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Nady Systems PRM-400 manual

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    PRM-400 6 Channel Powered Mixer with Internal DSP Effects OWNER’S MANUAL[...]

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    2 PRM-400 6-CHANNEL POWERED MIXER WITH INTERNAL DSP EFFECTS Congratulations on your choice of powered mixers — you have purchased one of the finest compact mixing consoles on the market today . This unit was developed using the expertise of professional sound engineers and working musi- cians. Y ou will find that your new NADY AUDIO PRM-400 has s[...]

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    W ARNING 3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this electronic device, basic precautions should always be taken, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the product. 2. Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.). 3. This product sho[...]

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    FEA TURES 4 The PRM-400 is compact desk console or rackmountable 200W/channel stereo powered mixer with 16 built-in selec- table preset DSP echo and reverb effects and a comprehensive mixer section with extensive routing capability . The PRM-400 is a versatile audio tool that combines exceptional flexibility and performance, and is ideal for many s[...]

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    5 INST ALLA TION T o ensure years of enjoyment from your NADY AUDIO PRM-400 powered mixer console, please read this manual thoroughly before using the unit. 1. INSPECTION Y our NADY AUDIO PRM-400 was carefully packed at the factory in packaging designed to protect the units in shipment. Before installing and using your unit, carefully examine the p[...]

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    CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 6 1. CHANNEL INPUT SECTION (1) MIC INPUT The Mic input is an elec- tronically balanced XLR type designed to accept signals from any bal- anced low impedance (Low Z) microphone. T o accommodate condenser microphones, this input is also equipped with +48VDC phantom power globally switchable to all XLR input jacks with the Pha[...]

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    CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS (5) P AD This control attenuates the input signal -20dB when set to the IN (button depressed) position. (6) EQUALIZER CON- TROLS All input channels are fit- ted with a three-band EQ. All three bands have up to 15 dB of cut and boost, with a center detent for “ off ” . The frequency response is flat when all three EQ kno[...]

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    CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 8 2. MASTER SECTION a. AUX Send/Return Function and Operation (13) AUX RETURN (31) AUX RETURN CONTROL The Aux Return jack enables a convenient input to the left and right Master Mix busses. If you connect a signal to the Return jack, the Aux Return will operate in mono and the sig- nal will be routed to the Aux Return Contr[...]

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    CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 9 The PRM-400 is equipped with a 7- band Stereo Graphic Equalizer (22) , allowing final tonal adjustments on the Master Mix. This master EQ is post- Stereo Master faders (27A,27B) so you must exercise care in the proper use of these EQs for best overall sound [see also INPUT SECTION, (6) EQ above]. The EQ Bypass switch (25)[...]

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    CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 10 by the Channel faders, and the Right speaker output is the signal controlled by the Channel AUX controls (7) . Therefore the Main speakers, for example, can be controlled by the individual Channel faders (1 1) and the Left Master fader (27A), and the Monitor speakers by the Channel AUX controls (7) and the Right Master f[...]

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    BACK P ANEL CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 11 and is pre the master AUX send control (30) . When the AUX/MON switch (26) button is depressed, this output serves as the monitor output for the Right bus (see also Master Mix Function and Operation ). e. Power Connection, Indicators, and Switches (39) AC POWER CORD (38) MAIN POWER SWITCH (40) 1 15/230V AC PO[...]

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    CONNECTIONS This NADY AUDIO powered mixer uses 4 different types of audio connectors for the various input/output connections: (1) XLR balanced; (2) 1/4” TRS phone jacks for balanced, unbalanced, stereo, or in/out inserts; (3) 1/4” TS unbalanced; (4) RCA pin unbalanced 1 2 3 2 1 3 Figures 1. Balanced XLR input/output connections 2. Stereo headp[...]

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    SPECIFICA TIONS 13 The specifications above are correct at the time of printing of this manual. For improvement purposes, all specifications for this unit, including design and appearance, are subject to change without prior notice. 1. POWER OUTPUTS (R.M.S) 200 W atts (35W + 35W) /4 Ω x 2 0.1% (T .H.D) @ 1KHz 2. TOT AL HARMONIC DISTORTION Main Am[...]

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    NADY SYSTEMS, INC. • 6701 SHELLMOUND STREET , EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 T el: 510.652.2411 • Fax: 510.652.5075 • www .nadywireless.com SERVICE FOR YOUR NADY AUDIO PRODUCT (U.S.) Should your NADY AUDIO product require service, please contact the Nady Service Department via tele- phone at (510) 652-241 1, or e-mail at service@nadywireless.com. (Inte[...]