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    8588107000 (485793) Owner ʼ s manual Model LM16 LIVE MIXER <Note>: The L M 16 will be upgr ade d to a ne w ve rsio n fo r fe atu re e n- hancement or improvement. Check the information about the latest software version from the Fostex website (http://www.fostexinterna - tional.com/), Fostex service station or your local Fostex dealer. You ca[...]

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    2 Model LM16 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items plac[...]

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    Model LM16 3 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near [...]

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    4 Model LM16 T ab le of contents About power suppl y ........................................................................................................7 Precautions on installation ............................................................................................7 About version upgrade ...............................................[...]

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    Model LM16 5 Connection example (live sta g e) .............................................................................16 Connection example (home recor ding) .....................................................................17 Balanced and unbalanced inputs/outputs ................................................................18 Connecti[...]

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    6 Model LM16 Upgrading the software ..................................................................................36 Checking the current software ver sion ......................................................................36 How to upgrade the ver sion .........................................................................................[...]

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    Model LM16 [Introduction/Ov erview] 7 Intr oduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Model LM16. The LM16 is a live mixer which consists of the control unit which is equipped with a digital mixer and the main unit which is equipped with the I/O connectors. To ensure the best performance, read this manual thoroughly before using the LM16. Keep[...]

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    Model LM16 [Introduction/Overview] 8 • For normal cleaning, use a soft dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, moisten a cloth in diluted detergent, wring it out firmly, and wipe the dirt off. Then polish with a dry cloth. Never use solvents such as alcohol, thinner or benzene, since these will damage the printing and finish of the exterior. • When tempe[...]

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    Model LM16 [Introduction/Ov erview] 9 Over vie w The Model LM16 consists of the control unit which is equipped with a digital mixer with intuitive analog like operation and the main unit which is equipped with the I/O connectors. You can install the LM16 flexibly by integrating these units, mounting them on a rack or setting them away from each oth[...]

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    Model LM16 [Introduction/Overview] 10 Main features • Digitally controlled trim on each input channel, allowing optimum input level adjustment for each mic/line input. • Fostex originally-developed digital effect unit (reverb/delay) is built in, allowing selection from 12 effect types. • Provides 16 input faders, four group faders and stereo [...]

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    11 Model LM16 [Bef ore using the unit] Bef ore using the unit Unpack the carton and inspect the contents for damage or shortages. The following contents should be found in the carton. If you find any damage or shortages, contact your Fostex dealer. Unpacking the carton Main unit (I/O connector section) x 1 Control unit (Mixer section) x 1 CA T -5 S[...]

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    12 Model LM16 [Bef ore using the unit] The control unit and main unit of the LM16 are separated. You can set these units flexibly. <Usage example 1> Integrating the main unit and control unit. You can integrate the main unit and con- trol unit. Use the supplied CAT-5 cable (approx. 50 cm length) to connect between the units. See the next page[...]

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    13 Model LM16 [Bef ore using the unit] CONTROLLER (1) Remo ve the rack mount adaptor s attached to the side panels of each unit. The removed rack mount adaptors and fixing screws are used in step (3) below, so be careful not to loose them. (2) Connect the [ETHER] connector of the contr ol unit and the [CONTR OLLER] connector of the main unit using [...]

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    14 Model LM16 [Bef ore using the unit] (4) Put the CA T -5 cable into the space between the rubber feet and mounting bracket (indicated by arr o ws belo w). The space between the rubber feet and mounting bracket is narrow, so be careful not to damage the cable when you put it into the space. (3) Using the rac k mount adaptor s remo ved from the con[...]

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    15 Model LM16 [Bef ore using the unit] Using the supplied power cord, con- nect the [AC IN] connector on the rear panel of the main unit and the AC outlet. [POWER] s witch A C outlet Press down the [POWER] switch on the rear panel of the main unit to turn on the power. To turn on or off the LM16 and peripheral devices which are connected to the LM1[...]

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    16 Model LM16 [Connection to e xternal devices] Connection to e xternal de vices Connection example (live sta ge) INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSER T INSERT INSERT INSERT INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) GROUP (+4dBu) R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX OUT (-10dBV) USB MIDI OUT CONTROLLER PHANTOM POWER Recorder Eff ect processor Stage monitors St[...]

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    17 Model LM16 [Connection to external devices] Connection example (home recor ding) INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSER T INSERT INSERT INSER T INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) GROUP (+4dBu) R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX OUT (-10dBV) USB MIDI OUT CONTROLLER PHANTOM POWER Synthesizer Microphones Drum machine Bass Guitar Guitar Comp/limiter Comp[...]

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    18 Model LM16 [Connection to e xternal devices] Balanced and unbalanced inputs/outputs Balanced The advantage of a balanced cable is its ability to reject external interference. Therefore, it is suitable for handling a small level signal or transferring over long dis- tances. The LM16 provides the following balanced connectors. Balanced Unbalanced [...]

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    Model LM16 [Names and functions] 19 Names and functions INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) GROUP (+4dBu) R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX OUT (-10dBV) USB MIDI OUT CONTROLLER PHANTOM POWER Control unit (T op panel) Control unit (Rear panel) Main unit (Rear panel)[...]

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    Model LM16 [Names and functions] 20 Control unit (input c hannel 1 thr ough 16) (1) [TRIM] control Adjusts the gain of each input signal. Set this control appropriately so that the [PEAK] indicator lights at the maximum input level. By adjusting this control appropriately, the LM16 can accept a signal within -60dBu and -12dBu for mic input, while i[...]

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    Model LM16 [Names and functions] 21 (7) [POST/PRE] switc h Selects post-fader or pre-fader feed of the AUX 1 buss (each press of the switch alternates the selection). When the switch is set to the up ( ) position, post-fader is selected. When the switch is set to the down ( ) position, pre-fader is selected (see page 30 for details). (8) [A UX 1] c[...]

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    Model LM16 [Names and functions] 22 Control unit (Master c hannel) 18 17 19 20 21 23 22 24 25 27 26 28 29 31 30 (18) Monitor section (a) [MONIT OR L/R] jac ks You can connect a monitor amplifier or powered monitor speakers to these jacks. The output level can be adjusted by the [MONITOR] control. (b) [PHONES] jack Connects headphones. You can adjus[...]

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    Model LM16 [Names and functions] 23 18 17 19 20 21 23 22 24 25 27 26 28 29 31 30 (19) [PHANT OM (1-8, 9-16)] indicators Each indicator illuminates when the corresponding [PHANTOM] switch ([1-8] or [9-16]) is set to ON. The phantom power is supplied to the XLR connectors in eight input groups (see page 28 for details). (20) Internal effects section [...]

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    Model LM16 [Names and functions] 24 (22) [EFFECT T O GROUP] contr ols Each control adjusts the output level from the internal effects to the corresponding group buss pairs (1-2 or 3-4). See page 31 for details. (23) [EFFECT T O STEREO] control Adjusts the output level from the internal effects to the stereo busses. See page 31 for details. (24) [EF[...]

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    Model LM16 [Names and functions] 25 Control unit (rear panel) 1 (1) [T O CONTROLLER] connector Used to connect to the [CONTROLLER] connector of the main unit using the supplied (or a different) CAT5 cable (See page 13 for details). Main unit (rear panel) INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSER T INSERT INSER T INSERT INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dB[...]

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    Model LM16 [Names and functions] 26 (5) [PHANT OM (1-8, 9-16)] switc hes You can supply phantom power to the XLR INPUT connectors in eight channel groups (1-8 and 9-16) using these switches. When the [PHANTOM] switch is set to ON, the corresponding [PHANTOM] indicator on the control panel is illuminated (See page 28 for details). (6) [CONTROLLER] c[...]

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    27 Model LM16 [Mix er basics] Signal flo w of the mixer Mix er basics A mixer accepts audio signals and modifies them, then mixes them. The following diagram shows how the input signals flow through the mixer section of the LM16. As the diagram indicates, an analog signal from the [INPUT] connector is level-adjusted by the [TRIM] control and conver[...]

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    28 Model LM16 [Mix er basics] Clipping level Clipping level Optimum gain T oo high T oo low <Memo>: It is important to set the [TRIM] con- trol appropriately. Otherwise, the signal may be distorted or noisy. The [TRIM] control adjust the head amp gain of each input signal. To get the optimum gain, set this control appropriately so that the [P[...]

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    29 Model LM16 [Mix er basics] You can tailor the sound using the channel equalizer. For best results, the equalizer should be used to make the sound natural. <Note>: You can equalize the pre-fader signal which is not affected by the channel fader. <Memo>: In general, the range of frequency of sound that human beings can hear is about 20[...]

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    30 Model LM16 [Mix er basics] EQ HIGH The EQ HIGH is a shelving type EQ which pro- vides up to 18 dB of boost or cut above 12 kHz. The center detent position of the control is the flat position. You can emphasize a cymbal or sharpen a vocal, keyboard or guitar by boost- ing the EQ HIGH. You can soften the high fre- quency sound by cutting the EQ HI[...]

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    31 Model LM16 [Mix er basics] The LM16 features the internal effects (re- verb/delay) processor, which allows apply- ing effects to the mixer channel signals. Using the internal eff ects processor • Using Inser t The [INSERT] jack, as well as the AUX post send, is used for connecting to an external processor. Unlike the AUX send, you can ap- ply [...]

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    32 Model LM16 [Mix er basics] Monitoring • About the effect types You can monitor the signal using headphones via the [PHONES] jack or using monitor speak- ers via the [MONITOR L/R] jacks. The signal to be monitored can be selected using the [MONITOR SELECT] switch. Each press of the switch changes the monitor sig- nals and the indicator for the [...]

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    33 Model LM16 [Mix er basics] You can group channels to group busses for effective mixing. Using the channel grouping function, you can adjust levels of grouped channels using a single fader while maintaining the balance between channels. Channel gr ouping By setting the group assign switch (1-2 or 3- 4) of a channel to ON, the channel signal is se[...]

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    34 Model LM16 [Mix er basics] You can connect a stereo audio source such as a CD player, MD player, etc., to the [SUB IN (L, R)] jacks and output it from the mixer’s output. Therefore, you can connect a BGM source and play it back during a break in the show, etc. Using SUB IN [SUB IN] control A udio play er By setting the [SOURCE] switches on inp[...]

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    35 Model LM16 [Mix er basics] BA SUB IN A/D - ∞ ~ +20dB (-10dBV) BA BA GND - ∞ ~ +10dB FDR FDR - ∞ ~ +10dB FDR FDR GROUP3 GROUP4 FDR GROUP2 TO ST FDR GROUP1 MONITOR SW LR/12/34/EFF - ∞ ~ +10dB EFF RTN L-R EFFECT EFF SEND AUX SEND3 AUX SEND2 AUX SEND1 - ∞ ~ +10dB DA DA A UX SEND1 A UX SEND2 A UX SEND3 EFF SEND (-2dBu) ST L R 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 [...]

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    36 Model LM16 [Upgrading the software] (1) T urn off the power of the unit. (2) Disconnect the CA T -5 cable that connects the main and control units. You only have to disconnect either end of the cable. (3) T urn on the power of the unit. (4) After ten or more seconds from turning on the power , connect the CA T -5 cable again. After the communica[...]

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    37 Model LM16 [Upgrading the software] (1) T urn on the power of the unit. (2) Connect the USB memor y stick to whic h you copied the do wnloaded file to the [USB (HOST)] port. How to upgrade the ver sion The following explains how to upgrade the software version. You can download the upgraded software (lat- est version) from the FOSTEX website (ht[...]

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    38 Model LM16 [Specifications] Others Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz +1dB, -2dB (44.1/48kHz) S/N: Line (T rim Min) 103dB (T ypical) Mic (T rim Max) 83dB (T ypical) Dynamic range: 103dB (T r im Min) (T ypical) T .H.D.: Mic (T rim Max) -> ST out: 0.01% (1kHz, -2dBFS) (T ypical) Line (T rim Min) -> ST out: 0.005% (1kHz, -2dBFS) (T ypical) Line[...]

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    39 Model LM16 [Specifications] INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSER T INSERT INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) GROUP (+4dBu) R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX OUT (-10dBV) USB MIDI OUT CONTROLLER PHANTOM POWER General Dimensions: 482 (W) x 136 (H) x 570 (D) mm Weight: appro x. 10kg Po wer Requirement: 120V A C 50/60Hz 230V A C 50/60Hz [...]

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    40 Model LM16 [Specifications] MMC Command List Command List Mo vement (Recorder) 01 ： ST OP 02 ： PLA Y 06 ： RECORD STROBE ST OP (*) PLA Y (*) REC (*) <Note>: The LM16 only supports the MMC commands with (*) in the list below.[...]

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    41 Model LM16 [Specifications] MIDI Implementation Char t [LIVE MIXER] Model LM16 Mode 1: OMNI ON, POL Y Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 3: OMNI OFF , POL Y Mode 4: OMNI OFF , MONO O: Y es X: No Function..... T ransmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default Changed Mode Def ault Message Altered Note Number: T rue V oice V elocity Note ON Note OFF A[...]

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    42 Model LM16 [Specifications] Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/ EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concer[...]

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    43 Model LM16 [Specifications] FOR THE US CUST OMERS ONL Y FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED W ARRANTY The following statement defines specific legal rights. You may also have additional rights depending on the state in which the Fostex product was purchased. W ARRANTY PR O TECTION All Fostex parts are warranted for one (1) year from the date of original purc[...]

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    44 Model LM16 [Specifications] FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED W ARRANTY To claim all warranty service, first access www.fostex.com to receive service authorization (RMA num- ber). Then present the authorization together with the bill of sale, which shows the date of original purchase to Fostex America. This warranty is not transferable. SHIPPING If this pr[...]

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    45 Model LM16 [Specifications] Index <A> Adjusting the input lev el ...............................................28 <B> Balanced type .............................................................18 Bus ..............................................................................27 Block diagr am ......................................[...]

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    © PRINTED IN JAP AN FEB . 2009 8588107000 485793 FOSTEX CO . 3-2-35 Musashino , Akishima-shi, T oky o J apan 196-0021[...]