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M822FX
User Guide
and Reference Manual
6122 S. Eastern Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90040
www.AmericanAudio.us
6/08
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M822FX CONTENTS MAIN FEATURES....................................................................................................................................2 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................5 INTRODUCTION..............
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M822FX 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 EXTENS
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M822FX 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
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M822FX 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
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M822FX iNTROd UCTiON Introductions: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® M822FX 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
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M822FX UNPa Cki NG Every M822FX has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Care- fully 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 sup
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M822FX CHa NNEL CONTROLS a Nd FUNCTiONS CHANNEL CONTROL SECTION MONO/STEREO COMbO MONO STEREO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - M822FX Instruction Manual Page 8
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M822FX 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
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M822FX CHa NNEL CONTROLS a Nd FUNCTiONS cont. 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 Control) - This control lets you adjust the balance of the L/R position, of the stereo input signal. Turning this knob to the left moves the source signal towards the MAIN MIX L bus, turning the knob to the right sends the signal towards the MAIN MIX R bus. 7. CHANNEL KNOBS - These knobs ar
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M822FX Mai N CONTROLS a Nd FUNCTiONS MAIN CONTROL SECTION 8 15 16 9 10 11 17 12 Effects List 13 18 14 ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - M822FX Instruction Manual Page 11
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M822FX Mai N CONTROLS a Nd FUNCTiONS cont. mAIN CONTROL SECTION: 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. DSP ON/OFF BUTTON - This button turns the int
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M822FX iNPUT a Nd OUTPUT CONNECTiONS INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 19 20 21 22 23 24 30 29 28 27 26 25 INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS (SEE PAGES 17-18 FOR CONNECTION OPTIONS): 19. 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
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M822FX iNPUT a Nd OUTPUT CONNECTiONS cont. 23. REC OUT JACKS - These jacks send the PRE FADER signal from the master bus to a tape deck for recording. 24. 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 the output signal level. The signal monitored by these jacks is select by the using the LEVEL METER SIg NAL bUTTONS. 25. HEADPHONE JACK - Use this jack to conne
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M822FX 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 el
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M822FX 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 equip
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M822FX 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
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M822FX 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 Effect
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M822FX 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
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36h Long Spring 13.00% 9.00mc 37h Long Dark Spring 13.00% 9.00mc 38h Long Bright Spring 13.00% 9.00mc Best Spring 39h 13.00% 9.00mc 40h Slapback 2 100.00% 8.00mc 41h Short Echo 80.00% 8.00mc 42h 420ms Delay High Feedback 100.00% 8.00mc 43h 420ms Delay Low Feedback 100.00% 8.00mc 44h Echo 550-275ms Delay cross Feedback 100.00% 8.00mc 45h 550ms Delay High Feedback 100.00% 8.00mc 46h 550ms Delay Low Feedback 100.00% 8.00mc 47h 650-375ms Delay cross Feedback 100.00% 8.00mc M822FX
