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DMX-4
USB Mixer
User
Manual
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual Antex Electronics Corporation • Attachments – Do not use attachments not 19821 Hamilton Avenue recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause Torrance, California 90502 hazards. www.antex.com • Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near Copyright © 2008 Antex Electronics Corporation. All water – for example near a bathtub, wash bowl, Rights Reserved. No portion of this manual may be kitchen sink, out in the rain or
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service • Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or personnel. repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product • A product and cart combination should be moved with is in proper operating condition. care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination • Heat – The product shall
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual fixed gain of 0dB in “line” setting. Inputs 3 and 4 have an adjustable gain of –8 to +31.5dB in “line” setting. General description: (Although the circuitry is capable of a lower gain setting than –8dB, the setting is limited in the Antex Mixer The DMX-4 is a 4 channel microphone preamplifier with Program to –8dB so that it is not possible for the analog 4 analog to digital converters (A/D). The DMX-4 circuitry to go in
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual What’s a ”dB” and why should I care? check first if you have this on your computer already, click the “Start” button on the lower left Throughout this manual, the term “dB” is used. This of your computer screen. Click “Control Panel”, stands for decibel. You may think, “but I just want to then “Add or Remove Programs”. When the record a legal proceeding. I don’t want to be a program list is populated, scroll down and see if
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual Unless you need to change the destination folder, click Enter the User Name and Organization, click “Next”. “Next”. The next dialog box will say “Ready to Install the Program”. Click “Install”. After the program has been installed, the dialog box will say “InstallShield Wizard Completed”. Click “Finish”. 9 10
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual Make sure the USB cable is plugged in and the DMX-4 is Make sure either the USB cable is unplugged, or power powered up. Click “OK”. is removed from the DMX-4. Then click “OK”. Click the “No, not this time” option (this is NOT the default), then click “Next”. If you see a dialog box like the one above, click “Continue Anyway”. 11 12
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual The New Hardware Wizard will open again, this time to The “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” load the audio driver. Select the “No, not this time” should be selected. Click “Next”. option (this is NOT the default), then click “Next”. After the driver is loaded, click “Finish”. The “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” option should be selected. Then click “Next”. 13 14
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual Installing the Software - Vista • Go to www.antex.com and download the latest software driver for the DMX-4. The installation process is fairly straightforward, using the Installshield. • Run the “Setup.exe” program. • The first dialog box will say “Preparing to Install…” • On the second dialog box, click “Next”. After the driver has loaded, click “Finish”. If you get a message asking if you want to restart your c
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual Make sure either the USB cable is unplugged, or power is removed from the DMX-4. Then click “OK”. Click “Change” to change the destination folder, otherwise, click “Next”. The next dialog box will say “Ready to Install the Program”. Click “Install”. After the program is installed, a dialog box will appear that says “InstallShield Wizard Completed”. Click “Finish”. Click “Install this driver software anyway”.
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual The installation is now complete. Click “Close”. The same dialog box will appear when the second driver Connections is loaded. Click “Install this driver software anyway”. Power Adapter • Select the proper AC plug for your country and snap it on to the wall adapter. The adapter adjusts automatically to your AC voltage, provided it is in the range of 100 to 240 VAC. Do NOT use above 240 VAC. • The DMX-4 c
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual USB Connection connected to the DMX-4. Note that inputs 1 and 2 do not have gain adjustments in Line setting, • The USB specification limits the length of the USB the gain is fixed at 0dB. If the line level device cable to 5 meters (about 16 feet), therefore the has an output level control, this can be used to DMX-4 should be placed near the computer. The adjust the recording level. If the device does not cable supplied is
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual typically receive a mix of all inputs except him or Using the Antex Mixer Program herself. 23 24
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual Adjusting the Recording Level Monitor Mix Matrix Having the proper recording level is essential to making Any input may be routed to either or both of the monitor good, intelligible recordings. If the level is too low, the outputs. This is done by clicking on the monitor number recording will contain a lot of hiss when it is played back buttons associated with each input, using the Antex loud enough to hear. If the level i
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual is done digitally in your PC, and not in the DMX-4 circuitry. When “Line” is selected, the gain is fixed at 0dB for inputs 1 and 2. If you attempt to move the slider with the mouse, it will snap back. Inputs 3 and 4 do have a gain adjustment from –8dB to +31.5dB in “Line” setting. Input and Monitor Labels There are text boxes for each Input channel at the top of the Antex Mixer Program. There are also text boxes fo
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual Specifications: Inputs: Number 4 Connector XLR Type Transformerless balanced Gain adjustment: Channels 1 & 2, 10 to 85dB, 1dB (mic setting) steps Channels 1 & 2, 0 dB, fixed (line setting) Channels 3 & 4, 10 to 85dB, 1dB (mic setting) steps Channels 3 & 4, -8 to 31.5dB (line setting) Clipping level +6dBV – gain setting (note 1) Input impedance 2K Phantom power 14VDC, 1K series resistor each line Note 1. Fo
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual Gain adjustment -102 to +25.5dB THD+N -84dB (note 2) Technical Assistance Technical assistance with this product is available from Antex Note 2. A weighted. Test conditions: Test signal of – via: 30dBV amplitude input into microphone input. Input gain slider set to +30dB, Monitor gain slider set to 0dB. email: asupport@antex.com Web: www.antex.com A/D converters: Phone: (310) 532-3092, ext 18 or 33, 7AM to 5PM PDT
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DMX-4 USB Mixer User Manual EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT. This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS FROM DATE
