Stanton SMX-401 manual

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    SMX-401 P R O F E S S I O N A L DJ MIXER STANTON MAGNETICS, INC info@stantonmagnetics.com • (954) 689-8833 w w w . s t a n t o n d j . c o m OWNER’S M A N U A L © 2003, Stanton Magnetics, Inc.[...]

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    PL EASE READ C AREF UL LY BEFO RE U SE F A I L U R E TO F O L L O W T H E I N S T R U C T I O N S P R I N T E D B E L O W M A Y V O I D WA R R A N T Y • Follow all security advice printed on your mixer • When removing the unit's AC plug from the power source, grasp and pull the plug, NEVER the cord itself! • A void placing your mixer nea[...]

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    When Stanton set out to design its new SMX-401 3- Channel DJ Mixer, compro- mise was not an option. This 10" professional mixer boasts a wide range of intu- itive controls, superb sound, and high-quality components including a genuine Penny & Giles crossfader. Whether mixing house, tech- no or trance from vinyl or CDs, the SMX-401 has got [...]

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    DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS ing all traces of dirt and contamination. 4. Remove the fader track (G) by slowly withdrawing from the unit. Place fader track on desk or working surface with black contacts facing upwards. If necessary, the track can be washed in warm water, wiped gently then dried thor- oughly using a dry cloth. Use a lint free cloth or s[...]

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    1. Microphone 1 input - This combo (1/4”/XLR) connector is used to connect a microphone. The volume is controlled by the MIC 1 knob. 2. Microphone 2 input - This 1/4” connector is used to connect a microphone. The volume is controlled by the MIC 2 knob. 3. Mic 1 level - Controls the input level of Microphone input 1. 4. Mic 2 level - Controls t[...]

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    DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 18. Master output level - Controls the overall output level of the mixer . 19. Output meters - These LEDs let you know if the audio coming out of the mixer is loud enough (or too loud!). If the LEDs reach the red, the mixer is probably clipping, or distorting. 20. Input selectors - These toggle switches select the input sou[...]