Samson MXP124FX manual

MXP124/MXP124FX STEREO MIXERS OWNER’S MANUAL[...]

Copyright 2014 v1.3 Samson T echnologies Corp. 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New Y ork 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www .samsontech.com Important Safety Information EMC Notice • * MXP124 and MXP124FX can be used in following electromagnetic environment: residential, commercial and light industrial, urban outdo[...]

Important Safety Information W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) AS THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE P AR TS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dange[...]

1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manu- facturer’ s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat r[...]

5 T able of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Adding Digital Effects (MXP124FX Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 USB Connectivity (MXP124FX Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

6 Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson MixPad MXP124 or MXP124FX mixer! The MXP124 and MXP124FX are 12-channel mixers, with four mic/line channels with low-noise, microphone preamps, as well as four stacked-stereo line input channels. The four mic/line inputs feature a 3-band equalizer , gain controls, and high-pass filters on the microp[...]

7 Basic Operation The following section explains the basic setup and operation of the MixPad MXP124 and MXP124FX. 1. Before connecting any microphones or instruments, make sure that the power of all your systems components including the MixPad mixer is turned off. Make sure that the MAIN MIX and MIX 2/PHONES controls are turned all the way down. 2.[...]

8 Adding Digital Effects (MXP124FX Only) The MXP124FX features built-in, high quality , 24-bit Multi Effect Processors, offering 100 studio grade effects presets. The DIGIT AL EFFECTS section features clean Delays, lush Reverbs and multi-effects like Delay + Reverb. The following details the operation of the internal DSP effects in the DIGIT AL EFF[...]

9 The MXP124FX has a built-in stereo USB audio interface allowing you to record and playback from a computer using virtually any digital recording software. Setting up your mixer with a computer is a simple procedure that takes just a few minutes. The following section describes how to connect and setup the MXP124FX with a computer . 1. Connect the[...]

10 Features The Samson MixPad mixers are comprehensive, all-in-one solution for live sound, recording, fixed installation and post production applications. Here are some of their main features: • Ultra-low noise, high headroom analog mixer • Four Class A MDR (Maximum Dynamic Range) mic preamps with 3-band EQ • Four Stacked-Stereo channels ?[...]

11 T op Panel Controls Mono Input Channel Section The following section details four mono input channels. 1. MIC Inputs - Use these balanced XLR inputs to connect low Impedance microphones and low level signals from direct boxes. The MIC inputs feature +48V phantom power , allowing you to use condenser microphones. XLR Connector pin-out - Pin 1: Gr[...]

12 T op Panel Controls 7. FX Auxiliary Control (MXP124FX) - The channel’ s FX knob controls the amount of signal that is sent to the effects bus. The signal of the FX bus in the MXP124FX is routed to the Digital Effects section for on-board signal processing. The FX signal can also be sent to an external effect device connected to the FX SEND jac[...]

13 Stereo Input Channel Section The following section details four stacked stereo input channels. 11. Stereo ¼ ” Input Jacks - Use the ¼” jacks for connecting stereo line level sources. For stereo inputs use the LINE L to connect the left channel and the LINE R to connect the right channel. Use the LEFT input when connecting a mono input sign[...]

14 T op Panel Controls Digital Effects Section (MXP124FX only) The following section describes the features control of the on- board 24-bit digital Multi-effects section. 16. PROGRAM Effects Display - The mixer’ s multi-effects processors feature a dual digit, seven-segment numerical display for showing the effects PROGRAM number from 00 - 99. 17[...]

15 Master Section This following section details the master section of the mixer . 21. T APE IN (RCA jacks) - Stereo line level input, on RCA connectors, for connecting the output of devices such as MP3, CD, computer sound-card, or any other line level device. 22. T APE OUT (RCA jacks) - The signal present at this connector is the MAIN bus signal b[...]

16 T op Panel Controls 29. PHANTOM Power Switch and Indicator - The mixer features an on-board, 48-V olt Phantom power supply to operate condenser microphones. When the switch is engaged, the LED will illuminate indicating that phantom power is now available at the microphone preamps. IMPOR T ANT NOTE: T o avoid a loud pop, be sure to turn down the[...]

17 This following section details the rear panel connections. A. AC ADAPTER INLET - Connect the supplied external AC power supply here. B. POWER - Switches on the MXP124 and MXP124FX main power . C. USB Port (MXP124FX Only) - Connect the MixPad mixer to a computer using standard USB cable here. Rear Panel Connections A B C[...]

18 There are several ways to interface the MXP mixer to support a variety of appli- cations. Follow the cable diagrams below for connecting your mixer . Wiring Guide RCA Pin 1 (shield) Pin 3 (cold) Sleeve (ground) Shield & Cold to Sleeve T ip (signal) Pin 2 (hot) Hot to T ip Male XLR T ip (signal) Sleeve (ground) T ip to T ip Sleeve to Sleeve S[...]

19 Frequency Response (T rim @ Min, unity gain ± 3 dB) Mic to Main 20Hz~30KHz Line to Main 20Hz~30KHz Aux Return to Main 20Hz~30KHz Line to Aux Send 20Hz~30KHz T .H.D. (T rim @ Min, +4dBu output, unity gain, 1 kHz w/30 kHz LPF) Mic/Line to Main (Mono Ch) <0.03% Line to Main (Stereo Ch) <0.03% Line to Aux Send <0.03% Equivalent Input Noise[...]

Phantom Power 48V±3V Power Requirement AC18V 1000mA Power Consumption <18W Dimensions (W x D x H) 12.9” x 11.7” x 3” 327 mm x 298 mm x 75 mm W eight 5.0lb / 2.3kg USB Bus Power USB2.0 +5V DC 0.5A max USB A-TYPE FEMALE Internal DSP Effects 100 presets Specifications[...]

21 Number Effect Parameter 00-09 Echo Delay T ime: 145~205ms 10-19 Echo + V erb Delay T ime: 208~650ms Decay T ime: 1.7~2.1s 20-29 T remelo Rate: 0.6~5Hz 30-39 Plate Decay T ime: 0.9~3.6s 40-49 Chorus Rate: 0.92~1.72Hz 50-59 V ocal Reverb Decay T ime: 0.8~0.9s Pre-Delay: 0~45ms 60-69 Rotary Modulation Depth: 20~80% 70-79 Small Room Decay T ime: 0.7[...]

22 Microphone Stand Mounting Accessory (Sold Separately) The MixPad MXP124 and MXP124FX can be mounted to a microphone stand using the optional Mic Stand Mount accessory kit. The following steps describe how to mount the MixPad mixer to a microphone stand. 1. T urn the mixer upside down. 2. Align the Mic Stand Mount screws (A) with the MixPad threa[...]

23 Block Diagram MONO INPUT CHANNELS (1-2) 2 1 3 MIC IN PEAK LEFT -BUS RIGHT -BUS AUX-BUS RIGHT -BUS LEFT -BUS AUX-BUS STEREO INPUT CHANNELS ( 5-12 ) AUX SEND MAIN OUT LEFT -BUS MXP124FX Only RIGHT -BUS RIGHT 2TK TAPE OUT T R S LEFT PAN GAIN + - FX LEVEL BALANCE FX LEVEL PEAK 3c 5e 1a 4d 2b LEFT(MONO) 3c 5e 1a 4d 2b RIGHT - + - + 3c 5e 1a 4d 2b LIN[...]

Samson T echnologies Corp. 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New Y ork 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www .samsontech.com[...]