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Live Sound Mixers C3248 C2448 C1648P • C1648 • C2448 • C3248 4-BUS MIXERS BROCHURE/ USER GUIDE C1648 C1648P c
Live Sound Mixers C3248 C2448 C1648P • C1648 • C2448 • C3248 4-BUS MIXERS BROCHURE/ USER GUIDE C1648 C1648P c
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... not only be for record- 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 20k 0dBu Mic input to own a C Series mixer will quickly notice how everything in the sound you can send audio from your sound system. The digital interface gives you can rely on your L/R stereo mix direct to transport. Ultra low-noise, high slew rate IC's for perfection by ers, Carvin has made the commitment...
... not only be for record- 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 20k 0dBu Mic input to own a C Series mixer will quickly notice how everything in the sound you can send audio from your sound system. The digital interface gives you can rely on your L/R stereo mix direct to transport. Ultra low-noise, high slew rate IC's for perfection by ers, Carvin has made the commitment...
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... 32 ch models • 4 Buses + L/R • 4 Band EQ w dual Mid sweeps • High pass filter • 6 Ch Monitor Sends • 2 Ch Effects Sends • Ch mute/Peak indicator • Adjustable Gain attenuator MASTER • 4 Sub Groups + L/R • Center/Sub output • 4 Buses Compressors • "Link" switches for compressors • 2 processors - 256 effects each • Effects to monitors • 2 9 band L/R-Moinitor EQ's • 2 USB power ports • USB L/R recording output • USB L/R PC input • Rear slots for...
... 32 ch models • 4 Buses + L/R • 4 Band EQ w dual Mid sweeps • High pass filter • 6 Ch Monitor Sends • 2 Ch Effects Sends • Ch mute/Peak indicator • Adjustable Gain attenuator MASTER • 4 Sub Groups + L/R • Center/Sub output • 4 Buses Compressors • "Link" switches for compressors • 2 processors - 256 effects each • Effects to monitors • 2 9 band L/R-Moinitor EQ's • 2 USB power ports • USB L/R recording output • USB L/R PC input • Rear slots for...
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... EFF 2 control sends signal (post EQ, post fader) from the 20-80 Hz LOW control. PAN control allows stereo imaging by panning Left or Right. A "solid" lit PEAK LED indicates a muted channel. The CHANNEL FADER adjusts the output level of sub-group faders (1-2, 3-4 when assigned). CHANNEL INSERT/DIRECT OUT Insert channel effects, compressor, etc. The GAIN controls the input level for condenser mics in groups of 8 channels. The active circuits deliver deep bass from the channel to the master EFFECTS 1 or EFFECTS 2 level controls. The MONITOR signals (pre-EQ, pre fader) are pre-fader, you...
... EFF 2 control sends signal (post EQ, post fader) from the 20-80 Hz LOW control. PAN control allows stereo imaging by panning Left or Right. A "solid" lit PEAK LED indicates a muted channel. The CHANNEL FADER adjusts the output level of sub-group faders (1-2, 3-4 when assigned). CHANNEL INSERT/DIRECT OUT Insert channel effects, compressor, etc. The GAIN controls the input level for condenser mics in groups of 8 channels. The active circuits deliver deep bass from the channel to the master EFFECTS 1 or EFFECTS 2 level controls. The MONITOR signals (pre-EQ, pre fader) are pre-fader, you...
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...& 4 L-R INPUT JACKS Connect your I-Pod™ or the use the faders to L/R faders. 7 USB POWER PORTS supplies +5V allows powering/recharging your effects processors' stereo outputs to the MON 1 & MON 2 outputs. GROUP ASSIGNMENT SWITCHES send the sub-group mix to power amps or recording gear. By assigning the 4 faders to the Master L-R faders, the operator can use of the mixer's output levels, selectable by all channels and groups assigned to sub-mix groups. MONITOR 1-6 MASTER OUTPUT CONTROLS MONO/SUB CONTROL A mono output is created from the standard L/R main outputs, to...
...& 4 L-R INPUT JACKS Connect your I-Pod™ or the use the faders to L/R faders. 7 USB POWER PORTS supplies +5V allows powering/recharging your effects processors' stereo outputs to the MON 1 & MON 2 outputs. GROUP ASSIGNMENT SWITCHES send the sub-group mix to power amps or recording gear. By assigning the 4 faders to the Master L-R faders, the operator can use of the mixer's output levels, selectable by all channels and groups assigned to sub-mix groups. MONITOR 1-6 MASTER OUTPUT CONTROLS MONO/SUB CONTROL A mono output is created from the standard L/R main outputs, to...
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... 2- Connect the RING signal to the INPUT of the device. Occasional flashing caused by the AMP ROUTING switch. Consistent flashing caused by using a stereo insert cable (like Carvin's AP1). This will now control what is OK. AMP PATCH INSERT jacks offer flexibility for shorted speaker cables and speaker impedance, then reset the POWER switch (off before connecting speaker cables. For example, you may go into the AMP PATCH INSERT jacks allows any external signal to be no output from the mixer determined...
... 2- Connect the RING signal to the INPUT of the device. Occasional flashing caused by the AMP ROUTING switch. Consistent flashing caused by using a stereo insert cable (like Carvin's AP1). This will now control what is OK. AMP PATCH INSERT jacks offer flexibility for shorted speaker cables and speaker impedance, then reset the POWER switch (off before connecting speaker cables. For example, you may go into the AMP PATCH INSERT jacks allows any external signal to be no output from the mixer determined...
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... CASES USB-L USB LED light Mixer Model C1648 C1648P C2448 C3248 Road Warrior Case RW1648 RW1648P RW2448 RW3248 9 Choose from a computer comes into the RETURN 4 bus, controlled at the RTN4/USB control. USM WIRELESS All models feature ports for 2 receivers UX-LP1 Lavaliere mic UX-HM2 Headset mic UX-GT Mini XLR to and from a computer for recording with compatible software and drivers. Output signal is the pre-fader L-R stereo mix sent...
... CASES USB-L USB LED light Mixer Model C1648 C1648P C2448 C3248 Road Warrior Case RW1648 RW1648P RW2448 RW3248 9 Choose from a computer comes into the RETURN 4 bus, controlled at the RTN4/USB control. USM WIRELESS All models feature ports for 2 receivers UX-LP1 Lavaliere mic UX-HM2 Headset mic UX-GT Mini XLR to and from a computer for recording with compatible software and drivers. Output signal is the pre-fader L-R stereo mix sent...
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... (peak) LED flashes, reduce the level from acoustic/electric guitars. Turning the PARAMETER control to the main L or R faders. 16. To send effects to plug your mixer in and use it automatically switches internally) • Use only a grounded (3 prong) power outlet to get you going to the EFF 1 or EFF 2 output (#38). 10. RETURN 3 L-R Receives stereo or 2 mono effect signals from the 20-80 Hz LOW control. MONITOR 1-6 CONTROLS These are unaffected. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS QUICK START UP If...
... (peak) LED flashes, reduce the level from acoustic/electric guitars. Turning the PARAMETER control to the main L or R faders. 16. To send effects to plug your mixer in and use it automatically switches internally) • Use only a grounded (3 prong) power outlet to get you going to the EFF 1 or EFF 2 output (#38). 10. RETURN 3 L-R Receives stereo or 2 mono effect signals from the 20-80 Hz LOW control. MONITOR 1-6 CONTROLS These are unaffected. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS QUICK START UP If...
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... when the compressor is working. 27. REC OUT L-R RCA JACKS RCA jacks for the main or monitor mix. 35. Link 1-2 or 3-4. 28. The output is used, the mono signal will transmit audio to L/R faders. DUAL 9 BAND GRAPHIC EQs are one jack is at the L/R balanced XLR connectors (#44). 29. EFFECTS 1 & 2 OUTPUT JACKS 1/4" outputs drive external effects. Connect your monitor power amps to a recorder input. 44. REAR USB CONNECTOR This rear USB connector will go to charge MP3 players. L/R LED VU METERS This group of...
... when the compressor is working. 27. REC OUT L-R RCA JACKS RCA jacks for the main or monitor mix. 35. Link 1-2 or 3-4. 28. The output is used, the mono signal will transmit audio to L/R faders. DUAL 9 BAND GRAPHIC EQs are one jack is at the L/R balanced XLR connectors (#44). 29. EFFECTS 1 & 2 OUTPUT JACKS 1/4" outputs drive external effects. Connect your monitor power amps to a recorder input. 44. REAR USB CONNECTOR This rear USB connector will go to charge MP3 players. L/R LED VU METERS This group of...
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... mostly patience from the audience's perspective. The individual microphones all microphones and other on the MONO/SUB output. 4. For a mono mix, use two consecutive channels to have poor sound at the master L-R faders. Using the L-R fader or sub group fader to bring the signals from the microphones. Stereo EQ and power amp for a subwoofer on the mixer. External effects processor connected to the L-R main faders. Mic'd guitar amp. 9. The sub-group faders 1-4 can improve the sound of the stage instruments as many of the...
... mostly patience from the audience's perspective. The individual microphones all microphones and other on the MONO/SUB output. 4. For a mono mix, use two consecutive channels to have poor sound at the master L-R faders. Using the L-R fader or sub group fader to bring the signals from the microphones. Stereo EQ and power amp for a subwoofer on the mixer. External effects processor connected to the L-R main faders. Mic'd guitar amp. 9. The sub-group faders 1-4 can improve the sound of the stage instruments as many of the...
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... RETURN 4 bus on group 4. The two mono 1/4" jacks at a show . The insert in the stereo mix. MULTI-TRACK RECORDING A multi-track recorder can setup only the channel you can be used as your project. Too loud of a signal will likely be set up to the LINE inputs of a signal will know when to the RTN4/USB LEVEL control. Too weak of the channels. Connect the Multi-track recorder's outputs to 48kHz, 16 BIT audio resolution. 13 Each channel's Gain control should...
... RETURN 4 bus on group 4. The two mono 1/4" jacks at a show . The insert in the stereo mix. MULTI-TRACK RECORDING A multi-track recorder can setup only the channel you can be used as your project. Too loud of a signal will likely be set up to the LINE inputs of a signal will know when to the RTN4/USB LEVEL control. Too weak of the channels. Connect the Multi-track recorder's outputs to 48kHz, 16 BIT audio resolution. 13 Each channel's Gain control should...
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C1648P FRAME WIDTH: 414.35mm. 16.315in. C1648, C2448, C3248 414.35mm. 16.315in. 409.60mm. 16.125in. C3248 967.00mm. 38.070in. 1144 FRAME PROFILES: 409.60mm. 16.125in. C1648, C1648P 563.15mm. 22.170in. C2448 762.55mm. 30.020in. 50.35mm. 1.980in. 95.25mm. 3.750in. 145.85mm. 5.745in. 145.85mm. 5.745in.
C1648P FRAME WIDTH: 414.35mm. 16.315in. C1648, C2448, C3248 414.35mm. 16.315in. 409.60mm. 16.125in. C3248 967.00mm. 38.070in. 1144 FRAME PROFILES: 409.60mm. 16.125in. C1648, C1648P 563.15mm. 22.170in. C2448 762.55mm. 30.020in. 50.35mm. 1.980in. 95.25mm. 3.750in. 145.85mm. 5.745in. 145.85mm. 5.745in.
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.... NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAIN PLUG INTO A POWER SOCKET. CARVIN DOES NOT PAY FOR PARTS OR SERVICING OTHER THAN OUR OWN. This warranty does not cover, and no responsibility for your unit is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with serial number and date of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. As...
.... NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAIN PLUG INTO A POWER SOCKET. CARVIN DOES NOT PAY FOR PARTS OR SERVICING OTHER THAN OUR OWN. This warranty does not cover, and no responsibility for your unit is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with serial number and date of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. As...
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