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ENGLISH USER’S MANUAL XXL INSIDE is a trade mark of Carisch SPA via Campania, 12 I-20098 S. Giuliano Milanese MI - Italy
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PROFESSIONAL 24 CHANNELS AUDIO MIXING CONSOLE WITH COMPRESSORS AND SURROUND PROCESSOR
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Read the manual. Detailed Safety and Operation Instructions: All the operation instructions and safety should be read before the machine is operated.
Follow instructions: All operation and user instructions should be followed by the user or the installer.
Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be carefully retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the machine and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Water and Moisture: The machine should not be used near water or in place full of moisture.
Ventilation: The machine should be placed so that its location does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, carpet, or similar surface that may create an obstacle for the ventilation openings: or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air around the machine.
Heat: The machine should be situated far away from heat sources such as heat registers, radiators, stoves, or other machines (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Power Source: The machine should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the external power transformer.
Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it, paying particular attention to cords, power transformer and plugs and the point where they exit from the appliance.
Cleaning: The machine should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Non-use Periods: The external power transformer should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a medium or long period of time.
Object and Liquid Entry: Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings, do not leave bottles or cans upon the unit.
Damages that Require Service: The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel in the following cases: The external power transformer, power supply cord or the plug has been damaged. The enclosure of the unit has been damaged. The unit has been exposed to water or moisture. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit.
Servicing: The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond what is described in the Operating Instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified and authorized service personnel.
XM2204 – XM2204P PROFESSIONAL 24 CHANNELS AUDIO MIXING CONSOLE WITH COMPRESSORS, SURROUND PROCESSOR AND DUAL PLUG-IN PROCESSOR SLOTS
Mono channels with 3 band Eq + Mid Frequency sweep and MUTE and PFL function. TUBE SOUND COMPRESSOR on the first 4 channels + De-esser function. Insert function for all mono channels. Surround processor with center and surround out. Two Stereo input with 3-band EQ and Micro input. Extremely high headroom - offering more dynamic range. Balanced ultra-low noise Microphone Inputs with “HIGH END PREAMP”. Suitable for Live, Studio and Home applications. Dual Plug-in Digital Multi-Effects possibility (DME16). 4 Aux Sends per channel for internal/external effects and monitoring. Ultra-low noise 4580 audio op-amps for outstanding sound performance. High-quality potentiometers. High-quality, low tolerance components for highest results. Powered versions available. Rugged construction ensures long life and durability. External power supply design for professional applications (passive version).
TABLE OF CONTENT INTRODUCTION
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1.1 High Technology
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THE DESIGN
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2.1 The MONO INPUT 2.2 The GAIN control 2.3 The high pass 100 Hz filter switch 2.4 The TUBE SOUND COMPRESSOR switch 2.5 The Equalizer: HIGH; MID, MID Frequency and LOW controls 2.6 The AUX sends 2.7 The MUTE, PFL and L/R-3/4-L/R+3/4 Switches. 2.8 The channel LEVEL control and the PAN -POT 2.9 The STEREO INPUTS 2.10 The 3/4 GROUP 2.11 The Surround Section
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INSTALLATION
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3.1 Packaging 3.2 Rack mounting 3.3 Mains voltage 3.4 Audio connections Fig. 3.1: Different Connector Types and Wiring Fig. 3.2: Headphones, insert and effect loop connectors Fig.3.3 Male and Female XLR connectors wiring Fig.3.4 Output power connectors wiring(for XM1602P versions) and Stereo jack wiring for “Y” cables Fig.3.5 DIRECT OUTPUT multi-pin connector wiring
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CONTROLS
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4.1 MONO and MAIN STEREO Input channels controls Fig. 4.1 Input channel 4.2 Secondary Stereo Channel Controls Fig. 4.2 Secondary Stereo Channels Controls 4.3 Master section controls Fig. 4.3 Master section controls
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6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7. BLOCK DIAGRAM
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1. INTRODUCTION Purchasing the XXL XM2204, you have acquired a professional mixing console of high-end class which meets all the demands and requirements of home studio, piano bar and live works. We recommend that you experiment with your mixer away from the pressures of a recording session or live concert, in order to get a feel for it. It is just like a musical instrument. You first need to learn to play it well! 1.1 High Technology Our experience in the field of professional Studios and live sessions drove us to design the XM2204, an incredible small size surround professional mixing console that is able to give answer to all the demands in Home Studio, Live, broadcast and TV applications. All the electronics is assembled on a single PCB, with no wires use, it means less possibility of malfunction and over easy servicing. All the internal IC are 4580, ultra High quality Operational Amplifier that allow high current output with very low noise threshold. All the output are protected in order to guarantee safe operating conditions in every situation. All the microphones inputs and the main outputs are balanced, in this way you can have the best matching conditions with the other machines. The choice of having the external power supply for the not powered versions ensure professional features with minimum noise.
2. THE DESIGN 2.1 The MONO INPUT The first channels on the left side of your console are mono input, with a choice of balanced Mic or Line inputs. The HIGH END PREAMP allows you to have an high quality input stage for best results. An INSERT jack is provided on each MONO input in order to link the device with any external outboard (like Compressors, Gates and so on....). The new style high-current mic pre-amps are of the same incredible quality as those found on the best mixing console on the market, while a powerful power supply ensures low noise and superior transient response at all times. Each MONO INPUT has his own GAIN control and HIGH PASS filter that you can use to avoid “pop” noise and an accurate three bands equalizer with frequency sweep control for the mid-band. Four aux sends are provided, two pre-fader for monitors setup and two post-fader that is to be used to feed the internal or an external effect processors. A MUTE switch on each MONO Input allows to switch on and off the signal of the channel without moving any other control. Each main channel has got alsoa PFL switch, to send the signal both to the VU meter and to the Headphone. The first four channel s feature an incredible TUBE SOUND COMPRESSOR, a powerful optical dynamic processor that provides both two steps compressor and de-esser algorithms. A dual LED dual color VU-meter is inserted on each channel in order to have a perfect signal monitoring. For the TUBE SOUND COMPRESSOR two yellow LEDs light when soft or hard compression occur. The threshold of the compressor and de-esser are set at 0dB, when the signal overpass this threshold the TSC starts to work. In order to set the signal level to the right point for the required amount of compression move the GAIN control of the channel. Once the threshold is over-passed by the signal a clockwise turning of the GAIN control produce an increasing of the compression amount. 2.2 The GAIN control. MONO channels input level is determined by the GAIN control. A channel 0dB green LED illuminates when the signal overpasses the 0dB level, a channel CLIP LED illuminates when the channel is going into overload. These LEDs take their cue from pre-EQ. In order to have a better signal-to-noise ratio set the GAIN control so that the 0dB LED illuminates. The CLIP LED can sometimes flashes, if it becomes semi-permanently illuminated reduce the gain of the input stage moving the GAIN control; in this way you will reduce the channel clipping.
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2.3 The high pass 100Hz filter switch. MONO channels input have a special high pass filter that, once inserted, provides a precis cut for frequencies under 100 Hz. This allows to avoid “pop” noise due to wind on microphones, and in any case to cut out over bass frequencies. 2.4 The TUBE SOUND COMPRESSOR switch. The first four MONO channels feature a revolutionary TUBE SOUND COMPRESSOR stage. It is really a powerful dynamic processor using optical compression just like the best Tube Compressors. Two algorithms are provided, one for smooth compression with a threshold level of 0dB, and one for hard limiting with a threshold level of around + 10dB. This dynamic processor works on the very entry stage of the channel and it can avoid also the channel clipping, maintaining the best signal-to-noise ratio. In order to set the right amount of compression move the GAIN control, more is the GAIN control level higher is the compression amount. The compression algorithm applied to the sound is shown by two yellow leds. If you need to switch OFF the TSC take care to the gain level, you could over drive the channel and clip it. We suggest to reduce the gain control before to switch off the TSC. 2.5 The Equalizer: HIGH, MID, MID Frequency and LOW controls All mono channels are fitted with three-band EQ. The upper and lower shelving controls have their frequencies fixed at 12 kHz and 80 Hz respectively. The Mid Range control has a peaking response, its frequency is selectable from 600 Hz to 5 kHz by moving the MID Frequency control. All three bands have up to 15 dB of cut and boost. 2.6 The AUX SENDS. There are four Aux Send busses on the XM2204, Aux 1and Aux2 are pre-fader, Aux 3 and Aux4 are postfader (the channel's level control). The aux 3 and Aux4 also feed the optional internal digital effect processors. 2.7 The MUTE, PFL and L/R-3/4-L/R+3/4 Switches. MONO channels, CH7-8 and CH9-10 Stereo channels are provided with a MUTE switch that allows to switch on and off the channel signal, both on Left and Right busses and on AUX ones. More to that a PFL switch is also provide to send directly the channel signal to the master VU Meter and to the headphone. A slide switch allows to send the channel signal to L/R or to 3/4 or to L/R+3/4 outputs. 2.8 The channel LEVEL control and PAN-POT. A high-quality slide potentiometer, named LEVEL control, feeds the Main Mix via a constant-power Channel Pan potentiometer. Channel Pan positions the output of the channel in the stereo field. Its constant-power design ensures there are no level discrepancies whether a signal is hard-panned, centre-stage or somewhere in between. 2.9 The STEREO INPUTS The XM2204 has got two main STEREO INPUTS, provided with 3-bands stereo equalizer and Microphone input. There are also other four stereo channels with no EQ controls. Using these inputs it is possible to connect a stereo line level output machine, like MIDI machines or keyboards in pure stereo way on the mixer. The last two stereo channels feature an original and exclusive double stereo input for each stereo channel. This feature allows you to connect two stereo sources in the same time for each stereo channel, enlarging the real number of signals you can manage in the same time. 5
2.10 The 3-4 GROUP The XM2204 is provided also with a 3-4 GROUP. It is possible to assign to this GROUP the signal of all the first 10 main channels. It can be use both as a sub-mix group, routing agin the signal to the L/R output using the 3-4 to L/R switch in the main section. It can also be used as an alternative output, in this case it possible to take its signal from the stereo jack named ¾ group output.
2.11 The Surround Section Each XM2204 is provided with a Surround processor that features a Surround output and a Center output. These two outputs together with the main Left and Right outputs allow to set up a complete surround environment.
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3. INSTALLATION 3.1 Packaging XXL carefully pack in the factory all its units and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have occurred in transit.
ATTENTION! If the unit is damaged, please do not return it to us, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted. Shipping claims must be made by the consignee. 3.2 Rack mounting The XM2204 and XM2204P models fit into 19” rack. The rack mounting bracket are included in the cartons of the device. Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for cooling and please do not place the unit on high temperature devices such as power amplifiers to avoid overheating. 3.3 Mains voltage Before you connect your unit to the mains AC socket, please make sure that your local voltage matches the voltage required by the external or internal power supply of your unit! In case that the label of your Unit require a voltage different from the one that you have in your Country do not connect it to mains and contact your Dealer. 3.4 Audio connections The MIC input and the left and right main outputs are fully balanced. If possible, connect the unit to other devices in a balanced configuration to allow for maximum interference immunity. Please ensure that only qualified persons install and operate the unit. During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth. Electro-static charges might affect the operation of the device!
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Unbalanced use of mono 1/4” jack connector
Balanced use of stereo 1/4” jack connector
Tip = Signal
Tip = Hot (In Phase) Ring = Cold (Out of Phase)
Sleeve = Ground / Shield Sleeve = Ground / Shield
Tip = Hot (In Phase) Ring = Cold (Out of Phase) Sleeve = Ground / Shield Cable Clamp
Tip = Signal Sleeve = Ground / Shield Cable Clamp
Fig. 3.1: Different Connector Types and Wiring
Headphones stereo 1/4” connector Tip = return (for insert) send (for effect loop)
Tip = Left Ring = Right
Ring = send (for insert) return (for effect loop)
Sleeve = Ground / Shield
Sleeve = Ground / Shield
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Ring
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Sleeve
Sleeve Cable Clamp
Cable Clamp
Fig. 3.2: Headphones, insert and effect loop connectors
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Balanced use male XLR connector
Balanced use of female XLR connector
Pin1 = Ground / Shield
Unbalanced use male XLR connector
Unbalanced use of female XLR connector
Pin1 = Ground / Shield
Fig.3.3 Male and female XLR connectors wiring.
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Tip Ring
Sleeve = Ground / Shield
Sleeve = Ground / Shield
Cable Clamp
Cable Clamp
Fig.3.4 Output power connectors wiring (for XM1602P versions) and Stereo jack wiring for “Y” cables.
DIRECT OUTPUT 1
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pin14= CH1 SIGNAL pin15= CH2 SIGNAL pin16= CH3 SIGNAL pin17= CH4 SIGNAL pin18= CH5 SIGNAL pin19= CH6 SIGNAL pin20= CH7 SIGNAL pin21= CH8 SIGNAL pin22= CH9 SIGNAL pin23= CH10 SIGNAL pin24= not connected pin25= not connected
Fig.3.5 DIRECT OUTPUT multi-pin connector wiring
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4.1 MONO and MAIN STEREO Inputs Channel's controls. 1
1) This is the balanced MIC input, for both Dynamic and Condenser Microphones. It is 24 V phantom powered. The special HIGH END PREAMP circuit allows to have overhigh dynamic and very low noise threshold.
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2) 1/4” unbalanced jack. It is possible to connect both acoustic and electronic equipment (e.g. guitars, basses, keyboards and so on).
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3) Using this connector It is possible to insert any outboard between the Mic or line input and the channel's preamplifier. 4) Moving this switch it is possible to activate the internal high pass filter stage.
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5) The TSC switch (on the first four channels) activates the TUBE SOUND COMPRESSOR and lets you choose between Compressor and De-esser functions. The two yellow LEDs show the amount of compression applied to the input signal.
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6) The GAIN control allows to adjust the right input gain, on the first two channel it determines also the amount of Compression. If the RED CLIP LED of the channel becomes permanently on, reduce the amount of gain. To have the best signal to-noise ratio set the gain so that the green 0dB LED becomes lighted.
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7) The HIGH control allows to choose the amount of High frequencies of the input signal. The center frequency is 12 KHz.
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8) The MID control allows to choose the amount of Mid frequencies of the input signal.
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9) This control allows to choose the center frequency of the Mid Band in a range going from 600 Hz to 5 KHz(n. 10) The LOW control allows to choose the amount of Low frequencies of the input signal. The center frequency is 80 Hz. ot present on MAIN STEREO Channels) 11) The AUX1 is optimized to control monitoring system. It is connected pre-fader and it is not affected by the channel's level control.
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12) The AUX2 is optimized to control monitoring system. It is connected pre-fader and it is not affected by the channel's level control.
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13) The AUX3 control allows to determinate the amount of internal and/or external (via AUX3 output) effect that you need in this channel. It is connected Post-fader, it means that the level of this AUX is affected also by the position of the channel's LEVEL control.
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14) The AUX4 control allows to determinate the amount of internal and/or external (via AUX4 output) effect that you need in this channel. It is connected Post-fader, it means that the level of this AUX is affected also by the position of the channel's LEVEL control. 15) The PAN-POT control allows to choose the position of a mono input signal into the stereo field. It allows also to modify the amount of left and right level for a stereo input signal (balance function).
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16) The MUTE switch allows to mute all the channel function, both L/R and AUX signals. 17) This slide switch allows to choose where the channel signal must be assigned. It is possible to assign the signal to L/R output, to 3/4 Group or to both of them. 18) It is channel's LEVEL control and it determines the amount of the input signal on the main mix (LEFT and RIGHT output) and on the Surround and Center outputs.
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Fig.4.1 Input Channel
19) The PFL push switch routs the signal of the channel to the left VU meter and to the Headphone output. In this way it is possible to check the quality and the level of input signal of each channel.
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4.2 Secondary Stereo Channels controls. 1
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1) The AUX1 control allows to manage the signal coming from the stereo input and to send it to AUX1 output in order to feed the monitors. The level of this signal it is not affected by the channel LEVEL control. 2) The AUX2 control allows to manage the signal coming from the stereo input and to send it to AUX2 output in order to feed the monitors. The level of this signal it is not affected by the channel LEVEL control. 3) The PAN-POT control allows to choose the position of a mono input signal into the stereo field. It allows also to modify the amount of left and right level for a stereo input signal (balance function). 4) It is channel's LEVEL control and it determines the amount of the input signal on the main mix (LEFT and RIGHT output) and on the Surround and Center outputs.
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5) The AUX1 control allows to manage the signals coming from the stereo inputs and to send them to AUX1 output in order to feed the monitors. The level of this signal it is not affected by the channel LEVEL control.
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7) It is channel's LEVEL control and it determines the amount of the input signals on the main mix (LEFT and RIGHT output) and on the Surround and Center outputs.
Fig.4.2 Secondary Stereo Channels Controls
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4.3 Master section controls. 1) Both the main power input and main power switch are placed on the back panel of the mixer.
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3) It is the PHONES output, it is possible to connect to this output professional Headphones set (from 16 to 600 ohm) as well as active control room monitors.
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4) This is the AUX1 output, it is useful to connect active monitors to the mixer.
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5) This is the AUX2 output, it is useful to connect active monitors to the mixer.
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6) Using a stereo jack cable it is possible to take the 3/4 GROUP signal out from this jack. 7) This is the MAIN LEFT output of the mixer. It is electronically balanced and it has got a professional standard level of +4dBu.
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8) This is the AUX3 output, using its signal it is possible to feed an external effect processors, wiring the effect return to one of the stereo channels of the mixers. This jack can also be used to mute the internal effect (when installed) connecting to it a standard ground shorting pedal (FOOT SWITCH). 9) This is the MAIN RIGHT output of the mixer. It is electronically balanced and it has got a professional standard level of +4dBu.It is the LEFT main balanced output, you can use both for stereo and for surround system wiring.
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10) This is the AUX4 output, using its signal it is possible to feed an external effect processors, wiring the effect return to one of the stereo channels of the mixers. This jack can also be used to mute the internal effect (when installed) connecting to it a standard ground shorting pedal (FOOT SWITCH). 11) This is the DME16, optional digital plug-and-play effect port. In this place it is possible to install both a DME16 unit that will be controlled using the AUX3 controls of each channel. In this place it is also possible to install an optional master card. 12) This is the DME16, optional digital plug-and-play effect port. In this place it is possible to install both a DME16 unit that will be controlled using the AUX4 controls of each channel. 13) It is the 3/4 GROUPoutput VU meter of the mixer, it shows both the GR3 and GR4 output signal level.
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15) It is the PFL LED indicator, when it lights it means that one or more PFL push button are on, the PFL function is activated.
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16) The OPERATING LED, when is on, shows that the main power supply is present and the mixer is operating. 17) The PHONES control allows to adjust the level of the PHONES OUTPUT, It is post-Master wired.
Fig.4.3 Master section Controls
18) It is the 3/4 to L7R switch, it allows to rout the 3/4 GROUP signal to L/R MASTER output, so that it is possible to use 3/4 as a sub-group 19) It is the MASTER level control of the mixer, it determinates the general level of the LEFT, RIGHT, CENTER nad SURROUND outputs.
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20) It is the 3/4 GROUP level control of the mixer, it determinates the general level of the group signal.
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Mono Inputs Mic Inputs electronically balanced Bandwidth 15 Hz to 20 kHz ± 3 dB Distortion (THD&N) 0.007% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz, Bandwidth 20 kHz Mic E.I.N. (30 Hz - 30 kHz) -129.5 dBu, 150 Ohm source -117.3 dBqp, 150 Ohm source -132.0 dBu, input shorted Gain range 0 dB to +50 dB Line Input Unbalanced Bandwidth 10 Hz to 60 kHz ± 3 dB Distortion (THD&N) 0.007% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz, Bandwidth 60 kHz Line level range -20 dBu to +30 dBu Equalization: Hi Shelving 12 kHz +/-15 dB Mid Range peaking from 0.6 to 5kHz +/-15 dB Low Shelving 80 Hz +/-15 dB
Stereo inputs Max input level + 10 dBu Line Input unbalanced Bandwidth 10 Hz to 55 kHz ± 3 dB Distortion (THD&N) 0.007% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz, Bandwidth 80 kHz
Main Mix section Max Output +26 dBu balanced Aux Send Max Out +22 dBu unbalanced Phones Out +22 dBu unbalanced Center, Surround, outputs unbalanced +22 dBu Signal-To-Noise Ratio 112 dB, all channels at Unity Gain
Power supply Mains Voltages USA/Canada 115 Vac, 60 Hz Europe 230 Vac, 50 Hz Output: 20Vac 1300mA
Physical XM2204 240 mm (L) x 270 mm (H) x 35 mm (D)
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GAIN LOW MID HIGH MIC IN
INSERT
CLIP COMP/DE-ES hard 0dB (only CH1 TO4) soft
MID FREQ. MUTE
L/R BUS 3/4 BUS AUX -AUX2 BUS AU3-AUX4 BUS
LINE IN
AUX1 AUX2 LEVEL AUX3
PAN
3/4-L/R SWITCH
AUX3 LEFT POWER OUT
RIGHT POWER OUT
POWER AMP
POWER AMP
AUX1 LEVEL
LEFT (MONO) IN
PAN
RIGHT IN
AUX2
AUX1 LEVEL STEREO IN STEREO IN
AUX3 OUT
AUX4 OUT
AUX2
TO INTERNAL EFFECT PROCESSOR TO INTERNAL EFFECT PROCESSOR
AUX1 OUT
AUX2 OUT
HEADPHONE OUT CTRL ROOM
3/4 GROUP OUT HEADPHONE CTRL ROOM 3 METER
RIGHT OUT
MASTER LEFT & RIGHT
3/4 TO L/R
LEFT OUT RIGHT METER
SURROUND PROCESSOR SURROUND OUT
LEFT METER
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