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19MXR
User Guide
and Reference Manual
6122 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA. 90040
www.AmericanAudio.us
10/12
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19MXR CONTENTS MAIN FEATURES....................................................................................................................................2 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................5 INTRODUCTION...............
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19MXR ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The serial and model number for this unit is W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC located on the r ear panel. Please write down SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS the numbers her e and r etain for futur e r efer- UNIT TO RAIN, LIQUIDS, OR MOISTURE ence. Model No._____________________________ Serial No._____________________________ CAUTION: DO NOT A TTEMPT TO REMOVE OR BREAK OFF THE GROUND PR
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19MXR 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 A
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19MXR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. For adult use only - Keep out of the reach 9. Do not let insecticides, benzene, or thinner of children. come in contact with the surface of the 2. Water and Moisture - The mixer should not unit. 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 al
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19MXR INTRODUCTION Intr oductions: Congratulations and thank you for pur chasing the American Audio® 19MXR mixer . This mixer is a r epr esentation of American Audio’ s continuing commitment to pr oduce the best and highest quality audio pr oducts possible at an af for dable price. Please r ead and understand this manual completely befor e attempting to operate your new mixer . Please car ef
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19MXR UNPACKING E v e r y 1 9M XR h a s be e n t h o r o u g h l y t e s t e d a n d h a s be e n s h i p pe d i n pe r f e c t o pe r a t i n g c on d i t i on . C a r e- f u l l y c h e c k t h e s h i p p i n g c a r t on f o r d a m a ge t h a t m a y h a v e o c c ur r e d d ur i n g s h i p p i n g . I f t h e c a r t on a p pe a r s t o be d a m a ge d , c a r e f u l l y i ns pe c t y o ur m i x e r f o r a n
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19MXR CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - 19MXR Instruction Manual Page 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 17 16 15 14 13 12 11
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19MXR CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS cont. 1. MICROPHONE EQ SECTION - MIC 1 & 2 GAIN CONTROL - The s e k n o b s in d i v i du a l l y control the output volume of MICRO- PHONES 1 & 2 (1). However, master volume is controlled by the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL (14). MICROPHONE 1 & 2 TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of the M i c r o p h o n e with a maximum signal gain of 12 dB or maximum signal decrease of -1 2 dB. Turning the k
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19MXR CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS cont. access the buttons secondary command Load selected song to secondary Right deck. ENCODER & PUSH ACTION - Turn the encoder to increase or decrease the selected action. Pushing down on the encoder activates an action. See the navigation buttons for more info. UP (MIDI) - This control will set focus on the Left deck FX unit. The Encoder will set the amount for Param- eter 1 on the Left FX unit; the SHIFT BUTTON + t
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19MXR CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS cont. l e f t s i d e o f t h e m i x e r . S a m p l e s 4 - 6 a re s t o re d u n d e r C u e b u t t o n s 1 - 3 l o c a t e d o n t h e r i g h t s i d e o f t h e b o a r d . T h e C o n t r o l l e r M o d e B u t t o n LE D w i l l b l in k wh e n t h e S a m p l e r i s a c t i v e . 10. MASTER VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS - T h e du a l M A S T E R LE V E L LE D in d i c a t o r s a re u s e d t o d et a i l t
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19MXR CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS cont. REAR PANEL 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 18. MICROPHONE 1 - This c o m b o jack will accept a standard 1/4 plug or XLR 3-pin balanced male plug. The volume output level for t h i s microphone will be controlled by i t s o wn re s p e c t i v e MICROPHONE GAIN CON- TROL (1). Note: We recommend that you use a 500-600ohm microphone for the best sound quality. 19. MICROPHONE 2 - This jack accepts
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19MXR CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS cont. level input devices be sure this switch is in the “LINE” position. Always be sure main power is shut off before change the position of the Line Level Selector Switch. 24. CHANNEL 3: INPUTS - The type of input must directly reflect the selected mode of the CHANNEL LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH (23). CD players, T ape Decks and other line level instruments may be conne
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19MXR MIDI TABLE MXR MIDI interface definition NOTE: all MIDI messages use channel 1 or channel 2(Shift), Directions OUT and IN (LED) are relative to the Mixer NOTE: all MIDI messages use channel 1 or channel 2(Shift), Directions OUT and IN (LED) are relative to the Mixer NOTE: all MIDI messages use channel 1 or channel 2(Shift), Directions OUT and IN (LED) are relative to the Mixer NOTE: all MIDI messages use channel 1 or channel 2(Shift), Di
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MXR MIDI interface definition NOTE: all MIDI messages use channel 1 or channel 2(Shift), Directions OUT and IN (LED) are relative to the Mixer NOTE: all MIDI messages use channel 1 or channel 2(Shift), Directions OUT and IN (LED) are relative to the Mixer NOTE: all MIDI messages use channel 1 or channel 2(Shift), Directions OUT and IN (LED) are relative to the Mixer NOTE: all MIDI messages use channel 1 or channel 2(Shift), Directions OUT and IN (LED) are relative to the Mixer Control number is
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19MXR TYPICAL MIXER SET-UP TURNTABLE TURNTABLE This image details a typical DJ Set Up consisting of a micr ophone, tur ntables, CD players, and a tape deck. Note: T ur ntables can only be connected to the PHONO LEVEL RCA JACKS. Be sur e the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCHES ar e in the "PHONO" position when using tur ntables. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - 19MXR Instruction Manual Page 16
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19MXR TYPICAL MIXER SET-UP Balanced XLR male to XLR female Cables American Audio V4001™ Speaker Cables T ypical Balanced Output Set-up This image details a typical ster eo output layout. Note the use of the Balanced XLR Jacks on both the mixer and the amplifier . Always use the balanced output jacks whenever possible. The balanced output jacks should always be used for cable runs in excess of 15 feet. Using the balanced jacks
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19MXR CLEANING Due to fog r esidue, smoke, and dust, cleaning the mixer should be carried out periodically to r esidue build up. 1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing. 2. Use a cleaner specially designed for electr onics to spray in and ar ound the knobs and switch. This will r educe small particle built up that can ef fect the pr oper operatio
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19MXR TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Shooting: Listed below ar e common pr oblems you may encounter , and solutions. There is no power to the unit: Be sur e you have connected the power cor d to a corr ect wall outlet. There is little or no sound: 1. Check the input selector switch. Make sur e it is set to the device that is curr ently playing. 2. Check to see if the connection cables ar e connected pr operly . The sound is distorted: 1. Make sur e that the Gain level cont
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19MXR WARRANTY The 19MXR carries a one year limited warranty . W e recommend you fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All retur ned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a R.A. (retur n authorization) number . If the mixer is under warranty , you must provide a proof of purchase invoice. Y ou may
