American Audio Mixer QD5 MKII User Manual

Q-D5 MKII
™
  
Professional Preamp Mixer
American Audio
6122 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles Ca. 90040
www.AmericanAudio.us  Rev. 4/08 

Introduction: 
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® Q-D5 MKII™ mixer. This mixer is 
a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality 
audio products possible at an affordable price. The Q-D5 MKII™ comes with a 1 year limited warranty! 
Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new mixer. This 
booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new...

•   For adult use only - Keep out of the reach of children.
•   Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required voltage of the unit.
•   Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.
•    Do not attempt any service. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
•   Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack
•   Always be sure to mount this mixer in an area that will allow proper ventilation. 
•   Do not attempt to operate this mixer, if it becomes damaged in any way.
•...

American Audio would like to thank for your purchase of this great product. For those of you that are 
to impatient to read the entire user manual we have compiled these quick start instructions. We hope 
that you will at least read through these instructions to familiarize yourself with the basic understand-
ing of the unit. The Q-D5 MKII is part of American Audio’s continuing evolution in audio technology. 
This unit has been built and designed with the typical DJ in mind, by DJ’s. We have attempted...

 Q-D5 MKII™                                Controls and Features
1. OPtICaL CrOssF aDer - This fader is used to blend the output signals of channels one and two 
together. When the fader is in the full left position (channel 1), the output \
signal of channel one will be 
controlled by the master volume level. The same fundamentals will apply for channel two. Sliding the 
fader from one position to another will vary the output signals of channels one and two respectively. 
When  the  crossfader  is  set...

 Q-D5 MKII™                                Controls and Features Cont.
(13). Be sure the cue level is set to minimum before putting a pair of headphones on. Be sure the CuE 
MIxINg KNOb (12) is turned to the “CUE” position to hear the selected channel source.
5. taLkOver  bUttOn -  When  engaged  this  function  will  decrease  all  signal  levels,  except  the 
microphone level, by 15dB. A red LED next to the Talkover button will glow when the talkover function 
is engaged. In the OFF position all...

12. CUe M IXInG C Ontr OLLer - This knob selects the channel for monitoring. The monitor signal 
comes  from  the  Prefader.  This  means  it  will  not  be  affected  by  the  channel  faders.  You  can  monitor 
each channel individually. Connect your headphones to the HEA dPHONES j ACK (34). Turn the CUE 
MIXING CONTROL to CUE and select the desired channels with the PFL switches. When you turn the 
CUE MIXING CONTROL to PGM (PFL switches without function), you can cue the output signal of the...

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17.  AC  CoNNECtIoN  -  This  connector  is  used  to  supply  main  power  to  the  unit  via  the  included 
detachable power cord. Use only the supplied, polarized AC power cord. This cord is designed to fit in 
one...

equipment with a balanced input, or whenever you will be running a signal line greater than 15 feet. 
Always, use these jacks whenever possible.
23. rCA MAStEr  oUtPUtS - The Master Output includes a pair of RCA uNbALANCEd  jACKS (22). 
The RCA jacks send a low current unbalanced output signal. 
24. rEC  oUt  -  This  is  a  low  current  unbalanced  output  source  designed  for  various  tape  and  CD 
recorders. The Record Out (REC OUT) level is dictated by the CHANNEL F AdER LEvEL (2), it is not...

 Q-D5 MKII™                                    Controls and Features Cont.
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31. CHANNEL FADEr CUrVE ADJUS tMEN t - This rotary knob is used to change the way the chan-
nel  fader  will  operate.  Each  of  the  two  channels  has  a  “Curve”  adjustment.  The  curve  on  the  faders 
adjust from long or short or any variation of the two. The shorter the curve adjustment the sooner full 
volume will be reached.
32. C...