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Stanton SMX.501 manual

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  • Page 1

    S S M M X X . . 5 5 0 0 1 1 PROFESSIONAL DJ MIXER ST ANTON MAGNETICS, INC information@stantondj.com • 954.689.8833 www .stantondj.com OWNER’S M A N U A L[...]

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    Thank you for making Stanton your first choice in professional DJ mixers. Our innovative family of mixers has been developed with input from the profes- sional DJ community . Stanton offers an affordable combination of user-friendly mixers with functional design, rugged construction and professional quality fea- tures which had been previously unav[...]

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    PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y BEFORE USE F AILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED BELOW MA Y VOID WARRANTY • 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! • Avoid placing your mixer near heat sources, such as power amplifiers. • Whe[...]

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    This hybrid 3-Channel, "T echno / Scratch" mixer will appeal to both T urntablist and Club/Rave DJs alike. Nowhere else can DJs find so many features included with the design of a battle mixer . The SMX.501 is a "one of a kind" mixer that combines the best of both worlds and bridges the gap between Battle & Club DJs. • 3-c[...]

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    DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS[...]

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    CHANNEL STRIPS GAIN Controls the input level of each channel. An LED meter is provid- ed on each of the 3 channels. HI, MID, LOW (EQ) Individual controls for high frequency , midrange, and low fre- quency equalization with +9dB/Kill adjustments. Note: Any changes made to EQ settings will change the overall output level. CURVE The Line Fader Curve C[...]

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    DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS MASTER SECTION MASTER Controls the overall output level of the mixer . SEND RETURN Send and Return levels are used to control the volume of the external effects unit connected to the SMX.501 using the ef fects loop. SEND is the level of the signal sent to the effect unit, and RETURN is the level of the processed signal retu[...]

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    MICROPHONE SECTION MIC 1 Controls the input level of Microphone input 1. MIC 2 Controls the input level of Microphone input 2. HI, MID, LOW (EQ) Individual controls for high frequency , midrange, and low fre- quency equalization with +9dB/Kill adjustments. The EQ controls both Microphone inputs. Note: Any changes made to EQ settings will change the[...]

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    Removing a fader : 1. Make sure mixer is powered off and power supply is disconnected from back of mixer . 2 . T o remove the Protekt Panel, take off the 4 main fader knobs and then remove the 4 screws located at the corners of the panels. Lift the panel to remove. 3. Remove the fader to be cleaned or replaced by unscrewing the 2 outer screws on th[...]

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    affect the operation of the fader . Clean the slider assembly by gently wip- ing the wiper contacts and slider bearings (E) using a tissue or cot- ton bud. If slider bearings are excessively worn, as indicated by excessive slider rocking then con- tact Stanton for replacement. 3. Remove the single upper screw on the opposite end block to remove the[...]

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    Line inputs: 2 (RCA) x 3 channels, -10 dBV /10 kOhm Phono inputs: 2 (RCA) x 3 channels, -50 dBV / 47 kOhm Mic inputs: 2 (1/4") -50 dBV /100 kOhm Return inputs: 2 (1/4"), -10 dBV / 10 kOhm Send output: 2 (1/4"), -10 dBV Master output: 2 (XLR Balanced/RCA unbalanced), +4 dBu balanced / -10 dBV unbalanced Record output: 2 (RCA), -10 dBV[...]

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    W ARRANTY Stanton Magnetics, Inc. – W arranty Provision – Returns for Repairs or Replacement W arranty Through Stanton’s authorized dealers around the World, Stanton, or one of Stanton’ s authorized distributors outside the U.S., will, without charge, repair or replace, at the sole discretion of the entity responsible for making the repair [...]