Samson MIXPAD Manual de usuario

Produced by On The Right Wavelengthfor Samson Technologies Corp.Copyright 1996, 1997, Samson Technologies Corp.Printed February, 1997Samson Technologi

8Guided Tour - MIXPAD 12 / MIXPAD 9 Main Section1: Tape/CD inputs (L, R) - Use this set of dual RCA jacks to connectthe outputs of a tape or CD playe

9Guided Tour - MIXPAD 12 / MIXPAD 9 Main Section2: Left/Right Peak LEDs (red) - These warning lights indicate anoverload situation. They light whene

10Guided Tour - MIXPAD 12 / MIXPAD 9 Jackfield1: Aux Sends (1, 2) - These unbalanced 1/4" outputs allow you to routesignal from each of the two

The MIXPAD 4 is supplied with a handy carrying strap for easyportability. As shown in the illustration above, attach the strap to theMIXPAD 4 by plac

12Guided Tour - MIXPAD 4 ChannelsHIGH+15-15O+12-12OLRPANLINE MIC LRLEVELBALANCEO+10O+10TRIM-50-100-6-20LINE 3L4R+10OAUX +10OAUX LEVEL∞∞∞∞LOW+15-15OMID

13Guided Tour - MIXPAD 4 Channels1: Mic inputs - Provided in monophonic channels only (channels 1 and2). Use these electronically balanced XLR jacks

14Guided Tour - MIXPAD 4 Channels4: Equalizer (violet) - These knobs determine the amount of boost orattenuation in each of three frequency areas. E

15Guided Tour - MIXPAD 4 Channels7: Balance (brown) - Provided in the stereo channel (channels 3 - 4)only. When both inputs are connected to the ste

Guided Tour - MIXPAD 4 Main Section1: Tape/CD inputs (L, R) - Use this set of dual RCA jacks to connectthe outputs of a tape or CD player to the MIXP

Guided Tour - MIXPAD 4 Main Section3: Left/Right Peak LEDs (red) - These warning lights indicate anoverload situation. They light whenever the main

Introduction 1MIXPAD Features 2Guided Tours 4MIXPAD 12/9 Channels 4MIXPAD 12/9 Main Section 8MIXPAD 12/9 Jackfield 10Connecting the MIXPAD 4 Car

Guided Tour - MIXPAD 4 Jackfield1: Main out (L, R) - These are the MIXPAD 4’s main outputs. You’llusually use these to connect the MIXPAD 4 to a tap

19Connecting the MIXPAD - General SuggestionsThe actual connections you’ll make to and from the MIXPAD will varyaccording to the environment you use i

20Connecting the MIXPAD - General Suggestions• Make one connection at a time and then monitor the incoming signal.If you hear a distinct hum or buzz,

21Connecting the MIXPAD - General Suggestions• In the MIXPAD 12 and MIXPAD 9, when connecting only onemonophonic signal to a stereo channel, always us

22Setting Up and Using theMIXPADSetting up your MIXPAD is a simple procedure which takes only a fewminutes:1. Remove all packing materials (save them

23Setting the Correct GainStructureYou’re now ready to establish the correct gain structure—the key togetting the best performance from the MIXPAD, or

24Setting the Correct GainStructureh. Once you’ve set the optimum level in step (g) above, continueplaying the instrument and slowly raise the power

25Setting the Correct GainStructurel. The gain structure is now correctly set—you’ve optimized the level ofall signals coming into and out of the MIX

26Grounding TechniquesHum and buzz are the biggest enemies you face when interconnectinga large number of different pieces of equipment to a central a

27Grounding TechniquesWe also recommend that you use balanced audio cabling andconnectors wherever possible. The MIXPAD provides electronicallybalanc

IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Samson MIXPAD! One of thesmallest mixers ever made, the MIXPAD provides excellent soundquality an

28Using Pan/Balance The final Main output of theMIXPAD is stereo—that is, thereare two discrete output jacks,labeled “left” and “right,” whichwill nor

29Using Pan/BalanceIn the MIXPAD 4 stereo channel (channels 3/4) and in MIXPAD 12 andMIXPAD 9 stereo channels (channels 7/8, 9/10, and 11/12 in theMIX

30One of the most exciting aspects of using a mixersuch as the MIXPAD is the ability to shape asound, using a process called equalization. Butthere a

31Using EqualizationIn most instances, the best way to approach equalization is to think interms of which frequency areas you need to attenuate, as op

32Using Aux Sends and ReturnsThe purpose of Auxiliary sends are to allow youto combine the signal from multiple channelsand send the resulting mix to

33Using Aux Sends and Returnsoutboard devices (via Aux sends). Inpractice, you’ll probably want to use theAux returns to bring in signal fromconnecte

34Appendix A: Operating theMIXPAD 12/9 off Battery PowerThe MIXPAD 12 and MIXPAD 9 can optionally be battery powered.This requires the use of two 12 V

35Appendix A: Operating the MIXPAD 12/9 off Battery PowerThe current draw of the two models (without phantom power) are:MIXPAD9: 125mA (.125A) M

36MIXPAD 12 / 9 SpecificationsNormal LimitFrequency Response (Trim @ Min, unity gain ± 3 dB)Mic to Main 5 Hz - 65 kHz 10 Hz - 50 kHzLine to Main 5 Hz

37MIXPAD 4 SpecificationsNormal LimitFrequency Response (Trim @ Min, unity gain ± 3 dB)Mic to Main 5 Hz - 54 kHz 10 Hz - 50 kHzLine to Main 5 Hz - 54

MIXPAD FeaturesThe compact design of the MIXPAD belies an extraordinary versatility.Add excellent sound quality to the equation, and you’ve got a prod

Notes

MIXPAD Features• Constant level pan controls for placing each monophonic channel inthe left-right stereo spectrum, as well as balance controls that al

4Guided Tour - MIXPAD 12 /MIXPAD 9 Channels1LEVELLINE TRIM-50-100+4MIC L RMONO3456827 Mono Channel LOWHIGH+15-1

5Guided Tour - MIXPAD 12 / MIXPAD 9 Channels1: Mic inputs - Provided in monophonic channels only (channels 1 - 6in the MIXPAD 12 and channels 1 - 3 i

6Guided Tour - MIXPAD 12 / MIXPAD 9 ChannelsBalance control)—see the “Using Pan/Balance” section on page 28 formore information. See the “Connecting

77: Balance (brown) - Provided in stereo channels only. When bothinputs are connected to a stereo channel, the upper input signal(channels 7, 9, and