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Q-2422 MKII
Professional Preamp Mixer
User Guide
and Reference Manual
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
www.AmericanAudio.us
Rev. 04/05
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Q-2422 MKII™ CONTENTS MAIN FEATURES....................................................................................................................................2 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................5 INTRODUCTION......................
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Q-2422 MKII™ ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC • The desired voltage may be set with the SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear UNIT TO RAIN, LIQUIDS, OR MOISTURE panel (using a flat head screw driver). • Do not force the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch as this may cause damage • If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK not move smoothly, please contact a q
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Q-2422 MKII™ ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). intended to alert the user to the presence of important presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the THERE ARE NO
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Q-2422 MKII™ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8. Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack. 1. For adult use only - Keep out of the reach of children. 9. Do not let insecticides, benzene, or thinner come in contact with the surface of the unit. 2. Water and Moisture - The player should not be used near water - for example, near a bath 10. This unit is intended for indoor use only, use tub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base- of this product outdoors voids
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Q-2422 MKII™ INTRODUCTION Introductions: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® Q-2422 MKII™ mixer. This mixer is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new mixer. Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attemp
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Q-2422 MKII™ UNPACKING Every Q-2422 MKII™ has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your mixer for any damage and be sure all equipment neces- sary to operate the mixer has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support
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Q-2422 MKII™ FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 A U X / I N 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 1. MICROPHONE EQ SECTION - MICROPHONE BASS CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of the microphone with a maximum signal gain of +15dB or maximum signal decrease of -30dB. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to the microphone signal, turning the knob in a cl
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Q-2422 MKII™ FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT. each channel. Each channel may only be assigned one input source at a time. This switch must be in the “phono” position for turntable operation. 4. PAN CONTROL - The balance control for each channel, or how much left and right signal is sent to the left and right MASTER OUT JACKS (35). 5. CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL - This adjustment is used to adjust the audio source signal input gain for a channel. Never use the gain control
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Q-2422 MKII™ FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT. mixer. Also be sure you amplifiers are turned off. Remember mixer on first and turned off last. 13. ZONE EQ SECTION - ZONE TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of the ZONE allowing for a maximum treble gain of +15dB or maximum decrease of -30dB. Turning the knob in a counter- clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to the ZONE signal, turning the knob in a clockwise directio
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Q-2422 MKII™ FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT. 20. Q-START ON/OFF BUTTON - This function works in conjunction with a compatible American DJ® or American Audio® “Q” Start CD player. When used with a compatible CD player, you can use the crossfader to start and stop a CD Player with the slide of the mixer’s CROSSFADER (22). The ON/OFF “Q" START BUTTTON activates the FADER “Q" START feature. When in the ON position (GREEN LED WILL BE LIT), the FADER “Q" START automatical
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Q-2422 MKII™ REAR PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS S E R I A L N O : M O D E L N O : Q - 2 4 2 2 M K I I POWE R S O UR CE : 1 1 5 / 2 3 0 V ~ 5 0 /6 0 H z 13 W 27 MADE I N C HI N A B A MI N M A X B O O T H T R I M O U T P U T 40 39 38 37 36 3534 33 32 31 29 30 29 28 27. GND (GROUND TERMINAL) - Be sure to connect turntable ground leads to either or both of the two available ground terminals. This will reduce the humming and popping noises associated with magnetic phon
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Q-2422 MKII™ REAR PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT. MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE YOUR MIXER! The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left channel input. Input volume will be controlled by the channel two fader. The channel SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH (3) must be in the "Phono 2/Aux 2" position, to monitor any source connected to these jacks. CHANNEL 2: LINE 2 INPUT JACKS - DO NOT CONNECT TURNTABLES TO THESE JACKS! CD players, Tape
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Q-2422 MKII™ REAR PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT. the mono tip mini plug included with your CD player to avoid damage to the mixer and/or the CD player. 37. TRIM OUTPUT - This knob is used to adjust the maximum voltage output level. Output voltage wil range from 0v ~ 9v. This function may be used to limit the maximum siganl output level. 38. BALANCED XLR MASTER OUTPUTS JACKS - The Master Output includes a pair of XLR Balanced jacks as well as a pair of RCA UNBALANCED JAC
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Q-2422 MKII™ TYPICAL MIXER SET-UP A U X / I N S E R I A L N O : MO D EL NO : Q - 24 22 M K I I P O W ER S O U RC E : 1 15/ 2 30V ~ 50 / 60H z 13W M AD E IN CH INA B A MI N M A X B O O T H T R IM O U T PU T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 AUTO CUE CUE ELAPSED TOTAL REMAIN . SINGLE LOOP RELOOP T M S F PITCH EJECT/ STOP SCRATCH FLANGER HOLD ECHO TRANS PARAMETER SGL/CTN TIME AUTO CUE 8%/12%/16% ON/OFF CASSETTE DECK SAMPLE PITCH T U R N T A
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Q-2422 MKII™ TYPICAL MIXER SET-UP A U X / I N S E R I A L N O : MO D E L NO : Q- 2 422 M K I I PO W ER S O U R C E : 1 1 5 / 2 30 V ~ 5 0/60 H z 13 W M A D E I N C H INA B A MI N M A X B O O T H T RIM O U T P UT RCA to RCA Patch Cables Balanced XLR male to XLR female Cables CASSETTE DECK American Audio V4000™ Speaker Cables Typical Balanced Output Set-up This image details a typical stereo output layout. Note the use of the Balanced XLR Jacks
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Q-2422 MKII™ CLEANING Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust, cleaning the mixer should be carried out periodically to residue build up. 1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing. 2. Use a cleaner specially designed for electronics to spray in and around the knobs and switch. This will reduce small particle built up that can effect the proper operation of the mixer. 3. Cleaning should be carried out every 30-60 day
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Q-2422 MKII™ TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Shooting: Listed below are common problems you may encounter, and solutions. There is no power to the unit: 1. Be sure you have connected the power cord to a correct wall outlet. There is little or no sound: 1. Check the input selector switch. Make sure it is set to the device that is currently playing. 2. Check to see if the connection cables are connected properly. 3. Check the Trim Output level control on the rear panel, make sure i
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Q-2422 MKII™ WARRANTY The Q-2422 MKII™ carries a one year limited warranty. We recommend you fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a R.A. (return authorization) number. If the mixer is under warranty, you must provide a proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting our customer support team on our toll free num
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model: Q-2422 MKII 3 Channel Mixer POWER SUPPLY: AC 115v~60Hz/230v50~60Hz, User Selectable DIMENSIONS: 482.6mm (W) x 177mm (D) x 97mm (H) WEIGHT: 7.49 Lbs. / 3.4Kgs. CROSSFADER: Feather Fader Plus - VCA detecting fader start control - Low grounding impedance crossfader POWER CONSUMPTION: 12W typical, 2
