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INTRODUCTION
The ART MX524 Five Channel Four Zone Mic/Line Mixer is a versatile rack mount mixer that
combines Five independent input channels and routes them to four zone outputs. Channels one thru
four accept a balanced Line or Mic signal thru the Combo jack connector. CH5 accepts a line level
signal through RCA jacks. The unit has an independent selectable +48 Volt phantom power function
for channels one thru four. Channels one thru four can also accept unbalanced line-level signals. Each
channel has a level control and can be routed to any zone output. Separate level, bass and treble
controls adjust the sound of each input channel.
The ART MX524 may be used on stage, in the studio, or for permanent install applications including
conference rooms, corporate boardrooms, churches, restaurants, small clubs, health clubs and more.
A built-in power supply and triple high 19-inch rack mount format allows for easy installation and reliable
long-term operation.
Features
 Five input channels with individual level controls using XLR/Phono jacks with master level, bass
and treble controls
 CH1 Mic/Line Input (factory set) automatically ducks CH2 - CH5 outputs
 Balanced Mic/Line XLR inputs for channels one thru four
 Full +48V low-noise phantom power for channels one thru four mic inputs
 Front panel 1/8-inch stereo (TRS) mini-phone plug for Headphone monitoring
 Four sets of Euro Bloc connectors for the Zone outputs
 Telephone paging function
 Dc power back up
 Separate monitor outputs
 LED VU meter on all outputs
 Rear mount RCA Line inputs for additional audio inputs
 Rugged 3U rack-mount steel chassis with built-in power supply
 Perfect for stage, studio and permanent installations
 Three-year warranty
Unit Initial Setup
Before any audio connections are made, please review if the CH1 Mic/Line is needed as a main talk
over feature is for your application. The unit is factory setup for this feature. If you would prefer to use
Channels 1 thru 5 as just audio inputs then an internal jumper will need to be moved to disable the
feature. Please see the section labeled on page 11, “Dedicated CH1 Mic/Line Ducking and Rear Priority
Switch Function” to make this change.