User manual AUSTRALIAN MONITOR SM12

[. . . ] The Australian Monitor Pro Series SM12 and SM16 stereo INTRODUCTION MONO CHANNELS STEREO CHANNELS console mixers are designed to be compact, ultra low noise and feature packed. With a mixture of mono channels featuring balanced XLR or TRS inputs and switchable 48V phantom power, and stereo channels all boasting 3 stage E0 and pre and postlader auxiliary sends, the SM series mixers are as versatile as they are cost effective. The SM Series mixers feature peak LED indication and low cut MASTER SECTION REAR PANEL OPERATION filters on all mono channels, high quality 60mm faders and sealed potentiometers. 19 inch rack mount kit and accurate graph meters for the stereo output buss. 10 segment bar BLOCK DIAGRAM The Australian Monitor Pro Series SM12 and SMl6 give the audio professional a sonically superior mixing console offering a feature set and versatility usually found in mixing consoles many times their price. SPECIFICATIONS t0 AUS, gUR, USA Copyrigtrt tTth Oct 2U!4 Rev A: lfth Oct 2Of CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PABTS INSIDE. A A Caution: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presnce of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. To prevent electric shock do not use this (polarised) plug WARNING ! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. [. . . ] The centre position will give a flat response. @ r-evrrThis channel output fader adjusts the level of the channels signal before it is sent to the master output buss. PAGE 4 SM12 & SM16 OPERATION MANUAL - LINE INPUT SECTION AUXIL!, E. RY STfTiCN @ lrxr r-rn @ rcr Aux 1 is a mono These 6. 35mm TRS lacks will accept split of the channel either balanced or unbalanced line level signals. For mono operation use left input only. Unbalaned u3e of mono t/4-jack plugs TiP = input signal and is post E0 but pre the channel fader. of sbrco 1/4"lack plu96 Balanced u3e Tip = ts, Fosr Aux 2 is a mono split of the channel input signal and is post E0 and post channel fader. Sigml Grcund /Shield @ r*x The channel pan control is used to Tip Ring position the channel signal in the stereo field. This differs from the mono channels as 6nnslion of balao@d and unbalan@d plugs, ing and sleeve have to & bridged at rhe stereo plug For this pan control will determine the level of either the Left or Right buss that is sent to the master mix. For example if the pan control is turned fully clockwise, only the Right signal path EO SECTION will be sent to the @ Hron This is a stereo shelf E0 filter that adjusts treble frequency levels and will give up to 15dB of boost or cut at 12kHz. lf the Left input only is connected (a mono signal) the pan control will work as per the mono channels. position will give a flat response. $ rrax r-r* This red LED illuminates when the channel is going into overload (clip) @ r, , rro This stereo mid range E0 control adjusts mid range frequencies and has a fixed 2 octave bandwidth at 2. 5kHz. This 9D ppiThe Pre Fader Listen (PFLI switch is used to monitor the input signal before the channel fader. This can be switched to either the headphone/local monitor output or the master lefVright outputs (see master sectionl control will give up to 1SdB of boost or cut. The centre position response. will give a flat @ low This low frequency stereo shelf E0 control adiusts bass frequencies and will give up to 15dB of boost or cut at 80H2. The centre position will give a flat resp0nse. f*il L E\"'f L This Channel output fader adlusts the level ofthe channels signal before it is sent to the Master output buss. 5Mt2 & SMi6 CFTftAT'ilru M&iliUAL P&*e * ffi i*te. :. - ta*>; These TRS 6. 35mm jacks provide a stereo output. This level is independent of the Master Mix. output that can be sent to a local monitor amp and speakers for control room or bio box monitoring of either the PFL buss or f'J;* w PC$JEF?LEX This LED indicates that the mixer is "on" the master output buss. Balaned use of stereo l/4"iack plugs @ +e*v This LED indicates that 48 volt phantom power is active. Rins = 3i'} L. R CUTSUT iITTER ? The Master 0utput level is displayed on these l0 segment Bar Graph peak meters. Tp Sleeve Tip Ring Sleeve A ] StEin reliefcramp i. 4A$TEftIFFL T0 L0CAi_ t4*t1t7c* and pluqs, i, nq and sleeve I I I I I For onnedion orbaranced unbalan@d have to be bndoed ar the sreeo ptuq This switch determines whether the Master mix signal or the PFL signal will be sent to the Local Monitor/Headphone output. i # i-:, i*pHe n r: This a monitor output for headphones. This outputs signal will follow whatever is assigned to the Local Monitor output. @ rnreinec ro MAsTER This switch determines whether a tape or other stereo source connected to the Tape ln RCA connectors is sent to the ffi a*x *eru*r! 1r: Master Mix. These controls adjust the level of the stereo auxiliary returns. Both Aux Return 1 & 2 are permanently assigned to the Master Mix. $ uesrrn ourPur This fader controls the master output level o1 ffi ut a*r "'t*i4r. i L}r;f, . L M * G tT* * t rv t both the Left and Right busses to the master XLF and TRS outputs ofthe mixing console. This control adjusts the output level of the Local Monitor outputs and the Headphone *FI AUX SEND * . I/? These unbalanced 6. 35mm jacks can be used to send the output of each channels Aux sends to effects devices such as reverb or delay units. ffi;;* TArE stereo These rfii RCA connectors allow a connection of tape deck, CD/DVD al*^t* itl:, 'E r{T'*rrr5 1i2 player etc to the mixer and are routed to These 2 additional stereo inputs can be used for the return of stereo effects the Master Mix. *BFd units such as reverb or delay units and are permanently assigned to the Master Mix. These can also be used as extra line level inputs and can be mono if only the left input is used. & w L, , F RICSED OUT These stereo RCA connectors allow for a tape deck or digital recorder to be connected to mixing console for recording the output of the Master Mix. PASE 6 5Mi?& Sld'l$ *pftATlSl* t"{Al. lUA'- Balanced use of stereo 1/4" jack plugs Tip = hot (+vs; Ring cold (-ve) Sleeve = Ground / Shield ffi :t. l=r-ar* 1-i t. , . '4 *?e '{=z ?{. 4': +i Tip Ring An insert point is provided for each Mono Channel on the SMl2 and SM16 mixing consoles. These insert points are a split of the channels input signal Sleeve Strain relief clamp For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug which is post input gain and Low cut filter with the return path pre EO. [. . . ] in centre positionl Ensure the power supply is correctly connected Generate input signal (i. e. voice for a microphone, play background source etc) No PFlls are active Connect mic or line source to desired channel inputs (make sure Enrrrc the selected channels Peak LED is not illuminating Ruirr the selected channels fader till the desired level is achieved phantom power is switched on if required) and ensure Master Outputs are correctly connected to your audio system. $ ff'r UR 0utput meter should be continuously metering at up to 0dB with any transient signals not exceeding the +6dB indicator. nO;ust input gain stage to ensure correct gain settings S| 3 , O input signals as required remembering that boosting frequencies will add to the signals gain. Repeatfor remaining channels ltl0TE: A @ cr lull discussion of setting up a complex system with correct gain structure is beyond the scope olthis manual. [. . . ]