Ashly digiMIX18 User Manual

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Operating Manual
18 Channel Digital Mixer

Ashly digiMIX18 Specifications

General

Brand	Ashly
Model	digiMIX18
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

1 INTRODUCTION

Standard Features Overview

Lists the key standard features and specifications of the digiMIX18 mixer.

2 MIXER CONTROLS

Input Trim and Level Controls

Group, Mute, and Monitoring Controls

2.18 Motorized Fader

The primary physical control for adjusting signal levels.

Parameter and Preset Management

2.31 Load, Copy, Save Buttons

Touchscreen Display and Channel Naming

2.32 The Touchscreen Display

Explanation of how to use the touchscreen for mixer adjustments.

Channel Linking and DSP Functions

2.39 Assign Function

2.41 PEQ & 2.42 GEQ

Controls for parametric and graphic equalization of audio signals.

2.43 Exp/Gate

Engages the noise gate/expander function for signal level control.

Dynamics Processing and Effects

2.44 Comp/Lim

3 REAR PANEL FEATURES

Input and Main Output Connectors

3.11 Ethernet & 3.12 USB Control Jacks

3.13 Digital Audio Module Option

4 GETTING STARTED

4.1 Typical Application

4.2 PEQ Parametric EQ

4.3 GEQ Graphic EQ

4.4 Expander/Gate

4.5 Compressor/Limiter

5 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS

System Settings and Security

6 OTHER MIXER FUNCTIONS

6.1 Firmware Update

Instructions for updating the mixer's internal firmware.

6.2 digiMIX18 Preset Utility

6.3 Factory Reset

6.4 EZ-MODE

7 DIGITAL AUDIO

Digital Input and Output Mapping

Configuring digital inputs and outputs and mapping them to mixer channels.

7.1 Dante-3018 Option

7.2 USB-3018 Option

9 iPAD REMOTE CONTROL

iPad Setup and Control

Steps for connecting the iPad app, using EZ Mode, and password protection.

10 TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for no sound, distortion, hiss, unresponsive controls, and FX problems.

iPad App and Network Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting issues related to the iPad remote control app and network connectivity.

11 SPECIFICATIONS

Input and Output Specifications

Channel DSP Function Specifications

Module and Software Specifications

13 BLOCK DIAGRAM

14 Ashly Audio Inc. LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY)

OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE

Procedure for obtaining warranty service for the product.