Voodoo Lab SYSTEM MIX Bedienungsanleitung
GROUND CONTROL SYSTEM
SYSTEM MIX
Owner's Manual
DIGITAL MUSIC CORPORATION
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Copyright 1996 by Digital Music Corporation.
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Table of Contents
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1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Overview
1.2 Unpacking
2. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Front Panel
2.2 Rear Panel
3. Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1 Mix 1
3.2 Mix 2
3.3 Setting Levels
4. Putting Your System Together . . . . . . . . . 7
4.1 Two Typical Systems
4.2 Using With a Switching System
Appendix A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Technical Specifications
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Overview
System Mix is a dual stereo line level audio mixer designed specifically for electric guitar
systems. With System Mix, you can combine the line level outputs of your rack effects with the
pure tone of your amp or preamp. This results in lower noise and better tone.
System Mix can be used in three different ways:
•A one- or two-stage parallel effects system
•Two independent 3-channel stereo mixers
•A 5-channel stereo mixer
Its flexibility and compact size also make it ideal for small keyboard systems and anywhere a
small mixer is needed.
1.2 Unpacking
Your factory carton should contain:
1. This manual
2. System Mix
3. Power supply
4. Warranty card
Please fill out the enclosed warranty card and return it to Digital Music Corp. By
registering, you enable us to send you important information about related products, updates
and accessories.
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2. Operation
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2.1 Front Panel
1. Power LED: Lights when power is supplied to System Mix.
2. MIX LEVEL CONTROLS: Stereo output volume for MIX 1 and MIX 2. Unity gain is set
with the knob at 12 o'clock.
2.2 Rear Panel
[Note: All of the 1/4 inch jacks on the rear panel are for mono plugs. The top row is for the Left
channel of your stereo signal and the bottom is for the Right. Any mono signals should be
plugged into the Left inputs (except for Mix 2 In 1). They will automatically feed both the Left
and Right channels.]
1. POWER: Requires 9 VAC 600 mA.
2. Passive Split: These outputs carry the same signals coming in the "Mix 1 In 1" inputs.
Enables you to feed these signals somewhere else without having to use Y-cables.
3. Mix 1 Inputs: Three stereo line level inputs to Mix 1.
4. Mix 1 Out: Two identical sets of Left and Right line level outputs from Mix 1.
5. Mix 2 Inputs: Three stereo, line level inputs to Mix 2.
Note: Mix 2 In 1 controls the internal connection (normal) from Mix 1 to Mix 2. If nothing is
plugged in to these inputs, the outputs from Mix 1 feed through to Mix 2. If something is
plugged in to these inputs, the internal Mix 1/Mix 2 connection is broken.
6. Mix 2 Out: Left and Right line level outputs from Mix 2.
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3. Mixer
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3.1 Mix 1
0IMPORTANT:
Do not connect speaker outputs of an amplifier to the System Mix. Doing so may cause serious
damage to your mixer and your amplifier. The System Mix inputs are intended for line level
signals only.
General
Mix 1 consists of three pairs of Left and Right inputs, two Passive Split outputs, and two pairs of
MIX 1 outs. All of these jacks are for mono plugs, and are intended for line level signals.
For mono signals, use only the Left input and the signal will feed into both the Left and Right
channels.
After the three inputs are combined, their overall volume is controlled by the MIX 1 knob on the
front panel, and the resulting signal is passed to the two sets of Mix 1 Out jacks, and to Mix 2
(see below).
Mix 1 In 1 and the Passive Split
You will blend the outputs of your effects with the pure tone of your preamp. In most cases, the
output of your preamp (or your amp's effect send) will be connected to Mix 1 In 1. The Passive
Split outputs are copies of the signal coming in Mix 1 In 1. These outputs are used to drive the
inputs of your effects devices.
Mix 1 Outputs
There are two identical stereo pairs of outputs for Mix 1. Mix 1 is also internally connected to
Mix 2. These outputs can be used to drive the inputs of more stereo effects devices for a second
"stage" of processing. The outputs of these effects can then be connected to Mix 2 inputs. In this
way you can have two stages of parallel effects, one cascading into another. In Section 4 you will
see how it all comes together in a system.
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3.2 Mix 2
General
Mix 2 consists of three pairs of Left and Right inputs, and one pair of MIX 2 outs. After the three
inputs are combined, their overall volume is controlled by the MIX 2 knob on the front panel, and
the resulting signal is passed to the Mix 2 Out jacks.
Mix 2 In 1
If the Mix 2 In 1 jacks are empty, the stereo output of Mix 1 will be fed into Mix 2. Inserting a
plug into them will break this normal connection between the two mixers.
Mix 2 Outputs
The Mix 2 Outs carry the sum of all the Mix 2 inputs. This is the output to connect to your power
amp, or to your amp's effect return jacks.
3.3 Setting Levels
[Note: This section assumes you have already connected your system together properly. You
may want to come back to this section later if you are not ready to set levels now.]
The System Mix inputs are set to unity gain. The relative levels of all of your inputs are therefore
determined by the output levels of your devices. Setting levels is a critical part of your guitar
system. Proper levels allow you to minimize noise, maximize your tone, and control the overall
effect balance.
1. Setting up
•Set both Mix Level knobs at unity gain (12 o'clock).
•Turn the input and output levels of your effects all the way OFF.
•Set each effects device to 100% effects, by turning the wet/dry mix to wet or the "direct"
signal off.
2. Amp signal
Play the guitar and adjust the preamp output level or the amp's effect send level to the level
recommended by the manufacturer. A higher level will maximize tone and minimize noise.
Listen carefully, however, to avoid clipping.
3. Effects Inputs
One by one, raise the input level of each of your effects devices to the maximum level
recommended by the manufacturer. If the preamp level is too low or too high for your effects,
adjust it and start Step 3 over.
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4. Effects Outputs
One by one, raise the output level of each of your effects devices until the desired effect level is
reached.
5. Wet/Dry Balance
You may reduce the output level of the effects devices if you want less effects in your final mix.
If you want still more effects, lower the output of your preamp or effect send, and repeat steps 3
and 4.
Tip: The wet/dry mix may also be altered by programming the preset output level in your effects
device. You may want to mix the effects a little louder using the effects output control and adjust
the preset levels -- to give yourself some headroom for more effects later.
6. Final Output Level
The Mix 2 knob typically acts as the master volume control for the entire system. The Mix 2
level control does provide up to 6 dB of gain, so be careful to avoid overloading the inputs to
your power amp. Unity gain (straight up) or less is typical.
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4. Putting Your System Together
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The System Mix is a very flexible and versatile mixer. It can be used in many different ways.
The following examples demonstrate some typical systems. Your needs may require different
connections. These systems are simply meant to be starting points. Remember, all connections
are intended for line level signals only, NOT speaker connections.
4.1 Two Typical Systems
System #1
This is a system for a preamp (or amp effect loop) and one or two separate effects devices. It
demonstrates a very basic system.
1. The guitar is connected to the amp or preamp input. The preamp output or amp effect send is
connected to the Left input of Mix 1 In 1. The passive split sends copies of the preamp signal
to the mono inputs of the effects devices.
2. The stereo outputs of the effects are brought back to the mixer to be blended with the original
preamp tone. For this example, we will use Mix 2 In 2 and Mix 2 In 3 because Mix 2 In 1 is
being used by the internal connection with Mix 1 (the preamp). Next, the Mix 2 Outputs are
connected to the power amp input, or the amp effect return.
In this example, the Mix 1 knob controls the level of the preamp, and the Mix 2 knob controls the
level of the entire mix. Please refer to Section 3.3 to correctly set levels.
System #2
This is a system that demonstrates a two stage effects system. This allows certain effects to affect
other ones. Traditionally, the final effects are delays or reverbs that you want to affect the entire
signal.
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1. The guitar is connected to the amp or preamp input. The preamp output or amp effect send is
connected to the Left input of Mix 1 In 1. The passive split sends copies of the preamp signal
to the mono inputs of the effects devices.
2. The stereo outputs of the effects are brought back to the
mixer to be blended with the original preamp tone. For FX 1 and 2,
we will use In 2 and In 3 of Mix 1. Remember, Mix 2 In 1 is being
used by the internal connection with Mix 1. These effects will be
blended in parallel with the original preamp tone.
3. Next, the two stereo Mix 1 Outs are used to drive the
second stage effects. FX 3 and 4 will be affecting all of Mix 1 (the preamp signal and the
outputs of FX 1 and 2). Remember, the Mix 1 signal is also sent to Mix 2 via the internal
connection. The stereo outputs of FX 3 and 4 are brought back to the mixer (In 2 and In 3 of
Mix 2) to be blended with the original Mix 1 signal.
4. Mix 2 Outs are connected to the power amp input, or the amp effect return.
In this example, the Mix 1 knob controls the level of the preamp and FX 1 and 2. The Mix 2
knob controls the level of the entire mix. Please refer to Section 3.3 to correctly set levels.
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