American Audio XDM-2221 manual

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    XDM-2221 “SKILZ” professional preamp mixer USER INSTRUCTIONS djs wanted.[...]

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    Main Features • 2 phono, 2 line, 2 auxiliaries, & 1 microphone input • Hamster Switch for changing cross fader postion • -30dB Rotary Kills for treble, bass & mids • Changeable transformer switch to up/down or left/right • Equipped with high quality Alps Feather Fader™ (FF-3) Crossfader(replaceable/made in Japan) • Fader Curve[...]

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    Index • Safety Instructions..................................................................................p.3 • Operating Determinations.......................................................................p.4 • Connections.............................................................................................p.4 • Functions (Front[...]

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    Operating Determinations When installing this mixer , please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust! There should not be any cables lying around. Doing so endangers you as well as others. Do not operate the mixer in extremely hot (more than 30ºC / 100ºF) or extremely cold (less than 5ºC / 40ºF) surroundings. [...]

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    (1) POWER SWITCH - Red LED will light when power is ON. ( 2) MASTER LEVEL - Dual LED's show the level of the left and right master output. (3) GAIN CONTROL - Used to set the level of the input signal for its designated channel. (4) BASS/MID/TREBLE CONTROL - Used to increase or decrease the LOW's, MID’s, and HI’s of the input signal. T[...]

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    Functions [Front Panel) Cont. (10) T ALKOVER BUTT ON - Press the talkover button when you want to use the microphone. When the button is pressed, all signals except the microphone level are decreased by l5dB. In the OFF position, all signals return to their original level. When talkover is ON, the red L.E.D. is lit. (1 1) CUE MIXING CONTROL - Selec[...]

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    Inputs and Outputs lRear Panel) Cont. (16) GND (GROUND TERMINALS) - Connect the ground lead of the turntables with this terminal. This helps to reduce humming and popping noises. (17), (18) LINE / PHONO / AUX INPUT JACKS - Input jack for CH-1, and CH-2. Connect turntables equipped with MM pickup cartridge to PHONO inputs. CD players or T ape Decks [...]

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    Warranty & Service The XDM-2221 has a 2-year limited warranty . Mail in warranty card as soon as possible. For Service, contact your local American DJ® Dealer . © American DJ® AUDIO Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA Specifications subject to change without notice. XDM-2221 “SKILZ” User Instructions page 8 Inputs: Line: 75mV , 3k Ohm • Micropho[...]