The t.mix xmix 1002 FX USB User manual

xmix 1002 FX USB
mixer
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
01.02.2018, ID: 422793

Table of contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 4
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 6
3 Features....................................................................................................................................... 8
4 Installation and starting up............................................................................................... 9
5 Connections and controls................................................................................................ 10
6 Technical specifications.................................................................................................... 18
7 Plug and connection assignment................................................................................. 20
8 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 22
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1 General information
This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read
and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for
future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell
the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are
subject to change.
1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and
details on the following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the
topics of interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical
basics and terms.
Personal
consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the
customer service will gladly assist you.
1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words
that are used in this manual.
Letterings
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Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
an immediate dangerous situation that will result in
death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in minor
injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate-
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This device is intended to be used for amplification, mixing and playback of signals
from musical instruments and microphones. Use the device only as described in this
user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to
be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be
assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intel-
lectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons
may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is
responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and
are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the
like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present.
Never remove any covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are
missing or damaged.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord)
with a protective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the
plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in
doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician.
Intended use
Safety
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CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce
volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impair-
ment.
Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level.
Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in
your ears or hearing impairment.
NOTICE!
Risk of fire
Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any
direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames.
NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage,
never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight,
heavy dirt, and strong vibrations.
NOTICE!
Power supply
Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet)
matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is pro-
tected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result
in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused
for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
NOTICE!
Danger of short circuit
Switching on phantom power will damage the device if unbalanced XLR
cables are connected.
Only turn on phantom power when exclusively balanced XLR cables are
connected.
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3 Features
n8-channel mixer with built-in FX processor
n4 mono channels (MIC, line) with low cut
n3-band EQ and pan control
n2 stereo channels with 2-band EQ and balance control
nControl room output L/R (1/4" jack)
nAdditional input via RCA (stereo in / rec out)
n1 × AUX control per channel, PRE/POST selectable
nPFL switch per channel
nMaster output L/R via 2 × XLR and 2 × 1/4" phone socket
nSeparately controllable headphones output (1/4" phone socket, stereo)
nHeadphones output, adjustable together with CTRL room output
nUSB port
n48 V phantom power, globally switchable
nBuilt-in power supply
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4 Installation and starting up
Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the
unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration,
dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or
your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Before connecting the operating voltage and before connecting or disconnecting
audio cables, set all volume controls of the unit to zero to avoid damage to the con-
nected speakers and devices.
NOTICE!
Possible staining
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly
react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC floor
and after some time cause permanent dark stains.
In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use
felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet.
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5 Connections and controls
1[MIC]
Balanced XLR mono input to connect a microphone.
2[LINE]
1/4" phone input to connect a line level audio source (keyboards, drum
modules etc., balanced or unbalanced).
3[80 Hz HPF]
High pass filter to attenuate rumble noise and other low frequency interfer-
ence.
4[GAIN]
Rotary control to adjust the input level.
5[EQ]
3-band EQ for treble [HIGH], mids [MID] and bass [LOW].
6[AUX]
Rotary control to adjust the signal portion to be sent to the [AUX SEND]
output to e.g. create a monitor mix.
7[PRE / POST]
When this switch is pressed, the signal portion set with the [AUX] control is
not affected by the channel fader ([PRE]). When the switch is not pressed,
the AUX signal is not subject to the channel fader ([POST]).
8[FX]
Rotary control to control the signal portion, which is sent to the internal
effects section as well as to the [FX SEND] output.
9[PAN]
Rotary control to arrange the channel signal within the stereo panorama R /
L.
10 [PFL] switch
With this switch pressed, the channel signal is unaffectedly by the setting of
the channel fader and the internal effects section and present at the outputs
[PHONES] and [CR OUT] to adapt the values). The switch does not affect the
signal at the outputs [MAIN OUTPUT] and [REC OUT].
11 [PFL] LED
This LED lights on activated PFL function.
12 [PEAK]
The LED lights up on channel overload. If this happens, turn the [GAIN] con-
trol to the left until this LED is extinguished.
13 The channel fader sets the strength of the channel signal in the overall
signal.
Mono channel strip
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14, 16 [STEREO IN]
RCA sockets for connecting stereo sources.
15, 17 [REC OUT]
Line outputs with RCA sockets for connecting recording devices.
18, 19 [L]
1/4" phone input to connect the left signal of a stereo line level audio
source (keyboards, drum modules etc.).
With mono signals in channel 11/12, use this input with the [R]socket
unused so the signal is present at both sum channels.
20 [PAD]
Switch for lowering the input sensitivity with particularly powerful signals.
21 [LINE | USB]
Switch for selecting the analogue line input R / L or the USB input.
22, 23 [R]
1/4" phone input to connect the right signal of a stereo line level audio
source (keyboards, drum modules etc.).
24, 25 [EQ], [LOW]
2-band EQ for treble [HIGH] and bass [LOW].
26 [AUX]
Rotary control to adjust the signal portion to be sent to the [AUX SEND]
output to e.g. create a monitor mix.
27 [FX]
Rotary control to adjust the signal portion, which is sent to the internal
effects section as well as to the [FX SEND] output.
28 [BAL]
Rotary control to arrange the channel signal within the stereo balance.
29 [PFL] switch
With this switch pressed, the channel signal is unaffectedly by the setting
of the channel fader and the internal effects section and present at the out-
puts [PHONES] and [CR OUT] to adapt the values). The switch does not
affect the signal at the outputs [MAIN OUTPUT] and [REC OUT].
30 [PRE / POST]
When this switch is pressed, the signal portion set with the [AUX]control is
not affected by the channel fader ([PRE]). When the switch is not pressed,
the AUX signal is not subject to the channel fader ([POST]).
31 [PFL] LED
This LED lights on activated PFL function.
Stereo channel strip
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32 [PEAK]
The LED lights up on channel overload. If this happens in channel 9/10
press the [PAD] switch. When overload occurs in channel 11/12 reduce the
output level of the signal source connected here.
33 The channel fader sets the strength of the channel signal in the overall
signal.
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34 [PARAMETER]
Rotary control to set the main parameter of the currently selected effect.
35 [FX TO AUX]
Rotary control to adjust the effects portion present at the output [AUX SEND] .
36 [FX TO MIX]
Rotary control to adjust the effects portion in the overall signal.
37 [AUX SEND]
Rotary control to adjust the overall level at the [AUX SEND] output.
38 [FX SEND]
Rotary control to adjust the overall level at the [FX SEND] output.
39 [1 - 16]
Rotary control to select the desired effect, see list [EFX.] printed beneath the ‘ON | OFF’ switch.
40 [SIGNAL]
When this LED lights up a signal is present at the input of the effect section.
41 [ON | OFF]
Button to turn the effects function on or off.
Effects section, AUX
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42 [AUX SEND]
At this line level output the signal set with the [AUX] channel controls is present, maybe to create a monitor mix.
43 [FX SEND]
At this line level output the signal set with the [FX] channel controls is present, maybe to be sent to an external effects
device.
44 [PHONES]
Stereo headphones output.
45 [USB]
USB port for feeding in digital audio signals or for digital output of the sum signal, unaffected by the master faders.
46 [CR OUT L]
Control room output for connecting amplifiers or active speakers.
47 [CR OUT R]
Control room output for connecting amplifiers or active speakers.
48 [FOOT SWITCH EFFECT]
Connector for a foot switch to turn the internal effects section on or off.
Master section
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49 [+48V] LED
This LED is lit when the phantom power is on.
50 [+48V] switch
When this switch is in ON position, a phantom voltage of 48 V is present at the XLR sockets in the mono channels for
using condenser mics. If no condenser mics are used, the switch should be in the OFF position. The phantom voltage
must not be switched on if an unbalanced XLR cable is connected to one of the MIC inputs.
51 [POWER]
This LED shows that the unit is turned on.
52 [LEDs]
These LED chains indicate the level of the sum signal. Keep the level within a range below +18. The red LEDs indicates
overload. In this case, pull back the two master faders so that the red LEDs do not light up any more.
If the PFL button is pressed in one of the channels, the signal in this channel is displayed in the left LED chain, regard-
less of the channel fader.
53 [PFL]
This LED lights up when in at least one of the channels the [PFL] button is pressed and thus the LED chains do not
display the sum signal.
54 [CR & PHONES]
Rotary control to adjust the level at the outputs [CR OUT] and [PHONES].
55 [L MIX R]
Master fader to adjust the sum level at the output [MAIN OUTPUT].
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56.57 [MAIN OUTPUTS]
Balanced 1/4" phone outputs for connecting power amplifiers, effects or recording devices.
58.59 [MAIN OUTPUTS]
Balanced XLR outputs for connecting power amplifiers, effects or recording devices.
60 [POWER]
Mains switch to turn the device on or off.
61 IEC chassis plug for mains connection with fuse holder. To replace the fuse, carefully take out the fuse holder with a
small screwdriver, replace the defective fuse with a new one of the same type and push the fuse holder back in until it
snaps into place.
Rear panel
Connection pattern – club gig
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Connection pattern – PC home
recording
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6 Technical specifications
Max. output level (1% THD @ 1 kHz) MAIN OUTPUT XLR: +26 dBu ± 1 dBu
1/4" phone socket, balanced: +26 dBu ± 1 dBu
Max. output level (1% THD @ 1 kHz) MAIN OUTPUT XLR: +21 dBu ± 1 dBu
1/4" phone socket, balanced: +26 dBu ± 1 dBu
Headphones output 1/4" phone socket (stereo) 150 mW ± 5 mW @ 32 Ω
Distortion (THD +N) <0.025% @ +14 dBu ± 0.5 dBu
Frequency response 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz ± 2 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio 128 dB ± 5 dB Mic Equivalent intrinsic noise
86 dB ± 5 dB residual noise
Input level MIC input +4 dBu ± 1 dBu max.
Stereo line input +21 dBu ± 1 dBu max.
Impedances MIC input balanced: 6 kΩ, unbalanced 3 kΩ ± 200 Ω
Line input balanced: 44 kΩ, unbalanced 22 kΩ ± 2 kΩ
all unbal. Outputs 100 Ω
all balanced outputs 200 Ω
Signal gain mono channel 44 dB adjustable mic input (–16 ~ –60 dB)
Line (–10 dB ~ + 34 dB)
EQ Treble +/- 10 dB, ± 1,5 dB @ 12 kHz shelving
Mids +/- 10 dB, ± 1,5 dB @ 1 kHz shelving
Bass +/- 10 dB, ± 1.5 dB @ 80 Hz shelving
Effects 16 in total 2 × hall reverb
2 × room reverb
2 × plate reverb
1 × spring reverb
2 × delay
2 × chorus
Flanger
Phaser
Gated reverb
Flanger reverb
Vocal echo
USB 2.0 Yes
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Common mode rejection 63 dB ± 3 dB @ 1 kHz
Phantom voltage 48 V ± 2 V
Operating supply voltage AC 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz
Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1.6 A, 250 V, slow-blow
Power consumption 40 W
Dimensions (W × H × D) 265 × 100 × 340 mm
Weight 3.85 kg
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7 Plug and connection assignment
This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable
equipment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated:
Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed
power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’ in poor transmission quality!
Unbalanced transmission is mainly used in semi-professional environment and in hifi
use. Instrument cables with two conductors (one core plus shielding) are typical rep-
resentatives of the unbalanced transmission. One conductor is ground and shielding
while the signal is transmitted through the core.
Unbalanced transmission is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, especially at
low levels, such as microphone signals and when using long cables.
In a professional environment, therefore, the balanced transmission is preferred,
because this enables an undisturbed transmission of signals over long distances. In
addition to the conductors ‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second
core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°.
Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted
signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal
without any noise interference.
1 Signal
2 Ground, shielding
1 Signal (in phase, +)
2 Signal (out of phase, –)
3 Ground
1 Signal (left)
2 Signal (right)
3 Ground
Introduction
Balanced and unbalanced transmis-
sion
1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbal-
anced)
1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal-
anced)
1/4" TRS phone plug (stereo, unbal-
anced)
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