CARVIN CX1252 User Manual

CX STEREO MIXERS
CX842 and CX1252
OPERATION MANUAL
Manual No. 76-01252
Revision 1.1
Made in USA
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Record the serial number of your CX Mixer in the space provided below:
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MID MID
AMP
PROTECT
LINELINELINELINELINELINE LINELINELINELINELINELINE
AMP
PATCH
R GRAPHIC EQ
L GRAPHIC EQ
STEREO DSP
BYPASS 1
DELAYS 2-30
REVERB 31-90
CHORUS 91-110
FLANGE 111-128

CARVIN CX1252 Specifications

General

Type	Analog Mixer
Channels	12
Microphone Inputs	8
Line Inputs	4
Aux Sends	2
Phantom Power	Yes
Main Outputs	2
EQ Bands	3-band
Output Power	Not Applicable

Summary

RECEIVING INSPECTION

Inspecting for Damage

Check the CX mixer for any damage that may have occurred during shipping.

QUICK START UP

CHANNEL CONTROLS

Channel Pan Control

Adjusts the stereo placement of a channel's signal in the main outputs.

Channel Tone Controls

Three controls (LO, MID, HI) to shape the tonal characteristics of each channel.

SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety warnings regarding electric shock, water, and servicing.

European Power Cord Safety

Safety notice for European models regarding power cord wiring and grounding.

Warranty Service Details

Information on Carvin's warranty policy, service procedures, and contact numbers.

CHANNEL FEATURES AND OPERATION

Input Jacks and Pad Switch

Details on Line and XLR inputs, including the -20dB pad switch for gain control.

Channel Level and Monitor Controls

MASTER SECTION FEATURES

Main Master Level Control

Monitor Master Level Control

Effect Send Master Level Control

SETTING UP THE SOUND SYSTEM

Input Connections from Stage