SSM-1000 (320-3001) Operation Faxback Doc. # 8998 Audio Mixer with Echo (Rack Mount Type) You can mix up to 6 inputs at the same time and use the built in equalizer and echo generator to tailor the sound as desired. 1. Set MASTER to approximately 5. 2. Set the switch above each volume control to select the input you want to activate. For example, set MIC HI/Low to HI when you use a high impedance microphone, or LOW when you use a low impedance microphone. 3. Adjust the corresponding volume level control to obtain a reading of 0 on the OUTPUT LEVEL VU meters. Note: The OUTPUT LEVEL VU meter indicates the output signal levels of the left and right channels. 4. Adjust MIC Level clockwise to increase the main (DJ) microphone's volume; rotate it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. 5. Set ECHO BYPASS/ON to ON to produce an ECHO effect and to BYPASS to eliminate the ECHO effect. 6. Push in EQUALIZER BYPASS/ON to ON to operate the right and left 7 -channel frequency equalizer controls. 7. When two turntables (or other audio components connected to the PHONO 1 and PHONO 2 inputs) are playing at the same time, slide FADER (PHONO 1/ PHONO 2): * left, to fade in the volume of PHONO 1 and fade out the volume of PHONO 2. * Right, to fade in the volume of PHONO 2 and fade out the volume of PHONO 1. Note: this lets you quickly and smoothly change from playing PHONO 1 to playing PHONO 2 (or vice versa). 8. Set the MASTER volume to the desired volume. 9. Set POWER OFF/ON to OFF to turn off the mixer's power. The VU meters' lights go off. USING THE "DJ'S MICROPHONE NORMAL For equal blending of voice and music, set NORMAL/STANDBY/TALKOVER to NORMAL. In the NORMAL mode, the "DJ" MIC input is mixed to blend equally with all the main volume inputs (MIC, PHONO 1, PHONO 2, LINE 1 and LINE 2) You can adjust MIC LEVEL to increase the microphone level without affecting the main volume inputs. Standby To disable the DJ's MIC input microphone, set NORMAL/STANDBY/TALKOVER to STANDBY. Note: Set MIC LEVEL to minimum (full counterclockwise) when the microphone is not in use. Talkover Start with a microphone level that gives a VU reading of 5 to 3. To talk over music, set NORMAL/STANDBY/TALKOVER to TALKOVER. The mixer automatically reduces tall the main volume inputs (MIC, PHONO 1, PHONO 2, LINE 1, and LINE 2) just enough for you to hear yourself in the headphones or speakers (over the music). When you finish speaking, set NORMAL/STANDBY/TALKOVER TO STANDBY. The mixer automatically returns all the mail volume inputs to their original levels. USING ECHO The echo mode is applied to the sound after all the inputs are mixed. Set ECHO BYPASS/LOW to ON to turn on the echo mode and activate the DELAY and REPEAT functions. Set ECHO BYPASS/ON to BYPASS to turn off the echo mode. The DELAY control lets you induce a measured time delay to simulate an echo. Set DELAY to full counterclockwise for a minimum time delay and to full counterclockwise for a maximum time delay. The REPEAT control lets you control the length of time a tone is repeated (reverberation). Set REPEAT to 10 for the longest time and to 0 for the shortest time. USING THE 7-BAND FREQUENCY EQUALIZER With the seven sliding frequency controls, you can tailor the sound processed through the mixer to fit the acoustic surrounding s and your personal taste. Each control varies by +/- 12 dB the level of a narrow band of frequencies centered around the frequency noted between the controls 60 Hz, 150 Hz, 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 2.4 kHz, 6 kHz, and 15 kHz). Set the EQUALIZER BYPASS/ON switch to ON to turn on the frequency equalizer. Then slide the control up to boost the indicated frequency range or down to reduce it. Notes: * If you set the control to the center position, the frequency range is unaltered. * In order to provide smooth frequency control, the effect of these controls must overlap slightly. Thus the 1 KHZ control has a slight effect on the range of frequencies covered by the 400 Hz and the 2.4 KHZ controls. 60 Hz Adjusts the frequencies in the low bass range (low organ notes and bass drums. Reduces rumble or other low-frequency noise. 150 Hz Adjusts the frequencies in the low to middle bass range (low organ notes, bass drums, timpani and some low bass). 400 Hz Adjusts frequencies in the middle-bass range timpani and some low -bass instruments). 1 kHz Adjusts the range of frequencies in the middle frequency range where the ear is most sensitive (vocals). 2.4 kHz Adjusts the range of frequencies in the upper middle frequency range that include vocals and some upper-midrange instruments (clarinet and saxophone). 6 kHz Adjusts the range of frequencies in the lower high frequency range that include flutes, oboes, violins, piccolos, and other treble instruments. Boosting this range adds vibrancy to the upper voices. Too much boost can make the music sound harsh. 15 kHz Adjusts high- frequency sound (cymbals, flutes, and violins). Set the EQUALIZER BYPASS/ON switch to BYPASS to turn off the frequency equalizer and disable the frequency controls. (RLR-02-22-94)