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  • Carvin FX44 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    CARVIN FX44 Series Live Sound and Recording Mi OPERATION MANUAL Manual No. 96-00044 Revision 2.1 Dec 1990 Covers Models FX1244 FX 244P FX1644 FX2444 FX3244 1155 Industrial Ave. Escondido, CA 92029 {800)854.2235
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    CARVIN and other major manufacturers. Like any mixing console, the performance you get from the FX44 mixer depends upon the system design and installation. Therefore this manual system for maximum performance. Section 8: Service Section The "Service Section" includes technical specifications. wiring
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    7 a 9 CONTENTS Description Your New Mixer About This Manual Table of Contents Receiving Inspection For the an Equipment List Have a good Tool Kit Power up Sequence Sound System Check Service and Technical Information Technical Specifications Schematic Diagrams Wiring Diagrams Warranty Page 1-1 1
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    THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event youahave to reship your mixer, always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the best possible protection for your unit during shipment. Neither CARVIN nor the shipping company will be liable for any damage caused by improper
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    in understanding your new console. So, with this manual in hand you hold the key to proper operation of your new console, and to achieve truly professional results. May you enjoy many years of enjoyment, success, and fun with your new CARVIN console! Carvin's national toll free number: 800-854-2235
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    Up GETTING STARTED QUICKLY If you're like most new owners, you're probably in a hurry to plug your FX mixer in and use it. Here are some brief instructions to get you going quickly. With the mixer unplugged, turn the unit off and complete the following procedures: 1) CONNECTING AC POWER TO YOUR
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    Section About the FX44 Series Mixers The FX44 series consoles represent the "State of the Art" in audio engineering advancements for professional sound mixing consoles available today. CARVIN consoles are used in virtually every aspect of professional sound reinforcement and have been praised
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    to other products remember that the power ratings will not reflect the actual loudness that these mixers will achieve with real world program material. Also, because of the nature of CARVIN's exclusive "Power TrackTm" circuit it should be noted that amplifier power cannot be measured accurately
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    Detailed Control Descriptions Features of the FX44 Series Mixers Section 3 • Mic and Line Mixing at Each Channel (doubles the available inputs) • Channel Assignment to Four Sub Groups or Two-Track • Four Band Channel EQ •
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    FX44 Mixer Detailed Control may wish to refer to the glossary at the end of the manual for any terms that you would like to have defined. By understanding boost or cut various mid-range frequencies, you can effectively control this problem area. The EQ controls allow you to adjust the volume ±12dB
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    on customizing the channel DIP switch settings see section 9. FX44 Mixer Factory Settings of Channel Send Options Channel Send Pre/Post Fader Pre channels) selected, even though you may be sending many signals through the mixer to the main mix. This is an extremely useful mixing feature that
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    set the GAIN control too low. Setting the channel gain too low will prevent you from achieving the excellent signal-to-noise performance that the mixer is capable of delivering. Note that the PEAK indicator responds to overloading at the mic and line preamps, the channel EQ, and the channel fader
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    of light where house lighting is kept low. The mini-light is offered by CARVIN and may be purchased for $29.00 (specify Model G-12). 2) SEND monitor speakers is then controlled from the monitor SEND master control(s) at the mixer. In general you may require two or even more separate monitor mixes to
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    Detailed Control Descriptions Section 3 5) EFFECTS RETURNS Controls All FX44 series mixers provide four effects return inputs. The first three returns are stereo while the fourth return is mono. Each EFFECTS RETURN knob adjusts the level of
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    recording session the all the channels may be in use and a quick playback of a tape track could present a problem except for the Buss/Tape switch. Note: The tape inputs to the FX44 mixers are internally connected to the line inputs of the first four channels. When doing four-track final mixdowns you
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    of the left and right outputs so the 2 TRACK faders must be raised in order to have a mono output signal. 3) The GRAPHIC EQUALIZERS Each FX44 mixer is provided with two nine band graphic equalizers. Each graphic EQ has a bypass switch and LED status indicator located below it. The LED is illuminated
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    to keep the meter reading comfortably at or around "0" VU as a maximum value. On powered mixers you should always use the power amp clip indicators (located at the far right above the MONO MASTER control) as a guide to the maximum output level of the board. Because the maximum output level of the
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    glossary at the end of the manual if you are at all unfamiliar with any term. Each of the inputs and outputs of the "FX-44" console are labeled according which result in lower overall noise and higher performance from the mixer. Low impedance mics will offer the best overall response and output
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    Mixer delays, EQ's, etc. These devices can help with many problem situations requiring special attention. For instance, If you have /PATCH" for a direct channel output, insert the plug only halfway into the jack. Carvin offers the AP1 cable which is a 6" adapter which plugs into the DIR/PATCH giving
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    a tape deck for stereo recordings of practice sessions or performances while simultaneously using the speaker outputs to drive your main speakers (On powered mixers). In general, the preferred choice is always to use the XLR type connectors ("LEFT OUT" and RIGHT OUT") because of better signal levels
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    speakers. 14) Power On/Oti Switch This is the main AC power switch for the mixer. It is normal to hear a siight thump on both turning on and turning off your However, if you do misplace it you may always order another from CARVIN. They only cost $5.00 plus $2.00 shipping and we'll be ready to rush
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    FX44 Mixer Detailed Control Descriptions Section 3 15b) Power Cord Connector Fuse The A.C. line it is best to ask the house manager which voltage is supplied. Fuse Value Used: Model FX-844 FX-1244 FX-844P FX-1244P FX-1644 F X-2444 All fuses are 250V 120V Supply 1A Fast Blow 1A Fast Blow 5A Slow
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    ". The "Sleeve" is used for the "Ground". 2) Recording Capabilities The main point we want to stress within the scope of this manual is that you may record directly from your mixer to your tape decks. If you are mixing a stereo performance, you will want to use the "2 TRK" "OUT" RCA Phono jack
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    and Right) and be sure that it does not fall below the MINIMUM LOAD impedance that your mixing console is rated to handle. On all CARVIN powered mixers the MINIMUM RECOMMENDED impedance is 4 ohms (4Q) per speaker jack. You may of course use higher impedances. In order to figure the impedance of
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    amplifiers to drive them. If you have any questions at all regarding how many speakers you can run off your mixer/amp or regular power amplifier, please do not hesitate to call CARVIN. We will be more than happy to assist you in determining if you are operating your system properly. 5) MAINTENANCE
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    employing a "Snake" cable (available trom CARVIN). Each of the microphones and instruments are plugged cable carries all these signals out to the mixer. There they are plugged into the console inputs of the Bi-polar differential input circuitry in the FX-44 series consoles, you may special wire a
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    Setting Up a Sound System Section 5 2) Connecting the Main Amps and Speakers Any of the CARVIN FX-44 consoles can be used for Mono or Stereo sound reinforcement. The mixer model numbers describe the particular models features. The number represents the (number of channels) X (number of outputs
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    than 3 effects devices you may want to use a channel to return the effected signal. Because the effects send and return levels of all "FX" series mixers are variable it is possible to use various effects units with operating ranges of -20dBv to +4dBv. This includes many guitar effects units ("Stomp
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    Section 5 8) Monitoring at the Mixer The FX series headphone output can be used to allow the sound mixer to solo individual channels, to set a pair of stereo headphones into the jack at the front right of the mixer. Be sure your headphones are 100 ohms or greater for proper operation. Depress
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    FX44 Mixer Setting Up a Sound System Section 5 volume control, located just above the 2 TRACK. This control adjusts the volume of the"MONO OUT" jack on the rear
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    FX44 Mixer Bi-Amping and Tri-Ampinq Section 6 BI-AMPING & TRI-AMPING 1) DIFFERENCES high and low frequency signal prior to amplification, by the systems power amplifiers this, headroom problem is minimized. Bi-Amping allows for more low frequency headroom and far greater high frequency headroom
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    FX44 Mixer Bi-Ampinq and Tri-Amping Section 6 3) WHEN TO UTILIZE A MULTI- system. Passive sound systems are overall less expensive and sound excellent for these types of applications. CARVIN manufactures many speakers that feature a passive crossover. This type of speaker is an excellent choice
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    FX44 Mixer Bi-Amping and Tri-Amping Section 6 Some of the recommended settings for BI-Amping and Tri-Amping CARVIN's speakers are as follows; Speaker 3018 1210 1331 560 993 973 962 852 802 792 752 Recommended Crossover Frequency 300 Hz or lower 2k Hz
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    the best way to assure the least amount of equipment related problems. Keep your cables clean and in good repair at all times. And, be sure to clean any dirt or dust off all your mixers, cables, and speakers. Such preventive maintenance will provide you with a much more reliable
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    this time you can spare them from listening to this testing by switching off the main speaker amps, (or unplugging the speaker outputs on the mixers) and monitoring the sound check, using the PFL switches, over headphones. At the same time, you can verify the stage monitor system by raising the
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    1.17.1 BROWN FX2444 LENGTH B' 12' 13' r 21' 12' 12' 15' 1r r 1T r 1 T 18' tr. 24' FX1644 LENGTH r 12' 1z 2 ALL MIES TO METERS ARE 22 GA. EXCEPT AS NOTED. I. DIAGRAM FOR FX1644 AND FX2444, NON POWERED MODELS ONLY. NOTES: (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED) 1155 Isituoial Ave. GARVIN '- '71-;,`? VA X 747
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    f- 2A/250V V240 VAC TO ACC. LAMP-CI< 141.1 TO VU LAMPS 111-2 POWER ON/OFF ORGMHT AC LJNE EEL 120 240 OR3 BLK/WHT RED BLU 7 VAC< I ( H1.4 6 VAC < .RED/BLK RED YEL OV H1.6 `I v 17VAC
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    Mini Ligt) Metering High quality dynamic VU meters Power Requirements: 120/240 VAC 50-60 Hz are factory calibrated for +4 dBv Weight: FX&44P 61 Ibs, FX1244P 64 lbs at the unbalanced outputs. Meters FX1644 70 lbs, FX2444 75 may be recalibrated for -10 dBv or Warranty: 1 year +8 dBv at 0 VU
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CARVIN
FX44
Series
Live
Sound
and
Recording
Mi
OPERATION
MANUAL
Manual
No.
96-00044
Revision
2.1
Dec
1990
Covers
Models
FX124
4
FX
244P
FX1
644
FX2444
FX3244
1155
Industrial
Ave.
Escondido,
CA
92029
{800)854.2235