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USER’S MANUAL y MANUALE D’USO
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PRESETS VARIATIONS
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1. LARGE HALL
2. SMALL HALL
3. LARGE ROOM
4. SMALL ROOM
5. VOCAL 1
6. VOCAL 2
7. PLATE
8. STEREO DELAY
9. TAP DELAY
10. MONO DELAY
11. CHORUS
12. FLANGER
13. REV+DELAY 1
14. REV+DELAY 2
15. REV+CHORUS
16. REV+FLANGER
DIGITAL EFFECT PROCESSOR
STEREO GRAPHIC EQ
SOLO
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GRP1-2
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PHONES
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C.ROOM
LAMP
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GROUPS
MAIN MIX
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16-CHANNEL
MIXING CONSOLE
M•16
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PROEL M-16 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeAnalog Mixer
Channels16
Microphone Inputs8
Line Inputs8
EQ3-band
Aux Sends2
Phantom PowerYes

Summary

SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS

General Safety Precautions

Instructions for safe operation, placement, and handling of the product.

Safety Symbols Explanation

Explanation of warning symbols like lightning flash and exclamation mark.

In Case of Fault

Guidance on identifying and responding to product malfunctions or issues.

CE CONFORMITY

PACKAGING, SHIPPING AND COMPLAINT

WARRANTY AND PRODUCTS RETURN

INSTALLATION AND DISCLAIMER

POWER SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE

INTRODUCTION

QUICK START

A brief guide with essential steps to quickly set up and begin using the mixing console.

CONNECTIONS

Other Nuggets

Additional tips and recommendations for optimal sonic performance and safe operation.

MONO CHANNEL STRIP (1-8 channels)

MIC Input

XLR connector for balanced microphone input, including pinout details.

LINE Input

1/4" jack for balanced or unbalanced line-level input signals.

INSERT Input-output

Jack for connecting external effects processors like compressors or equalizers.

GAIN Control

Adjusts input sensitivity for mic and line signals to achieve optimal internal levels.

LO CUT Switch

Filters out bass frequencies below 75 Hz to clean up low-end and prevent feedback.

EQ Section Controls

High, Mid, and Low frequency equalization controls for shaping the channel's tonal characteristics.

AUX Sends

Controls for routing channel signals to auxiliary outputs for monitors or effects.

POST Switch

Determines if AUX 2 send is pre-fader or post-fader for flexible monitoring mixes.

PAN Control

Adjusts the stereo position of the channel signal within the stereo field.

MUTE Switch and LED

Silences the channel signal and indicates its muted status.

STEREO CHANNEL STRIP (9-16 channels)

MUTE LED

Indicates when the channel's mute function is engaged.

MIX and 1-2 Switches

Assigns the channel signal to the Main Mix bus or Group 1-2 bus respectively.

PEAK Detector and SOLO Active

LED indicates signal clipping or active solo function for the channel.

SOLO Switch

Enables pre-fader (PFL) or post-fader (AFL) listening of the channel signal.

FADER LEVEL Control

Adjusts the output level of the channel signal to the Main Mix or Group 1-2 buses.

MIC Input

XLR connector for mono microphone input on stereo channels.

LINE L/MONO and LINE R Inputs

1/4" jacks for stereo or mono line-level inputs.

GAIN Control

Adjusts input sensitivity for mic and line signals on stereo channels.

EQ Controls

High, Hi-Mid, Lo-Mid, and Low frequency equalization for stereo channels.

AUX 1 and AUX 2 Sends

Controls for routing stereo channel signals to auxiliary outputs.

POST Switch

Sets AUX 2 send to pre-fader or post-fader for monitoring flexibility.

BAL Control

Adjusts balance for mono signals or left/right fade for stereo signals.

MUTE Switch and LED

Silences the channel signal and indicates its muted status on stereo channels.

MIX and 1-2 Switches

Assigns stereo channel signal to Main Mix or Group 1-2 buses.

PEAK Detector and SOLO Active

LED indicates clipping or active solo function on stereo channels.

SOLO Switch

Enables PFL or AFL listening for stereo channels.

FADER LEVEL Control

Adjusts the output level of the stereo channel signal.

DIGITAL EFFECT PROCESSOR

PRESETS Selector

Rotary switch to select one of the 16 available digital effects presets.

VARIATIONS Selector

Rotary switch to select one of 16 variations for the chosen effect.

Preset Descriptions

Detailed explanations of each effect type, including hall, room, delay, and modulation effects.

Effect Types

Descriptions of specific effects like Chorus, Flanger, Reverb, and Delay variations.

TAP Button and LED

Controls for setting delay times by tapping, and indicator LED for tap tempo.

TAP DELAY Input Jack

Jack for connecting an optional footswitch to control TAP DELAY time.

MUTE Button and PEAK/MUTE LED

Controls for muting the effect and an LED indicating mute status or signal overload.

MIX/1-2 Switch

Assigns the effect output to the Main Mix or Group 1-2 bus.

FX LEVEL Control

Adjusts the overall level of the internal effect signal sent to main outputs.

FX to AUX Sends

Controls for routing the internal effect signal to Aux 1 and Aux 2 outputs.

MASTER SECTION

LAMP Socket

BNC connector providing +12V power for gooseneck lamps.

2TRK INPUT RCA Sockets

RCA inputs for connecting stereo sources like tape decks or CD players.

2TRK IN LEVEL Control

Adjusts the input level for the 2TRK and USB audio signals.

2TRK TO MIX Switch

Assigns the 2TRK input signal to the Main Mix bus.

2TRK OUTPUT RCA Sockets

RCA outputs for sending the Main Mix signal to recorders.

MIX/GRP/2TRK to C.ROOM Switches

Selects which bus signal is sent to C.ROOM and PHONES outputs.

C.ROOM/PHONES LEVEL Control

Adjusts the master output level for control room and headphone monitoring.

PHONES Stereo Jack Output

Stereo jack output for connecting headphones.

C.ROOM L & R Jack Outputs

Balanced jack outputs for monitoring the Main Mix or as additional mix outputs.

AUX 1, 2, 3 OUT Jack Outputs

Balanced jack outputs for sending auxiliary signals to external devices.

AUX 1, 2 SEND LEVEL Controls

Adjusts the overall output level for AUX 1 and AUX 2 sends.

AUX 1, 2 RET Jack Inputs

Balanced jack inputs for returning signals from external effects or sources.

AUX 1, 2 RET LEVEL Controls

Adjusts the level of returned auxiliary signals to the Main Mix.

EQ IN / BYPASS Switch

Engages or bypasses the 7-band stereo graphic equalizer for main or aux outputs.

MIX L/AUX 1 and MIX R/AUX 2 Switches

Assigns graphic EQ channels to Main Mix L/R or Aux 1/2 sends.

STEREO GRAPHIC EQ Sliders

Sliders for adjusting equalization frequencies from 63 Hz to 16 kHz.

GROUP 1-2 Jack Outputs

Balanced jack outputs for the Group 1-2 stereo bus signal.

GROUP 1-2 FADER Control

Controls the output level of the Group 1-2 bus signal.

MAIN MIX FADER Control

Controls the overall output level of the Main Mix and 2TRK outputs.

STAND-BY Switch

Instantly mutes the entire Main Mix output for temporary silencing.

MAIN MIX L & R Jack Outputs

Balanced jack outputs for the Main Mix stereo bus.

L & R LEVEL METERS

LED meters indicating signal levels across different ranges.

SOLO MODE Switch

Selects pre-fader (PFL) or post-fader (AFL) listening mode for soloed channels.

ON LED

Indicator light showing when the mixer is powered on.

+48V LED

Indicator light showing when phantom power is active.

REAR PANEL

MAIN MIX L & R XLR Outputs

Balanced XLR outputs for the main stereo mix signal.

USB PORT

Port for connecting to a computer for digital audio transfer.

AC~ Socket

Connector for the mixer's main power supply cord.

FUSE Holder

Location for the main protection fuse, with instructions for replacement.

POWER Switch

Main power switch to turn the mixer ON or OFF.

+48V Phantom Switch

Activates/deactivates phantom power for microphone inputs.

USB INTERFACE

Sending and Receiving Audio Data

How the mixer sends Main Mix signals to the computer and receives audio from it.

USB Connection Precautions

Important steps for correct USB connection and device recognition by the computer.

Windows Connection Instructions

Step-by-step guide for connecting the mixer to Windows operating systems.

Maximizing Windows XP Performance

Tips for optimizing Windows XP settings for Digital Audio Workstation software.

Setup for PC Playback

How to configure the mixer for playing audio from a PC.

Setup for PC Recording and Monitoring

Guide for setting up the mixer for recording and monitoring audio with a DAW software.

TROUBLESHOOTING

No Power Issues

Troubleshooting steps for when the mixer does not turn on or receive power.

No Channel Signal

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with no audio signal from a specific channel.

Bad Output Issues

Troubleshooting for problems related to audio output signal levels or presence.

Bad Sound Issues

Steps to address distorted or poor audio quality, often related to gain staging.

Noise / Hum Issues

Methods for identifying and eliminating unwanted noise or hum from the audio signal.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Mono Input Channel Specs

Technical details for mono input channels, including sensitivity, impedance, and EQ.

Stereo Input Channel Specs

Technical details for stereo input channels, including sensitivity, impedance, and EQ.

Master Section Specs

Technical data for master section outputs, groups, C.Room, phones, and 2-TRK connections.

Digital Effect Processor Specs

Specifications for the integrated digital effects unit, including presets and controls.

USB Interface Specs

Technical details for the USB interface, including version, resolution, and sampling rate.

General Specifications

Overall performance specifications like maximum level, crosstalk, and weight.

DIMENSIONS AND RACK MOUNTING

CONNECTIONS

CONNECTION EXAMPLE

TRACK SHEET (Mono Channels 1-8)

TRACK SHEET (Stereo Channels 9-16 and Master Section)

BLOCK DIAGRAM (INPUTS PART 1 OF 2)

BLOCK DIAGRAM (OUTPUTS PART 2 OF 2)

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