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Audio Interface
Programmable Mixer
MIX
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Main
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3 
4
5 
6
7 
Aux 1 Aux 2Aux 3 
INPUTS
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8
5 
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OUTPUTS
(BALANCED)
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Standalone Mixing
QuickStart guide
Powering k-Mix
To power up your K-Mix:
1.  Connect a mini-USB cable to K-Mix’s CONTROL 
port on the back panel.
2.  Connect the other end of the mini-USB cable 
to a USB power supply.
3.  Plug the USB power supply into a power outlet.
4.  Turn on K-Mix by pressing the [
] button.
5V
1.5A
5V
1.5A
adjuSting levelS
To adjust your mix levels:
1.  Enter “Mains Mode” by pressing the [MAIN] 
button.
2.  Faders 1–8 control the level of inputs 1–8, 
respectively. Move a fader up to increase the 
level; move a fader down to decrease the level.
3.  The “Master” fader controls the overall level of 
the main outputs — outputs 1 & 2. Move the 
fader up to increase the output level; move the 
fader down to decrease the output level.
4.  Press and hold the [SHIFT] button then tap the 
bottom of a fader to mute a channel. Repeat to 
unmute the channel.
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adjuSting triMS
All eight input channels have their own input 
trim settings. Note that input channels 1–2 have 
different trim ranges than input channels 3–8. The 
ranges are as follows:
•  Ch. 1–2: 0dB – +60dB
•  Ch. 3–8: -20dB – +40dB
To adjust the trim settings:
1.  Enter “Trim Mode” by pressing the [TRIM] 
button.
2.  Faders 1–8 control the trim level of inputs 1–8, 
respectively. Move a fader up to increase the 
trim level; move a fader down to decrease the 
trim level.
PhantoM Power
To enable/disable phantom power for inputs 1–2:
1.  Press and hold the [+48V] button.
2.  Press channel select button 1 to toggle the 
phantom power state for channel 1. The LED 
will turn green if phantom power is on, red if 
phantom power is off.
3.  Press channel select button 2 to toggle the 
phantom power state for channel 2. The LED 
will turn green if phantom power is on, red if 
phantom power is off.
4.  Release the [+48V] button to return to the 
mode you were in prior to adjusting your 
phantom power settings.
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welcoMe
Hello, and welcome to the K-Mix Standalone 
Mixing Quickstart Guide!
In this document we will get you up and running 
with your new K-Mix as fast as possible, focusing 
on K-Mix’s standalone mixing functionality. We’ll 
cover ten key features to start you on the path 
towards K-Mix mastery.
This document does not come close to covering 
all there is to do with your K-Mix. Those who 
desire more in-depth information should refer 
to the complete K-Mix manual, which can be 
downloaded from the KMI website at:
http://www.keithmcmillen.com/downloads