MQX-2310 Graphic Equalizer Operating Manual Ashly Audio Inc. 847 Holt Road, Webster, NY 14580-9103 Toll Free (800) 828-6308, Telephone (585) 872-0010, FAX (585) 872-0739 www.ashly.com All Trademarks referred to herein, are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 3 Operator Manual – MQX-2310 Equalizer Important Safety Instructions Consignes de sécurité à lire attentivement The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Page - 4 Introduction - 4 About Ashly Safety MQX Equalizers – 5 Connectors & Cables – 5 Operator Manual – MQX-2310 Equalizer Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an Ashly MQX Equalizer.
Operator Manual – MQX-2310 Equalizer MQX Equalizers Page - 5 Introduction – 4 MQX equalizers use “Q” enhanced Wein bridge filters and interleaved summing for constant “Q”, low ripple, and minimum filter interaction. A servo-balanced output stage simulates a true transformer output to allow interfacing with virtually any type of load. .
Page - 6 Operator Manual – MQX-2310 Equalizer Introduction - 4 MQX Equalizers – 5 Connectors & Cables – 5 Physical Description - 6 Front Panel Rear Panel Physical Description The MQX-2310 is 2RU, and weighs 11 pounds. MQX-2310 Front Panel Installation – 7 Typical Applications - 8 Troubleshooting - 9 Dimensions - 9 Specifications - 10 Warranty - 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Power LED – Displays power on or off. Equalization - The individual equalization faders adjust the gain or loss at each filter frequency.
Operator Manual – MQX-2310 Equalizer Page - 7 Introduction - 4 Installation Use four screws and washers when rack mounting the Equalizer. For mobile use, the unit should be further secured as appropriate. MQX Equalizers – 5 Connectors & Cables – 5 Physical Description - 6 General Requirements Installation – 7 MQX Equalizers have specific physical, electrical and signal requirements for proper General Requirements operation.
Page - 8 Operator Manual – MQX-2310 Equalizer Introduction - 4 MQX Equalizers – 5 Typical Applications Connectors & Cables – 5 The following information will help you make the most of your new equalizer: Physical Description - 6 General Tone Control Installation – 7 The graphic equalizer is a very useful device for general tone shaping because it is intuitive and easy to adjust.
Operator Manual – MQX-2310 Equalizer Page - 9 Introduction - 4 Troubleshooting MQX Equalizers – 5 Situation Action Connectors & Cables – 5 No Audio Output Check AC power - is the power LED on? Check in/out connections - are they reversed? Are you sure you have an input signal? Is the master EQ switch in? The lowest and highest frequency sliders may be beyond the range of the program material or speakers and may produce little or no audible effect.
Page - 10 Introduction - 4 MQX Equalizers – 5 Connectors & Cables – 5 Physical Description - 6 Installation – 7 Typical Applications - 8 Troubleshooting - 9 Dimensions - 9 Specifications - 10 Warranty - 11 Operator Manual – MQX-2310 Equalizer Specifications Specification Type Impedance Max Level Connectors Type Source Impedance MQX-2310 Active Balanced 20KΩ +23dBu 1/4” Phone Jack (TRS), XLR, Euroblock Output Servo-Balanced 100Ω Min Load Impedance Max Level Connectors 200Ω +23 dBu 1/4” Phone Jack (TRS),
Operator Manual – MQX-2310 Equalizer LIMITED WARRANTY (USA ONLY) (Other countries please contact your respective distributor or dealer.) For units purchased in the USA, warranty service for this unit shall be provided by ASHLY AUDIO, INC. in accordance with the following warranty statement. ASHLY AUDIO, INC. warrants to the owner of this product that it will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of FIVE years from the original-date-of-purchase. ASHLY AUDIO INC.
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