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Q-2422/SX
Professional Preamp Mixer
USER INSTRUCTIONS
American Audio
4295 Charter St.
Los Angeles, CA 90058
(323) 582-2650
Fax (323) 582-2610
Revised 2/03
web: www.AmericanAudio.us
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INTRODUCTION Contents Introduction.........................................................................................................p.2 Electrical Safety Precautions..................................................................................p.3 Safety Precautions..................................................................................................p.4 Quick Start.............................................................................................................
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY 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 USER SERVICEABLE PARTS operating and maintenance (s
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK 1. Handle the power supply cord carefully. Do DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH not damage or deform; it may cause electric AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR shock or malfunction when used. Hold plug OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN attachment when removing from wall outlet. BE CAREFULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT Do not pull on the cord. BLADE EXPOSURE 2. To avoid electric shock, do not open the top cover when the unit
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CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer Support: American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.AmericanAudio.us for any comments or suggestions. For service related issue please contact American Audio®. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2
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FEATURES Main Features: • -30dB Rotary Kills for Treble, Bass & Mids • Equipped with high quality Crossfader on all three channels (Replaceable) • Individual Channel Gain Control • Optical Detecting Fader for Q-Start Control • Convenient "L" Shape Design • High Power Headphone Output • Soft-touch rubber knobs for better control • Selectable Voltage 115v~230v • Extremely clean signal to noise ratio • 3 Channel Mixer • Light Control Signal Output Jack • 2 Phono, 4 Line, 2 Auxiliary In
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FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1. POWER SWITCH - This is the main power ON/OFF button. A yellow LED below the power switch will glow when power is ON. Before you turn the power on be sure you have made all connections to the mixer. Also be sure you amplifiers are turned off. Remember mixer on first and turned off last. 2. MASTER LEVEL INDICATORS - The dual MASTER LEVEL LED indicators along the top of unit is used to detail the master output level. The meter will detail the output lev
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FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT. CHANNEL MID RANGE EQUALIZER - Each of the three channels come with a MID signal output EQ. These controls are used to increase (up to +15dB) or decrease (down to -30dB) the MID range output signal. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to decrease a value or clockwise to increase a value. CHANNEL TREBLE FREQUENCY EQUALIZER - Each of the three channels come with a HIGH signal output EQ. These controls are used to increase (up to +15dB) or decr
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FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT. original level and the microphone is off. 11. CUE MIXING CONTROL - This functions allows you to monitor the Cue level as well as the Program (main output) level in your headphones. A channels Cue Level may only be monitored if the channels Cue function is selected. To select a channels cue function depress the CUE BUTTON (7) that is directly associated with the specific channel you wish to monitor. You may use the mixing function to blend both the
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FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT. 19. MICROPHONE EQ SECTION - MIC BASS CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the low frequency output of both MIC 1 (15) and MIC 2 (38). Turning the knob in clockwise direction will increase the low frequencies, turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the low frequencies. MIC MID CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the mid range frequency output of both MIC 1 (15) and MIC 2 (38). Turning the knob in clockwise direct
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REAR PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 36 38 25. GND (GROUND TERMINALS) - Connect the ground lead of the turntables with these terminals. This will reduce humming and pop- ping noises. There are two convenient ground terminals located on the rear of the mixer. 26. AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Select between 115V/50Hz or 230V/60Hz. Make sure that the selector is set to the proper voltage you are using. 27. AC CONNECTION - This connection is used for your detacha
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REAR PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS the right, and you move it at least 20% to the left position, any player connected to the "A" PLAYER CONTROL will begin to play. You can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. 31. RCA MASTER OUTPUTS - The Master Output includes a pair XLR BALANCED JACKS (28) as well as a pair RCA UNBALANCED JACKS. The RCA jacks send a low current unbalanced output signal. These jacks should only be used for shorter cable runs to signal processors o
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REAR PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS shut off before change the position of the Line Level Selector Switch. 37. CHANNEL 1 INPUT JACKS - PHONO 1/AUX1 INPUT JACKS - The type of input must directly reflect the selected mode of the CHANNEL 1 - LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH (36). Connect turntables equipped with MM pickup cartridge to PHONO inputs (All DJ turntable use MM pick-up cartridges). CD players or Tape Decks and other line level instruments may be connected to these jacks as lon
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SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS INPUTS/OUTPUTS: OUTPUTS: The Q-2422/SX allows you two types of output connectors BALANCED XLR (28) and UNBALANCED RCA (31, 32, & 33). Use these connection to connect the output signal from your mixer to the inputs of a cross-over, EQ, or other type processor. A balanced connection is recommended for cable runs longer that 15 feet. When constructing your own XLR cables follow the pin configuration describe below for proper connectivity. For cable runs shorter than 15 fee
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SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Typical Mixer Set-Up (Inputs) CD PLAYER CASSETTE DECK OFF POWER ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PROGRAM NONSTOP AUTO CUE BPM KEY PARAMETER TIME CUE ELAPSED TOTAL REMAIN BEAT SYNC. LOCK SINGLE EJECT LOOP BPM RELOOP T M S F PITCH � � � � � � � � � PARAMETER RATIO SCRATCH FILTER HOLD ECHO TRANS FX SELECT SGL/CTN TIME REV.PLAY SKID PHASE FLANGER PAN TEMPO ON/OFF LOCK 4%/8%/16% BOP SAMPLE PITCH FX MIX ENTER � � � � � � � � � This image details a typical DJ Set Up consis
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SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Typical Stereo Set-Up (Output) Figure 9 Typical Balanced Output Set-up This image details a typical stereo 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 10 feet. Using the balanced jacks will ensure a clean signal through out the entire audio system. ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.com - Q-2
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OPERATING DETERMINATIONS Operating Determinations When installing this mixer, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, mois- ture or dust! There should not be any cables lying around. Doing so endangers you as well as oth- ers. Do not operate the mixer in extremely hot (more than 30°C/100°F) or extremely cold (less than 5°C / 40°F) surroundings. Keep away from direct sunlight and heaters. Operate the mixer only after becoming familiar with its functions. Do not permit o
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications - Model Q-2422/SX Model: Q-2422/SX™, 2 Channel Mixer Power supply: AC 115/230V, 50/60Hz selectable Dimensions: 19” W x 7” D x 2.25” H / 482x 176x 65mm Weight: 8.5 lbs. / 3.8 kg Crossfader: FF-Plus - Optical detecting faders start control - Low grounding impedance crossfader Power Consumption: 5W typical, 7W w/ full headphone output Headphone impedance: 16 Ohms Input Sensitivity (Level/Impedance): Line: -14dBV (200mV) 12K Ohm +/- 2dB Microphone:
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WARRANTY 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A. American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 Year (730 days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the ti
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American Audio World Headquarters: 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA Tel: 323-582-2650 Fax: 323-582-2610 Web: www.AmericanAudio.com E-mail: info@AmericanAudio.com
