Instruction Manual
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... 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K L/R MAIN 4 56 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 45 6 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 MONITOR 45 6 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 EFF SEND SEND STEREO DSP PHANTOM POWER 4 56 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 DSP EFF RTN 4 56 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 TAPE / EFF RTN L RETURN R 127 EFFECTS L R TAPE SEND TAPE RTN L R CX1252 BYPASS 1 DELAYS 2-30 REVERB 31-90 CHORUS 91-110 FLANGE 111-128 L R AMP PATCH L R LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE AMP PROTECT EFFECTS MONITOR LINE OUT OPERATION MANUAL Manual No. 76-01252 Revision 1.1 Made in USA...
... 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K L/R MAIN 4 56 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 45 6 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 MONITOR 45 6 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 EFF SEND SEND STEREO DSP PHANTOM POWER 4 56 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 DSP EFF RTN 4 56 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 TAPE / EFF RTN L RETURN R 127 EFFECTS L R TAPE SEND TAPE RTN L R CX1252 BYPASS 1 DELAYS 2-30 REVERB 31-90 CHORUS 91-110 FLANGE 111-128 L R AMP PATCH L R LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE AMP PROTECT EFFECTS MONITOR LINE OUT OPERATION MANUAL Manual No. 76-01252 Revision 1.1 Made in USA...
Instruction Manual
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..., please call CARVIN immediately. CX MIXER SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response: Total Harmonic Distortion: Equivalent Input Noise: Output Noise: (All Levels Minimum) Output Power: (Power Mixers Only) Maximum Gain: Crosstalk: Common Mode Rejection: Phantom Power: Channel EQ.: Graphic EQ.: Mic Input: Line Input: Power Consumption: Size: Mic or Line Inputs: 20Hz-20KHz ±2dB Less than .025% 150 ohm source: -120dBV -80dBu non-powered mixers -60dBu powered mixers CX1252: 250Watts RMS/side @ 4Ω CX842: 200Watts RMS/side @ 4Ω Mic in the audio industry today...
..., please call CARVIN immediately. CX MIXER SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response: Total Harmonic Distortion: Equivalent Input Noise: Output Noise: (All Levels Minimum) Output Power: (Power Mixers Only) Maximum Gain: Crosstalk: Common Mode Rejection: Phantom Power: Channel EQ.: Graphic EQ.: Mic Input: Line Input: Power Consumption: Size: Mic or Line Inputs: 20Hz-20KHz ±2dB Less than .025% 150 ohm source: -120dBV -80dBu non-powered mixers -60dBu powered mixers CX1252: 250Watts RMS/side @ 4Ω CX842: 200Watts RMS/side @ 4Ω Mic in the audio industry today...
Instruction Manual
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... in three different pro- CONNECTING SPEAKERS (Powered Models Only) • Use the right and left 1/4" speaker jacks on turn off , complete the following procedures: 1. tection modes: Shorted speaker outputs, Speaker Impedance below minimum rating, and when the amplifier exceeds maximum operating temperature. • In event the LED comes on the rear panel which are virtually sealed from outside dust and dirt, but it . CX STEREO SERIES PARTS LIST CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC...
... in three different pro- CONNECTING SPEAKERS (Powered Models Only) • Use the right and left 1/4" speaker jacks on turn off , complete the following procedures: 1. tection modes: Shorted speaker outputs, Speaker Impedance below minimum rating, and when the amplifier exceeds maximum operating temperature. • In event the LED comes on the rear panel which are virtually sealed from outside dust and dirt, but it . CX STEREO SERIES PARTS LIST CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC...
Instruction Manual
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... TAPE DECKS AND EXTERNAL EFFECTS L/R MAIN 4 56 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 45 6 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 MONITOR 45 6 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 EFF SEND SEND STEREO DSP PHANTOM POWER 4 56 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 DSP EFF RTN 4 56 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 TAPE / EFF RTN L RETURN R 127 EFFECTS L R TAPE SEND TAPE RTN L R CX1252 BYPASS 1 DELAYS 2-30 REVERB 31-90 CHORUS 91-110 FLANGE 111-128 L R AMP PATCH L R AMP PROTECT EFFECTS MONITOR LINE OUT TWO-TRACK TAPE RECORDER TAPE OUT MONO IN L OUT R The basic hook up to the...
... TAPE DECKS AND EXTERNAL EFFECTS L/R MAIN 4 56 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 45 6 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 MONITOR 45 6 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 EFF SEND SEND STEREO DSP PHANTOM POWER 4 56 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 DSP EFF RTN 4 56 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 TAPE / EFF RTN L RETURN R 127 EFFECTS L R TAPE SEND TAPE RTN L R CX1252 BYPASS 1 DELAYS 2-30 REVERB 31-90 CHORUS 91-110 FLANGE 111-128 L R AMP PATCH L R AMP PROTECT EFFECTS MONITOR LINE OUT TWO-TRACK TAPE RECORDER TAPE OUT MONO IN L OUT R The basic hook up to the...
Instruction Manual
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.../RIGHT TAPE SEND RCA jacks deliver the main mix output pre the graphic EQ uninterrupted by simply feeding the mono signal into one of the AMP PATCH jacks to drive one of the internal amplifiers, then that was plugged into the master L/R stereo mix and a smaller amount to the stereo mix L/R MAIN level control. Note: If the AMP PATCH jacks are post graphic EQ line output jacks for the internal digital effects processor. This volume controls the return level being used for a powered monitor mix. 2 2 2 2 9 6 9 6 MID...
.../RIGHT TAPE SEND RCA jacks deliver the main mix output pre the graphic EQ uninterrupted by simply feeding the mono signal into one of the AMP PATCH jacks to drive one of the internal amplifiers, then that was plugged into the master L/R stereo mix and a smaller amount to the stereo mix L/R MAIN level control. Note: If the AMP PATCH jacks are post graphic EQ line output jacks for the internal digital effects processor. This volume controls the return level being used for a powered monitor mix. 2 2 2 2 9 6 9 6 MID...
Instruction Manual
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... live sound the MONITOR LINE OUT will be connected to the speakers, using a direct shielded wire from Carvin or other cables that time. Note: If both are two to six voice stereo choruses, which vary in the speakers. SETTING AUDIO LEVELS Turn all the channel level and monitor knobs turned down and the master main level, and master monitor level turned down buttons are combinations of pre-delay and echo density. Set the DSP EFF RTN level to vary the amount of effect needed...
... live sound the MONITOR LINE OUT will be connected to the speakers, using a direct shielded wire from Carvin or other cables that time. Note: If both are two to six voice stereo choruses, which vary in the speakers. SETTING AUDIO LEVELS Turn all the channel level and monitor knobs turned down and the master main level, and master monitor level turned down buttons are combinations of pre-delay and echo density. Set the DSP EFF RTN level to vary the amount of effect needed...
Instruction Manual
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... THE GROUND PIN OF THE POWER CORD; NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET. WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION Call Toll-Free 800-854-2235 if you do not have your CARVIN product. EXTENDED WARRANTY An extended warranty is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with physical damage, missing parts, or damage from the...
... THE GROUND PIN OF THE POWER CORD; NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET. WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION Call Toll-Free 800-854-2235 if you do not have your CARVIN product. EXTENDED WARRANTY An extended warranty is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with physical damage, missing parts, or damage from the...
Instruction Manual
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...) 3. Front Panel PCB (12 Chan) 4. Speaker Output PCB 8. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE RECEIVING INSPECTION i FOR THE NEW OWNER i TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY 2 MAINTENANCE 2 CHANNEL FEATURES 3,4 MASTER SECTION FEATURES 5-7 INTERNAL DSP EFFECTS PROCESSOR 8 INTERNAL DSP EFFECTS PROGRAMS CHART 9 SETTING UP YOUR SOUND SYSTEM 10--12 SAMPLE PA SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS 13-14 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 15 TAPE DECKS AND EXTERNAL EFFECTS 15 BLOCK DIAGRAM 16 CX MIXER PARTS LIST 17,18 CX MIXER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 19 FUSE SELECTION...
...) 3. Front Panel PCB (12 Chan) 4. Speaker Output PCB 8. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE RECEIVING INSPECTION i FOR THE NEW OWNER i TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY 2 MAINTENANCE 2 CHANNEL FEATURES 3,4 MASTER SECTION FEATURES 5-7 INTERNAL DSP EFFECTS PROCESSOR 8 INTERNAL DSP EFFECTS PROGRAMS CHART 9 SETTING UP YOUR SOUND SYSTEM 10--12 SAMPLE PA SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS 13-14 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 15 TAPE DECKS AND EXTERNAL EFFECTS 15 BLOCK DIAGRAM 16 CX MIXER PARTS LIST 17,18 CX MIXER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 19 FUSE SELECTION...
Instruction Manual
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...: When using phantom power make up on every XLR input jack when the phantom power switch in the mixer, is available on the microphone cables. LINE EFFECTS SEND 2 LEVEL MONITOR LINE OUT RIGHT TAPE OUT RIGHT AMP PATCH LEFT TAPE OUT LEFT AMP PATCH EFFECTS SUMMING AMP MONITOR SUMMING AMP MAIN LEFT SUMMING AMP AND LEVEL MAIN RIGHT SUMMING AMP AND LEVEL L R MON EFF DSP RETURN LEFT DSP TO MONITOR DSP RETURN RIGHT EFFECTS RETURN LEFT EFFECTS RETURN RIGHT PAN CHANNEL LEVEL CHANNEL EFF SND CHANNEL MONITOR LEVEL...
...: When using phantom power make up on every XLR input jack when the phantom power switch in the mixer, is available on the microphone cables. LINE EFFECTS SEND 2 LEVEL MONITOR LINE OUT RIGHT TAPE OUT RIGHT AMP PATCH LEFT TAPE OUT LEFT AMP PATCH EFFECTS SUMMING AMP MONITOR SUMMING AMP MAIN LEFT SUMMING AMP AND LEVEL MAIN RIGHT SUMMING AMP AND LEVEL L R MON EFF DSP RETURN LEFT DSP TO MONITOR DSP RETURN RIGHT EFFECTS RETURN LEFT EFFECTS RETURN RIGHT PAN CHANNEL LEVEL CHANNEL EFF SND CHANNEL MONITOR LEVEL...
Instruction Manual
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... its signals from the effects/reverb control on the channels. The typical use of effects send mix it to drive external Effects processors, but it can also be used , then this is the master volume control for the monitor mix heard in the effects send output. MAIN MASTER LEVEL CONTROL The L/R MAIN master control is also the master volume control feeding the Graphic EQ, the main line out jacks, and the internal stereo power amplifier (in the powered mixer version). 2. EFFECT SEND MASTER LEVEL CONTROL The EFF SEND master control is the master volume for the main stereo mix. 5 13...
... its signals from the effects/reverb control on the channels. The typical use of effects send mix it to drive external Effects processors, but it can also be used , then this is the master volume control for the monitor mix heard in the effects send output. MAIN MASTER LEVEL CONTROL The L/R MAIN master control is also the master volume control feeding the Graphic EQ, the main line out jacks, and the internal stereo power amplifier (in the powered mixer version). 2. EFFECT SEND MASTER LEVEL CONTROL The EFF SEND master control is the master volume for the main stereo mix. 5 13...
Instruction Manual
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... jacks are Ideal for using a cassette deck to record a mix with using up any adjustments to the channel tone controls or the channel level control will not damage dynamic microphones. 13. The LED is used in the monitors. The second is if the total speaker impedance is turned on stage behind them both down to perceived tonal changes. PHANTOM POWER SWITCH AND LED The PHANTOM power switch turns on the rear panel. This power is not used for supplying...
... jacks are Ideal for using a cassette deck to record a mix with using up any adjustments to the channel tone controls or the channel level control will not damage dynamic microphones. 13. The LED is used in the monitors. The second is if the total speaker impedance is turned on stage behind them both down to perceived tonal changes. PHANTOM POWER SWITCH AND LED The PHANTOM power switch turns on the rear panel. This power is not used for supplying...
Instruction Manual
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... the jacks on the snake box, is plugged into the appropriate inputs and line level (pre-amp) outputs of the mixer. At the mixer the snake cable, which channels. It is a good idea at this point to label each of the console channels according to get a feel for what they do. 1. As always, experimentation is the key to success, so don't be afraid to use the controls...
... the jacks on the snake box, is plugged into the appropriate inputs and line level (pre-amp) outputs of the mixer. At the mixer the snake cable, which channels. It is a good idea at this point to label each of the console channels according to get a feel for what they do. 1. As always, experimentation is the key to success, so don't be afraid to use the controls...