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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying this Studiomaster product.
The 162BPX is a 16 channel, 28 input compact audio
mixer designed specifically for the requirements of the
working sound engineer.
The 162BPX features ultra quiet mic preamps, renowned
Studiomaster EQ and ease of use, all housed in a stylish
6U rack mountable package.
The 162BPX also features Studiomaster's custom
designed DSP providing ultra clean reverbs and delay
effects to enhance the vocal performance.
READ THE USER GUIDE
Despite the sophisticated design the 162BPX is very easy
to use although to get the best from your new purchase,
we recommend you read this User Guide before getting
down to any serious work.
It also contains important safety information as well as
practical hints.
UNPACKING
Remove your Studiomaster product from its packing and
ensure that along with this User Guide you have an A.C.
power cord / mains lead and a warranty card.
Retain the packing carton in the eventuality that the unit
needs to be returned for service or repair, and please
complete and return your warranty card. Returning the
completed warranty card does not diminish your statuary
rights in any way.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Before connecting the A.C. power cord make
sure the Voltage selector (located on the rear
panel) is set to your local supply voltage.
See Voltage selector on Page 6.
2. Only use the A.C. power cord / mains lead
supplied with the product. Replace if it becomes
damaged in any way.
3. Never operate without, or remove the safety
ground (earth) from the A.C. power cord / mains
lead.
4. Do not attempt to remove screws or panels on
your 162BPX audio mixer. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.
5. Do not operate the unit next to heat sources such
as radiators.
6. The unit should not be operated or stored near
rain or moisture.
7. This equipment must not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and no objects filled with liquids
should be placed on top of it.
8. Write the serial number in the box provided in the
Warranty section for future reference.
9. If the unit gets damaged, has been dropped or
appears to have developed a fault refer to the
Service Information section for details.
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED (GROUNDED)
EXPECT THE BEST