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BOX 4137 • 1300 EAST VALENCIA DRIVE • FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA 92634 NOTE: See accompanying limited warranty folder. Weight Width Depth Height PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS (APPROXIMATE, FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES) MIXER AMPLIFIER U.S. System Metric System 62 Pounds 28.0 kg 19 Inches 48.0 cm 13.5 Inches 34.0 cm 36.5 Inches 93.0 cm P.O. MA8S MIXER STEREO AMPLIFIER OPERATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL BY MADE IN U.S.A. System Metric System 50 Pounds 22.67 kg 25 Inches 63.0 cm 23 Inches 58.0 cm 7.5 Inches 19.0 cm SPEAKER COLUMN U.S.
BOX 4137 • 1300 EAST VALENCIA DRIVE • FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA 92634 NOTE: See accompanying limited warranty folder. Weight Width Depth Height PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS (APPROXIMATE, FOR SHIPPING PURPOSES) MIXER AMPLIFIER U.S. System Metric System 62 Pounds 28.0 kg 19 Inches 48.0 cm 13.5 Inches 34.0 cm 36.5 Inches 93.0 cm P.O. MA8S MIXER STEREO AMPLIFIER OPERATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL BY MADE IN U.S.A. System Metric System 50 Pounds 22.67 kg 25 Inches 63.0 cm 23 Inches 58.0 cm 7.5 Inches 19.0 cm SPEAKER COLUMN U.S.
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... 5 Tone 5 Master Section Level Controls 5 Pan Controls 5 Some Extra Features and 5 Operating Notes 5 Equalizers 6 Explanation of the Equalizer Controls 6 Monitor System Setup 6 Mixer Use 6 Use of an Additional Mixer 6 Effects Send and Receive Jack 6 Monitor Out Jack 6 Bi-Amping with an Additional P.A. 6 System 6 Speaker Output Jacks and Speaker 6 Systems Pre-Recorded Tapes...
... 5 Tone 5 Master Section Level Controls 5 Pan Controls 5 Some Extra Features and 5 Operating Notes 5 Equalizers 6 Explanation of the Equalizer Controls 6 Monitor System Setup 6 Mixer Use 6 Use of an Additional Mixer 6 Effects Send and Receive Jack 6 Monitor Out Jack 6 Bi-Amping with an Additional P.A. 6 System 6 Speaker Output Jacks and Speaker 6 Systems Pre-Recorded Tapes...
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... 8 Direct Inputs 9 Equalizer Response Curves 10 Back Panel 11 Typical Stage Setup 12 Typical Speaker, Monitor and Tape Recording Connection 13 Monophonic Connection to use MA8S for Monitor 14 MA8S used as Master Mixer with Expander (Chaining) 15 Effects Jack Connection 16 Two Channel Crossover with Monitor Amp and Speakers 17...
... 8 Direct Inputs 9 Equalizer Response Curves 10 Back Panel 11 Typical Stage Setup 12 Typical Speaker, Monitor and Tape Recording Connection 13 Monophonic Connection to use MA8S for Monitor 14 MA8S used as Master Mixer with Expander (Chaining) 15 Effects Jack Connection 16 Two Channel Crossover with Monitor Amp and Speakers 17...
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INTRODUCTION The Fender MA8S System consists of the various controls and jacks (in one compact package, hereafter referred to as the "Mixer." The mixer, reverb, and power amplifiers are contained in total, the unit has 74 controls and 30 connectors and jacks). BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE SYSTEM, FAMILIARIZE ... watts RMS power, (100 watts per channel), into 8 ohm load, and two speaker enclosures. The remaining pages of this Manual detail the functions of a powered mixer with associated horn and crossover network mounted in a Thiele aligned vented enclosure.
INTRODUCTION The Fender MA8S System consists of the various controls and jacks (in one compact package, hereafter referred to as the "Mixer." The mixer, reverb, and power amplifiers are contained in total, the unit has 74 controls and 30 connectors and jacks). BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE SYSTEM, FAMILIARIZE ... watts RMS power, (100 watts per channel), into 8 ohm load, and two speaker enclosures. The remaining pages of this Manual detail the functions of a powered mixer with associated horn and crossover network mounted in a Thiele aligned vented enclosure.
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... ► SUMMING BUS FIGURE 1 - Normally, once the Gain Control has been set . Item 3) This adjusts the gain of the microphone preamplifier, allowing adjustment of the Mixer to provide the optimum signal-to be turned down until the light just flickers, to that channel. INPUT CHANNEL CONTROL FUNCTIONS Gain Control (Fig. 3 - The...
... ► SUMMING BUS FIGURE 1 - Normally, once the Gain Control has been set . Item 3) This adjusts the gain of the microphone preamplifier, allowing adjustment of the Mixer to provide the optimum signal-to be turned down until the light just flickers, to that channel. INPUT CHANNEL CONTROL FUNCTIONS Gain Control (Fig. 3 - The...
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...Direct Inputs Pre-Amp Output Jacks Left Channel (Fig. 10 - Item 4) This jack allows connection of the power amplifier) for chaining additional mixers. Right (Fig. 8 - Chaining is used to connect an external signal directly to an external effects device (minimum 2K ohms load impedance...of a signal directly into the Monitor summing amplifier. It is useful for chaining additional mixers. It is useful for chaining additional mixers. Chaining is in the "Eff" position as noted in Section II under "MIXER USE." Item 5) is discussed in "Effects/Reverb Control." Receive (Fig. 8 -...
...Direct Inputs Pre-Amp Output Jacks Left Channel (Fig. 10 - Item 4) This jack allows connection of the power amplifier) for chaining additional mixers. Right (Fig. 8 - Chaining is used to connect an external signal directly to an external effects device (minimum 2K ohms load impedance...of a signal directly into the Monitor summing amplifier. It is useful for chaining additional mixers. It is useful for chaining additional mixers. Chaining is in the "Eff" position as noted in Section II under "MIXER USE." Item 5) is discussed in "Effects/Reverb Control." Receive (Fig. 8 -...
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Item 11) This can be used for the detachable 120 VAC power cord. Item 12) Connection for connecting other electronic devices which do not require more than 400 watts input power. The breaker is reset by pushing in the event of the cord. Line Cord Receptacle (Fig. 10 - Circuit Breaker (Fig. 10 - Item 13) The circuit breaker provides protection in the red button. 8 10 FIGURE 10 - Accessory AC Outlet (Fig. 10 - Cord wrap brackets are provided in the mixer cover for storage of internal amplifier failure. Back Panel
Item 11) This can be used for the detachable 120 VAC power cord. Item 12) Connection for connecting other electronic devices which do not require more than 400 watts input power. The breaker is reset by pushing in the event of the cord. Line Cord Receptacle (Fig. 10 - Circuit Breaker (Fig. 10 - Item 13) The circuit breaker provides protection in the red button. 8 10 FIGURE 10 - Accessory AC Outlet (Fig. 10 - Cord wrap brackets are provided in the mixer cover for storage of internal amplifier failure. Back Panel
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...for the speaker connection. Microphones (Fig. 12) Place the microphones as necessary on the back of the mixer. SECTION II SETTING UP THE SYSTEM Normal Stereo Sound System Connections The MA8S is a stereo (two channel) system and special care must be connected to one of the special ...connections are detailed in order to the mixer using the speaker cables ("zip cord") supplied with the unit. Typical Speaker...
...for the speaker connection. Microphones (Fig. 12) Place the microphones as necessary on the back of the mixer. SECTION II SETTING UP THE SYSTEM Normal Stereo Sound System Connections The MA8S is a stereo (two channel) system and special care must be connected to one of the special ...connections are detailed in order to the mixer using the speaker cables ("zip cord") supplied with the unit. Typical Speaker...
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.... Set the Channel Level controls (Fig. 5 - Items 3, 4) are used , turn the channel Effects/Reverb control to glow, indicating overload of the Mixer (Fig. 10 - The microphone cables should light up. The choice of the proper type of the finished mix (Pan is singing or playing into the...all Channel, Main, and Monitor Level controls ("faders") to only the left . Channel Level - DO NOT remove the grounding prong of the Mixer cabinet top and plug it prevents hum and possible electric shock. Item 2). 3. If they do not, check the power cord connections and the ...
.... Set the Channel Level controls (Fig. 5 - Items 3, 4) are used , turn the channel Effects/Reverb control to glow, indicating overload of the Mixer (Fig. 10 - The microphone cables should light up. The choice of the proper type of the finished mix (Pan is singing or playing into the...all Channel, Main, and Monitor Level controls ("faders") to only the left . Channel Level - DO NOT remove the grounding prong of the Mixer cabinet top and plug it prevents hum and possible electric shock. Item 2). 3. If they do not, check the power cord connections and the ...
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...and monitor speakers must be noted that is, the monitor signal level is a shelving-type control and acts like a treble tone control. MA8S Used as most instruments have to voices. Cutting this control adds presence or better definition to - These equalizers are single channel (monophonic) devices... of the return signals. This is a shelving-type control and acts like a horn. 1 kHz and 2 kHz (Peaking) Very important, as Master Mixer with this control a bit will "ring". Monitor System Setup To use of the Equalizer Controls 150 Hz This is a "pre-fader" control, that ...
...and monitor speakers must be noted that is, the monitor signal level is a shelving-type control and acts like a treble tone control. MA8S Used as most instruments have to voices. Cutting this control adds presence or better definition to - These equalizers are single channel (monophonic) devices... of the return signals. This is a shelving-type control and acts like a horn. 1 kHz and 2 kHz (Peaking) Very important, as Master Mixer with this control a bit will "ring". Monitor System Setup To use of the Equalizer Controls 150 Hz This is a "pre-fader" control, that ...
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... should be connected to gain additional input channels, or as an expander with another mixer to the input of the signal processing device and the output of an Additional Mixer (Fig. 14) The Fender MA8S can be in chaining the Mixer. Item 6) for tape recording. This allows control of the signal is done by connecting...
... should be connected to gain additional input channels, or as an expander with another mixer to the input of the signal processing device and the output of an Additional Mixer (Fig. 14) The Fender MA8S can be in chaining the Mixer. Item 6) for tape recording. This allows control of the signal is done by connecting...