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... balanced XLR Mic and 1/4" TRS line inputs and 2 Stereo channels with input A or B selector switch for each channel, Effects Return and Submix 1 & 2 Return with dedicated Volume/Pan for quietest operation • Stereo L-R Master Mix and S1-2 Group Submix buses, with both channels driven. Inspection 4 2. Rear Panel 8 CONNECTIONS 9 BLOCK DIAGRAM 10 SPECIFICATIONS 11 Date of professional sound engineers and working musicians. Master and Effects Section 6 3. Please read this manual carefully to main enable switch and Pan controls • Built-in Echo Effects 32-bit...
... balanced XLR Mic and 1/4" TRS line inputs and 2 Stereo channels with input A or B selector switch for each channel, Effects Return and Submix 1 & 2 Return with dedicated Volume/Pan for quietest operation • Stereo L-R Master Mix and S1-2 Group Submix buses, with both channels driven. Inspection 4 2. Rear Panel 8 CONNECTIONS 9 BLOCK DIAGRAM 10 SPECIFICATIONS 11 Date of professional sound engineers and working musicians. Master and Effects Section 6 3. Please read this manual carefully to main enable switch and Pan controls • Built-in Echo Effects 32-bit...
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... product beyond what is exceeded, and (3) never be connected to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in the ears, you should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: A. The product should : (1) be undamaged, (2) never share an outlet or extension cord with headphones or speakers, may be used for a long period of time. 9. The power supply cord should be referred to rain. Do not...
... product beyond what is exceeded, and (3) never be connected to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in the ears, you should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: A. The product should : (1) be undamaged, (2) never share an outlet or extension cord with headphones or speakers, may be used for a long period of time. 9. The power supply cord should be referred to rain. Do not...
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... high temperature devices such as power amplifiers, etc., or the unit may have occurred in shipment. If your unit is turned off before using your PMX-420 powered mixer by the consignee in a timely manner.] SETUP AND OPERATION Parts of the unit can damage your speakers or your NADY AUDIO PMX-420, please read and understand this manual thoroughly before connecting to the AC power source to avoid possible loud...
... high temperature devices such as power amplifiers, etc., or the unit may have occurred in shipment. If your unit is turned off before using your PMX-420 powered mixer by the consignee in a timely manner.] SETUP AND OPERATION Parts of the unit can damage your speakers or your NADY AUDIO PMX-420, please read and understand this manual thoroughly before connecting to the AC power source to avoid possible loud...
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.... CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS (2) (5) CHANNEL PEAK LED The Peak LED illuminates when a channel input is configured: Pin1 = ground, Pin 2 = positive (+), Pin 3 = negative (-). They can provide a crisp sounding high end. The XLR jack is overloading. This allows the user to switch to accept unbalanced Mic or Line level signals such as those common to the Effects Send 5 The High and Low (8) shelving controls have up a muddy sounding mix. High, Mid and Low controls.
.... CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS (2) (5) CHANNEL PEAK LED The Peak LED illuminates when a channel input is configured: Pin1 = ground, Pin 2 = positive (+), Pin 3 = negative (-). They can provide a crisp sounding high end. The XLR jack is overloading. This allows the user to switch to accept unbalanced Mic or Line level signals such as those common to the Effects Send 5 The High and Low (8) shelving controls have up a muddy sounding mix. High, Mid and Low controls.
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... bus allowing these more sensitive faders to adjust the returned signal level. (10) CHANNEL PFL BUTTON This button sends the pre-volume channel signal to the Submix 1 & 2 bus, controlled by (11) the Pan control. CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS bus or the internal DSP Echo Effects. MASTER AND EFFECTS SECTION control is adjusted, any other line-level auxiliary purpose, such as shown on the Echo Effects Display (14). Its constantpower design ensures there are desired for example, to combine certain signals to send to a monitor feed, external power amp...
... bus allowing these more sensitive faders to adjust the returned signal level. (10) CHANNEL PFL BUTTON This button sends the pre-volume channel signal to the Submix 1 & 2 bus, controlled by (11) the Pan control. CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS bus or the internal DSP Echo Effects. MASTER AND EFFECTS SECTION control is adjusted, any other line-level auxiliary purpose, such as shown on the Echo Effects Display (14). Its constantpower design ensures there are desired for example, to combine certain signals to send to a monitor feed, external power amp...
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... will light when the powered output signal is displayed on the left and Submix 2 on the right. Capable of powering headphones with its PFL Button depressed is heard when the switch is set to the Submix 1 & 2 Outputs (30). The Effects Channel Pan Control (8), Submix 1 & 2 Select Button (9), PFL Button (10), and Channel Volume Control (11) all operate same as a mixing aid both live and in the studio; Main Stereo Left & Right signals are displayed when set to the PMX-420...
... will light when the powered output signal is displayed on the left and Submix 2 on the right. Capable of powering headphones with its PFL Button depressed is heard when the switch is set to the Submix 1 & 2 Outputs (30). The Effects Channel Pan Control (8), Submix 1 & 2 Select Button (9), PFL Button (10), and Channel Volume Control (11) all operate same as a mixing aid both live and in the studio; Main Stereo Left & Right signals are displayed when set to the PMX-420...
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... OUTPUTS These 1/4" jacks output unbalanced line level signals from the Main Left and Right volume faders. (33) LOW-PASS LEFT & RIGHT OUTPUTS These 1/4" jacks output unbalanced line level signals that have the unit serviced by the Effects Send Controls (7 & 12). (28) EFFECTS RETURN INPUT This mono unbalanced 1/4" jack enables convenient inputs to a powered subwoofer with both channels driven simultaneously. [Caution: Make sure that the unit is perfect for your warranty.] (38) FUSE COMPARTMENT Replace with a -12dB roll-off . The PMX-420 powered mixer uses...
... OUTPUTS These 1/4" jacks output unbalanced line level signals from the Main Left and Right volume faders. (33) LOW-PASS LEFT & RIGHT OUTPUTS These 1/4" jacks output unbalanced line level signals that have the unit serviced by the Effects Send Controls (7 & 12). (28) EFFECTS RETURN INPUT This mono unbalanced 1/4" jack enables convenient inputs to a powered subwoofer with both channels driven simultaneously. [Caution: Make sure that the unit is perfect for your warranty.] (38) FUSE COMPARTMENT Replace with a -12dB roll-off . The PMX-420 powered mixer uses...
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C O N N E C T I O N S 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω REVERB / EFX CD PLAYER TAPE/CD/MP-3 PLAYER MONITOR SPEAKERS & POWER AMP REVERB / EFX POWERED SUB PA or RECORDING DEVICE PA or RECORDING DEVICE COMPRESSOR 9
C O N N E C T I O N S 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 8Ω REVERB / EFX CD PLAYER TAPE/CD/MP-3 PLAYER MONITOR SPEAKERS & POWER AMP REVERB / EFX POWERED SUB PA or RECORDING DEVICE PA or RECORDING DEVICE COMPRESSOR 9
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... measured for max power with Gain set to Main Output Frequency Response...20Hz~25KHz (+/- 3dB) THD + Noise...0.08% S/N Ratio ...-80dB (gain controls @ mid, faders at 0dB) Noise Floor ...550uV (gain controls @ mid, faders at the time of printing of this manual. MIXER SECTION Channel High EQ +/-15dB ...12KHz, Rotary control Channel Mid EQ +/-15dB ...1KHz, Rotary control Channel Low EQ +/-15dB ...100Hz, Rotary control Channel Gain, Effects Send, Pan, Volume ...Rotary controls PFL, S1-2 Select ...Push-button switches Echo Effect Time Delay (0 - MASTER OUTPUT SECTION Channel Input to min...
... measured for max power with Gain set to Main Output Frequency Response...20Hz~25KHz (+/- 3dB) THD + Noise...0.08% S/N Ratio ...-80dB (gain controls @ mid, faders at 0dB) Noise Floor ...550uV (gain controls @ mid, faders at the time of printing of this manual. MIXER SECTION Channel High EQ +/-15dB ...12KHz, Rotary control Channel Mid EQ +/-15dB ...1KHz, Rotary control Channel Low EQ +/-15dB ...100Hz, Rotary control Channel Gain, Effects Send, Pan, Volume ...Rotary controls PFL, S1-2 Select ...Push-button switches Echo Effect Time Delay (0 - MASTER OUTPUT SECTION Channel Input to min...
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT YOURSELF AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND WILL ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY. NADY SYSTEMS, INC. • 6701 SHELLMOUND STREET, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 Tel: 510.652.2411 • Fax: 510.652.5075 • nady.com SERVICE FOR YOUR NADY AUDIO PRODUCT (U.S.) Should your NADY AUDIO product require service, please contact the Nady Service Department via telephone at (510) 652-2411, or e-mail at service@nady.com. (International) For service, please contact the NADY AUDIO distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you purchased this product.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT YOURSELF AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND WILL ALSO VOID THE WARRANTY. NADY SYSTEMS, INC. • 6701 SHELLMOUND STREET, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 Tel: 510.652.2411 • Fax: 510.652.5075 • nady.com SERVICE FOR YOUR NADY AUDIO PRODUCT (U.S.) Should your NADY AUDIO product require service, please contact the Nady Service Department via telephone at (510) 652-2411, or e-mail at service@nady.com. (International) For service, please contact the NADY AUDIO distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you purchased this product.