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A ut omix 4 TM F our Channel Mini A ut omatic Mix er User Manual[...]

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GENERAL CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS! To prevent electrical shock or potential fire hazards, do not expose the Automix 4 to moisture or rain. Before using this product, read the user manuals for further warnings and cautions. The following cautions should be carefully observed when installing, wiring or using this product: DO NOT use any other power suppl[...]

Table Of Contents Pa g e 4 http://aa.pea v e y .com copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved Thank You! 5 What’s In The Box? 5 Description 5 Features 6 Front Panel Features 7 Rear Panel Features 8 Installation 9 Connections Channel Input 10 Master Outputs 11 Link Bus 11 Channel Inserts 12 Configuration 14, 15 Applications Restaurant 16 Airport Gate Are[...]

Pa g e 5 Pea v e y Electronics Corp. Welcome Thank You! Thank you for purchasing the Automix 4 Mini Automatic Mixer. This prod- uct is designed to provide years of trouble-free operation, and high quality audio performance. We sincerely hope that you enjoy your new Automix 4, and will find other products in the Peavey Architectural Acoustics produc[...]

Pa g e 6 http://aa.pea v e y .com copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved Aut omix 4 User Manual Features - Patented Priority Control circuitry - Single rack space package - Four microphone inputs - LED Clip status indicator on each Channel - 48 volt phantom power on each input (switchable on Channels 1 & 2) - Recessed gain control for each Channel [...]

P anel Features Pa g e 7 Front Panel Features (shown with security cover removed) PRIORITY CONTROL This control, found only on Channels 1 & 2, adjusts the amount of pri- ority to the Channel, and how it acts on the auto-mix bus. GAIN CONTROL Adjusts the gain of the first preamplifier stage. CLIP/MUTE LED This red LED indicates the clipping cond[...]

Aut omix 4 User Manual Pa g e 8 http://aa.pea v e y .com copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved Rear Panel Features MIC IN Balanced microphone level input on removable “Euro” connector. LINE IN Balanced line level input on removable “Euro” connector. Both the mic and line inputs feed the same gain stage, but the line input terminals include a p[...]

Inst allation Pa g e 9 Pea v e y Electronics Corp Installation The Automix 4 is designed to be installed in a standard EIA equipment rack. Since the depth of the unit is only 9-3/8”, you can use practically any size rack. Using only a single EIA rack space, the Automix 4 includes integral rack mounting ears and does not require any additional har[...]

Aut omix 4 User Manual Pa g e 1 0 http://aa.pea v e y .com copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved Connections The inputs to the Automix 4 are balanced. This means that there are three wires for each connection, a positive, negative and shield. These should be connected to each pin accordingly. Also, each input has mic level connections AND line level c[...]

Connections Pa g e 1 1 Pea v e y Electronics Corp Balanced Line or Mic Output Unbalanced Line Output AND....OR.... The master output section features two independent sets of outputs, both from the final gain stage of the Automix 4. Normally, the main outputs that would be used to drive the primary power amplifier would come from the balanced output[...]

Aut omix 4 User Manual Pa g e 1 2 http://aa.pea v e y .com copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved Each Channel of the Automix 4 has an insert connection that has several uses for connecting external components. The follow- ing examples and connection diagrams illustrate the most common method of using this powerful feature. For proper automat- ic mixin[...]

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Aut omix 4 User Manual Pa g e 1 4 http://aa.pea v e y .com copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved Since the Automix 4 is an analog product, there is not a lot of configuration to worry about. No software, no data cables, no networks and no headaches. However, there are a few things to remember while you begin to use your new Automix 4 mixer. The Automi[...]

Configur ation Pa g e 1 5 Pea v ey Electronics Corp The next step is to configure the Automix 4’s rear panel switches for your application. Although the unit is shipped from the factory with default switch values, you should make sure that these settings are correct for YOUR application. Let’s take a look at each one, and describe their functio[...]

Aut omix 4 User Manual Pa g e 1 6 http://aa.pea v e y .com copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved Restaurant The Automix 4 works very well in restaurant environments, since the gain management functionality provides an easy way to set up microphones, and not have to worry about levels or feedback. In this example, there are two paging microphones and a[...]

Applications Pa g e 1 7 Pea v ey Electronics Corp (Main) (Insert Outputs) (Channel Inputs) Airport Gate Area (Small airport facility) In an airport gate area, the sound system is often a stand-alone system that has feeds from the concourse system as well as the airport-wide system. In the gate area, several levels of priority exist. Mainly, emergen[...]

Aut omix 4 User Manual Pa g e 1 8 http://aa.pea v e y .com copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved Courtroom In this example, we need eight microphones for this courtroom project. Using the Automix 4’s Bus Link feature, we can easily create a larger automatic mixer. The main output feeds the power amplifiers which drive the reinforcement loudspeakers.[...]

Applications Pa g e 1 9 Pea v ey Electronics Corp House of Worship Frequently, when designing systems for churches or other houses of worship, the sound system must accommodate multiple methods of operation. This example is typical when a large console is employed, yet the system still requires a simple operation method when a console operator is n[...]

Aut omix 4 User Manual Pa g e 2 0 http://aa.pea v e y .com copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved Technical Support Warranty Registration Peavey has an extensive Technical Services Group that provides tech sup- port, repair and implementation services. If you require assistance with your new Automix 4, you can get help from several sources. There are m[...]

Specifications Pa g e 2 1 Pea ve y Electronics Corp Specifications MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Mounting Connections 1.75" x 19" x 9.38" (45 mm x 483 mm x 238 mm) 7.5 lbs., 3.4 kg Single EIA Space Rack Mount Removable “Euro” Connectors for single Channel audio inputs, outputs and bus link. IEC receptacle f[...]

Aut omix 4 User Manual Pa g e 2 2 http://aa.pea v e y .com copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved Figure 11. Automix 4 Functional Block Diagram[...]

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Copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 9/2000 Features and specifications subject to change without notice. A product of Peavey Electronics Corporation 71 1 A S treet / Meridian, MS 39301 / USA / (601) 483-5376 / F AX (601) 486-1678 http://aa.peavey .com[...]