User manual AMERICAN AUDIO Q-MX2 BPM

[. . . ] Q-MX2 BPM USER INSTRUCTIONS Q-MX2 BPM Featuring: Fader "Q" Start Professional products designed for the working DJ. Main Features · Equipped with high quality Crossfader (Replaceable) · VCA Fader for Q-Start Control · Adjustable Crossfader Curve - changes from a normal curve to a quick curve (for crabbing) · Multi-Channel Assignable Crossfader · 2 Headphone Outputs · Selectable Voltage 115v~230v · 3 Channel Mixer · 3 Phono, 3 Line, 3 Auxiliary Inputs · 3 Microphone Input - (1) XLR/ 1/4" combo plug, (2) 1/4" Input Jacks · Fader "Q" Start on all three channels · On/Off Switch Controls Fader "Q" Start Function (for use with the American DJ CD Players with Fader "Q" Start) · -30dB Rotary Kills for Treble, Bass & Mids on all three channels · Separate gain control for each channel · High output to headphones · Soft-touch rubber knobs for better control · Extremely clean signal to noise ratio · Light Control Signal Output Jack · Talk Over Button - Reduces channel output gain by 15dB +/- 2 dB · Independent Booth Level Output · Dual Function Stereo LED Level Indicator Indicated Master and PFL (Pre Fader Level) Signal Levels · Split Cue Monitoring · Cue Mixing · Balanced XLR Master Output · 4 Signal Output Options - Master (RCA and Balanced XLR), Booth (RCA) and REC (RCA) · Automatic BPM Counter · 100% Push Button Kills (Bass, Mid, and Treble) American Audio Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA Specifications subject to change without notice. Q-MX2 BPM User Instructions page 2 I nde x S a fe t y P re c a u t io n s . Be sure to save the packing carton in case you may ever have to return the unit for service. Be sure that the local power outlet matches that of the required voltage for your mixer. [. . . ] For example, each time you slide the crossfader to far left the CD Player will be triggered to play the song from the beginning of the preset CUE POINT. Refer to your American Audio CD Player User Manual for setting CUE POINTS. Turn the ON/OFF SWITCH to the OFF position to disengaged "Q" Start function and resume to a normal fader. The switches are used to select the input source assigned to each channel. CUE BUTTONS - These buttons are used to activates a channels "CUE" mode. Be sure the cue level is set to minimum before putting your headphones on. Be sure to turn the Cue Mixing Knob (7) to the cue position to hear the selected channel source. 23. AUTOMATIC BPM (Beat Per a Minute) COUNTER BUTTONS - This sophisticated counter automatically calculates the BPM of any audio source. The meter on the "X" side will display the avaerage BPM's of any Channel (1, 2, or 3) assigned to "X" by the Fader Assign Buttons (3). The meter on the "Y" side will display the avaerage BPM's of any Channel (1, 2, or 3) assigned to "Y" by the Fader Assign Buttons (3). American Audio - www. americanaudio. us - Q-MX2 BPM User Instructions page 6 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 24. Make sure that the selector is set to the proper voltage you are using. BALANCED XLR MAIN OUTPUTS - The Master Output includes a pair XLR Balanced Jacks as well as a pair RCA Unbalanced Jacks (30). These jacks should be used when you will be driving an amp or other audio equipment with a balanced input, or whenever you will be running a signal line greater than 10 feet. There is no way to adjust this level, however this level will directly reflect the output level of the Channel Sliders (4). This buffered audio output should only be used for light controllers that can accept an external audio input. PLAYER CONTROL - Channel 1, 2, and 3 external FA DE R "Q" S TA R T C ONT R OL . These jacks are used to input 1/8" mono mini plugs from a compatible American DJ "Q" series CD players also featuring Fader "Q" Start. By moving the mixer fader from left to right you can start and pause a compact disc player. In other words, when the mixer crossfader is to the left (X position), and you move it at least 20% to the right (Y position), any player connected to the Y-channel will begin to play. When the crossfader is to the right (Y position), and you move it at least 20% to the left (X position, any player connected to the X-channel will begin to play. MIC 2 INPUT JACK - This jack is used to a connect a microphone to the mixer. MIC 1 INPUT JACK - This jack is used to a connect a microphone to the mixer. [. . . ] · Before switch the power on the mixer be sure Main Volume (17) is turned down and the power switch to all your amplifier are in the "OFF" position. · Connect the mixers Master Output Jacks (25 or 32) to your audio system. When using the Balanced Output Jacks (25) be sure your cable follow the above Pin Configuration (Figure 3). · For recording, connect your tape recorder or cassette deck to the REC OUT Jacks (34The Record Out level will not be influenced by the Master Volume Control (17). [. . . ]