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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Model:
VA-15xl
6x1 Balanced Audio Mixer
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Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2.1 Quick Start 2 3 Overview 3 4 Your VA-15xl 6x1 Balanced Audio Mixer 4 5 Using Your Balanced Audio Mixer 5 5.1 Connecting Your Balanced Audio Mixer 5 5.2 Operating Your Balanced Audio Mixer 7 6 Technical Specifications 7 Figures Figure 1: VA-15xl 6x1 Balanced Audio Mixer 4 Figure 2: VA-15xl 6x1 Balanced Audio Mixer Underside Features 5 Figure 3: Connecting the VA-15xl 6x1 Balanced Audio Mixer 6 Tables Table 1: Fr
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Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function. Thank you fo
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Getting Started 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 2
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Overview 3 Overview The VA-15xl 6x1 Balanced Audio Mixer is a high-quality, low noise, 6 input balanced audio standalone mixer that provides for 2 different levels on each input - mic level or line level. The VA-15xl includes a: 1 • Master front panel level control knob for adjustment of all channels • Separate front panel headphone output, positioned alongside a level control knob for local monitoring of the mixed signal 2 • 12V DC rear panel power socket, which is ideal for field use
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Your VA-15xl 6x1 Balanced Audio Mixer 4 Your VA-15xl 6x1 Balanced Audio Mixer Figure 1, Table 1 and Table 2 define the VA-15xl 6x1 Balanced Audio Mixer. Figure 1: VA-15xl 6x1 Balanced Audio Mixer Table 1: Front Panel Features and Functions of the VA-15xl 6x1 Balanced Audio Mixer # Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit 2 PHONES OUTPUT Connector Connects to the headphone set 3 PHONES LEVEL Knob Adjusts the headphone volume 4 MASTER LEVEL CONTRO
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Using Your Balanced Audio Mixer Figure 2: VA-15xl 6x1 Balanced Audio Mixer Underside Features Table 3: VA-15xl 6x1 Balanced Audio Mixer Underside Features # Feature Function 1 +48V Switch Move to the right to apply 48V nominal phantom power 2 LINE / MIC Selector Switch Move to the right to select MIC. Move to the left to select LINE level 5 Using Your Balanced Audio Mixer Sections 5.1 and 5. 2 describe how to connect and operate your balanced audio mixer, respectively. 5.1 Connectin
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Using Your Balanced Audio Mixer 1 selector switch to the right. Apply 48V phantom power by setting the 1 +48V selector switch to the right. 4. Connect the XLR male OUTPUT connector to a power amplifier, and connect the power amplifier to a pair of speakers. 5. Connect the PHONES OUTPUT connector to a headphone set. 6. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity. Figure 3: Connecting the VA-15xl 6x1 Balanced Audio Mixer
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Technical Specifications 5.2 Operating Your Balanced Audio Mixer On the VA-15xl 6x1 Balanced Audio Mixer unit, you can adjust the level: 1 • From a specific input, by rotating the appropriate LEVEL CONTROL knob • From all the inputs mixed together, by rotating the MASTER LEVEL CONTROL knob • At the headphone set, by rotating the PHONES LEVEL knob 2 For every unused input , be sure to rotate the LEVEL CONTROL knob fully counter-clockwise (to the minimum level). 6 Technical Specification
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LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRA NTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following ar
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com, where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing. Caution Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com P/N: 2900-006020 REV 3
