feedback from you about the operaon of the product and possible im-
provements to introduce in the next future. Go to our website www.soundsaonmu-
sic.com and send an e-mail with your opinion, this will help us to build instruments
ever closer to customer’s real requirements.
One last thing: read this manual before using the instrument, an incorrect operaon
can cause damages to you and to the unit. Take care!
The SOUNDSATION Team
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IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS
The symbol is used to indicate that some hazardous live terminals are in-
volved within this apparatus, even under the normal operang condions,
which may be sucient to constute the risk of electric shock or death.
The symbol is used in the service documentaon to indicate that specic
component shall be replaced only by the component specied in that doc-
umentaon for safety reasons.
Protecve grounding terminal
Alternang current/voltage
Hazardous live terminal
Denotes the apparatus is turned on
Denotes the apparatus is turned o
WARNING: Describes precauons that should be observed to prevent the danger of
injury or death to the operator.
CAUTION: Describes precauons that should be observed to prevent danger of the
apparatus.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read these instructions
• Keep these instructions
• Heed all warning
• Follow all instructions
Water & Moisture
The apparatus should be protected from moisture and rain and can not be used near
water; for example near a bathtub, a kitchen sink, a swimming pool, etc.
Heat
The apparatus should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves or
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other appliances that produce heat.
Ventilation
Do not block areas of venlaon opening. Failure to do could result in re. Always in-
stall according to the manufacturer's instrucons.
Object and Liquid Entry
Objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the apparatus for
safety.
Power Cord and Plug
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched parcularly at plugs, conveni-
ence receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two poles;
a grounding-type plug has two poles and a third grounding terminal. The third prong is
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, refer to an
electrician for replacement.
Power Supply
In case of external power supply, the apparatus should be connected to the power sup-
ply only of the type as marked on the apparatus or described in the manual. Failure to
do could result in damage to the product and possibly the user. Unplug this apparatus
during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of me.
Fuse
To prevent the risk of re and damaging the unit, please use only of the recommended
fuse type as described in the manual. Before replacing the fuse, make sure the unit
turned o and disconnected from the AC outlet.
Electrical Connection
Improper electrical wiring may invalidate the product warranty.
Cleaning
Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use any solvents such as benzol or alcohol.
Servicing
Do not implement any servicing other than those means described in the manual. Re-
fer all servicing to qualied service personnel only. Only use accessories/aachments
or parts recommended by the manufacturer.
Warning
Please remember the high sound pressure do not only temporarily damage your sense
of hearing, but can also cause permanent damage. Be careful to select a suitable vol-
ume.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
USER’S MANUAL.....................................................................................................6
BEFORE YOU START ................................................................................................6
ACCESSORIES..........................................................................................................6
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................7
OVERVIEW..............................................................................................................7
POWER AND SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS...................................................................8
CHANNEL STRIP ......................................................................................................8
FX SECTION.............................................................................................................9
EQ SECTION ............................................................................................................9
LINE IN, MONITOR OUT & RCA..............................................................................10
MASTER SECTION .................................................................................................10
DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER.........................................................................................10
SPEAKER OUTPUTS ............................................................................................... 11
MAINS AND FUSE .................................................................................................12
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................13
INSTALLATION....................................................................................................... 13
WARRANTY AND SERVICE..................................................................................... 15
WARNING ............................................................................................................ 16
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USER’S MANUAL
This user’s manual is made to provide both an overview of the controls, as well as in-
formaon on how to use them. In order to help you understand the links between the
various controls, we have gathered in groups according to their funcons.
BEFORE YOU START
Shipping
Your PMX-4 MKII powered mixer was carefully packed to ensure safe transport. Despite
this, we recommend you to carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any
signs of physical damage, which can occur during transport.
Unboxing
By opening the box you will nd the following items:
• N.1 PMX-4 MkII Acve Mixer
• N.1 Power Cord
• N.1 User’s Manual
WARNING:Packingbagisnotatoy.Keepitawayfromchildren!
Keepinasafeplacetheoriginalpackagingmaterialforfutureuse.
Getting started
Make sure there is enough space around the unit for proper venlaon and prevent
overheang; do not place the unit on top of hot devices such as radiators or power
ampliers. The console is connected to mains through the supplied cable. The product
meets the required safety standards. Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the
same type and specicaon.
WARNING:Makesurethatallunitsmustbeproperlygrounded.Foryoursafety,
youshouldneverremoveanygroundconnectorfromelectricaldevicesorpow-
ercables,ormaketheminoperave.
ACCESSORIES
SOUNDSATION can supply a wide range of quality accessories that you can use with
the PMX-4 MKII, like passive speakers, cables, microphones, stands, headphones, etc.
All products from our catalogue has been long tested with this device, so we recom-
mend to use genuine SOUNDSATION accessories and spare parts.
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Ask your SOUNDSATION dealer for any accessories you could need to ensure best per-
formance of the product.
INTRODUCTION
PMX-4 MKII is designed to be a powerful resource for live and educaonal purposes.
The friendly user interface is one of the best features of this product and allows you to
congure your sound device in a fast and easy way.
The 6-Channel Acve Mixer lets you plug microphones, instruments or any other audio
equipment thanks to the XLR inputs on CH1-4, the ¼” Jack inputs on CH1-3, the stereo
RCA inputs on CH4 and the 3mm jack input on Ch5/6 that allows you to plug a comput-
er, a smartphone, a portable MP3 player etc.
Each channel features a 2- Band EQ to beer tune your sound. You can also use the
3-band EQ on the master secon in order to adjust the overall sound to the character-
iscs of the environment in which you’re going to play.
The system is equipped with a built-in 24bit Reverb+Delay with level adjustment on
channels 1-4. In the FX secon you can adjust the eect master level, me and repeat.
Finally, the mulmedia player reads MP3 les from the A-Type USB connector and the
SD-Card slot, displaying al playback informaon through the wide LCD.
OVERVIEW
Front Panel
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Rear Panel
AC INPUT
~230V 50 hZ
FUSE T2A
250V
MANUFACTURED IN CHINA
Designed in Italy by Soundsation
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
POWER
PMX-4
Mk2
SPEAKERS
LR
SERIAL NUMBER
4 Ohm
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POWER AND SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS
CHANNEL STRIP
(1) - Use this XLR input to connect a Microphone. The Input Impedance is 2KOhm.
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(2) - Use this 1/4” Jack input to connect a Guitar, a Keyboard, a Drum Machine or any
other Jack based source.
(3) - This Stereo Input can be used to connect a CD player or other RCA based line
sources.
(4) - These controls allow you to adjust the Equalizaon of each Channel:
LO adjust Bass frequencies +/- 15 dB with 80Hz cut point
HI adjust High Frequencies +/- 15 dB with 12KHz cut point
(5) - VOLUME knob adjusts the level of each channel
(6) - This knob regulates the amount of the FX for each Channel
FX SECTION
PMX-4 MKII is equipped with a genuine 24-bit DSP featuring a Delay/Reverb
eect used to add more emphasis to voices.
These 3 knobs allow to adjust:
LEVEL - the total amount of the FX to send to the Master Secon
TIME - the interval between 2 delays
REPEAT - the rate of the delays
EQ SECTION
As explained above, each channel has got his own equalizaon but, in order
to improve the overall frequency response, there is also a general 3-band EQ
that helps to dene the nal mix result.
The 3 knobs adjust:
LO - adjust Bass frequencies +/- 15 dB with 80Hz cut point
MID - adjust Middle frequencies +/- 15dB with 3 KHz cut point
HI - adjust High Frequencies +/- 15 dB with 12KHz cut point
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LINE IN, MONITOR OUT & RCA
(1) - This input is used to connect a stereo line
source like an MP3 player, a computer or a smart-
phone with a 3,5mm jack.
(2) - This stereo output is used to connect to a
pair of acve speakers or stage monitors. The sig-
nal is a copy of master out.
(3) - This RCA input accepts a stereo line source
like a CD/DVD player or a TAPE recorder. The lev-
el of this input can be adjusted with the related
control placed next to the Master Knob.
(4) - REC OUT output provides a line-level stereo
signal of the main mix used for sending to a re-
corder.
WARNING:IftheRECOUTisconnectedtoarecorderwhoseoutputsignalissent
totheTAPEIN,adangerousfeedbackmayoccurwhenyouacvatetherecord-
ingfuncon.youmustunplugtheTAPEINfromtherecorderbeforerecording.
MASTER SECTION
These 2 knobs controls respecvely:
- the amount of CD/Tape input signal to send to Master
Out
- the overall Volume (what you will hear trough the
speakers)
DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER
It manages all selecon and playback funcons of the compressed audio les accessi-
ble via the USB port or the SD-Card slot. The controller provides 9 buons and a wide
LCD to display tles, me code and other informaon of the song playing. Following a
list of all display features:
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(1)Play/Pause Press this buon to play the chosen song. Press it again to momen-
tarily interrupt the playing. Press a third me to connue plying the
song.
(2) Stop Press this buon to end the song
(3)Volume+ Use this buon to increase the Volume
(4)Volume- Use this buon to disincrease the Volume
(5) Next Song Press this buon once to go to the next song.
(6)PrevSong Press this buon once to go to the previous song.
(7) Repeat Press this buon once to play the current song repeatedly
(8) EQ Use this buon to select dierent Equalizaon preset (Normal,
Jazz,Rock,Pop,Classic)
(9)USB/SD This buon let you choose between USB or SD card source
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
These outputs are connected to passive speakers.
Connect a passive speaker to LEFT output and a
second speaker to RIGHT output. The impedance of
each speaker must be 4 ohms.
WARNING: The minimum total imped-
anceacceptedbythemixeris4Ohm.Ifthetotal
loadislessthan4ohmsyoumaydamagetheunit.
SPEAKERS
LR
4 Ohm
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MAINS AND FUSE
Make sure the mains is the same as indicated on
the rear panel of the unit (230 Vac / 50 Hz) and de-
scribed in the technical specicaons of this man-
ual.
POWER ON/OFF
It switches the unit ON (I) and OFF (O).
FUSE
When replacing the fuse, in order to avoid the risk
of re and damaging the unit, please use only the
recommended fuse type as described on the rear
panel of the unit (T2A). Before replacing the fuse,
make sure the device is switched o and unplugged from the outlet.
AC INPUT
~230V 50 hZ
FUSE T2A
250V
S
HOCK
M
OISTURE
POWER
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SPECIFICATIONS
System Type Acve Mixer with MP3 Player
Rated Power 100+100W @ 4ohm
Peak Power 200+200W @ 4ohm
Frequency Range 20Hz - 20KHz +1/-3dB @ 1W Output to 8ohm speakers
Mixer 6-Channel Inputs (4 x Mono /Line, 1 x Stereo Line)
Input Impedance Mic – 2Kohm (balanced) / 1kohm (unbalanced)
Line – 10kohm
Tape IN – 47Kohm
Input Channel EQ HIGH: +/-15dB @ 12kHz
LOW: +/-15dB @ 80Hz
3-Band EQ Bass - Mid- Treble for Master Secon
Stereo Monitor Out ¼” Jack (TRS)
Speaker Outputs 2x ¼” Jack mono
DSP 24-bit Delay/Reverb with Adjustable Level, Time and Repeat
Digital Delay Time 140 – 342ms
Digital Player USB A-Type (max 8Gb)
SSD slot (max 8Gb)
AC Input 230 V – 50Hz
Fuse T2A 250V
Dimensions 470 x 225 x 130 mm - 18.50 x 8.59 x 5.19 in
Net Weight 7.2 Kg - 15.87 lbs.
INSTALLATION
Cable Connections
You will need several cables for the various connecons to and from the console. See
the pictures below that show the internal wiring of these cables. Be sure to use only
high quality cables.
Audio connections
Use commercial RCA cables to wire TAPE IN and REC OUT.
You can, of course, also connect unbalanced equipment to the inputs / outputs bal-
anced. Use either mono and stereo jack, making sure ring and collar are connected
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together (or pins 1 & 3 in the case of XLR connectors).
WARNING!NeveruseunbalancedXLRconnectorsXLR(pin1&3connected)on
MICinputconnectorswhenyouareusingphantompower.
Balanced use of XLR connectors
1 = Ground / Shield
2 = Hot (+Ve)
3 = Cold (-Ve)
Input Output
In case of unbalanced use Pins 1 and 3 will be jumped
Fig. 5.1 XLR connector
Unbalanced use of 1/4” jack TS connector
Strain relief
clamp
Sleeve
Tip
Sleeve
Ground shield
Tip
Signal
Fig. 5.2 ¼” TS Jack connector
Balanced use of 1/4” jack TRS connector
Headphones connection with 1/4” TRS connector
Strain relief
clamp
Sleeve
Tip
Sleeve
Ground shield
Ring Ring
Cold (- Ve)
Tip
Hot (+ Ve)
Fig. 5.3 ¼” TRS Jack connector
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE
All SOUNDSATION products feature a limited two-year warranty. This two-year warran-
ty is specic to the date of purchase as shown on your purchase receipt.
The following cases/components are not covered from the above warranty:
• Any accessories supplied with the product
• Improper use
• Fault due to wear and tear
• Any modicaon of the product eected by the user or a third party
SOUNDSATION shall sasfy the warranty obligaons by remedying any material or
manufacturing faults free of charge at SOUNDSATION’s discreon either by repair or
by exchanging individual parts or the enre appliance. Any defecve parts removed
from a product during the course of a warranty claim shall become the property of
SOUNDSATION.
While under warranty period, defecve products may be returned to your local
SOUNDSATION dealer together with original proof of purchase. To avoid any damages
in transit, please use the original packaging if available. Alternavely you can send the
product to SOUNDSATION SERVICE CENTER – Via Enzo Ferrari , 10 – 62017 Porto Re-
cana - Italy . In order to send a product to service center you need an RMA number.
Shipping charges have to be covered by the owner of the product.
For further informaon please visit www.soundsaonmusic.com
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WARNING
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – EU and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) only
This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household
waste, according to the WEEE Direcve (2202/96/EC) and your naonal law.
This product should be handed over to a designated collecon point, e.g., on an au-
thorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized
collecon site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negave impact on the
environment and human health due to potenally hazardous substances that are gen-
erally associated with EEE. At the same me, your cooperaon in the correct disposal
of this product will contribute to the eecve usage of natural resources.
For more informaon about where you can drop o your waste equipment for recy-
cling , please contact your local city oce , waste authority , approved WEEE scheme
or your household waste disposal service.
This product is imported in EU by
FRENEXPORT SPA – Via Enzo Ferrari, 10 - 62017 Porto Recana - Italy
www.soundsationmusic.com
Soundsaon® is a registered trademark of FRENEXPORT SPA - Italy
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Genle Cliente,
grazie per aver scelto un prodoo SOUNDSATION®. La nostra missione è quella di of-
frire ai nostri uten una vasta gamma di strumen musicali ed apparecchiature audio
con tecnologie di ulma generazione.
Speriamo di aver soddisfao le tue aspeave e, se volessi collaborare, saremmo lie
di ricevere un tuo feedback sulla qualità del prodoo al ne di migliorare costante-
mente la nostra produzione. Visit ail nostro sito www.soundsaonmusic.com ed inviaci
una mail con la tua opinione, questo ci aiuterà a sviluppare nuovi prodo quanto più
vicini alle tue esigenze.
Un ulma cosa, leggi il presente manuale al ne di evitare danni alla tua persona ed al
prodoo derivan da un ulizzo non correo.
Il Team SOUNDSATION
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IMPORTANTI SIMBOLI PER LA SICUREZZA
Il simbolo è usato per indicare che in questa apparecchiatura sono presen-
alcuni terminali vivi pericolosi, anche in condizioni di normale funzion-
amento, che possono costuire rischio di scariche eleriche o di morte.
Il simbolo viene ulizzato nella documentazione di servizio per indicare
che uno specico componente può essere sostuito esclusivamente dal
componente specicato nella documentazione per movi di sicurezza.
Terminale di Terra
Corrente/Tensione alternata
Teminale vivo pericoloso
Indica che l’apparato è acceso
Indica che l’apparato è spento
WARNING: Descrive le precauzioni da osservare per prevenire il pericolo di ferimento
o di decesso per l’ulizzatore.
CAUTION: Descrive le precauzioni da osservare per prevenire il danneggiamento
dell’apparecchio.
IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI DI SICUREZZA
• Leggere queste istruzioni
• Conservare queste istruzioni
• Rispettare tutte le avvertenze
• Seguire tutte le istruzioni
Acqua e umidità
L’apparecchio deve essere proteo dall’umidità e dalla pioggia, non può essere usato
in prossimità di acqua; ad esempio nei pressi di una vasca da bagno, di un lavandino,
di una piscina, etc.
Calore
L’apparecchio deve essere posto lontano da fon di calore come radiatori, stufe o altri
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apparecchi che producono calore.
Ventilazione
Non ostruire le prese d’aria per la venlazione: potrebbe provocare incendi. Installare
sempre secondo le istruzioni del produore.
Introduzione di oggetti e liquidi
Non introdurre ogge o versare liquidi all’interno dell’apparato per ragioni di sicurez-
za.
Cavo di alimentazione e spina
Evitare che il cavo di alimentazione venga calpestato o schiacciato, in parcolare in
prossimità delle spine, delle prese e del punto in cui fuoriescono dall’apparecchio. Non
vanicare la nalità di sicurezza della spina con messa a terra. Una spina normale o
“polarizzata” ha due soli terminali; una spina con messa a terra ha un terzo polo di
terra. Questo ulteriore terminale serve per la vostra sicurezza. Se la spina fornita non si
inserisce nella presa, consultare un elericista per l’eventuale sostuzione.
Alimentazione
L’apparecchio deve essere collegato alla sorgente di alimentazione elerica del po in-
dicato sull’apparecchio o descrio nel manuale. In caso contrario si potrebbero provo-
care danni al prodoo ed eventualmente all’utente. Staccare la spina in caso di tempo-
rale o quando non viene ulizzato per lunghi periodi di tempo.
Fusibile
Per evitare il rischio di incendio e di danneggiare l’unità, si prega di ulizzare solo il po
di fusibile consigliato come descrio nel manuale. Prima di sostuire il fusibile, assicu-
rarsi che l’apparecchio sia spento e scollegato dalla presa di corrente.
Collegamento alla rete elettrica
Il collegamento elerico improprio può invalidare la garanzia del prodoo.
Pulizia
Pulire solo con un panno asciuo. Non ulizzare solven come benzolo o alcol.
Manutenzione
Non eeuare qualsiasi altro intervento al di fuori di quelli descri nel manuale. Per
eventuale assistenza rivolgersi solo a personale qualicato. Ulizzare solo accessori /
componen suggeri dal produore.
Avviso
Si ricorda che l’alta pressione sonora non solo può danneggiare temporaneamente
il senso dell’udito, ma può anche causare danni permanen. Prestare aenzione af-
nchè il volume sia sempre adeguato.
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SOMMARIO
MANUALE D’USO.................................................................................................. 21
PRIMA DI INIZIARE ............................................................................................... 21
ACCESSORI ........................................................................................................... 21
INTRODUZIONE ....................................................................................................22
PANORAMICA....................................................................................................... 22
CONNESSIONE DELL’ALIMENTAZIONE E DELLE CASSE.............................................23
FUNZIONAMENTO DEI CANALI..............................................................................23
SEZIONE EFFETTO ................................................................................................. 24
SEZIONE EQ .......................................................................................................... 24
LINE IN, MONITOR OUT & RCA..............................................................................25
SEZIONE MASTER .................................................................................................25
LETTORE MULTIMEDIALE ...................................................................................... 26
USCITE PER DIFFUSORI ......................................................................................... 26
ALIMENTAZIONE E FUSIBILE.................................................................................. 27
SPECIFICHE ........................................................................................................... 28
INSTALLAZIONE .................................................................................................... 28
GARANZIA E ASSISTENZA......................................................................................30
AVVISO - RAEE......................................................................................................31
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