page 3 User guide MX-8
1.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the A.V.E. analogue/digital 4-channel mixer MX-8 with four
microphone/line inputs; an outstanding unit that was designed particularly for superior
audio quality in churches.
Each microphone/line input is equipped with a compressor/limiter, 3-band equalizer,
as well as indicators for volume, operating status, and peak, respectively. An
automatic processing unit controls additional functions, such as priority, ducking,
number of activated microphones, or the hold time. Furthermore, a variable graphic
equalizer with 48 bands (12 per output) allows an optimisation for every application.
16 fully parametric equalizers (4 per output), each with an individually adjustable Q-
factor of up to 100, as well as an automatic gain adjustment when additional
microphones are activated provide an optimum feedback elimination.
The MX-8 is equipped with its own software. This makes programming simple and
straightforward – Laptop or PC are no longer required. Up to 20 different sets of
settings, so-called „presets“, can be programmed and can easily be recalled by the
user for each occasion as required.
This manual adresses users in sections 2., 3., and 4.1. These parts of the manual
deal with explaining the components of the unit and describe the basic operation.
The following part is addressed to the qualified technical personnel in charge of
extended programming and internal modifications.
1.1 Security advice
• Please read the information provided in this manual before starting up
the unit.
• W
ITHIN THIS UNIT THERE IS DANGEROUS VOLTAGE PRESENT
CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
. D
O NOT OPEN THE
COVER
. I
NTERNAL MODIFICATIONS ARE TO BE COMPLETED BY
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
. T
HERE ARE NO USER
-
SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE
.
• The MX-8 is equipped with a power cord for connecting the three-pin
inlet connector of the unit to a 230 V / 50 Hz AC voltage source. Make
sure this cable is not damaged. Do not use any defective or damaged
power cords!
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