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Roland PA-250

Roland PA-250
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Roland PA-250 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRoland
ModelPA-250
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Front and Back Panel Layout

Front Panel Layout

Visual representation of the mixer's front panel controls and features.

Back Panel Layout

Diagram of the mixer's rear panel connections and I/O ports.

Control Descriptions

Stand By Switch

Three-position lever for input channel on/off and effect selection.

Overload Indicator

Red LED indicating potential distortion in input pre-amplifiers.

Attenuator Control

Rotary control for trimming input signal levels before the pre-amplifier.

Equalizer

Dual-section rotary for treble/bass frequency adjustment with detents.

Effect Control

Rotary control determining signal sent to the selected effect bus.

Panpot

Routes input signal to left/right mixing busses for stereo imaging.

Volume Control

Sliding fader for input signal level to mixing busses and effects.

Graphic Equalizers

Nine-band graphic equalizers for output channel tone shaping and feedback control.

Auxiliary Input Volume Control

Adjusts signal level from external sources to mixing busses.

Echo Control

Master control for overall signal level on the Echo Effect Buss.

Reverb Control

Adjusts the amount of output signal from the built-in spring reverb unit.

Headphone Volume Control

Independent volume control for stereo headphone monitoring.

Left and Right Master Volume Controls

Sliding faders for overall output level to power amplifiers.

Left and Right Monitor Volume Controls

Controls signal level to monitor outputs, independent of master controls.

Power OnOff Switch

Switch to control AC power to the unit.

Pilot Lamp

LED indicating that AC power is present in the unit.

Left and Right Peak Level Indicators

Ten-section LED displays showing peak audio power levels.

Rear Panel Connections

INPUTS 1-8

Jacks for microphones, instruments, and line-level sources.

PHONO L and R

Inputs for stereo disc playback cartridges with RIAA equalization.

AUX IN L and R

Inputs for external audio sources like rhythm devices or tape decks.

MIXING BUSS IN L and R

Jacks for connecting line-level outputs from another mixer.

ECHO RETURN

Input for connecting the output of an external echo device.

AC Power Cord and Plug

Connection for the unit's AC power supply.

ECHO SEND

Output for sending signals to an external echo device.

MONITOR OUT L and R

Line-level outputs for feeding external power amplification or other audio gear.

MASTER OUT L and R

Line-level outputs for driving external power amplification or other audio gear.

SPEAKER L and R

Outputs for connecting to speaker systems.

Other Rear Panel Connections

Grounding post for connecting external equipment ground wires.

Other Connections (Front Panel)

Stereo headphone jack for monitoring output signals.

Installation and Operation

Initial Control Settings

Recommended starting positions for all controls before power-up.

Connecting Equipment

Guidance on connecting speakers, headphones, tape decks, and other devices.

Powering On and Input Selection

Steps for activating the unit and selecting input channels for effects.

Sound Reinforcement Balancing

Procedure for adjusting levels and balancing audio for performance.

PA-250 Applications

Application Note #1

Obtaining an independent monitor mix without effects.

Application Note #2

Obtaining an independent monitor mix with echo effect.

Application Note #3

Stacking multiple PA-250 units or connecting to a PA-80.

Application Note #4

Using REC OUT/MONITOR OUT for tape recording and playback.

PA-250 Specifications

Inputs

Technical specifications for all input connections, including impedance and levels.

Outputs

Technical specifications for all output connections, including impedance and levels.

Power Consumption

Information on the unit's electrical power usage.

Dimensions

Physical measurements of the PA-250 unit.

Weight

The physical weight of the PA-250 unit.

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