American Audio Mixer M822FX User Manual

User Guide 
and Reference Manual
    6/08
M822FX
6122 S. Eastern Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90040
www.AmericanAudio.us 

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   M822FX                                                                   CONTENTS
  M822FX                                                                              Mai N  F EaTURES
MAIN FEATURES.........................................................................................................................\
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ELECTRICAL  PRECAUTIONS.............................................................\...

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NOTE:  This  product  satisfies  FCC 
regulations  when  shielded  cables 
and  connectors  are  used  to  con-
nect  the  unit  to  other  equipment. 
To  prevent  electromagnetic  inter-
ference  with  electrical  appliances 
such as radios and televisions, use 
shielded  cables  and  connectors 
for connections.
WARNINg: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC 
SHOCk  HAZARD,  DO  NOT  EXPOSE  THIS 
UNIT TO RAIN, LIqUIDS, OR...

ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle isintended to alert the user to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance (servicing) instructions inthe literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within theproducts enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risk...

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1. For  adult  use  only  -  keep  out  of  the  reach 
of   children.
2. Water and Moisture - The player should not 
be  used  near  water  -  for  example,  near  a  bath 
tub,  kitchen  sink,  laundry  tub,  in  a  wet base-
ment  or  near  a  swimming  pool,  etc. Do  not 
spill  water  or  other  liquids  in  to  or  on  to  your 
mixer.
3. Ventilation  -  The  Mixer  should  be  situated 
so  that  its  location  or...

Introductions: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® M822FX mixing 
console. This mixing console is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to pro-
duce  the  best  and  highest  quality  audio  products  possible  at  an  affordable  price.  Please  read  and 
understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new mixer. Please carefully read 
and understand the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit....

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  M822FX                                                                    FRONT  &  R Ea R  P aNEL
  M822FX                                                                              UNPaCki NG
Every M822FX has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Care-
fully  check  the  shipping  carton  for  damage  that  may  have  occurred  during  shipping.  If  the  carton 
appears to be...

  M822FX                                  CH aNNEL  CONTROLS  aNd  FUNCT iONS
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MONO
MONO/STEREO 
COMbOSTEREO
3
1
5
4
7
6
2
CHANNEL CONTROL SECTION 

CHANNEL CONTROL SECTION:
1.   PEAK LED INDICATORS & TRIm C ONTROL -  
PEAK INDICATORS - These LED indicators will “light” when the input signal reaches 5d b below the 
channel’s  clipping  point.  If  the  LED  “lights”  more  then  usual,  you  should  use  the TRIM  CONTROL  to 
decrease the input level of the channel. If this does not work, reduce the output level of the connected 
source.
TRIm CONTROL - This adjustment is used to adjust the audio source signal input gain for a channel. 
The best S/N...

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projected from the left speaker only. Same goes for the control being set all the way to the right, only 
from the right speaker.
BALANCE (Stereo Control) - This control lets you adjust the balance of the L/R position, of the stereo 
input signal. Turning this knob to the left moves the source signal towards the MAIN MIX L bus, turning 
the knob to the right sends the signal towards the MAIN MIX R bus.
7. CHANNEL KNOBS -...