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Summary

Electromagnetic and Safety Compliances

European Directives Compliance

Product complies with European EMC and Low Voltage Directives.

Product Standard Compliance

Conformity with NEN-EN 55103-1 and NEN-EN 55103-2 standards.

Safety Standards Compliance

Designed to meet UL 60950 and TUV EN 60950 standards.

Important Safety Instructions

General Operational Safety

Crucial safety guidelines for operating the mixing panel.

Installation and Placement Guidelines

Recommendations for safe and optimal installation of the mixing panel.

Cleaning Procedures

Proper methods for cleaning the mixing panel.

Introduction to RODEC MX1800

Frontpanel Controls Overview

Input Channel Controls

Input select, level, and EQ controls for each channel.

Effects, Routing, and Balance Controls

Controls for effects assignment, routing, and audio balance.

Master, Monitor, and VU Meter Controls

Controls for master/monitor outputs and VU meter indicators.

Detailed Frontpanel Control Functions

Effects Assignment LEDs and Potentiometers

LED indicators and potentiometers for channel effects assignment.

Balance, Routing, and PFL Functions

Controls for audio balance, signal routing, and pre-fader listening.

Additional Frontpanel Controls

Channel Faders and DJ Microphone Controls

Volume controls for channels and DJ microphone functions.

Crossfader and Talk-over Functions

Crossfader operation and talk-over control for microphone.

Master, Monitor, and Effects Management

Master and Monitor Output Faders

Volume controls for master and monitor outputs.

Monitor Equalizer and Mode Switches

Monitor output EQ and mono/stereo mode selection.

Record Select and Main Mix Effects

Switch for recording and main mix effects assignment.

Advanced Frontpanel Operations

Main Mix Effects and VU Meter Selection

Main mix effects routing and VU meter signal selection.

Headphones Monitoring and Output

Headphones volume, selection, and output controls.

Crossfader Curve Adjustment

Potentiometer to adjust the crossfader response curve.

Backpanel Connectors Explained

Power Switch and Effects IN;OUT 1

Power switch function and Effects IN/OUT 1 for music signal.

Audio Outputs (Master;Monitor)

Symmetrical master and monitor outputs for connecting amplifiers.

Microphone and Ground Connections

DJ microphone input and ground terminal.

Microphone Effects IN;OUT

Effects IN/OUT for the microphone channel.

Backpanel Connectivity Details

Microphone and Phono Inputs

Balanced microphone input and phono input with RIAA correction.

Master Output and Headphones Connector

Asymmetrical master output and second headphones connector.

Effects IN;OUT 2 and Mute Input

Effects IN/OUT 2 and alarm/music mute input.

Priority Signal Input

Optional input for priority signals like alarm messages.

Advanced Backpanel Interfaces

Priority Signal Level and Power Input

Priority signal level control and universal mains power inlet.

Digital and Analogue Recording Outputs

Outputs for digital (S/P DIF) and analogue recording.

USB and Digital Line Inputs

Optional USB I/O and digital line inputs.

Analogue Line Inputs

Analogue line inputs for various audio sources.

Cable Configurations and Connectors

Common Audio Connectors

Diagrams for RCA, JACK, USB, and XLR connectors.

Asymmetrical RCA and Symmetrical XLR Cables

Description of RCA and XLR cable types and uses.

Specialized Cable Types

XLR to JACK and JACK to RCA Cables

Cables for connecting microphones and audio gear.

XLR to RCA and RCA to XLR Cables

Cables for professional audio equipment connections.

Y-Split Cable Configurations

Y-Split Cables for Effects

Y-split cables for effects machines and audio filters.

Operating Instructions and Setup

Initial Setup and Power On Procedure

Steps for connecting equipment and powering on the mixing panel.

Headphones Connection and Safe Usage

Connecting headphones and adjusting volume safely.

Audio Source Selection and Monitoring

Choosing audio sources and using PFL for monitoring.

Core Operating Procedures

Effects Routing and Channel Fader Operation

Routing signals through effects and adjusting channel faders.

Master Faders and Crossfader Usage

Operating master faders and the crossfader for mixing.

Advanced Operation and Features

Microphone Integration and Talk-over

Adding microphone signals and using the talk-over function.

Recording and Main Mix Effects Routing

Recording mixed signals and routing main mix to effects.

VU Meter Selection and Priority Input

Selecting VU meter signals and using priority input.

Remote Control and Muting

Remote Muting via Switch-contact

Muting music remotely using a switch-contact.

Remote Volume Control Methods

Controlling music volume remotely via potentiometer or voltage source.

Output Switching and Subsonic Filter

0 V-5 V Output Switching

Switching music on/off using a 0V or 5V output.

Priority Input for Messages

Playing alarm messages via the priority input.

Subsonic Filter Functionality

Description of the subsonic filter protecting bass loudspeakers.

Application Example: Large Discotheque

Application Example: Club

Application Example: Drive-in

Application Example: Pub;Resto

Application Example: Shop

Optional Accessories and Installation

USB I;O Set Installation

Instructions for installing the USB input/output kit.

Alarm;Music Mute;Priority Set Installation

Instructions for installing the remote mute and priority set.

Digital Optical Channel Fader Upgrade

Instructions for upgrading to digital optical channel faders.

Accessory Sets and Knob Options

Digital Optical Crossfader Upgrade

Instructions for upgrading to a digital optical crossfader.

Standard and Fader Knob Sets

Information on ordering standard and fader knob sets.

Technical Specifications Overview

Analogue Input;Output Levels

Specifications for analogue input and output signal levels.

Digital Interfaces and Signal Headroom

Specifications for digital interfaces and signal headroom.

Crosstalk, Frequency Response, and Filter

Specifications for crosstalk, frequency response, and subsonic filter.

Dynamic Range and Distortion Metrics

Specifications for dynamic range and total harmonic distortion.

Specifications: Equalizers and Dimensions

Equalizer and Power Specifications

Details on music, microphone, monitor equalizers, and power.

Operating Conditions and Physical Dimensions

Operating temperature, humidity, and physical dimensions.

Glossary: Key Term Definitions (A-D)

Amplitude and Analogue Signal Definitions

Definitions for Amplitude and Analogue signal.

Asymmetrical, Balance, Binary, Bit Definitions

Definitions for Asymmetrical, Balance, Binary, Bit.

CD, Crossfader, DAB, DAT Definitions

Definitions for CD, Crossfader, DAB, DAT.

dB, Digital Signal, DJ Definitions

Definitions for dB, Digital signal, and DJ.

Glossary: Key Term Definitions (D-L)

DVD, Equalizer, Fader, Flash Card Definitions

Definitions for DVD, Equalizer, Fader, Flash card.

FX, Frequency, HD, Headphones Definitions

Definitions for FX, Frequency, HD, Headphones.

Hz, I;O, Insert, JACK Definitions

Definitions for Hz, I/O, Insert, JACK.

kHz, LED, Loudspeaker Definitions

Definitions for kHz, LED, Loudspeaker.

Glossary: Key Term Definitions (L-R)

Line, MD, Micro, Mono Definitions

Definitions for Line, MD, Micro, Mono.

MP3, Mute, Pan, PCM Definitions

Definitions for MP3, Mute, Pan, PCM.

PFL, Phono, Potentiometer, Quantized Definitions

Definitions for PFL, Phono, Potentiometer, Quantized.

RCA, Rec Definitions

Definitions for RCA and Rec (recording).

Glossary: Key Term Definitions (R-U)

RIAA, Sample, Sound Definitions

Definitions for RIAA, Sample, Sound.

S;P DIF, Stereo, Subsonic Definitions

Definitions for S/P DIF, Stereo, Subsonic.

SUM, Symmetrical, Talk-over Definitions

Definitions for SUM, Symmetrical, Talk-over.

THD, USB Definitions

Definitions for THD and USB.

Glossary: Key Term Definitions (V-X)

Volume, VU, Wave, Wet Signal Definitions

Definitions for Volume, VU, Wave, Wet signal.

XLR Connector Definition

Definition for the XLR connector.

Rodec MX1800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CrossfaderYes
EQ3-band per channel
TypeAnalog DJ Mixer
Inputs4 stereo (RCA), 2 microphone (XLR)
OutputsBooth (RCA)