Carvin RX1200L RX1200L Product Manual - Page 2

RX1200L, RX1200R controls 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: A. CONNECTING AC POWER TO YOUR MIXER • Be sure to plug your mixer into the proper voltage for your country. The RX1200L and RX1200R is available in either 120V or 240V models. • Use only a grounded (3 prong) power outlet to prevent a shock hazard. This gives the quietest grounding for your mixer. B. CONNECTING INPUTS TO YOUR MIXER • For balanced microphones, use a shielded cable and plug into the XLR MIC inputs. • For high output devices like instruments & keyboards, plug into the LINE input jacks using a shielded cable. Be sure the LINE/INS switch is in the "out" position. C. TURNING YOUR MIXER ON • Set all channel and master level controls to their off positions • Set all Hi, Mid, and Bass controls and the graphic equal- izers to their center "flat - no boost or cut" position. • Adjust all channel "PAN" controls to their center position. • Connect your speakers and monitors at the rear panel. • Turn the mixer on by the rear power switch and watch for the front power LED to come on. Your mixer is now ready to operate by turning the levels up. 7. eff 1 & EFF 2 CONTROLS The EFF 1 and EFF 2 controls adjust the levels sent to the dual effects processors and to the EFF 1 and EFF 2 SND jacks. The effects controls are post-channel level and automatically track the channel's level & tone controls. Reduce these levels if PEAK LEDs are flashing on the effects processors. 8. Mon 1 & MON 2 controlS The Mon 1 and MON 2 level controls adjust the volume of the channel going to the monitor amps. The monitor level control is a pre-channel level control. This means it is unaffected by adjustments from the channel level. The purpose for this is the monitor mix adjustments can be made without disturbing the main mix. 9. channel tone controls Each channel features active 3-band tone controls LO, MID, and HI. These function as boost (clockwise) or cut (counter-clockwise) controls. The center 0 is the "flat" or no effect position. The LO and HI controls are shelving type with corner frequencies at 80Hz and 11.5k Hz 9 12. monitor 1& monitor 2 levels (AMPs 3&4) The Monitor 1 and Monitor 2 levels are sent to the Graphic EQs which feed the AMPS 3 & 4, and the MONITOR 1&2 output jacks. 13. MUSIC BREAK sWITCH The MUSIC BREAK feature turns off all inputs except for the last channel (ch 12). This is useful during breaks. This allows pre-recorded music to be played through the TAPE IN jacks. The channel 12 MIC, TAPE and LINE inputs are left active for announcements or solo performers. The remaining input channels (1-11) are turned OFF eliminating feedback or other unwanted sounds from open mics during breaks or changes. The internal effects are also muted. 14. TAPE OUT LEVEL The Tape OUT level sends the main L/R signal (pre graphic EQ) to the Tape OUT RCA jacks for recording. If the Tape OUT is being used to record, make sure the recorder's outputs are not connected to the CH12 Tape in jacks, or feedback may occur. MIC channel features 8 1. LINE INPUT/INSERT JACKS The Line input is a 1/4" phone jack designed for balanced or unbalanced line or instruments. Examples of these inputs would be guitar, keyboard or CD player. The line input can be used at the same time the mic input is being used. For 7 channels 1-6, this jack becomes an insert when the INSERT switch is pushed "IN". (see #2.) 2. INSERT SWITCH 6 The LINE/INS switch changes the function of the channel's 1/4" jack. The "out" position is for normal LINE level inputs. 5 Pressing the switch "IN" changes the jack into an INSERT with SEND and RETURN. This allows you to place effects on the channel after the gain control for lowest noise. To insert 4 effects (such as a compressor, etc.) use a 1/4" stereo splitter adapter (like Carvin AP1). Connections are TIP-SEND and RING-RETURN. 3. XLR microphone input 3 The XLR Mic input is designed for balanced low impedance microphone and DIRECT OUT signals. The high performance mic preamps do a superb job of noise reduction, but to get 1 the lowest noise adjust the GAIN control properly (see #5). Note: Make sure the phantom power is switched off before connecting or disconnecting microphones to the mixer. 2 4. channel level control The Level control adjusts the volume of the channel before going to the Pan control. Here is where the individual channel volumes are adjusted to make up the overall mix at the MAIN L/R outputs. Start with the LEVEL set between 3-5. 5. Gain CONTROL / pk LED The gain control varies the input level on both the line and mic input jacks by 40dB. With a LOUD input signal, (loud vocal, hard hits on drums, etc...) turn up the GAIN control until a strong signal is present. If the "PK" LED shows or distortion is heard, the input stage is being overdriven. Lower the GAIN control until the LED does not light. 6. CHANNEL PAN CONTROL The Pan control sends the channel signal to the MAIN L/R outputs. If stereo placement is needed, turn the PAN control toward the LEFT or RIGHT position.­­ respectively. The MID control is a band pass type centered at 750Hz. 10. LINE/TAPE IN L-R INPUT JACKS (CH 12) The L-R Tape IN RCA inputs are ideal for connecting a MP3 or CD player. The L-R LINE 1/4" jacks can be used for a stereo instrument (keyboard, etc.) or for returning from a stereo effects processor. Input level is controlled from the channel 12 Level control. Master section features 11. main l/r level (amps 1&2) The Main L/R control is the master volume control for all channels. The Main L/R signals are sent to Graphic EQs 1&2 that feed the AMPS 1&2, the LEFT and RIGHT XLR output jacks, and the MONO (SUB) output jack. 15. TAPE OUT JACKS The L-R Tape OUT RCA jacks send the main L/R signals (pre graphic EQ) for recording. Output level is adjusted at the Tape OUT control. 16. USB POWER PORT The USB POWER PORT allows charging of an MP3 player, or to power accessories such as LED lighting. Connect audio from devices to the TAPE L-R inputs on channel 12. 17. lEFT & RIGHT XLR outputS The LEFT and RIGHT balanced XLR line outputs are the same signals that feed the internal amps 1&2. Use these outputs for additional power amps or recording gear. 18. MONO (SUB) XLR OUTPUT The MONO (SUB) output combines the MAIN L/R output signals that feed the internal amps 1&2. Use this output for additional power amps or amplified subwoofer.