User manual STANTON RM.404

[. . . ] RM. 404 Professional DJ Mixer OWNER'S MANUAL STANTON MAGNETICS, Inc. information@stantondj. com ©2004 Stanton Magnetics, Inc. Please read carefully before use of this product Failure to follow the instructions printed below may void warranty · Follow all security advice printed on your mixer · When removing the unit's AC plug from the power source, grasp and pull the plug, NEVER the cord itself!· Avoid placing your mixer near heat sources, such as power amplifiers. · When in use, place your mixer on a stable surface, away from vibration. [. . . ] Mic EQ (HIGH): Controls High frequency equalization for BOTH microphones (+10/-10 dB. ) [Note: Any changes made to EQ settings will affect the overall output level of the microphones. ] 20. Mic EQ (MID): Controls Mid frequency equalization for BOTH microphones (+10/-10 dB. ) [Note: Any changes made to EQ settings will affect the overall output level of the microphones. ] 21. Mic EQ (LOW): Controls Low frequency equalization for BOTH microphones (+10/-10 dB. ) [Note: Any changes made to EQ settings will affect the overall output level of the microphones. ] 22. Mic Selector: Turns the mic(s) On or Off and activates the automatic Talk-over circuit. When activated, the automatic talk-over circuit reduces the music output allowing the mic to appear louder than the master audio signal. RM. 404 Top Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section G: Channel Controls 23. Input selector switch: Selects phono or line input for the corresponding channel. This is a three way switch allowing input from only one device at a time (Phono or either of two Line level inputs (for connections in rear panel of mixer see Sections L-O. )) 24. Channel EQ (HIGH) : Controls High frequency equalization of corresponding channel (+9/-26 dB. ) [Note: Any changes made to EQ settings will affect the overall output level of this channel. ] 25. Channel Gain: Controls the input level (GAIN) of the corresponding channel. Gain levels will differ between various types of devices (such as turntables or CD players) or different types of media. The Channel Gain allows DJs to compensate for these differences in order to maintain consistent sound levels between different pieces of music, as well as consistency between the different mixer channels. Be aware that turning RM. 404 Top Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section G: Channel Controls (continued) this setting too high may result in a loss of sound quality (distortion. ) [Note: For best results set this control in the number 7 (2 O'Clock) position for unity gain. Channel EQ (MID) : Controls Mid frequency equalization of corresponding channel (+9/-26 dB. ) [Note: Any changes made to EQ settings will affect the overall output level of this channel. ] 27. The input level is determined by the Channel Gain controls (see #25. ) Red indicates clipping. Channel EQ (LOW) : Controls Low frequency equalization of corresponding channel (+9/-26 dB. ) [Note: Any changes made to EQ settings will affect the overall output level of this channel. ] 29. Cue (assign) : Selects the channel to be monitored via headphone Cue (Section C. ) 30. Channel Fader (Line Fader) : Controls the output level of the corresponding channel. This control is Post-EQ and when NOT using Crossfader Assign (#31 = bypass) the signal is sent directly to the Master Output. Crossfader Assign (A-B- BYPASS) : Controls where the audio signal for this channel will be sent; either to the Crossfader (#13) or to Master Output (#3. ) When set to A, this channel will be assigned to the left side of the Crossfader. When set to B, this channel will be assigned to the right side of the Crossfader. When set to BYPASS, the Crossfader will be bypassed altogether and the audio is sent straight from the Line Fader (#30) to the Master Output (Section B. ) [Note: This allows the DJ to mix with or without using the Crossfader]. RM. 404 Rear Panel (FUNCTIONS) Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section H: I: J: K: L: M: N: O: Power Master Output Zone Output RCA Outputs Channel 4 Inputs Channel 3 Inputs Channel 2 Inputs Channel 1 Inputs Section H: Power H. Power Switch & Connection: This is the ON/OFF power switch for the entire mixer. [. . . ] The input signal may be too loud for the input gain control setting that you were using. If the distortion goes away, then you need to turn down the INPUT GAIN CONTROL. Microphone doesn't work Sound is distortedLine or CD input Troubleshooting Problem / Symptom Sound is distorted Phono Input Possible Cause/ Solution Only plug turntables into this input, do not plug in CD players or other Line Level sources. Turn down the INPUT GAIN CONTROL Make sure you are using good shielded audio cables. Some less expensive audio cables can be susceptible to hum and interference. [. . . ]