Radio Shack 32-2058 manual

Please read this user ’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new product www .radioshack.com mixer user ’s guide quick start guide Thank you for purchasing your 4-Channel Audio Mixer from RadioShack. what’s included 32-2058 4- Channel A udio Mixer with 3 Band EQ Controls & Echo Y our RadioShack 4-Channel A udio Mixer with 3[...]

2 The Basics contents connections ............................................... 6 using your mixer ...................................... 9 mixing inputs ......................................... 13 using a micr ophone ................................ 15 using the special contr ols ....................... 16 using echo ...........................[...]

3 The Basics IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions — All safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed W arnings — Follow all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions. Cl[...]

4 The Basics try reversing the plug. If the plug still doesn ’t fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. P ower-Cord Protection — Route power - supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attent[...]

5 The Basics * When the power -supply cord or plug is damaged. * If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance. * If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water . * If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions,[...]

6 The Basics connections A sudden high output from the mixer could damage your hearing or damage the audio devices connected to your mixer . Before connecting to AC power , turn off your mixer and all audio devices connected to your mixer . connecting outputs OUTPUT AMP L/R — use an audio patch cord (not supplied) to connect your receiver or ampl[...]

7 The Basics connecting inputs LINE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 — connect up to six audio sources to your mixer . Do not connect audio sources with line-level outputs to the PHONO 1 , PHONO 2, or AUX MIC jacks. PHONO 1/2 — connect up to two low-level audio sources to your mixer . If you connect a magnetic- cartridge turntable, connect its ground wire to G[...]

8 The Basics connecting a lamp, headphones and mic listening safely Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended, high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. T o protect your hearing when using headphones, always follow these guidelines to set the listening volume: • Set CUE LEVEL (headphones volume) to minimum before put[...]

9 The Basics using your mixer 1. Set your output device’s volume to minimum and turn it on. 2. Press POWER to turn on the mixer . 3. T urn on the audio input sources you want to mix. 4. Preset the input signal levels (see “presetting input signal levels”). 5. Mix the audio input sources (see “mixing the inputs” on P age 13). 6. When you a[...]

10 The Basics presetting audio inputs Before mixing your audio sources (devices connected to LINE 1, PHONO 1, PHONO 2, LINE 2 , LINE 3, LINE 4, LINE 5, LINE 6) , you must set their input signal level to each channel input ( CH1 , CH2 , CH3, etc . ). Y ou do not have to mix every connected input source. 1. Set the channel selector to the desired inp[...]

11 The Basics 5. Slowly slide up the channel volume control ( CH ) until you get a reading of up to 0 dB on both LED meters. 6. Stop playback of the selected input source. 7. Repeat steps 1-7 for each audio input you plan to mix. Notes : • W rite down the CH setting for each audio source. Then, when you want to mix that source, you can adjust its[...]

12 The Basics 2. While talking, adjust DJ MIC LEVEL or AUX LEVEL until you get a reading of less than 0 dB on both LED meters. See “using an XLR microphone” on P age 16. Notes: • W rite down the DJ MIC LEVEL or AUX LEVEL setting . Then, when you want to mix with the microphone, you can adjust it to this setting. • If it was necessary to set[...]

13 Beyond the Basics mixing inputs Y ou can select any two of your connected audio sources and mix them so one or both play through your sound system. Mixing consists of three parts: playing an input source, monitoring a second input source, and switching to a second input source. playing an input source 1. Set ASSIGN A to the desired audio source [...]

14 Beyond the Basics monitoring a second input source Monitoring a second input source requires listening to an input source, finding the desired audio section you want to mix, and adjusting it ’s sound level to match the volume of the first input source (the one designated ASSIGN A ). 1. Connect and put on headphones. Y ou can listen to one so[...]

15 Beyond the Basics using a micr ophone using an XLR micr ophone T o mix the XLR microphone with other audio input sources, adjust DJ MIC LEVEL to increase or decrease microphone volume. Set DJ MIC LEVEL to 0 when you are not using the DJ microphone. using the A UX microphone T o mix the AUX microphone with other audio input sources, set AUX MIC/L[...]

16 Beyond the Basics using the special contr ols tone Y our mixer has a set of tone controls for each microphone and channels 1– 4. Y ou can tailor the high, middle, and low frequency sounds for each. F or normal sound, leave BASS , MID , and HIGH set to 0 . Rotate HIGH , MID , or BASS toward +10 to increase, or toward –10 to decrease the high,[...]

17 Beyond the Basics setting the sound balance BAL ANCE lets you adjust the sound balance between the left and right speakers. If your speakers are properly positioned and your listening area is centered between the speakers, the center setting of the control is usually the best. If the sound seems to be louder from one speaker , adjust BAL ANCE un[...]

18 Beyond the Basics using echo The mixer plays echo effects, and lets you adjust echo delay , number of echo repeats, and the echo’s volume. The echo is applied to the sound before all the inputs are mixed. 1. Set ECHO to MIC to apply the echo effect to the microphones and AUX LINE input. 2. Set ECHO to MUSIC to apply the echo effect to the chan[...]

19 Beyond the Basics playing input signals thr ough the sound effect device Y ou can play inputs selected by the channel selectors ( DJ MIC or AUX) through other sound effect devices connected to the mixer , and control playback through the mixer . T o play selected inputs through the sound effect device, set SEND ASSIGN to the selected input. SEND[...]

20 Beyond the Basics frequently ask ed questions Q - I set up my mixer using the instructions. Why doesn ’t it work? A - Make sure you are connected to a “live” AC outlet. - V erify that all sources are securely connected. - Check the fuse and replace it if needed. Q - Why is there no signal from my input source? A - Make sure T ALK OVER is t[...]

21 Beyond the Basics replacing the fuse The mixer uses a fuse for protection against surges and short circuits. If the mixer suddenly turns off and will not turn on, check the fuse. If necessary , replace it with a 0.5-amp, 250- volt, fast-acting , 1 1 / 4 x 1 / 4 inch fuse (not supplied). 1. Disconnect power from the mixer . 2. Use a Philips screw[...]

22 Beyond the Basics Specifications Input Sensitivity/Impedance DJ MIC (XLR jack) .............. 1.5mV , 600 ohms, balanced/unbalanced AUX MIC (Phone jack) ........................ 1.5mV , 600 ohms, unbalanced Phono ........................................................................ 3mV/50 kOhms Line ..........................................[...]

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