1.3 Quick Start for the MC Series Mixer

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Table of Contents
Warranty............................................................................................................. 3
1.0 Introduction................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Safety Instructions........................................................................................ 4
1.2 Maintenance Guidelines................................................................................ 4
1.3 Quick Start................................................................................................... 5
1.3.1 Unpack and connect....................................................................... 5
1.3.2 Power and setup............................................................................ 5
1.3.3 Fine tuning..................................................................................... 5
2.0 Panel Descriptions...................................................................................... 6
3.0 Installation and Operation........................................................................ 10
3.1 Unpacking and Connecting the Mixer........................................................... 10
3.2 Powering and Configuring the Mixer............................................................ 10
3.3 Setting Gain Structure.................................................................................. 11
3.4 Gain Structure Procedure............................................................................. 11
3.5 Troubleshooting Gain Structure.................................................................... 12
3.5.1 If channel clipping occurs............................................................... 12
3.5.2 If channel volume is too high......................................................... 12
3.6 Recommended Input Wiring Methods........................................................... 12
3.7 Fine Tuning.................................................................................................. 13
3.7.1 Low cut switch............................................................................. 13
3.7.2 Phantom power.............................................................................. 13
3.7.3 Ground lift jumper.......................................................................... 13
3.7.4 Compressor/limiter......................................................................... 13
3.7.4.1 How the compressor/limiter works.................................. 14
3.8 Special Features Activation........................................................................... 15
3.8.1 Change jumper settings.................................................................. 15
3.8.2 Jumper options............................................................................... 15
3.8.2.1 Bar graph options............................................................ 15
3.8.2.2 Jumpers J22-J23.............................................................. 16
3.8.2.3 Jumpers J20-J21.............................................................. 16
3.8.3 Bus routing options....................................................................... 16
3.8.3.1 Aux in jumpers J17 and J18............................................. 16
3.8.3.2 Aux source jumpers J1 and J2.......................................... 16
3.9 Linking......................................................................................................... 17
3.9.1 Simple linking................................................................................ 17
3.9.2 Complex linking............................................................................. 18
3.10 Mixer Power Connections.......................................................................... 19
3.10.1 AC power connection................................................................... 19
4.0 Troubleshooting Tips.................................................................................. 20
5.0 Technical Specifications............................................................................. 21
6.0 Block Diagram............................................................................................ 21
7.0 Glossary...................................................................................................... 22
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