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General| Channels | 20 |
|---|---|
| Effects | Yes |
| Built-in Effects | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | No |
| Type | Analog |
| Inputs - Other | 2 x RCA (tape) |
| EQ Bands | 3 |
| EQ Bands per Channel | 3-Band |
| Aux Sends | 2 |
| Digital Effects | 16 presets |
| Faders | 60mm Faders |
| Phantom Power | Yes |
| Headphone Output | 1 |
| Subgroup Outputs | 2 |
Explains the structure and features of the manual.
Initial setup steps for zeroing mixer controls before operation.
Guide to connecting microphones, instruments, and outputs.
Procedure for setting initial input gain and channel levels.
Important tips and precautions for mixing and operating equipment.
Diagram illustrating a typical small club sound system setup.
Description of microphone input jacks and their capabilities.
Details on line-level input jacks for instruments and other sources.
Explanation of insert jacks for connecting external effects processors.
Concepts of using effects in serial or parallel configurations.
Information on stereo line input jacks for balanced/unbalanced signals.
Details on the main stereo output jacks (XLR and TRS).
Description of the dedicated subwoofer output with low-pass filter.
Usage of main insert jacks for serial processing of the main mix.
Explanation of the utility output for separate level control.
Details on sub output jacks for separate mixes or recorders.
Function of aux send jacks for monitors or effects.
Purpose of EFX send jacks for connecting effects devices.
Information on stereo EFX return jacks for parallel effects.
Input jacks for connecting intermission entertainment or tape devices.
Output jacks for capturing the main mix to a recorder.
Description of the headphone output jack and its function.
Connector for an external footswitch to control effects bypass.
Details on the BNC connector for gooseneck lamps.
Information on connecting the mixer to AC power safely.
Location and function of the power switch and status indicator LED.
Explanation of phantom power for condenser microphones.
How to adjust input sensitivity for microphones and line signals.
Using the Zero Level LED to set optimal input signal levels.
Function of the low-cut filter to reduce bass frequencies.
Description of AUX send controls for monitors or effects.
Using the pre-fader switch for aux sends and stage monitors.
How to use the EFX 1 send for external effects devices.
Using the EFX 2 send for internal EMAC processor or external effects.
Details on the mixer's high, mid, and low equalization controls.
Adjusting the stereo balance of a channel signal.
Function of the mute switch to silence a channel.
Determining the signal path destination using assign switches.
The primary level control for each channel's signal.
Using Solo/PFL to monitor individual channels via headphones.
The main stereo fader controlling overall output levels.
Explanation of the peak metering system for signal monitoring.
Indicator LED and function for soloing channels.
Using the graphic EQ to shape the main mix frequency spectrum.
Adjusting the input level for the tape input feature.
Function of the break switch for muting main mix for intermissions.
Control for adjusting headphone monitoring volume.
Control for adjusting the utility output volume.
Faders controlling the levels of individual sub mixes.
Assigning sub mix signals to left/right stereo paths.
Master control for all auxiliary send signal levels.
Master control for the EFX 1 send signal levels.
Control for the return level of external EFX 1 effects.
Information on the internal digital effects processor.
Control for the EFX 2 send signal level to EMAC or external effects.
Control for routing EFX 2 signals to the main mix.
Adding effects to stage monitor mixes.
Selecting desired digital effects presets.
Adjusting time or rate for selected effects like reverb, delay, modulation.
Adjusting damping or depth for selected effects.
Switch to increase stereo image width for modulation effects.
Button to mute or bypass the internal EMAC effects.
Indicator for when EMAC effects are near clipping.
Guidelines for safe and effective AC power distribution and grounding.
Information regarding warranty claims and service procedures.
Steps and tips for diagnosing and resolving common channel or output issues.
Detailed technical specifications for the mixer models.
Step-by-step guide on how to get the mixer repaired under warranty.
