User manual CARVIN SM162

[. . . ] This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. LIMITED WARRANTY Your Carvin product is guaranteed against failure for ONE YEAR unless otherwise stated. Carvin will service and supply all parts at no charge to the customer providing the unit is under warranty. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. CARVIN DOES NOT PAY FOR PARTS OR SERVICING OTHER THAN OUR OWN. [. . . ] This allows the best overall sound control of the instruments as they are mixed together and then amplified by the P. A. The mixer can be operated on the stage or from a remote location in front of the stage using a snake cable to bring the signals from the stage to the mixer. The advantage of the remote operation allows the performance to be monitored and mixed from the audience's perspective. The half insert connection creates a send signal without breaking the channels signal path. The insert in this mode is no longer used as an insert but it becomes what is called an "insert direct out". An insert direct out functions as a normal direct out, but the plug has to be half inserted and if an insert is needed on the same channel, some fancy cabling is required to perform both functions. The half insertion connects the tip of the plug being inserted to the ring of the jack, see the fig. If the jack is fully inserted, to where the tip of the plug connects to the tip of the jack, the internal jack switch will open and the channel's signal path will be broken. The connection will still function as a direct out, but the channel's signal will stop at the insert and not continue on to the rest of the channel and the masters, unless the insert is being used as described in the FULL INSERT section above with a TRS plug. The result of the half insert is multiple outputs are created for use in multi-track recording. 8 TRACK MIXDOWN MULTI-TRACK RECORDER 1 PIN 2 (+) PIN 3 (­) MIC MIC Pre-Amp GAIN 8 TRACK OUTPUTS INSERT JACK INSERT GAIN 456 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 HI -0+ 3 3 6 6 9 12 MID 6 9 3 12 -0+ 3 6 9 9 EFFECTS PROCESSOR MONO PLUG LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE 1 EFFECTS 2 L EFFECTS 1 MASTER L TAPE OUT POWER L R 2 2 R TAPE IN PHANTOM POWER SEND LINEOUT PHONES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 R RETURN TWO-TRACK TAPE RECORDER SM162 12 12 LOW - 0 + 3 3 6 6 9 12 12 9 MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC L MONO Studio Mate L MONO L MONO L MONO INSERT GAIN 456 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 HI -0+ 3 3 6 6 9 12 MID 6 9 3 12 -0+ 3 6 9 MID 6 9 9 INSERT GAIN 456 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 HI -0+ 3 3 6 6 9 12 3 12 -0+ 3 6 9 12 12 -0+ 3 3 6 9 12 12 MID 6 9 9 INSERT GAIN 456 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 HI -0+ 3 3 6 6 9 12 3 12 -0+ 3 6 9 MID 6 9 9 INSERT GAIN 456 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 HI -0+ 3 3 6 6 9 12 3 12 -0+ 3 6 9 MID 6 9 9 INSERT GAIN 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 HI -0+ 3 3 6 6 9 12 3 12 -0+ 3 6 9 MID 6 9 9 INSERT GAIN 456 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 HI -0+ 3 3 6 6 9 12 3 12 -0+ 3 6 9 MID 6 9 9 INSERT GAIN 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 HI -0+ 3 3 6 6 9 12 3 12 -0+ 3 6 9 12 12 -0+ 3 3 6 9 12 EFF 1 3 12 MID 6 9 9 INSERT GAIN 456 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 HI -0+ 3 3 6 6 9 12 3 12 -0+ 3 6 9 MID 6 9 9 R INPUT 9 ­ 10 R INPUT 11 ­ 12 R INPUT 13 ­ 14 R L INPUT 15 ­ 16 MAIN +12dB + 6dB HI 6 9 12 3 12 -0+ 3 6 9 MID 6 9 3 -0+ 3 6 9 HI 6 9 12 3 12 -0+ 3 6 9 MID 6 9 3 -0+ 3 6 9 HI 6 9 12 3 12 -0+ 3 6 9 MID 6 9 3 -0+ 3 6 9 HI 6 9 12 3 12 -0+ 3 6 9 3 -0+ + 3dB 3 6 9 0dB ­ 3dB ­ 6dB ­ 9dB ­12dB ­15dB ­18dB R TO RECORDER 12 12 LOW - 0 + 3 3 6 6 9 12 12 9 6 9 12 12 LOW - 0 + 3 3 6 6 9 12 12 9 12 12 LOW - 0 + 3 3 6 6 9 12 12 9 12 12 LOW - 0 + 3 3 6 6 9 12 12 9 12 12 LOW - 0 + 3 3 6 6 9 12 12 9 6 9 12 12 LOW - 0 + 3 3 6 6 9 12 12 9 12 12 LOW - 0 + 3 3 6 6 9 12 EFF 1 3 12 9 12 12 LOW - 0 + 3 3 6 6 9 12 12 9 12 12 LOW - 0 + 3 3 6 6 9 12 EFF 1 3 12 9 12 12 LOW - 0 + 3 3 6 6 9 12 12 9 3 2 1 MASTERS 456 7 8 9 3 2 1 456 7 8 9 keyboards sequencers computer audio outs THE MIC CHANNELS The (XLR) balanced low impedance mic inputs can handle +15 dB levels with the gain control at minimum. These balanced inputs should be used whenever possible, because this format will ensure the best possible performance and lowest noise when operating with long cable lengths, such as with a snake. However, many times an unbalanced output (1/4 inch phone plug) from an instrument needs to be plugged into the mixer. In this case use the line inputs on these channels. If the snake cable is only equipped with XLR inputs use a XLR to 1/4" adapter or a "Direct box" to get through the snake. EFF 1 5 4 6 3 7 EFF 1 5 4 6 3 7 EFF 1 5 4 6 3 7 EFF 1 5 4 6 3 7 EFF 1 5 4 6 3 7 EFF 1 5 4 6 3 7 456 7 EFF 1 5 4 6 3 7 456 7 EFF 1 5 4 6 3 7 456 7 EFF 1 5 4 6 3 7 0 10 0 10 STEREO LIVE SOUND SYSTEM DIAGRAM 4 TRACK STUDIO DIAGRAM 4 TRACK RECORDER THE STEREO CHANNELS Where ever stereo line levels are present such as with CD players, keyboards, and stereo guitar preamplifiers, the stereo channels should be used. The stereo channels allow the user to control the stereo input with one set of controls. The result being equal adjustment to both the left and right signals. The stereo channels are also great as glorified effects returns or for multiple stereo background music mixes. If the mic/line channels are all filled, the stereo channels can be used as extra mono channels by plugging into only the left inputs. 1211 13 15 17 19 22 30 50 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 dB CHANNEL PROTECT 1211 13 15 17 19 22 30 50 POWER 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 dB CHANNEL 4 TRACK INPUTS 4 TRACK OUTPUTS 1 2 EXTERNAL POWER AMP LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE 1 EFFECTS 2 L EFFECTS 1 MASTER L TAPE OUT POWER L R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 R 2 2 R LINE TAPE IN PHANTOM POWER SEND LINEOUT PHONES L MONO LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE 1 EFFECTS 2 L EFFECTS 1 MASTER L TAPE OUT POWER L R 2 2 R TAPE IN PHANTOM POWER SEND LINEOUT PHONES CONNECTING SPEAKERS & POWER AMPLIFIERS Since the Studio Mate is a non-powered mixer (no internal amplifiers), an external power amplifier will have to be used to power the PA system speakers. When connecting the main power amplifiers, use the MASTER L - R LINE OUT jacks as the main outputs. When using a snake to feed the signals from the stage to the mixer, there are usually provisions for sending line output signals from the mixer to the stage. The (line level) MASTER L - R LINE OUT outputs can be plugged into these returns in the snake cable, and This will send the signal to the power amplifiers, usually placed on stage. Once the snake, or alternate means of cabling, carrying the signal has reached the stage, the connections are made to the power amplifier inputs. The power amp outputs can then be connected to the speakers. [. . . ] The result is a direct output signal from the channel that does not disturb the channels operation. A common use for the insert direct out is in multi tracking, when individual channels are recorded to separate tracks on a multi track recorder. 22. TAPE OUT AND TAPE IN RCA JACKS 17 The LEFT/RIGHT TAPE OUT RCA jacks deliver the main Left - Right mix output in RCA jacks thus eliminating the need for RCA to 1/4" adapters. The LEFT/RIGHT TAPE IN RCA jacks are RCA inputs to the TAPE IN level control. [. . . ]