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American Audio Q-2422/SX manual

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  • Page 1

    Q-2422/SX Professional Preamp Mixer USER INSTRUCTIONS American Audio 4295 Charter St. Los Angeles, CA 90058 (323) 582-2650 Fax (323) 582-2610 web: www .AmericanAudio.us Revised 2/03[...]

  • Page 2

    © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.com - Q-2422/SX User Instructions page 2 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 r eference. 3. Do not spill water or other liquids in to o[...]

  • Page 3

    RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert th[...]

  • Page 4

    NOTE: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. T o 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[...]

  • Page 5

    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. Y ou may also visit us on the web at www .AmericanAudio.us for any comments or suggestions. For service related issue please contact American Audio ?[...]

  • Page 6

    © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.com - Q-2422/SX User Instructions page 6 • Equipped with high quality Crossfader (Replaceable) • Optical Detecting Fader for Q-Start Control • High Power Headphone Output • Selectable V oltage 115v~230v • 3 Channel Mixer • 2 Phono, 4 Line, 2 Auxiliary Inputs • 2 Microphone Input - (1) XLR/ 1/4&[...]

  • Page 7

    FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.com - Q-2422/SX User Instructions page 7 1. POWER SWITCH - This is the main power ON/OFF button. A yellow LED below the power switch will glow when power is ON. Befor e you turn the power on be sure you have made all connections to the mixer . Also be sure you amplifiers [...]

  • Page 8

    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 FREQUENC[...]

  • Page 9

    © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.com - Q-2422/SX User Instructions page 9 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[...]

  • Page 10

    © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.com - Q-2422/SX User Instructions page 10 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 d[...]

  • Page 11

    REAR PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.com - Q-2422/SX User Instructions page 11 25. GND (GROUND TERMINALS) - Connect the ground lead of the tur ntables 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 VOL T [...]

  • Page 12

    © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.com - Q-2422/SX User Instructions page 12 the right, and you move it at least 20% to the left position, any player connected to the "A" PLA YER CONTROL will begin to play . Y ou can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. 31. RCA MASTER OUTPUTS - The Master Output includes a p[...]

  • Page 13

    © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.com - Q-2422/SX User Instructions page 13 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 wi[...]

  • Page 14

    © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.com - Q-2422/SX User Instructions page 14 SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Figure 3 2 Hot (+ data) 3 Negative (- data) 1 Ground/Return/ 0v) 1 2 3 Male XLR Pin Conguration: Connections (Refer to the diagrams on pages 15 & 16) Before you connect the unit's main power supply, be sure local voltage matches that o[...]

  • Page 15

    T ypical Mixer Set-Up (Inputs) This image details a typical DJ Set Up consisting of a microphone, turntables, CD players, and a tape deck. Note: T ur ntables 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. © American Audio ® - [...]

  • Page 16

    T ypical 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 amplier . 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 sig[...]

  • Page 17

    © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.com - Q-2422/SX User Instructions page 17 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[...]

  • Page 18

    T echnical Specications - 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 W eight: 8.5 lbs. / 3.8 kg Crossfader: FF-Plus - Optical detecting faders start contr ol - Low grounding impedance crossfader Power Consumption: 5W typical, 7W w/ [...]

  • Page 19

    2-YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY A. American Audio ® hereby warrants, to the original pur chaser , American Audio ® pr oducts to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 Y ear (730 days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, inclu[...]

  • Page 20

    American Audio W orld Headquarters: 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA T el: 323-582-2650 Fax: 323-582-2610 W eb: www .AmericanAudio.com E-mail: info@AmericanAudio.com[...]