MQX-2310 MQX-2150 Graphic Equalizers 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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Operator Manual – MQX Series Equalizers Page - 3 Important Safety Instructions Consignes de sécurité à lire attentivement Safety Instructions – 3 Introduction - 4 MQX Equalizers – 5 Connectors & Cables – 5 Physical Description - 6 Installation – 7 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 shoc
Page - 4 Operator Manual – MQX Series Equalizers Safety Instructions – 3 Introduction - 4 MQX Equalizers – 5 Connectors & Cables – 5 Physical Description - 6 Installation – 7 Typical Applications - 8 Troubleshooting - 9 Dimensions - 9 Specifications - 10 Warranty - 11 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an Ashly MQX Equalizer.
Operator Manual – MQX Series Equalizers Page - 5 Safety Instructions – 3 MQX Equalizers 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 Series Equalizers Safety Instructions – 3 Introduction - 4 MQX Equalizers – 5 Connectors & Cables – 5 Physical Description - 6 Front Panels Rear Panels Physical Description The MQX-2310 is 2RU, and weighs 11 pounds, while the MQX-2150 is 1RU, and weighs 9 pounds. This manual shows images of both models. MQX-2310 & MQX-2150 Front Panels Installation – 7 Typical Applications - 8 Troubleshooting - 9 Dimensions - 9 Specifications - 10 Warranty - 11 1. 2. 3. 4.
Operator Manual – MQX Series Equalizers Page - 7 Safety Instructions – 3 MQX-2310 and MQX-2150 Rear Panels Introduction - 4 MQX Equalizers – 5 Connectors & Cables – 5 Physical Description - 6 Front Panels Rear Panels Installation – 7 General Requirements AC Power Typical Applications - 8 1. Inputs - For unbalanced inputs, the signal should be on the + connection and the connection tied to ground. A mono 1/4” plug used as an unbalanced connection will automatically be grounded.
Page - 8 Operator Manual – MQX Series Equalizers Safety Instructions – 3 Introduction - 4 Typical Applications MQX Equalizers – 5 The following information will help you make the most of your new equalizer: Connectors & Cables – 5 General Tone Control Physical Description - 6 Installation – 7 Typical Applications - 8 General Tone Control Feedback Control Console Equalization Room Equalization Troubleshooting - 9 Dimensions - 9 Specifications - 10 Warranty - 11 The graphic equalizer is a very useful
Operator Manual – MQX Series Equalizers Page - 9 Safety Instructions – 3 Troubleshooting Introduction - 4 Situation Action MQX Equalizers – 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 Safety Instructions – 3 Introduction - 4 Operator Manual – MQX Series Equalizers Specifications MQX Equalizers – 5 Specification Input Connectors & Cables – 5 Type Physical Description - 6 Installation – 7 Typical Applications - 8 Troubleshooting - 9 Dimensions - 9 Specifications - 10 Warranty - 11 Impedance Max Level Connectors Output MQX-2310 MQX-2150 Active Balanced Active Balanced 20K 20K +23dBu +23dBu 1/4” Phone Jack (TRS), XLR, Euroblock Servo-Balanced Servo-Balanced Sou
Operator Manual – MQX Series Equalizers Page - 11 Introduction Safety Instructions -2 –3 Limited Warranty The PE Series Introduction - 4- 3 Warranty service for this unit will be provided by ASHLY AUDIO INC. in accordance with the following warrant statement. ASHLY AUDIO INC. warrants to the owner of this product that this product and the components thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of FIVE years from the date of purchase. ASHLY AUDIO INC.
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