YORKVILLE MP10DS User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR
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INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK
OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Rea Instructions:
The
Owner’s Manual
should be read and understood
before operation of your unit. Please, save these
instru tions for future referen e.
Packaging:
Keep the box and pa kaging materials, in ase the unit
needs to be returned for servi e.
Warning:
When using ele tri produ ts, basi pre autions should
always be followed, in luding the following:
Power Sources:
Your unit should be onne ted to a power sour e only of the
voltage spe ified in the owners manual or as marked on the unit.
This unit has a polarized plug. Do not use with an extension ord or
re epta le unless the plug an be fully inserted. Pre autions should
be taken so that the grounding s heme on the unit is not defeated.
Hazar s:
Do not pla e this produ t on an unstable art, stand, tripod, bra ket or
table. The produ t may fall, ausing serious personal injury and serious
damage to the produ t. Use only with art, stand, tripod, bra ket, or table
re ommended by the manufa turer or sold with the produ t. Follow the
manufa turer’s instru tions when installing the produ t and use mounting
a essories re ommended by the manufa turer.
The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing
water; no obje ts filled with liquids should be pla ed on the
apparatus.
Terminals marked with the “lightning bolt” are hazardous live;
the external wiring onne ted to these terminals require installation
by an instru ted person or the use of ready made leads or ords.
No naked flame sour es, su h as lighted andles, should be
pla ed on the apparatus.
Power Cor :
The AC supply ord should be routed so that it is unlikely that it will
be damaged. If the AC supply ord is damaged DO NOT
OPERATE THE UNIT.
Service:
The unit should be servi ed only by qualified servi e personnel.
INSTRUCTIONS RELATIVES AU RISQUE
DE FEU, CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, OU
BLESSURES AUX PERSONNES.
AVIS:
AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
N’ENLEVEZ PAS LE COUVERT (OU LE PANNEAU
ARRIERE). NE CONTIENT AUCUNE PIECE REPARABLE
PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
CONSULTEZ UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE
POUR L’ENTRETIENT.
Veuillez lire le manuel:
Il ontient des informations qui devraient êtres omprises avant
l’opération de votre appareil. Conservez S.V.P. es instru tions
pour onsultations ultérieures
Emballage:
Conservez la boite au as ou l’appareil devait être
retourner pour réparation.
Warning:
Attention: Lors de l’utilisation de produits éle trique,
assurez-vous d’adhérer à des pré autions de bases
in luant elle qui suivent:
Alimentation:
L’appareil ne doit être bran hé qu’à une sour e d’alimentation
orrespondant au voltage spé ifié dans le manuel ou tel qu’indiqué
sur l’appareil. Cet appareil est équipé d’une prise d’alimentation
polarisée. Ne pas utiliser et appareil ave un ordon de
ra ordement à moins qu’il soit possible d’insérer omplètement les
trois lames. Des pré autions doivent êtres prises afin d’eviter que le
système de mise à la terre de l’appareil ne soit désengagé.
Hazar :
Ne pas pla er et appareil sur un hariot, un support, un trépied ou une
table instables. L’appareil pourrait tomber et blesser quelqu’un ou subir des
dommages importants. Utiliser seulement un hariot, un support, un trépied
ou une table re ommandés par le fabri ant ou vendus ave le produit.
Suivre les instru tions du fabri ant pour installer l’appareil et utiliser les
a essoires re ommandés par le fabri ant.
Il onvient de ne pas pla er sur l’appareil de sour es de flammes
nues, telles que des bougies allumées.
L’appeil ne doit pas être exposé à des égouttements d’eau ou des
é laboussures et qu’au un objet rempli de liquide tel que des vases
ne doit être pla é sur l’appareil.
Les dispositifs marqués d’une symbole “d’é lair” sont des parties
dangereuses au tou her et que les âblages extérieurs onne tés à
es dispositifs de onne tion extérieure doivent être effe tivés par un
opérateur formé ou en utilisant des ordons déjà préparés.
Cor on ’alimentation:
Évitez d’endommager le ordon d’alimentation. N’UTILISEZ PAS
L’APPAREIL si le ordon d’alimentation est endommagé.
Service:
Consultez un te hni ien qualifié pour l’entretien de votre appareil.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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MICROMIX
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IINNTTRROODDUUCCTTIIOONN
We have coupled our extensive experience in the development and production of powered
mixers, (with state of the art, computer assisted design technology) to create the smallest, light-
est, and most powerful combination mixer/amplifiers available. We at Yorkville Sound are
confident that you will find your new MP10DS to be an efficient and versatile solution to your
mixer needs. This manual contains information to help you get the maximum performance
from your MP10DS. We hope you ll take the time to read it.
STEREO PPOWER AAMPLIFIER
The MP10DS features a high-performance stereo power amplifier, which has been designed to
operate safely into low overall speaker impedances. Thanks to a dedicated, sonically transpar-
ent, limiter circuit that adjusts the output power level to keep the circuitry cool. Multiple
speakers may be connected to the amplifier without the amplifier overheating or shutting
down. It will simply reduce output power to a safe level. Just make sure the total load does not
fall below 4-Ohms.
INPUT CCHANNELS
1. MMICROPHONE && LLINE IINPUTS
The MP10DS features standard XLR type Low-impedance MIC IN con-
nectors on the first 6channels. These microphone inputs are electroni-
cally balanced for maximum noise suppression and have characteristics
matching all low impedance dynamic microphones. Condenser micro-
phones may also be connected with 24 Volt DC phantom power activat-
ed via the back-panel PHANTOM push-button. (No e: condenser and
dynamic mics may be used together with the PHANTOM power activat-
ed. It will not affect the performance of the dynamic mics). Additionally,
there are high-impedance 1/4” BAL LINE IN jacks on all channels. These
are electronically balanced line-level inputs, but will accept either bal-
anced or unbalanced input cables from high impedance microphones,
guitars, amplifier Line outputs, synthesizers, electric pianos, etc. (No e:
when connecting a balanced signal, employ balanced patch cables with
a ring/tip/sleeve (stereo) 1/4” plug on the mixer end). Channels 7/8 and
9/10 have Left & Right 1/4” BAL LINE IN jacks plus Left & Right
TAPE/CD/LINE RCA type inputs. Either the 1/4” or RCA type input (not
both) may be used to connect a stereo tape deck, CD player or outboard
mixer to these channels. A phono preamplifier must be connected to the
MP10DS inputs for optimum turntable performance.
Do not connect signals to both types of inputs on any one channel (e.g. the
MIC an LINE IN’s on channels 1 to 6 or the 1/4” an RCA type TAPE/CD/LINE
IN’s on channels 7/8 an 9/10). To o so will cause improper operation of the
input circuit. (Note: you may connect a stereo source to channels 1 through 6
but you must use two channels, one for left an one for right).
2. CCHANNEL GGAIN CCONTROLS && CCLIP LLEDS
The GAIN control has a range of 40dB. This adjustment determines both
the input sensitivity of the channel and the signal level sent to the MAIN
mixing bus*. (The MP10DS channel circuitry does not require separate gain
and level controls). The CLIP LED is set to illuminate when the channel s
overall signal level is 3dB below the onset of actual clipping distortion. As a
result, small amounts of LED activity are acceptable, however frequent or
continuous activity indicates the need to turn down the GAIN control.
In au io terminology, a bus is a mix- own channel where all the signals
from the input channels are blen e into one signal. The MP10DS has
three buses, MAIN, MONITOR an EFFECTS.
3. CCHANNEL LLOW, MMID, && HHIGH EEQUALIZATION
The MP10DS, LOW, MID & HIGH EQ controls independently adjust the
bass, middle and treble frequencies for each channel. Center frequencies
have been carefully selected for optimum sonic adjustments and the gain
range for each control is plus or minus (+/-) 15dB to provide versatile
equalization consistent with the clean simplicity of the MP10DS design.
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As with all equalizers, boosts at one or more frequencies increase the channel s signal level. If
the channel is already at a fairly high operating level, this may cause clipping, in which case
the CLIP LED will light. Reduce the GAIN setting and/or the EQ boosts if CLIP activity is
excessive. (No e: center position reflects a neutral or fla EQ control setting, however lower
EQ control settings may be effectively employed to reduce feedback and/or distortion).
4. CCHANNEL MMON CCONTROL
Each channel has a MON (monitor send) control which varies the amount of channel signal
being tapped off and sent to the monitor bus in the MP10DS. The MON signal is pre-fader
and pre-EQ, in other words it is taken before the GAIN and EQ controls so that the monitor
mix can be independent of the main mix. As a result, channel EQ settings do
not affect the sound of the monitor signals, nor do the channel GAIN controls
regulate their volume. (No e: with an independent monitor mix, it may be ben-
eficial to connect a graphic equalizer to the MONITOR output for feedback
control).
5. CCHANNEL EEFX CCONTROL
Each channel has an EFX (effects send) control which adjusts the level of the
channel signal being tapped off and sent to the MP10DS, effects bus. This sig-
nal is post-fader and post-EQ, in other words it is affected by both the channel
EQ controls and the channel GAIN control. Normally, the output signal from
the effects bus is internally routed to the DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR. In
this situation, the EFX control would regulate the intensity of the built-in effects
on that channel s sound through the main PA system and the RECORD OUT
jacks. In standard operating mode with the built-in effects working, you would
connect a regular on-off footswitch (e.g. Yorkville model IFS-1A) to the EFX
FOOTSWITCH/SEND jack to turn the internal effects on and off. See the sec-
tion EFX FOOTSWITCH/SEND later in this manual for more information.
Alternatively, this signal can be connected to the input of an external stereo
effects unit and returned via channel 7/8 or 9/10. However, if you do not
require any effects at all, the effects bus output signal can be connected to the
input of an additional monitor system or other amp/speaker system via the EFX
FOOTSWITCH/SEND jack using a standard shielded patch cord. In this case,
the EFX controls would act as send controls to achieve a semi-separate mix.
(Remember that the channel GAIN controls will also affect this signal).
6. CCHANNEL PPAN && ALANCE CCONTROLS
The signal balance of each channel going to the left and right main PA channels
can be adjusted by the PAN control in channels 1to 6, and by the BALANCE
control in channels 7/8 and 9/10. Turning this control counterclockwise
towards the Lwill increase the signal level in the left channel while also reduc-
ing the level in the right channel. Turning the control clockwise towards the Rwill increase the
signal level in the right channel while also reducing the signal level in the left channel. For
stereo PA applications, you would leave the PAN and BALANCE controls at center position.
This ensures that all audience members throughout the venue hear the same mix of instruments
and voices. However, if you are using the MP10DS strictly for recording purposes, you may
employ the PAN or BALANCE controls to send channels or stereo-recorded music tracks to the
left or right tape tracks by turning them all the way to L or R.
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MASTER SSECTION
1. MMAIN MMASTER CCONTROL && CCLIP LLED
The MAIN MASTER control adjusts the overall level of the main mix and the PA volume.
Beside this control is a CLIP LED, which indicates high signal levels within the main mixing
bus. Reduce the MAIN MASTER or the channel GAIN controls if the MAIN CLIP LED is more
than slightly active. (No e: to ensure maximum signal headroom and clarity, operate the mixer
with the MAIN MASTER set at 7or so. This way, you will be running the channel GAIN con-
trols at lower settings, which helps to ensure that the channels do not clip).
2. MMONITOR MMASTER CCONTROL
The overall level of the monitor mix is adjusted with the MONITOR MASTER control. Beside it
is a CLIP LED, which indicates high signal levels within this bus. Reduce the MONITOR MAS-
TER or the channel MON levels if the MONITOR CLIP LED is more than slightly active. (No e:
as with the MAIN MASTER, keep the MONITOR MASTER at a relatively high setting to ensure
maximum clarity).
3. MMAIN EEFFECTS MMASTER CCONTROL
The MAIN EFX master control regulates the amount of signal going from the output of the
internal DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR to the MAIN mixing bus where it is mixed with the
dry signals direct from the channels. It controls overall effects intensity on the L and R MAIN
output signals and RECORD OUT signals and through the main PA speakers.
4. MMONITOR EEFFECTS MMASTER CCONTROL
The MONITOR EFX master control regulates the amount of signal going from the output of the
internal DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR to the MONITOR mixing bus where it is mixed with
the dry signals directly from the channel MON send controls. It controls the overall effects
intensity of the MONITOR LINE OUT signal.
5. MMAIN LLINE OOUT && AAMP IIN JJACKS
These jacks can serve a variety of patching and routing purposes. They are positioned in the
signal path after the MP10DS, main graphic equalizer and are therefore regulated by it (i.e.
they are pos -EQ).
The main bus signals are available at line level (no speaker level, use the SPEAKER outputs
on the back panel to drive speakers) from the L& RMAIN output jacks. Taking a signal from
these jacks has no effect on the operation of the MP10DS, built-in power amplifier. It is there-
fore possible to feed an external power amplifier or even
several, interconnected power amps, with the MAIN out-
put signals while the internal power amplifier is also
functioning (although it is not necessary to have speakers
connected - e.g. if you want to use the unit strictly as a
mixer). If a mono signal is required, possibly to feed a
mono-house PA or another amp/speaker system, use the L
- MONO jack. Mono operation of this jack is converted
to left channel stereo operation as soon as a jack is insert-
ed in the R MAIN output jack.
The AMP A IN and AMP B IN jacks are direct inputs to
the built-in power amplifier. They are referred to as Aand
Brather than left and right simply because, with the
MP10DS, versatile design, it is possible to power main PA
speakers with one amplifier channel, and monitors with
the other. This can be accomplished by running a shielded
patch cord from the L- MONO MAIN output to the AMP
AINjack, then another patch cord from the MONITOR
output to the AMP B IN jack. An alternative use for the
AMP A & B IN jacks is as patching inputs. Because they
are switching jacks, when you plug into one, or both of
them, you interrupt the internal flow of signals going from
the outputs of the Main mixing bus to the inputs of the
built-in power amp. This allows you to insert stereo signal
control devices such as an élite processor, an additional
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