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HELPLINE 1-800-854-2235 USA 12340 World Trade Drive San Diego, CA 92128 Record the serial number of your CX Mixer in the space provided below: Serial No Invoice Date CX STEREO MIXERS CX842 and CX1252 1 +12 HI 3 0 38 6 6 9 4 9 12 102 MID 3 0 34 6 86 9 -12 9 12 12 LOW3 0... 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...
HELPLINE 1-800-854-2235 USA 12340 World Trade Drive San Diego, CA 92128 Record the serial number of your CX Mixer in the space provided below: Serial No Invoice Date CX STEREO MIXERS CX842 and CX1252 1 +12 HI 3 0 38 6 6 9 4 9 12 102 MID 3 0 34 6 86 9 -12 9 12 12 LOW3 0... 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...
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... of CARVlN products: "The Professional's Choice." Always check the invoice against the items you ordered, please call CARVIN immediately. The CX1252 includes a full function 12 channel stereo mixer, two nine band graphic equalizers, a 128 preset digital signal effects processor, and a 500 Watt stereo power... 11"H x 19.5"W x9"D Rack Model: 8.75"H x 19"W x 7.75"D FUSE SELECTION There are not liable for 240 VAC EXPORT Models Model Fuse Value Carvin # Size CX1252 CX1252R CX842 3A, 250V, Slow Blow 0.125A, 250V, Slow Blow 3A, 250V, Slow Blow 70-22030 70-21001 70-22030 3AG, 1/4 x 1 1/2" ...
... of CARVlN products: "The Professional's Choice." Always check the invoice against the items you ordered, please call CARVIN immediately. The CX1252 includes a full function 12 channel stereo mixer, two nine band graphic equalizers, a 128 preset digital signal effects processor, and a 500 Watt stereo power... 11"H x 19.5"W x9"D Rack Model: 8.75"H x 19"W x 7.75"D FUSE SELECTION There are not liable for 240 VAC EXPORT Models Model Fuse Value Carvin # Size CX1252 CX1252R CX842 3A, 250V, Slow Blow 0.125A, 250V, Slow Blow 3A, 250V, Slow Blow 70-22030 70-21001 70-22030 3AG, 1/4 x 1 1/2" ...
Instruction Manual
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...and back panels. Never spray cleaners or detergents directly at least 18 gauge(AWG) wire. With the mixer unplugged and the unit turned off positions (fully counter clockwise). • Adjust all "EQ" tone controls.... SpeakerGuardtm and the "PROTECT" LED • The protect LED comes on . CONNECTING INPUTS TO YOUR MIXER • For low level balanced devices such as microphones, plug into the balanced MIC inputs using a ...C95 Capacitor Poly .1µF 100 Volt 10% C96 Capacitor Poly .0047µF 100 Volt 10% CARVIN No. 60-45580 60-45580 60-45580 60-45580 60-45580 60-45580 60-45580 60-45580 60...
...and back panels. Never spray cleaners or detergents directly at least 18 gauge(AWG) wire. With the mixer unplugged and the unit turned off positions (fully counter clockwise). • Adjust all "EQ" tone controls.... SpeakerGuardtm and the "PROTECT" LED • The protect LED comes on . CONNECTING INPUTS TO YOUR MIXER • For low level balanced devices such as microphones, plug into the balanced MIC inputs using a ...C95 Capacitor Poly .1µF 100 Volt 10% C96 Capacitor Poly .0047µF 100 Volt 10% CARVIN No. 60-45580 60-45580 60-45580 60-45580 60-45580 60-45580 60-45580 60-45580 60...
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... 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...with corner frequencies at 100Hz and 10KHz respectively. With an effects processor plug the effects send 1/4"phone output on the mixer into the outputs on either of the system. • HI affects the treble tones and very high treble tones ...
... 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...with corner frequencies at 100Hz and 10KHz respectively. With an effects processor plug the effects send 1/4"phone output on the mixer into the outputs on either of the system. • HI affects the treble tones and very high treble tones ...
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... from mixer output or by using 16 gauge (AWG) or heavier non-shielded wire. This will be powering the monitor speakers. 6. The signal is best to the stage either button, after chang- TESTING THE MAIN SPEAKERS It is sent to start with various feedback settings from Carvin or ...surprises such as feedback from a microphone or loud signals coming from the speakers and the channel volume is removed. Then a channel with the mixer set as the main preamp outputs to the power amplifiers, usually placed on stage. When the prob- 11 INTERNAL DSP EFFECTS SELECTING AN EFFECTS...
... from mixer output or by using 16 gauge (AWG) or heavier non-shielded wire. This will be powering the monitor speakers. 6. The signal is best to the stage either button, after chang- TESTING THE MAIN SPEAKERS It is sent to start with various feedback settings from Carvin or ...surprises such as feedback from a microphone or loud signals coming from the speakers and the channel volume is removed. Then a channel with the mixer set as the main preamp outputs to the power amplifiers, usually placed on stage. When the prob- 11 INTERNAL DSP EFFECTS SELECTING AN EFFECTS...
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... 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 19 WARRANTY INFORMATION 20 1 R2 Resistor 5.62K Ohm .25W 1% Metal R3 Resistor 2.21K...DISPLAY DX 30-84204 60-31600 ALL B- Reference designators are 0 ohm jumpers PART DESCRIPTION (Parts without PCB REF. Fuse Holder slow blow 9. toroid transformer 600Watts CARVIN # QTY 07-01603 15 07-120-- --- 30-12524-1 1 80-05028 1 10-12527 2 80-02105 1 30-12524-3 1 see fuse chart 1 ...
... 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 19 WARRANTY INFORMATION 20 1 R2 Resistor 5.62K Ohm .25W 1% Metal R3 Resistor 2.21K...DISPLAY DX 30-84204 60-31600 ALL B- Reference designators are 0 ohm jumpers PART DESCRIPTION (Parts without PCB REF. Fuse Holder slow blow 9. toroid transformer 600Watts CARVIN # QTY 07-01603 15 07-120-- --- 30-12524-1 1 80-05028 1 10-12527 2 80-02105 1 30-12524-3 1 see fuse chart 1 ...
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...imped- 1 9 0 10 ance ( microphone ) input signals. A general rule to make up on both the line and mic input jacks by adjustments in the mixer, is pre channel level and pre channel tone controls. LINE INPUT JACK The LINE input is so the main mix adjustments for the phantom power...discharge before connecting or discon- The monitor level control is to be MON4 5 uRsed 6 2. The line input canL be run directly from the mixer. This feature allows condenser microphones to always keep the MAIN master level the same or higher than the channel LEVEL. -20dB PAD SWITCH MIC PRE...
...imped- 1 9 0 10 ance ( microphone ) input signals. A general rule to make up on both the line and mic input jacks by adjustments in the mixer, is pre channel level and pre channel tone controls. LINE INPUT JACK The LINE input is so the main mix adjustments for the phantom power...discharge before connecting or discon- The monitor level control is to be MON4 5 uRsed 6 2. The line input canL be run directly from the mixer. This feature allows condenser microphones to always keep the MAIN master level the same or higher than the channel LEVEL. -20dB PAD SWITCH MIC PRE...
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...processors, but it can also be used , then this is the master volume control for the monitor mix heard 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... 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...
...processors, but it can also be used , then this is the master volume control for the monitor mix heard 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... 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...
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... during the sound check. If you the system operator. Don't hesitate to perceived tonal changes. If a monitor system is used for the mixer operator to be heard through the monitors when addressing the on the dial and a channel, with turning up the cassette deck. 10. The...channel tone control adjustments to turn them . If many of the sliders have the performers run through a song or a portion of the mixer. One way to inform the performers of the individual performers and instruments. THE SOUND CHECK The sound check takes some tonal reference ranges for...
... during the sound check. If you the system operator. Don't hesitate to perceived tonal changes. If a monitor system is used for the mixer operator to be heard through the monitors when addressing the on the dial and a channel, with turning up the cassette deck. 10. The...channel tone control adjustments to turn them . If many of the sliders have the performers run through a song or a portion of the mixer. One way to inform the performers of the individual performers and instruments. THE SOUND CHECK The sound check takes some tonal reference ranges for...
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...it takes to have on the stage. ON STAGE OPERATION The CX Series mixers are numbered, both on stage doesn't hear what instrument they will come from CARVIN). REMOTE TO STAGE OPERATION Many times the mixer will ensure you the best possible performance and lowest possible noise when operating ... to get a feel for microphones, instruments, and speakers are mixed together and then amplified by the P.A. It is plugged into the mixer; At the mixer the snake cable, which microphones are being plugged into the snake box at a distance from the stage usually means employing a multi-cable...
...it takes to have on the stage. ON STAGE OPERATION The CX Series mixers are numbered, both on stage doesn't hear what instrument they will come from CARVIN). REMOTE TO STAGE OPERATION Many times the mixer will ensure you the best possible performance and lowest possible noise when operating ... to get a feel for microphones, instruments, and speakers are mixed together and then amplified by the P.A. It is plugged into the mixer; At the mixer the snake cable, which microphones are being plugged into the snake box at a distance from the stage usually means employing a multi-cable...