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M1224FX
User Guide
and Reference Manual
6122 S. Eastern Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90040
www.AmericanAudio.us
6/08
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M1224FX CONTENTS MAIN FEATURES....................................................................................................................................2 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................5 INTRODUCTION...................
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M1224FX ELECTRiCaL SaFETY PRECaUTiONS The serial and model number for this unit is WARNINg: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC located on the rear panel. Please write down SHOCk HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS the numbers here and retain for future refer- UNIT TO RAIN, LIqUIDS, OR MOISTURE ence. Model No._____________________________ Serial No._____________________________ CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCk DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUg Purchase Notes: WITH AN EXTENSION C
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M1224FX ELECTRiCaL SaFETY PRECaUTiONS ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). intended to alert the user to the presence of important presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the THERE ARE
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M1224FX SaFETY PRECaUTiONS 8. Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack. 1. For adult use only - keep out of the reach of children. 9. Do not let insecticides, benzene, or thinner come in contact with the surface of the 2. Water and Moisture - The player should not unit. be used near water - for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base- 10. This unit is intended for indoor use only, use ment or near a swimming pool, etc. Do not of this
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M1224FX iNTROd UCTiON Introductions: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® M1224FX mixing console. This mixing console is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to pro- duce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new mixer. Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this
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M1224FX UNPa Cki NG Every M1224FX has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your mixer for any damage and be sure all equipment neces- sary to operate the mixer has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support
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M1224FX CHa NNEL CONTROLS a Nd FUNCTiONS CHANNEL CONTROL SECTION MONO MONO/STEREO STEREO COMbO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - M1224FX Instruction Manual Page 8
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M1224FX CHa NNEL CONTROLS a Nd FUNCTiONS cont. CHANNEL CONTROL SECTION: 1. PEAK LED INDICATORS & TRIm CONTROL - PEAK INDICATORS - These LED indicators will “light” when the input signal reaches 5db below the channel’s clipping point. If the LED “lights” more then usual, you should use the TRIM CONTROL to decrease the input level of the channel. If this does not work, reduce the output level of the connected source. TRIm CONTROL - This adjustment is used to adjust the audio source
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M1224FX CHa NNEL CONTROLS a Nd FUNCTiONS cont. 7. PAN/BALANCE CONTROL - PAN (mono Control) - This control pans the channel signal across the master L and R buses, there- fore determining the ideal position of the sound from that channel. EXAmPLE: If the PAN control is set all the way to the left, the sound from that channel will only be projected from the left speaker only. Same goes for the control being set all the way to the right, only from the right speaker. BALANCE (Stereo Cont
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M1224FX Mai N CONTROLS a Nd FUNCTiONS MAIN CONTROL SECTION 11 21 22 12 13 14 23 15 Effects List 16 24 25 17 26 18 19 27 20 ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - M1224FX Instruction Manual Page 11
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M1224FX Mai N CONTROLS a Nd FUNCTiONS cont. mAIN CONTROL SECTION: 11. DSP PROGRAm DISPLAY - This displays shows the number of the selected effect. Please see the effect list located on the MAIN CONTROL SECTION of the mixing console. 12. DSP PROGRAm SELECT KNOB - The program knob wil allow you to select one of the 100 built-in digital effects. This control board has a 24 bit digital high quality effect processor. 13. AUX PRE CONTROL - Use this control to adjust the
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M1224FX Mai N CONTROLS a Nd FUNCTiONS cont. 23. LEVEL mETER - This LED displays the signal level of the selected LEVEL METER SIgNAL bUTTON. When the meter lights up RED then the output is hitting the clipping level. 24. CONTROL ROOm/HEADPHONE CONTROL - This controls the signal level that is sent to the CONTROL ROOM JACkS or HEADPHONE JACk . 25. LEVEL-mETER SIGNAL BUTTONS - Use these buttons to select the signal that is sent to the CONTROL ROOM outputs and/or HEADPHONE output. The
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M1224FX iNPUT a Nd OUTPUT CONNECTiONS INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 40 39 38 37 36 35 INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS: 28. CHANNEL INPUT JACKS - mIC JACKS - These are balanced 3-pin XLR-type input jacks. BALANCED LINE IN JACKS - These standard 1/4” TRS phone jack are used for balanced or unbalanced line level signals. Some examples of line level equipment include most electronic key- boards, synthesizers, turntables (with appropriate pre-amps), tape decks and line o
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M1224FX iNPUT a Nd OUTPUT CONNECTiONS cont. 32. FOOT SwITCH JACK - You can connect a foot switch to this jack, and use the foot jack to toggle the digital effects on/off. 33. ALT 3/4 OUPUT JACKS - These unbalanced 1/4” phone type jacks output the ALT 3/4 signal to the input of a MTR, external mixer, or other device. 34. CONTROL ROOm OUTPUT JACKS - These stereo 1/4” phone type output jacks send the mixed signal to a monitoring system. Use the CONTROL ROOM/HEADPHONE CONTROL to adjust
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M1224FX CONNECTORS - Always use good quality twin screened audio cable. Check for instability at the output. - Always connect both conductors at both ends, and make sure that the screen is connected only at one end. - Do not disconnect the mains earth from each piece of equipment. This is needed to provided both safety and screen returns to the system star point. - Equipment which has balanced inputs and outputs may need to be electric
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M1224FX CONNECTORS Connector and Cable Configurations REMOTE DEVICE REMOTE SIDE OF CABLE DESCRIPTION CABLE (Connector Type) White(Red)/HIGH Black/LOW 2 2 A. XLR** 3 3 Shield/GND (XLR) 1 1 Floating or Balanced low impedance: most professional equipment l
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M1224FX HOME STUdi O SET-UP SETUP PROCEdURE: 1. before connecting to microphones and instruments, be sure that all devices are turned off. Also be sure that all of the mixer’s channel fader and master control faders are set all the way down. 2. For each connection, connect one end of the cable to the relevant microphone or instrument and connect the other end to the appropriate input jack on the mixer. NOTE: Where an input channel provides both a MIC INPUT jack a
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M1224FX Liv E PERFORMa NCE SET-UP Monitor Speakers (Internal) CD Player Guitar CD,Cassette,or DAT Recorder Power Amp Microphone PRE Foot Switch 1 2 3 4 5/6 7/8 9/10 11/12 TAPE IN REC OUT MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC LINE 9 LINE 11 FOOT SWITCH ALT 3/4 OUTPUT CONTROL ROOM LINE 10 LINE 12 LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE 5 LINE 7 LINE 9 LINE 11 AUX HEADPHONE AUX MONO MONO MONO MAIN OUTPUT RETURN INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT LINE 6 LINE 8 LINE 10 LINE 12 EFX OUT IN Effector Effector Synt
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M1224FX EFFECTS LiST Program Room Effect Name Effect Description Efx Level No.(Hex) Size 00h Medium Bright Plate 78.00% 8.00mc 01h Best Plate 63.00% 36.78mc 02h Medium Dark Spring 13.00% 9.00mc 03h Short Plate 78.00% 8.00mc 04h Long Bright Spring 13.00% 9.00mc Performance 05h Slapback 2 100.00% 8.00mc 06h Slapback w verb 91.00% 8.00mc 07h Echo-Verb echo long verb 28.00% 30.61mc 08h Slow st chor 100.00% 12.11mc 09h Hall best hall 2 78.00% 35.75
