USB Mix 3 mixer user manual
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for amplification, mixing and playback of signals from musical instruments and microphones. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a protective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug.
Safety instructions NOTICE! External power supply The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly the user.
Features 3 Features n n n n n n n 3-channel DJ mixer with USB / MP3 player 2 × microphone inputs with talk over (1/4" phone jack) 1 × headphones output (stereo, as 1/4" phone jack) 1 × master output (RCA sockets) 2 × phono / line inputs (RCA sockets) 1 × line input (RCA sockets) 1 × USB port for playback USB Mix 3 11
Installation 4 Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections.
Installation Connection options 12V USB Mix 3 13
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls Front panel % & ' USB Mix 3 ( ö ) # * + $ , 2 1-0 / .
Connections and controls 1 [CUE SELECT] Rotary control to select the channel that can be heard through the headphones. 2 [MIC] Rotary control for adjusting the volume of the microphone input signal. 3 [TALKOVER] Enables the Talk over function When the selector switch is moved in the ON position, all other signal sources are attenuated by 12 dB, so that the microphone is clearly audible. In OFF position, all signals retain their original level.
Connections and controls 8 Level meter shows the volume of the output channel or the currently selected solo channel. 9 Display of the MP3 player 10 Starts or pauses playback. Keep the button pressed and select the playback mode with a USB device: ‘ran’ : all songs that are stored on the USB stick, are played in random order. ‘One’ : the song that is selected on the USB stick, is played in an endless loop. ‘All’ : all songs that are stored on the USB stick, are played in sequence.
Connections and controls 13 [EQ] EQ selection 14 [VOL+] Increases the volume of the music being played. 15 [VOL-] Decreases the volume of the music being played. 16 [PHONES] Control for adjusting the headphones volume 17 [CROSSFADER] Control to mix the signals of channel 1 and 2. If the controller is in middle position, both channels can be heard.
Connections and controls Rear panel 3 4 5 6 7 8 12V 18 [12V] Socket for connecting the power adapter 19 [PHONE] Monitor output for headphones, designed as 1/4" phone socket (stereo).
Connections and controls 21 [LINE] Inputs for line level signals (e.g., CD, DVD, MP3), designed as RCA sockets. 22, 23 [CH 1] [CH 2] Inputs for phono / line level signals (e.g., turntable, CD, DVD, MP3) for the respective channel, designed as RCA sockets. 24, 25 Microphone inputs, designed as 1/4" phone sockets.
Technical specifications 6 Technical specifications Input connections Voltage supply Microphone input Line input Phono / Line input Power adapter Type 2 × 1/4" phone socket with Talk over Impedance 10 kΩ Type 1 × RCA socket Impedance 10 kΩ Type 2 × RCA socket Impedance 47 kΩ USB Output connections Master output Headphones output USB-A Type 1 × RCA socket Impedance 10 kΩ Type 1 ×1/4" jack socket Level 10 dBu mixer 20
Technical specifications Impedance Frequency range Signal-to-noise ratio Total harmonic distortion (THD) 100 Ω 20 Hz … 20 kHz ± 2 dB Microphone –105 dB Line –90 dB Phono –95 dB Microphone 0.01% Line 0.01% Power consumption 3.
Technical specifications Further information 19" rackmount No Talk over Yes Effects No File formats MP3, WMA, WAV File structure w/o Storage medium Maximum 32 GB mixer 22
Plug and connection assignment 7 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference.
Plug and connection assignment RCA connection Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug.
Protecting the environment 8 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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