Carvin C2400 Instruction Manual - Page 3

C1600 & C2400 QUICK START UP If you're like most new owners, you're probably in a hurry to plug your mixer in and use it. Here are some brief instructions to get you going quickly. With the mixer unplugged and the unit turned off, complete the following procedures: 1. CONNECTING AC POWER TO YOUR MIXER • The mixer can be used with 120 or 230VAC (it automatically switches internally) • Use only a grounded (3 prong) power outlet to prevent a shock hazard. This gives the quietest grounding for your mixer. 2. 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 XLR ends. • For high level unbalanced devices such as instruments & Keyboards, plug into the LINE input jacks using a shielded cable with 1/4" phone plugs. Adjust the GAIN knob for the mic or line input being used. 3. TURNING YOUR MIXER ON • Adjust all channel FADERS and master LEVEL controls to their OFF positions • Adjust all channel's HI, MID, and BASS controls and the two master 9 Band Graphic EQ's to their center position. • Adjust all the Channel "PAN" controls to their center position. • Turn the mixer on by the rear panel POWER SWITCH and watch for the POWER LED to come on. Your mixer is now ready to operate. 6. MID SHIFT SWITCH An exclusive feature giving you two different midrange center frequencies. This is ideal for vocals and/or instruments. The MID tone switch on each channel is easier to use than conventional sweep controls because they allow you to compare for the best vocal or instrument sound by switching between the two MID frequencies. 7. ACTIVE 3 BAND TONE CONTROLS The C series mixers provide studio quality tone controls with distortion less than .009%-exceptionally clean for recording & live sound. The ±15 dB boost or cut give an overall 30 dB range for powerful EQ control. The active circuits deliver deep bass from the 20-80 Hz LOW control. The MID control works in the 2.5k Hz range or the 700 Hz range depending on the MID SHIFT switch. The HI control functions at 1120k for crisper highs. Start out with all tone controls at their 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 C1600 & C2400 CONTROLS CHANNEL FEATURES 1. 1/4" LINE IN The line connectors are for connecting balanced and unbalanced instruments, mics, and line level sources such as drum machines or keyboards. 2. XLR MIC IN The balanced Mic inputs are for connecting microphones that use XLR connections. 3. CHANNEL INSERT/CHANNEL DIRECT For inserting channel effects, compressor, ETC. Or, as a direct output for multi-track recording. For a direct out use a 1/4" TRS (Tip Ring Sleeve) phone jack. To achieve a direct out from the channel insert to the first "click" (1/2 insert). 4. GAIN CONTROL Adjusts the GAIN when connecting various instruments & mics. The type of mic (uni-directional, omnidirectional, etc) and model will require GAIN settings for each individual mic. Monitor the GAIN level with the PEAK LEDs. If an LED is constantly illuminated decrease the amount of GAIN. Too much GAIN may cause distortion. If distortion is present, decrease the amount of GAIN until the distortion is eliminated. 5. LOW CUT SWITCH 75 Hz low cut filter helps eliminate unwanted low frequencies from any particular channel. Great for reducing "boom" noise from mic stands or from acoustic/electric guitars. This filter can also help punch up the bass by turning up the LOW tone control while using the LOW CUT switch. center zero position. Determine which position your MID SHIFT sounds best at,then cut or boost your HI, MID and LOW frequencies for each as needed. If you are trying to mic instruments such as acoustic guitar or drums, try various mics and mic placement before adjusting your tone controls (condenser mics work well for these applications). Cutting and boosting frequencies improperly can cause an "un-natural" sound to your vocals or instruments. Your goal is to achieve a natural sound for your entire performance or recording. 8. & 9. MONITOR 1 AND 2 CONTROLS Separate MONITOR level controls for each channel allows you to create two independent monitor mixes. The MONITOR signals are routed to the master MON 1 & 2 faders respectively before going to the MONITOR output connectors. The mix you create with the MON 1 & 2 controls can also be heard