INC ® Installation and Operation Manual ProMix 12 Full-featured 12 Input Audio Mixing Console Rev-RB Manual Update: 10/28/08 Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Broadcast Tools, Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors and/or omissions contained in this document. Revisions of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes.
ProMix 12 Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools® ProMix 12 Fullfeatured 12 input audio mixing console (referred to as the ProMix 12 throughout this manual). We’re confident that this product will give you many years of dependable service. This manual is intended to give you all the information needed to install and operate the Broadcast Tools® ProMix 12.
ProMix 12 Installation and Operation Manual 1.0 DESCRIPTION The ProMix 12 is a full-featured audio mixing console ideally suited for the typical broadcast studio or any similar application. It features inputs for 3 microphones and 9 stereo line sources, two stereo mixing buses, a “mix-minus” output, a mono output, and comprehensive cue and monitoring systems.
ProMix 12 Installation and Operation Manual 2.1.3 LINE INPUTS The ProMix 12 accommodates up to 9 stereo “line level” sources. Source equipment can be either balanced or unbalanced, operating at either professional (+4dBm) or consumer (-10dBm) levels. It is connected via the Line Input T/R/S jacks (3). The upper jacks are for Left channel inputs; the lower jacks are for Right channel inputs.
ProMix 12 Installation and Operation Manual 2.1.6 MAIN MIX BUS OUTPUTS The console’s six main mixing bus outputs appear on male XLR connectors (5). All outputs are electronically balanced; each will drive a 600-ohm load. The nominal level is +4dBm. Connect as follows: PIN 1: Ground PIN 2: Hi PIN 3: Lo Note: To feed an unbalanced load, connect to Pins 1 & 2 only. DO NOT SHORT PIN 3 TO GROUND! It is not necessary to terminate any console outputs. 2.1.
ProMix 12 Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 CONTROL INTERFACE 2.2.1 MICROPHONE 2 & 3 REMOTE CONTROL The console provides for remote control of Microphone 2 and Microphone 3 via the Microphone 2 & 3 Remote Control connector (9). This 15-pin D connector should be wired according to Figure 2. Note that “cough switches” for microphones 2 & 3 can be installed for use by the console operator if these microphones will be used in the studio.
ProMix 12 Installation and Operation Manual 2.3 POWER INPUT Plug the console’s external power supply into the Power jack (11). Do not use any power supply not supplied with the console. The power supply is a “universal input” type, and can be used with any AC input voltage between 100 and 250 VAC, either 50Hz or 60Hz. No changes to the power supply are needed. The AC mains cord must have a connector appropriate for the AC socket being used. 3.0 3.
ProMix 12 Installation and Operation Manual 3.3 TALKBACK MICROPHONE INPUT The console includes a Talkback system that permits the console operator to speak to an announcer who is wearing headphones connected to the Booth output. When the TALKBACK button is pressed, the “normal” audio being fed to the Booth output is interrupted and is overridden by audio from the Talkback circuit.
ProMix 12 Installation and Operation Manual 4.2 LINE INPUT CHANNELS Line channels are assigned to the Program and/or Audition bus using the PGM buttons (2) and AUD buttons (3). Both buses can be used simultaneously. Line channels can be “previewed” by using the Cue bus. Pressing the CUE button (7) will override other bus assignments, and send the audio to the Cue system (pre-fader). The relative mix level of line sources is determined by the FADER (6).
ProMix 12 Installation and Operation Manual cast consoles. To use the CueMix feature (for example, to preview a track on a CD), follow these steps: 1. Put the CD player’s line input channel in CUE mode by pressing it’s CUE button (7). 2. Turn the CueMix feature ON, by pushing the QMIX button (12) down. The Monitor system will dim, reducing “normal” bus audio by 20dB; CUE bus audio will be heard through the right monitor speaker. Adjust Cue audio level using the CUE LEVEL control (24). Preview the source.
ProMix 12 Installation and Operation Manual mode, an external amplified speaker must be connected to the TB OUTPUT as described in Section 2.9.) If the TALKBACK button (20) is pressed and held down, the “normal” audio feeding the Booth output is overridden with audio from Microphone 1 (the console operator’s Microphone). The booth announcer can respond by pressing the remote TALKBACK button (connected per Figure 2; see Section 2.2.1.
ProMix 12 Installation and Operation Manual 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS* 5.1 AUDIO INPUTS & OUTPUTS MICROPHONE inputs: MIC Process: LINE inputs: AIR input: MAIN outputs: CUE/TB outputs: -60dBm to –40dBm, 10K, balanced Post-preamp loop-thru: -10dBm, unbalanced -10dBv or +4dBm, 10K, balanced or unbalanced -10dBv or +4dBm, 10K, balanced or unbalanced +4dBm, balanced. 600 ohm load. Max output: +24dBm (Program, Audition, Monaural and Mix-Minus). -10dBm nom, unbalanced. 600 ohm load.
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ProMix 12 Installation and Operation Manual FIGURE 2 NOTE: Jumpers JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4 and JP5 may be installed on the main circuit assembly (the bottom cover must be removed to access these jumpers), eliminating the need to solder jumpers on the connector. Relay contact grounded when muted. e-mail: support@broadcasttools.com v o i c e : 360.854.9559 fax: 866.783.
ProMix 12 Installation and Operation Manual FIGURE 3 e-mail: support@broadcasttools.com v o i c e : 360.854.9559 fax: 866.783.
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ProMix 12 Installation and Operation Manual FIGURE 5 e-mail: support@broadcasttools.com v o i c e : 360.854.9559 fax: 866.783.
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e-mail: support@broadcasttools.com v o i c e : 360.854.9559 fax: 866.783.1742 20 Insert Level SW -10/+4 LEGEND RT LT AIR Mon XLR SW Level CUE SW LED SW Off/On -10/+4 Chan 4-12 RT LT Line Inputs Chan 1-3 Trimmer Mic-Pre Date Modified: 05/16/07 Rev A & B MIC SW AUD SW PGM SW AUD SW PGM T/R/S 1/4” SW PGM AUD SW VU Meter SW BUS AIR VU Meter SW QMix Booth Phones CUE SW SW SW Talk Back (Minus Chan.
