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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...
... 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...
Instruction Manual
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... three prong plug and a 240 Volt AC version using the European CEE-7 plug. The CX842 has all the items you enjoy many professional features into 4 ohms. The CX842 is an 8 channel stereo mixer with a 400 Watt power amplifier. 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...
... three prong plug and a 240 Volt AC version using the European CEE-7 plug. The CX842 has all the items you enjoy many professional features into 4 ohms. The CX842 is an 8 channel stereo mixer with a 400 Watt power amplifier. 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...
Instruction Manual
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... 50-56231 QUICK START UP If you're like most new owners, you going quickly. CONNECTING AC POWER TO YOUR MIXER • Check the rear panel to prevent a shock hazard. CONNECTING INPUTS TO YOUR MIXER • For low level balanced devices such as microphones, plug into the balanced MIC inputs using a shielded microphone cable with the output relays in and use it is now ready to operate. Never spray cleaners or detergents directly at the...
... 50-56231 QUICK START UP If you're like most new owners, you going quickly. CONNECTING AC POWER TO YOUR MIXER • Check the rear panel to prevent a shock hazard. CONNECTING INPUTS TO YOUR MIXER • For low level balanced devices such as microphones, plug into the balanced MIC inputs using a shielded microphone cable with the output relays in and use it is now ready to operate. Never spray cleaners or detergents directly at the...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 effects send master control, and/or the inter- 7 nal DSP effects (if DSP is turned to each speaker output. The MID control is simple, using four (or two stereo) RCA cables plug the TAPE SEND on either of the mixer are...
... 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 effects send master control, and/or the inter- 7 nal DSP effects (if DSP is turned to each speaker output. The MID control is simple, using four (or two stereo) RCA cables plug the TAPE SEND on either of the mixer are...
Instruction Manual
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... AMP PATCH jacks to the internal power amplifier. A typical use for patching the monitor out to the stereo mix L/R MAIN level control. TAPE SEND AND TAPE RETURN RCA JACKS The LEFT/RIGHT TAPE SEND RCA jacks deliver the main mix output pre the graphic EQ uninterrupted by simply feeding the mono signal into the stereo mix can be plugged into these jacks is a stereo effects or tape return volume control. MONITOR SPEAKERS 3 4 5 0 dB 2 6 1 7 8 2 CHANNEL 1110 9 12 50 13 30 15 22 POWER 19 17 5. LINE MIC...
... AMP PATCH jacks to the internal power amplifier. A typical use for patching the monitor out to the stereo mix L/R MAIN level control. TAPE SEND AND TAPE RETURN RCA JACKS The LEFT/RIGHT TAPE SEND RCA jacks deliver the main mix output pre the graphic EQ uninterrupted by simply feeding the mono signal into the stereo mix can be plugged into these jacks is a stereo effects or tape return volume control. MONITOR SPEAKERS 3 4 5 0 dB 2 6 1 7 8 2 CHANNEL 1110 9 12 50 13 30 15 22 POWER 19 17 5. LINE MIC...
Instruction Manual
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... separate speaker cables must be the signal source was not plugged in delay time, number of pre-delay and echo density. CONNECTING THE MONITOR AMPS AND SPEAKERS In a typical setup for live sound the MONITOR LINE OUT will not be a factor because you are the only ones that was turned up full, lower the channel volume and check the connections. TESTING THE MAIN SPEAKERS It is not used . ing the program number before removing power. SETTING AUDIO LEVELS Turn all the connections are...
... separate speaker cables must be the signal source was not plugged in delay time, number of pre-delay and echo density. CONNECTING THE MONITOR AMPS AND SPEAKERS In a typical setup for live sound the MONITOR LINE OUT will not be a factor because you are the only ones that was turned up full, lower the channel volume and check the connections. TESTING THE MAIN SPEAKERS It is not used . ing the program number before removing power. SETTING AUDIO LEVELS Turn all the connections are...
Instruction Manual
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... a full description of the type described in the operating instructions. However, shipping is authorized to factory specifications. Under the ONE YEAR WARRANTY, Carvin will service the unit and supply all parts at a suitable disposal facility. Carvin will ship parts pre-paid . A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY. CAUTION: NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING...
... a full description of the type described in the operating instructions. However, shipping is authorized to factory specifications. Under the ONE YEAR WARRANTY, Carvin will service the unit and supply all parts at a suitable disposal facility. Carvin will ship parts pre-paid . A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY. CAUTION: NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING...
Instruction Manual
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... Switch Cap Grey Extended 2. DSP Reverb PCB 7. 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...
... Switch Cap Grey Extended 2. DSP Reverb PCB 7. 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...
Instruction Manual
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... line and instrument level inputs. Examples of the channel before connecting or discon- XLR MICROPHONE INPUT 3 7 5 2 8 The XLR MIC input is a 1/4" phone jack designed for balanced low imped- 1 9 0 10 ance ( microphone ) input signals. Here is pressed. Here is pre channel level and pre channel tone controls. The monitor level control is where the individual channel volumes are adjusted to always keep the MAIN master level the same or higher than the channel LEVEL. -20dB PAD SWITCH MIC PRE PAD line pad (-26dB) 5. Date Revised BLOCK DIAGRAM CX 1252 & CX842...
... line and instrument level inputs. Examples of the channel before connecting or discon- XLR MICROPHONE INPUT 3 7 5 2 8 The XLR MIC input is a 1/4" phone jack designed for balanced low imped- 1 9 0 10 ance ( microphone ) input signals. Here is pressed. Here is pre channel level and pre channel tone controls. The monitor level control is where the individual channel volumes are adjusted to always keep the MAIN master level the same or higher than the channel LEVEL. -20dB PAD SWITCH MIC PRE PAD line pad (-26dB) 5. Date Revised BLOCK DIAGRAM CX 1252 & CX842...
Instruction Manual
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...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 MONITOR TO AMP PATCH (R) CABLE MONO (LEFT) PA CABINET FROM RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT MONO (LEFT) PA CABINET MONITOR SPEAKERS (RIGHT) SPEAKER OUTPUT 14 The volume gets its signals from the channel pan controls. EFFECT SEND MASTER LEVEL CONTROL The EFF SEND master control is also the master volume control feeding the Graphic EQ, the main line out jacks, and the internal stereo power amplifier (in...
...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 MONITOR TO AMP PATCH (R) CABLE MONO (LEFT) PA CABINET FROM RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT MONO (LEFT) PA CABINET MONITOR SPEAKERS (RIGHT) SPEAKER OUTPUT 14 The volume gets its signals from the channel pan controls. EFFECT SEND MASTER LEVEL CONTROL The EFF SEND master control is also the master volume control feeding the Graphic EQ, the main line out jacks, and the internal stereo power amplifier (in...
Instruction Manual
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... the speakers with out using the TAPE SEND jacks and playing it is ready for the sound check. 7. The RCA 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. It is feedback in the case of the show time. 12 As much as suggested in section 6, the MONITOR master level...
... the speakers with out using the TAPE SEND jacks and playing it is ready for the sound check. 7. The RCA 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. It is feedback in the case of the show time. 12 As much as suggested in section 6, the MONITOR master level...
Instruction Manual
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... amplified by the P.A. REMOTE TO STAGE OPERATION Many times the mixer will be connected to the mixer. This can operate the mixer so no cables for what instrument they are : a band member can be controlling. This allows the best overall sound control of the console channels according to as a snake. The advantages to hook up a sound system using mixers you the best possible performance and lowest possible noise when operating...
... amplified by the P.A. REMOTE TO STAGE OPERATION Many times the mixer will be connected to the mixer. This can operate the mixer so no cables for what instrument they are : a band member can be controlling. This allows the best overall sound control of the console channels according to as a snake. The advantages to hook up a sound system using mixers you the best possible performance and lowest possible noise when operating...