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ETEK AD 1823 User Manual

ETEK AD 1823
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ENGLISH
Model AD 1823
18-CHANNEL ANALOG MIXER
OWNER’S MANUAL
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ETEK AD 1823 Specifications

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BrandETEK
ModelAD 1823
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHIC SYMBOLS

Explains warning symbols like lightning flash and exclamation mark.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

Details warnings against rain, moisture, and other hazards.

IMPORTANT SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE IN GREAT BRITAIN

RADIO/TV INTERFERENCE AVOIDANCE

Guidance on preventing and correcting radio/TV interference issues.

FOR USERS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Information for US users regarding interference resolution.

SPECIAL NOTES

POWER SUPPLY

Advice on connecting the mixer to power and other equipment safely.

MAINTENANCE

Instructions on how to clean and care for the mixer's exterior.

FURTHER PRECAUTIONS

Additional warnings and advice for operating the mixer.

USING THE MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Overview of the mixer and its manual's purpose.

TECHNICAL TERMS

Explains terminology used within the manual.

CONTROL REFERENCES

How controls are identified and referenced in the manual.

CONTROL PANEL REFERENCE CHART

LAYOUT OF THE MIXER

ARCHITECTURE

Details the mixer's internal structure and input/output types.

METERING

Explains the function of the LED bar meters and clip indicators.

POWER SUPPLY UNIT

Describes the external power supply and its specifications.

GROUND

Explains the grounding principle used to eliminate hum.

SWITCHING ON

Instructions on how to safely power the mixer on and off.

ROUTING SYSTEM

MONO INPUT CHANNELS

INPUT LEVEL

How to set the input gain for mono channels using the slider.

H.P. FILTER

Explains the High Pass Filter and its frequency control.

3-BAND EQUALIZER

Details the Bass, Middle, and High frequency equalization controls.

AUX SEND

Describes the Aux Send busses and their Pre/Post Fader settings.

PAN CONTROL

Adjusts the channel output position within the stereo spectrum.

CHANNEL FADING

Controls the final feed to the Main Bus via the LEVEL slider.

MUTE

Silences the entire channel output at the touch of a button.

STEREO INPUT CHANNELS

INPUT LEVEL

How to set the input level for stereo channels.

INSERTS

WHAT ARE INSERT POINTS?

Explains the function of insert points in mixer circuitry.

AD 1823 INSERTS

Details the insert points provided on the AD 1823 channels.

MASTER SECTION

INPUTS/OUTPUTS

Lists the various input and output facilities in the Master Section.

AC POWER IN

Details the connection for the external power supply unit.

LEFT OUTPUT and RIGHT OUTPUT

Describes the main XLR outputs for connecting to systems.

AUX 1, AUX 2 and AUX 3 OUT

Explains the three auxiliary output busses and their routing.

HEADPHONE

Details the headphone output and monitoring controls.

STEREO RETURN

Describes the input for stereo effects return.

TAPE IN / TAPE OUT

RCA sockets for connecting tape recorders.

PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS

POWER ON (PB 1)

Button to switch the mixer power on and off.

PHANTOM 48 V (PB 6)

Enables phantom power supply for microphone inputs.

AUX 2 PRE/POST (PB 7)

Selects pre or post fader mode for Aux 2 send.

AUX 3 PRE/POST (PB 8)

Selects pre or post fader mode for Aux 3 send.

EFX RTN TO AUX 2 (PB 9)

Routes effects return to the Aux 2 bus.

EFX RTN TO AUX 3 (PB 10)

Routes effects return to the Aux 3 bus.

METERING

MONITORING

INPUT/OUTPUT PLUG CONNECTIONS

Jack and XLR plug connections

Details wiring for various jack and XLR connectors.

SPECIAL APPLICATIONS WIRING

'Tapped' Connection Direct Output Lead

Wiring for using insert as a direct output.

Y-Stereo lead for Insert Connection

Wiring for processors without single jack connections.

SETTING UP

SELECTING INPUTS

Guide on selecting Mic or Line inputs for channels.

SETTING GAIN FOR CHANNELS

Step-by-step process for setting channel gain controls.

SIGNAL LEVEL SETTINGS

Adjusting levels using PFL and LED bargraph meters.

MIXER'S NORMAL SETTINGS

Default settings for all mixer controls before sessions.

MULTI TRACK INITIALIZATION

Setting up multitrack recorders for recording.

RECORDING LEVELS

Guidance on achieving optimal recording levels for digital/analog.

Setting Up Recorder/Sampler Inputs

Matching channel sensitivity to multitrack recorder levels.

TRACK ASSIGNMENT

Tips for consistently setting up channels for recording/mixing.

ABOUT MIXING

EQUALIZATION

How to use equalizers for sound correction and enhancement.

GAIN SETTINGS

Using PFL for setting mixer levels and driving effects processors.

(UN) BALANCED LINE CONNECTIONS

Explains balanced vs. unbalanced line connections and their benefits.

EXPANSION

EFX 2000 20-BIT DIGITAL MULTI-EFFECTS MODULE

Details the optional effects module and its installation.

PA 400 200 W + 200 W POWER AMPLIFIER

Information on the optional power amplifier designed for the mixer.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS