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CVM-1224FXUSB
CVM-1624FXUSB
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO MIXER (p. 2)
TABLE DE MIXAGE AUDIO PROFESSIONNELLE (p. 30)
MESA DE MEZCLAS PROFESIONAL (p. 58)
PROFESSIONELLEN AUDIO-MIXER (S. 86)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH AN ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UN-INSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE UNITS ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS. WARNING: THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITER
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT. ENGLISH: The apparatus shall be connected to a Mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. GERMAN: Das Gerät ist eine Wandsteckdose mit einem Erdungsleiter angeschlossen werden. FRENCH: L’appareil doit être connecté à une prise secteur avec connexion à la terre. SPANISH: El aparato estará conectado a una toma de red eléctrica con una conexión a tierra. ITALI
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REGULATORY CERTIFICATION Cerwin-Vega declares under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: The Declarations of Conformity can be obtained from Gibson Europe BV - Kamerlingh Onnesweg, 2 - 4131 PK Vianen - The Netherlands Tel : +31 347 32 40 10 - Fax : +31 347 32 40 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not caus
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for your decision to purchase Cerwin-Vega’s new CV Mixer Series professional audio mixer! Engineered for superior sound reproduction, the CV Mixer Series line of professional audio mixers deliver top quality audio at an affordable price. The CV Mixer Series offer a standard of reliability and efficiency that makes them the perfect solution for every DJ, musician, and sound engineer. Welcome to a new level of professional quality sound performance! UNPACKING & INST
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS – CHANNEL CONTROL SECTION (1). PEAK LED INDICATOR This LED indicators lets you check the level of the signal input to the channel. The peak indicator lights when the input signal reaches 5dB below the channel’s clipping point. This indicator shows the level of the Post-EQ / pre-fader signal. If the PEAK indicator lights more than briefly on high-level transients, you should use the GAIN control to decrease the input sensitivity of the channel. If this does not work
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS – CHANNEL CONTROL SECTION (continued) (8). PAN/BAL CONTROL PAN (Mono Channel) This control pans the channel signal across the master L and R buses, thus determining the perceived position of the sound from that channel in the output stereo sound field. If a PAN control is set all the way to the left, for example, the sound from that channel will be heard from the left speaker system only. If it is set all the way to the right, the sound will be heard from the right
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS – MAIN CONTROL SECTION (1). VFX PROGRAM DISPLAY The Program LED displays the number of the selected effects program. Use the table located above the VFX (EFX)ON/OFF switch to lookup the desired effects. (2). VFX PROGRAM SELECT SWITCH This program knob selects one of the 100 built-in digital effects, for each number you select. The VFX programs feature a 24 Bit Digital Effects processor with high quality, studio grade effects like Delay, Chorus and Reverb.
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS – MAIN CONTROL SECTION (continued) (11). Level-Meter Signal Switches (MAIN-ALT 3/4 Toggle Switch and TAPE IN Switch) These level-meter switches, together with the channel PFL switches, select the signal that is sent through the CTRL ROOM/HEADPHONE control to the CONTROL ROOM out jacks, the HEADPHONE jack, and the level meter. The following illustration shows how the switch settings correspond to the signal selection. (12). CTRL ROOM /PHONES CONTROL Controls
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS – MAIN CONTROL SECTION (continued) (18). POWER INDICATOR This indicator lights when the power switch is turned on. (19). PHANTOM POWER SWITCH This switch toggles phantom power on or off. If you set the switch on, the mixer supplies power to all channels that provide XLR microphone input jacks. Set this switch on when using one or more condenser microphones. WARNING, be sure the microphone you are using is compatible or will not be affected by phantom power. F
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS – INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS (1). Channel Input Jacks MIC JACKS A 3-pin XLR-type connector is used for balanced low impedance microphone inputs. (pin 1: sleeve, 2: hot, 3:cold) BALANCED LINE IN JACKS A standard 1/4” phone jack is used for balanced or unbalanced line level signals. Examples of line level signals include most electronic keyboards, synthesizers, turn-tables (with appropriate pre-amps), tape decks and the line outputs from other mixers. (2). CHA
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS – INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS (continued) (5). TAPE IN JACKS These RCA pin jacks input a stereo sound source. Use these jacks when you want to connect a CD or DAT directly to the mixer for monitoring. NOTE: You can adjust the signal level using the TAPE IN control in MAIN control section. (6). REC OUT JACKS The REC OUT jacks send the pre-fader signal from the master bus for recording by the tape deck. (7). SEND JACKS * AUX: These are unbalanced phone jacks-type
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REAR PANEL CONTROLS (1). AC ADAPTOR IN CONNECTOR Connects to the included power adaptor. NOTE: Use only the adaptor included with this mixer. Use of a different adaptor may result in fire or electric shock. (2). POWER SWITCH Use this switch to turn mixer power to ON or OFF. (3). MAIN L/R OUTPUT XLR JACK These jacks deliver stereo output of the mixer signal. You use these jacks, for example, to connect to the power amplifiers driving your main speakers. You also use these jac
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USB AUDIO INTERFACE (Windows 7) 1. The first time you plug the audio mixer into a USB 4. Press ‘Mixer’ in the volume slider window to open up port, Windows will install the universal drivers for that the Volume Mixer window. To use the audio mixer as port. A balloon tip will pop-up, telling you it recognizes your default output device, ensure that it is set for the connection and will install the device driver. speakers in the Volume Mixer window by setting the default device to ‘USB A
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USB AUDIO INTERFACE (Windows XP) 1. The first time you plug the audio mixer into a USB 4. To use the audio mixer as your default input/output port, Windows will install the universal drivers for that device (for system sounds and programs like Sound port. A balloon tip will pop-up, telling you it has found Recorder), ensure that it is set for playback and the USB Audio codec. recording in the Properties window by setting the default device to ‘USB Audio CODEC’. Go to Control Panel and
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USB AUDIO INTERFACE (MAC OS X) 1. Connect the audio mixer to your MAC using a 4. Now, click in the Input tab and select USB Audio standard USB cable. The LED will light to indicate it is CODEC. You may notice that the Volume slider sets receiving USB power. The MAC will recognize the USB itself to the full level. This will allow you to have full audio device and automatically install a universal driver. range using audio mixer hardware input level controls. 2. To select the aud
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POINTS TO REMEMBER - In all cases, use good quality twin screened audio cable. Check for instability at the output. - Always connect both conductors at both ends, and ensure that the screen is only connected at one end. - Do not disconnect the mains earth from each piece of equipment. This is needed to provide both safety and screen returns to the system start point. - Equipment which has balanced inputs and outputs may need to be electrically isolated from the equipment rack and/or
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CONNECTIONS Table A (1/4” TRS) Sleeve Ring Tip Insert Screen Return Send Balanced Line Ground Cold (-) Hot (+) Unbalanced Line Ground n/a Hot (+) Headphones Sleeve Right Left Table B (XLR) Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 XLR Shield/Ground Cold (-) Hot (+) 18
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CONNECTIONS – CONNECTOR AND CABLE CONFIGURATIONS 19
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APPLICATIONS – HOME RECORDING Setup Procedure 1. Before connecting to microphones and instruments, be sure that all devices are turned off. Also be sure that all of the mixer’s channel fader and master control faders are set all the way down. 2. For each connection, connect one end of the cable to the relevant microphone or instrument and connect the other end to the appropriate input jack on the mixer. 3. To avoid causing damage to the speaker, power up the devices in the following
