User manual PYRAMID 718EX

[. . . ] The selector switch(e)s below the jacks should be set to Line position if the jacks are used for the High Level input sources described here. CONTROL SETTING Use RCA type patch cables Power On/Off OFF Tone Controls, Treble, Bass 0 MIC 1/2, CH 1/2/3/4, Master & Cue Levels 0 Crossfader CENTER Connecting the Mixer Inputs Two Microphones Two Turntables Six CD players Two Microphones Eight CD players This mixer permits connection of up to eight (8) audio input sources, and two microphones. Such a system might include, for example: Two Microphones Two Turntables Three CD players Three Cassette Decks Two Microphones Two Turntables Four CD players One Rhythm Synth One Cassette Deck High Level Output Audio Source LEFT output RIGHT output Please observe the following: Do not connect any audio source with a HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT to the LOW LEVEL PHONO 1 or PHONO 2 mixer audio input jacks (an audio source output with a volume control is HIGH LEVEL). NOTE! If you use a High Level Output Audio Source(s) in the Phono1/Line1 (and/or Phono2/Line3) input jack(s), be sure to place the Input Select switch in the LINE1 (and/or LINE3) position(s)! CD player, cassette deck, camcorder, VCR, etc. Connecting Microphones Microphone 1. Connect a balanced/unbalanced low impedance (600 Ohm) XLR type mic OR a low impedance mic with a 1/4" plug to the MIC 1 jack in the upper left corner of the mixer control panel. Connecting Turntables and Other Level Output Audio Sources Connect up to 2 turntables to the Phono 1 and Phono 2 input jacks. Please note that Phone 1 and Line 1 (as well as Phono 2 and Line 3) use the same jacks. [. . . ] Always start by setting the volume level to the lowest possible level before listening. Put headphones on, and then gradually increase the volume as necessary. Over a period of time, your ears adapt to a volume level and there is a temptation to increase it. Even though such an increase may not cause discomfort, it might still damage your hearing. OUTPUT DEVICE Tape Deck Amplifier/Receiver CONTROL POWER POWER TONE SETTING OFF OFF FLAT 0 0 CENTER Connecting the Lamp If you wish to intall a console lamp (not supplied), simply insert the plug end of an appropriate 12V/3W gooseneck style or similar lamp into the lamp socket provided in the upper right corner of the mixer control panel. Power is supplied to this lamp when the mixer power switch is turned on. 12V/3W lamp 6 ­ PYRAMID Mixer Owner's Manual PYRAMID Mixer Owner's Manual ­ 7 Using the Mixer Controls Turning on the Mixer 1. Turn on the output amplifier and temporarily set its volume to the minimum setting. Turn on the audio input sources you wish to mix, and set them to play (or talk continuously into the microphone). To monitor the audio input sources so that you can decide when to mix in each input, see "Monitoring `Cueing' the Inputs. " 5. To mix the audio input sources so that you can play them through your amplifier system or record them on your tape deck, see "Mixing the Inputs. " Adding Equalization to the Mix You can further tailor the sound processed through the mixer to match your acoustic surroundings or suit your personal preferences by using the ten frequency sliders for each channel. To engage the equalization module, press the Equalization On/Off Switch. Each one of the sliding controls boosts or cuts the selected frequency by up to 12 dB. To playback the recorded sample ONCE, turn the SAMPLER MODE switch to SINGLE, and press START/STOP. Each time you press the START/STOP control, the unit will replay the recorded sample from the beginning and play it through the end of the recorded sound. Rapid, consecutive pressing of the START/STOP button will create an interesting stuttering effect. To playback the record sample repeatedly ("looping"), set the SAMPLER MODE switch to REPEAT, and press START/STOP. The mixer will play the sampled recording all the way through, and thenrepeat it until you press the START/STOP button. To adjust the speed of the playback signal, rotate the SAMPLE PITCH control to reduce or increase the pitch of the sample during playback. To adjust the level of the sample playback as it enters the mix, rotate the SAMPLE LEVEL to increase or decrease the level. Using the Crossfader with the Assign Switches For crossfading effects, you can assign any of the four channels to either A or B sides of the crossfade mix using the Crossfade assign knobs. When the crossfade slider is in the center position, the two assigned channels play equally. Sliding the control towards the A position will increase the level of A and fade out B proportionally to the distance from center. Likewise, sliding the control towards the B position will increase the level of B and fade out A. Troubleshooting PROBLEM Nothing works No signal from an audio input source Hum from PHONO Hum from other source Using the Echo Controls (PM 2008) Your mixer should require very little maintenance. If you have problems, refer to the chart below for possible solutions. [. . . ] Make sure the AC outlet is "live. " · Check the power connection to the rest of the system (receiver/amplifier, etc. ) · Check the control setting · Check the connection between the mixer and the input source · Check that the turntable's ground wire (usually black or green) is fastened securely to the GROUND SCREW on the mixer input panel · Make sure there are no low level inputs connected to the LINE input jacks · Move the microphone further away from the output speakers, or use a directional microphone The built-in Echo effect is applied to the total mix. To turn on the Echo mode and activate the DELAY/REPEAT cycle, press the ECHO ON/OFF switch. To change the length of time a sound is repeated, increase of decrease the REPEAT control. To vary the time in between the repeats, increase or decrease the DELAY control. [. . . ]