American Audio Mixer Q2422SX User Manual

 REAR PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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25. GND (GROUND TERMINALS) - 
Connect the ground lead of the turntables with these terminals. This will reduce humming and pop-
ping noises. There are two convenient ground terminals located on the rear of the mixer.
26. AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR - 
Select  between  115V/50Hz  or  230V/60Hz.  Make  sure  that  the  selector  is  set  to  the  proper  voltage 
you are using.
27.  AC CONNECTION -...

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the right, and you move it at least 20% to the left position, any player connected to the "A" PLAYER 
CONTROL will begin to play. You can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. 
31. RCA MASTER OUTPUTS - 
The Master Output includes a pair XLR BALANCED JACKS (28) as well as a pair RCA UNBALANCED 
JACKS.  The  RCA  jacks  send  a  low  current  unbalanced  output  signal.  These  jacks  should...

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   shut off before change the position of the Line Level Selector Switch.
37.  CHANNEL 1 INPUT JACKS - 
   PHONO 1/AUX1 INPUT JACKS - The type of input must directly reflect the selected mode of  
   the CHANNEL 1 - LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH (36). Connect turntables equipped with 
   MM pickup cartridge to PHONO inputs (All DJ turntable use MM pick-up cartridges). CD 
   players or Tape Decks and other line level instruments...

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 SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
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Male XLR Pin Configuration:
Connections (Refer to the diagrams on pages 15 & 16)
 Before you connect the unit's main power supply, be sure local voltage matches that of the required 
mixer  voltage. Remember the mixer can be selected to operate with either 115v or 230v. Operational 
can be  changed by the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (26) on...

Typical Mixer Set-Up (Inputs)
This image details a typical DJ Set Up consisting of a microphone, turntables, CD players, and a tape deck.
Note: Turntables can only be connected to the PHONO LEVEL RCA JACKS (37, 35). Be sure the LINE 
LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCHES (36) are in the "PHONO" position when using turntables. 
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 SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
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Typical Balanced Output Set-up
This  image  details  a  typical  stereo  output  layout.  Note  the  use  of  the  Balanced  XLR  Jacks  on  both 
the mixer and the amplifier.  Always use the balanced output jacks whenever possible. The balanced 
output jacks should always be used for cable runs in excess of 10 feet. 
Using the balanced jacks will ensure a clean signal through out the entire audio system.
Typical Stereo Set-Up (Output)
Figure 9
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The crossfader is "Hot Swappable" which means it may be replaced at any time, even when 
power is applied. Only replace with American Audio Part Feather Fader Plus. Replacing with 
any other model fader may seriously damage your unit.
Replacing the Crossfader
1.   Disconnect the mixers main power supply
2.   Using a number two Phillips screw driver, unscrew the each of the stainless steel retain screws 
   that hold...

Technical Specifications - Model Q-2422/SX
Model: Q-2422/SX™, 2 Channel Mixer
Power supply: AC 115/230V, 50/60Hz selectable
Dimensions: 19” W x 7” D x 2.25” H / 482x 176x 65mm
Weight: 8.5 lbs. / 3.8 kg
Crossfader: FF-Plus - Optical detecting faders start control - Low grounding impedance crossfader
Power Consumption: 5W typical, 7W w/ full headphone output
Headphone impedance: 16 Ohms
Input Sensitivity (Level/Impedance):
Line: -14dBV (200mV) 12K Ohm +/- 2dB
Microphone: -49 dBV (3.6mV / 3K Ohms +/- 3 dB...

2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A. American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be free 
of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 Year (730 days) from the date 
of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of 
America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and 
place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is...

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