American Audio Mixer Q2422SX User Manual

Q-2422/SX
Professional Preamp Mixer
USER INSTRUCTIONS
American Audio
4295 Charter St.
Los Angeles, CA 90058
(323) 582-2650
Fax (323) 582-2610
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1.   Be sure to save the packing carton in case 
   you ever have to return the unit for service.
2.   Read all documentation before attempting to 
   operate your new mixer. Please save all your  
   documentation for future reference.
3.   Do not spill water or other liquids  in to or 
   on to your mixer.
4.   Be sure that the local power outlet matches 
   that of the required voltage for your mixer.
5.   Do not attempt to...

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 theproduct's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risk of...

NOTE:  This  product  satisfies  FCC  regulations 
when  shielded  cables  and  connectors  are 
used  to  connect  the  unit  to  other  equipment. 
To  prevent  electromagnetic  interference  with 
electrical appliances such as radios and televi-
sions,  use  shielded  cables  and  connectors  for 
connections.
CAUTION:
1.Handle the power supply cord carefully.  Do  
not  damage  or  deform;  it  may  cause  electric 
shock  or  malfunction  when  used.  Hold  plug 
attachment  when  removing  from...

Customer Support:  American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and  
to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit 
us  on  the  web  at  www.AmericanAudio.us  for  any  comments  or  suggestions. For  service  related  issue  please 
contact American Audio®.  Service  Hours  are  Monday  through  Friday  9:00  a.m.  to  5:00  p.m.  Pacific  Standard 
Time.
 Voice:   (800) 322-6337
 Fax:   (323)...

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• Equipped with high quality Crossfader 
  (Replaceable)
• Optical Detecting Fader for Q-Start Control
• High Power Headphone Output
• Selectable Voltage 115v~230v
• 3 Channel Mixer 
• 2 Phono, 4 Line, 2 Auxiliary Inputs 
• 2 Microphone Input - (1) XLR/ 1/4" combo 
  plug, (1) 1/4" Input Jacks
• Volume Control for each Mic
• Master Balance Control
• 12v BNC Light Connector for Gooseneck
  Light
• Fader "Q"...

 FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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1. POWER SWITCH - 
This is the main power ON/OFF button. A yellow LED below the power switch will glow when power is 
ON. Before you turn the power on be sure you have made all connections to the mixer. Also be sure you 
amplifiers are turned off. Remember mixer on first and turned off last.
2. MASTER LEVEL INDICATORS - 
The  dual  MASTER  LEVEL  LED  indicators  along  the  top  of  unit...

 FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT.
   CHANNEL MID RANGE EQUALIZER - Each of the three channels come with a MID signal 
   output EQ. These controls are used to increase (up to +15dB) or decrease (down to -30dB) the  
   MID range output signal. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to decrease a value or clockwise to
   increase a value.
   CHANNEL TREBLE FREQUENCY EQUALIZER - Each of the three channels come with a 
   HIGH signal output EQ. These controls are used to increase (up to +15dB) or...

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original level and the microphone is off.
11. CUE MIXING CONTROL - 
This functions allows you to monitor the Cue level as well as the Program (main output) level in your 
headphones. A channels Cue Level may only be monitored if the channels Cue function is selected. 
To select a channels cue function depress the CUE BUTTON (7) that is directly associated with the 
specific  channel  you  wish  to  monitor.  You  may  use  the...

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19. MICROPHONE EQ SECTION -
 MIC BASS CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the low frequency output of both MIC 1 
 (15) and MIC  2  (38).  Turning  the  knob  in  clockwise  direction  will  increase  the  low 
 frequencies, turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the low 
 frequencies.   
 MIC MID CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the mid range frequency output of both 
 MIC 1 (15) and MIC 2...