User manual CARVIN MX2488

[. . . ] CONTENTS Section 1 Description Your New MX2488 Table of Contents Receiving Inspection 1-2 For the New Owner Quick Start Up Quick Start Up Detail Control Descriptions Front Controls and Rear Connectors 3-1 Specifications Specifications Technical Information Schematic Diagrams Warranty Information Warranty and Service Information 6-1 Page 1-1 1-3 2 2-1 3 4 4-1 5 5 6 Receiving Inspection INSPECT YOUR MX2488 FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during shipping. If any damage is found, notify the shipping company and call CARVIN immediately. In the event you have to reship your amp, always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the best possible protection for your unit during shipment. [. . . ] You will mainly be monitoring the 2-Track outputs in 1-13 the control room during a mix, (requiring the faders to be up). All the 2-Track interconnects as well as all the channels are assignable to the 2-Track Master Outputs, and the 2-Track Master outputs are usually normalized to your 2-track tape deck for mixdown. In a live situation the 2-Track outputs may be used to drive the main system. So, it is a good idea to experiment with the 2-Track Master Faders to determine their best operating parameters for your application, getting a feel for levels to your 2-track tape deck and control room. SECTION #3-10 GETTING TO KNOW THE FEATURES OF THE MX2488 CONSOLE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ***SYSTEM MASTER STRIP*** 1) P h a n t o m Power Switch * The Phantom Power switch (when depressed) will provide +48V D. C. Without Phantom Power you simply would not be able to use these types of microphones with your console, unless you purchased a special outside "Phantom" power supply. N o t e : If most of your microphones are dynamic (not requiring phantom power) and you are operating several condenser type mics, you will need to depress the phantom power switch. This will not affect the dynamic microphones operation or reliability. N o t e : Before using the Phantom Power switch with wireless microphones, check to be sure your (reciever unit) is tolerant of phantom power. It is best to consult with the microphone's manufacturer to be absolutely certain. * Directly next the Phantom Power switch is a small BNC connector labled (6 volt). This small 6 volt light is used to provide some illumination to your console when it may be used in the dark or dimly lit areas. It may be positioned to see back panel connections or front panel controls in dimly lit areas. The mini-light is offered by Carvin & may be purchased for $25. 00 dollars. (Model #G-12) 2) M e t e r Function Switches * The eight VU meters on the MX2488 normally monitor the output levels from the eight output channels of the console. By depressing the "Cue" meter function switch, the VU meters (Assigned to output channels #5 & #6) will meter the Cue #1 and #2 output signals. This will give you an instant ready reference to the output lovels of your Cue sends. If you depress the (L-R) switch, 1-14 VU meters (#7 & #8) will indicate the output levels of the 2-Track Master Sends. 3) S t u d i o S e l e c t G r o u p * In addition to the Control Room, 2-Track, Main Output, Cue, and Effects mixes, you also have a "Studio Mix. " This is a Master output that may select various signals (identical to the control room) to feed the studio. The Studio Sends are "Preamp" sends normally connected to an amplifier dedicated to driving the studio monitor speakers. For instance, you may wish to playvack a "Demo" tape to the musicians in the studio (prior to recording) for a reminder or reference to tempo and style of music to be recorded. So, you could be playing back a tape to the studio while perfoming a mixdown in the control room. The Studio Select Group will allow you to select 2Track Effects signals. In a production studio the "Studio Feed" is essensial and a real time saver. 4) T a l k b a c k Section * The talkback section of the MX2488 console will allow you to feed talkback audio to the Cue Outputs, Studio Outputs, Effects Outputs, and Slate (all Main Outputs). [. . . ] Typically low frequency feedback is in the 125 and 250 Hz range while high feedback is in the 2k and 4k Hz range. Occasionally you may have to turn one frequency (slider) off to -12dB to help stop feedback. Instead, set the adjacent sliders to -6dB to form a gentle negative curve. Likewise, if you need more deep bass, boost the 63 Hz by 10 dB and the 125Hz by 5 dB. [. . . ]