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XENYX Q1202USB/Q1002USB/Q802USB/Q502USB User Manual
2.3.4 Signal assignment
Fig. 2.12: Assignment switches of the main section
USB/2-TR TO MAIN MIX
When the
USB/2-TR TO MAIN
switch is depressed, the USB/2-Track input is
assigned to the main mix, providing an additional input for tape machines,
computers, MIDI instruments or other signal sources that do not require any
processing. The 2-Track Out/USB recording signal are muted to avoid feedback.
USB/2-TR TO PHONES/CTRL RM
(Q502: USB/2-TR TO PHONES)
Press the
USB/2-TR TO PHONES/CTRL RM
switch if you want to monitor
the 2-Track or USB input via the CTRL ROOM OUT. This provides an easy
way to monitor signals coming back from tape to ensure that they are
recording correctly.
FX TO CTRL ROOM
If you want to monitor only the FX send signal in your headphones or monitor
speaker(s), press the FX TO CTRL switch. This mutes the main mix signal while
routing the FX SEND output to the monitor(s). The XENYX Q802USB and Q502USB
do not feature this switch.
2.3.5 Phantom power and LED displays
Fig. 2.13: Phantom power and control LEDs
+48 V
The red
+48 V
LED lights up when phantom power is on. The
PHANTOM
switch
activates the phantom power supply on the XLR connectors of all mono channels.
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Please do not connect microphones to the mixer (or the stagebox/
wallbox) as long as the phantom power supply is switched on.
Connect the microphones before you switch on the power supply.
In addition, the monitor/PA loudspeakers should be muted before you
activate the phantom power supply. After switching on, wait approx.
one minute in order to allow system stabilization.
POWER
The
POWER
LED indicates that the console is powered on.
Level indicator
The high-precision 4-segment display accurately displays the relevant
signal level.
LEVEL SETTING
: To correctly set the gains of the channels, first set the LEVEL
controls of the input channels to their center positions (0 dB). Then use the GAIN
controls to increase the input amplification until signal peaks show 0 dB on the
level meter.
When recording to digital recorders, the recorder’s peak meter should not go into
overload. While analog recorders can be overloaded to some extent, creating
only a certain amount of distortion (which is common and often desirable),
digital recorders distort quickly when overloaded. In addition, digital distortion is
not only undesirable, but also renders your recording completely useless.
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The peak meters of your XENYX display the level virtually independent
of frequency. A recording level of 0 dB is recommended for all
signal types.
2.4 USB Connector
Fig 2.14: USB connector"]
USB CONNECTOR
Connect your mixer to a computer using a standard USB cable. This enables a
stereo signal to be sent to and from your mixer and computer. The signal sent
from the mixer to the computer is the same as the main bus. The audio returning
from the computer into the mixer appears directly in the main and/or control
room bus (depending on USB/2TR to MAIN and PHONES/CTRL RM buttons).
NOTE: The mixer cannot be bus-powered via USB! Always use the included power
adaptor to supply power to the mixer.
3. Installation
3.1 Mains connection
AC POWER IN
Connect the power supply to the 3-pin mains connector on the rear of the
console. Use the AC adapter supplied to connect the console to the mains.
The adapter complies with all applicable safety standards.
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Please use only the power supply unit provided with the console.
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Never connect the XENYX to the power supply unit while the latter is
connected to the mains! First connect the console to the power supply
unit, then connect the power supply unit to the mains.
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Please note that both the power supply unit and the mixing console
heat up considerably during operation. This is completely normal.
