Talent MIX-06 User manual

User Manual
www.talentaudio.com
6-Channel Portable Mixer
Model: MIX-06

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Do not allow water or liquids to be spilled into this unit. If the unit has been exposed
to rain or liquids, please unplug the power cord immediately from the outlet (with DRY
HANDS) and get a qualied service technician to check it. Keep this unit away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, etc.
This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all service needs to a qualied
service technician through a Talent dealer.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVERS (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Keep this unit clean by using a soft dry brush and occasionally wiping it with a damp
cloth. Do not use any other solvents, which may damage the paint or plastic parts.
Regular care and inspection will be rewarded by a long product life and maximum
reliability.
Your Talent MIX-06 MINI MIXER was packed carefully at the manufacturing site,
and the packing box was designed to protect the unit from rough handling. We
recommend that you examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical
damage that may have occurred during transportation.
If the unit is damaged, notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately.
Claims for damage or replacement may not be granted if not reported properly or in a
timely manner.
This triangle on your component
alerts you to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage inside
the enclosure that may be sufcient to
constitute a risk of shock.
This triangle on your component
alerts you to important operating
and maintenance instructions in
this accompanying literature.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Talent MIX-06 Mini Mixer. Its small size, handsome
appearance, and useful functionality make it a great addition to your audio
arsenal. You’ll nd the compact, rugged MIX-06 easy to schlep from gig to gig,
and its operation is simple and intuitive. In order to exploit fully the MIX-06’s many
benets, please read this manual carefully to understand all of the product’s
functions and operations.
CONTENTS
Precautions...............................................2
Introductions/Features/Contents ..............3
Control panel ............................................4
Mono channel section ...........................4
The stereo channel................................5
Master control section ...........................6-7
Application example .................................8
Specications ...........................................9
System block diagram ............................10
FEATURES
• 2 mono input channels and 2 stereo input channels
• 3-band (Low, Mid, Hi) equalizer for each input channel
• Low-noise discrete mic preamp with trim control on 2 microphone inputs
• Switchable low cut lter reduces bass frequencies on mono input channels
• 2 stereo inputs with switchable 10 dB input sensitivity attenuator
• AUX input and output
• Stereo play input and record output
• Stereo monitor output and headphone output
• Peak indicator on each input channel
• Switchable +48V phantom power for condenser mics
• External power supply with locking connector
INTRODUCTION / CONTENTS / FEATURES

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1) MIC
XLR connector for microphones, input level range:
-60 to -20 dB. This connector can provide +48V
phantom power for condenser microphone when
the Phantom switch is on.
2) LINE
Balanced/unbalanced 1/4’’ phone jack for connecting
a line level source, input level range: -40 to 0 dB.
3) GAIN CONTROL
Use this knob to adjust the level of the input signal
to the optimal setting. For the best balance of S/N
ratio and dynamic range, adjust this knob so that the
peak indicator (10) lights only occasionally.
4) LOW CUT SWITCH
A low cut lter will be inserted into the channel
when this switch is pressed, thereby reducing bass
muddiness or rumble.
5) HI
Controls the high-frequency equalizer boost or cut
level. Max adjust range: +/-15 dB @ 12 KHz.
6) MID
Controls the midrange-frequency equalizer boost or
cut level. Max adjust range: +/-15 dB @ 2.5 KHz.
7) LOW
Controls the low-frequency equalizer boost or cut
level. Max adjust range: +/-15 dB @ 80 Hz.
8) AUX
Sends the channel signal to the AUX bus. The
controlled signal is pre-fader so that the aux level is
independent of the channel fader setting.
9) PAN
Distributes the channel’s stereo signal level feed to
the MAIN bus, which is a single fader that controls
the left/right stereo output. The L/R signals are equal
when the knob is in its center position.
10) PK PEAK INDICATOR
The red LED warns when an excessively high
signal level is present in the channel. The signal
is sampled in front of channel fader. It will light
approximately 3 dB before clipping and therefore
give warning of a possible overload.
11) LEVEL CHANNEL FADER
This rotary fader controls the input channel’s output
level feed to the MAIN bus, adjusting the volume
balance relative to other channels.
MONO CHANNEL
SECTION
CONTROL PANEL

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1) L/MONO AND R
Two unbalanced 2-pole phone jacks for stereo
line input. Input level range: -10 dB. If the source
signal is mono, connect to the L/Mono input jack
only.
2) -10 dB ATTENUATOR
Matches the output levels of sources connected to
the mixer’s stereo input sockets. When switched
on, the line input signal will be reduced -10 dB.
3) HI
Controls the high-frequency equalizer boost or
cut level. Max adjust range: +/-15 dB @ 12 KHz.
4) MID
Controls the midrange-frequency equalizer boost
or cut level. Max adjust range: +/-15 dB @ 2.5 KHz.
5) LOW
Controls the low-frequency equalizer boost or
cut level. Max adjust range: +/-15 dB @ 80 Hz.
6) AUX
Sends the channel signal to the AUX bus. The
controlled signal is pre-fader so that the aux level
is independent of the channel fader setting.
7) BAL (BALANCE) CONTROL
Distributes the channel’s stereo signal level feed
to the L/R buses. They are equal when the knob
is in its center position.
8) LEVEL CHANNEL FADER
This rotary fader controls the input channel’s
output level feed to the MAIN bus, adjusting the
volume balance relative to other channels.
STEREO CHANNEL
SECTION
CONTROL PANEL

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1) MAIN OUTPUT CONTROL
Slide fader used for adjusting the nal
L/R output level sent to the MAIN output
sockets.
2) OUTPUT LEVEL METER
This level meter indicates the signal
level of the stereo MAIN output (Left and
Right).
3) POWER INDICATOR
Indicates proper working status of the
internal DC power supply.
4) +48V PHANTOM POWER SWITCH
AND INDICATOR
This switch is used for turning on or
off +48V phantom power to operate
condenser microphones. When this
switch is pressed down, +48V will be
present on the XLR socket of each
microphone input channel. PLEASE
NOTE: Minimize all channel fader levels
before turning on/off this switch. Don’t
plug or unplug microphones after this
switch is turned on (causes loud pops!).
Don’t turn on the switch when a dynamic
microphone is in use.
5) AUX RET
Controls the signal level feed to the stereo
MAIN buses from the auxiliary return
sockets.
6) AUX SEND
Master control of the signal level sent to
the AUX SEND socket.
7) 2TK TO MIX
When this switch is pressed down, the
signal from the 2TK RET input sockets
can be fed to the MAIN bus output
sockets.
8) 2TK TO CTRL RM
Press down this button to feed the 2-track
input signal (2TK RET) to the control
room and headphones (PHONES/CTRL
RM). Release it to feed the MAIN signal
to the control room and headphones.
9) PHONES / CTRL RM
This knob controls the signal level to the
control room and headphones.
MASTER CONTROL
SECTION
CONTROL PANEL

10) AUX RET L/MONO & R
These are two auxiliary input phone jacks. The rated input level is -10 dB. Only
connect the output of your source device to L/MONO if the source is mono, thus
the right signal is the same as the left.
11) AUX SEND
Outputs the auxiliary signal.
12 REC OUT
Two RCA connections send left and right MAIN output signals for recording.
13) 2TK RET
These two RCA connections receive stereo signals from an external playback device.
14) MAIN ( L, R )
The MAIN 1/4" jack sockets send line level signals from the mixer to external devices
(for example: an EQ or directly to a power amplier).
15) CTRL RM
These two 1/4" jack sockets send stereo signals from MAIN out or tape player to
the control room speakers.
16) PHONES
Sends the signals from main out or tape player to the headphone.
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1) AC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET
Used for connecting an external power adapter. Be sure to connect the power supply
to the mixer BEFORE plugging into the AC outlet.
2) AC POWER SWITCH
Turns AC power to the mixer on or off.
CONTROL PANEL
REAR PANEL

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10
50
30
20
15
10
5
5
0dB
+10
+4
6
12
18
LR
LR
PAN
HI
-15 +15
MID
-15 +15
LOW
-15 +15
AUX
110
LEVEL
110
LR
PAN
HI
-15 +15
MID
-15 +15
LOW
-15 +15
AUX
110
LEVEL
110
PK PK
1 2
LEVEL
110
LEVEL
110
3 4 5 6
LR
BAL
LR
BAL
AUX
110
AUX
110
HI
-15 +15
MID
-15 +15
LOW
-15 +15
HI
-15 +15
MID
-15 +15
LOW
-15 +15
-10dB-10dB
110
PHONES/CTRL RM
2TK TO
CTRL RM
2TK
TO MIX
110
110
AUX
RET
AUX
SEND
PHANTOM
+48V
MIC1
LINE1
20 60dB
GAIN
MIC2
LINE2
20 60dB
GAIN L/MONO
R
L/MONO
R
LINE IN 3/4LINE IN 5/6
L/MONO R
AUX RET
AUX
SEND
REC
MAINCTRL RM
MAIN SECTION
R
L
R
L
2TK
RET
OUT
Compact Mixer
MIX-06
LOW
CUT
LOW
CUT
MAIN
PHONES
32ohm
3mW
1
2
3
1
2
3
INDICATOR
CD PLAYER
POWER AMP
EFFECT PROCESSOR
REC OUT L/R
2TK RET
LINE IN L/RLINE IN L/R
AUX SEND AUX RET
CTRL RM
HEAD PHONES
MIC IN
RIGHTLEFT
POWER AMP
ST. MAINOUT L/R
APPLICATION EXAMPLE

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MIC IN------MAIN L/R, AUX SEND
MONO LINE IN------MAIN OUT L/R
MIC IN------CTRL RM OUT L/R
MIC IN------REC OUT
ST. LINE IN------MAIN OUT L/R
AUX RET------MAIN OUT L/R
2TK RET------MAIN OUT L/R
2TK RET------CTRL RM OUT L/R
1
1
1
75 ohm
1K ohm -10 dB
+4 dB
13 mW @ 36 ohm
175 ohm +4 dB
75 ohm
Input modesNumber Connecto
rI
nput levelInputs Impedance
Input Rated
Microphones
Mono LINE IN
Stereo PLAY IN
Stereo LINE IN
Unbalanced
Unbalanced
Balanced
Balanced
2 RCA
2 TRS
XLR
OutputsNumberOutputs modesConnectorImpedance Output level
Outputs Rated
Stereo MAIN OUT
Stereo REC OUT
HEADPHONE
CTRL RM
AUX SEND
Unbalanced
Unbalanced
Unbalanced
Unbalanced 2 RCA
2 TRS
TRS
3-pole TRS
2
2
2
1
2K ohm
47K ohm
10K ohm
10K ohm
10K ohm
-60 dB
-40 dB
-10 dB
-10 dB
-10 dB
Stereo AUX RET Unbalanced
12 TRS
Unbalanced +4 dB
2 TRS
75 ohm
Max gain
72 dB
55 dB
22 dB
78 dB
62 dB
22 dB
19 dB
19 dB
Signal route
@ 10K ohm Load
@ 620 ohm Load
@ 620 ohm Load
@ 620 ohm Load
Conditions
@ 620 ohm Load
@ 620 ohm Load
@ 620 ohm Load
@ 620 ohm Load
120 VAC, 60 Hz
5W
1.8Kg
7-7/8" W x 2" H x 9" DDimensions
Weight (includes power adapter)
Power consumption
Power
-124 dB @ 150 ohm, at max gainMicrophone preamp E.I.N
+20 dB @ 0.5%THD 1K Hz 620 ohm loadMax out level
+1/-2 dB @ +4 dB 20~20000 Hz 620 ohm loadFrequency response
<0.1% @ +14 dB 20~20000 Hz 620 ohm loadTotal harmonic distortion
HI 12K Hz MID 2.5K Hz LOW 80 Hz max equalizing value +/-15 dBChannel EQ
Low cut filter 80 Hz 18 dB/OCT
3-pole TRS
SPECIFICATIONS

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MIC IN
LINE IN
-20dB
GAIN LOW MID HI
PEAK
LEVEL
AUX
PAN
LINE IN
L
/MON
O
R
E Q E Q
LOW HI
LRAUX
5LED VU
REC OUT
AUX SEND PHONES
AUX SEND
MAIN
E Q
MID
LEVEL
AUX
PAN
LRAUX
5LED
VU
CH INDICAT
AUX RET
LO CUT
AUX RE
T
L
/MON
O
R
2TK TO MIX
-10dB
MAIN L OUT
CTRL RM L
CTRL RM R
PHONES/
CTRL ROOM
2TK TO CTRL RM
2TK RE
T
SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM

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WARRANTY
We at Talent are dedicated to providing our customers with professional, high
quality stage and studio accessories. As such, all Talent products are warranted
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of One Year from
the date of purchase.
Warranty registration is not required, but purchasers are asked to retain their
receipt as proof of purchase. Warranty does not apply to misuse, abuse,
neglect, accident, improper use, etc.
For complete customer satisfaction, Talent resellers are asked to act as
agents for the purpose of handling warranty claims. Please return your Talent
product to your place of purchase prepaid. Many Talent resellers require a
return authorization (also known as an RA or RMA). Please contact your Talent
reseller for more details.