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C R AT E A U D I O
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Box Mixer with Digital Effects Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of one of the most versatile and economical powered mixers available, the Crate Audio PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects. These compact units feature Crate’s legendary performance and high quality construction in rugged and easy to operate packages. Each mixer features a combination 1/4” and XLR-type balanced input jack on every channel. The Master control section features a three-band EQ, DSP Return, Main Level control, an Effects Loop with Return Level control, Aux In, Monitor Out with Level control, Tape In/Out jacks and a rotary DSP Effects Selector. The internal power amplifier is capable of delivering 150 watts into 4 ohms and 220 watts into 2 ohms. Rear- Line In/Line Out jacks and dual 1/4” speaker outputs give you even greater flexibility and performance from these small but power-packed units! Your PA6FX/PA8FX is designed by musicians and built using only the best components. Extensive testing and Crate’s FiveYear Warranty assure you that your new mixer is the absolute best it can be. In order to get the most out of it, we strongly urge you to read this guide before using the mixer. And thank you for choosing
PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects
Table of Contents: The Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,4 The Digital Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 The Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Basic Connections and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
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• DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS. • CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS. • ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TO A POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODES AND COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR OF THE APPARATUS.
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PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects The Front : 8 9 10 11 1
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EACH CHANNEL:
MASTER SECTION:
1: MIC: Use this jack to connect the input signal to the mixer. This combination jack allows the use of a balanced 1/4” Hi-Z or XLR-type Lo-Z connector. The wiring for this jack is as follows: 1/4” Tip = signal +, Ring = signal –, Sleeve = signal ground; XLR pin 1 = signal ground, pin 2 = signal +, pin 3 = signal –. 2: LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the signal level of each channel. 3. LOW EQ: Use this control to adjust each channel’s low frequency output. The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control counter clockwise reduces the low frequency output; rotating it clockwise increases the low frequency output. The Low control provides 30dB of boost or cut at 80Hz. 4. MID EQ: Use this control to adjust each channel’s midrange frequency output. The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control counter clockwise reduces the midrange frequency output; rotating it clockwise increases the midrange frequency output. The Mid control provides 30dB of boost or cut at 600Hz. 5. HIGH EQ: Use this control to adjust each channel’s high frequency output. The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control counter clockwise reduces the high frequency output; rotating it clockwise increases the high frequency output. The High control provides 30dB of boost or cut at 10kHz. 6. MON: Use this control to adjust the level of the signal from each channel to the Monitor bus. This signal is post-level, pre-eq. 7. DSP/EFF: Use this control to adjust the level of the signal sent to the internal DSP and the Effects Send jack (#19).
The Master tone controls serve as a three-band EQ to adjust the output of the mixer to compensate for room acoustics or to fine-tune the overall sound. The Low control is useful to reduce boominess. The Mid control greatly enhances the vocals and helps control . The High control helps compensate for heavily draped, acoustically absorbent rooms, or bare walled, acoustically reflective rooms, and can be used to help control . 8: LOW EQ: Use this control to adjust the mixer’s low frequency output. The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control counter clockwise reduces the low frequency output; rotating it clockwise increases the low frequency output. The Master Low control provides 30dB of boost or cut at 50Hz and below. 9: MID EQ: Use this control to adjust the mixer’s midrange frequency output. The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control counter clockwise reduces the midrange frequency output; rotating it clockwise increases the midrange frequency output. The Master Mid control provides 30dB of boost or cut at 600Hz. 10: HIGH EQ: Use this control to adjust the mixer’s high frequency output. The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control counter clockwise reduces the high frequency output; rotating it clockwise increases the high frequency output. The Master High control provides 30dB of boost or cut at 10kHz and above. 11. POWER LED: This LED illuminates when the mixer is turned on. 12. DSP: Use this control to select one of the sixteen on-board digital effects. These effects are described in the chart on page 4. 13. DSP RET: Use this control to adjust the level of effected signal coming from the internal DSP. 14. AUX/EFF RET: Use this control to adjust the level of the signal from the Aux In jack (#22) and the Effects Return jack (#20). 3
PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects The Front - continued: 15. TAPE IN LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the level of the signal from the tape In jacks (#21). 16. MAIN: Use this control to adjust the main mixed signal level sent to the mixer’s internal power amplifier. To avoid overdriving the amplifier, this control should be set around 6 or 7 to allow sufficient headroom for peaks in the program material. 17. MONITOR: Use this control to adjust the level of the signal from each channel’s Mon control (#6) sent to the Monitor Out jack (#18). 18. MONITOR OUT: Use this jack to send the monitor signal to your monitor amp and speakers. 19. EFFECTS SEND: Use this jack to send the signal from the DSP/Eff bus (from each channel’s DSP/Eff control, #7) to the input of an external effects device. This signal is post-channel level, post-channel eq, pre-master.
20. EFFECTS RETURN: Use this jack to return the output signal of an external effects device back into the mixer for processing. 21. TAPE IN/TAPE OUT: Use these jacks to connect a tape recorder to the mixer. Connect the Tape Out jacks to the recorder’s In/Record jacks. Connect the Tape In jacks to the recorder’s Out/Play jacks. To avoid , turn down the Tape In Level control (#15) when recording. 22. AUX IN: Use this jack to connect an auxiliary source (such as a tape player, CD payer, etc.) to the mixer. This jack is a mono input - a stereo signal will have to be mixed down to a mono signal by means of a summing device. This input is especially useful for expanding the channel count of your P.A. by adding an external mixer (see page 6).
The Digital Effects The PA6FX/PA8FX features sixteen built-in digital effects. Rotate the DSP control (#12) to select the desired effect. Each channel’s DSP/Eff control (#7) adjusts the amount of effect applied to its channel. The main DSP Ret control (#13) determines the overall amount of internal effects applied to the output signal.
DSP
The following chart provides a list of the DSP settings along with a brief description of each effect. 1 SAR:* Small Room 8’ x 8’ empty room w/hardwood floor
Delay
Small Rehearsal Hall 20’ x 40’ hall, wood floors, hard walls 2 LAR:*
SPR
Large Hall 50’ x 100’ hall, about 50 persons Concert Hall 5000-seat hall, full crowd
3 SPR:*
Plate Reverb Simulates studio steel plate reverb Spring Reverb Simulates multi-spring reverb tank
LAR Multi
Delay:
Slapback, short 125ms delay + reverb Slapback, Med-short 240ms delay + reverb
SAR
Slapback, Medium 350ms delay + reverb Slapback, Long 557ms delay - 630’ travel time
*1SAR - Small Area Reverbs *2LAR - Large Area Reverbs *3SPR - Special Reverbs
Multi:
Short Med. Surface 280ms delay w/21.8% regen + reverb Medium Hard Surface 335ms delay w/26.5% regen + reverb Chor-Delay 400ms delay with modulation Chor-Verb Hall reverb w/modulated pre-delay Slap-Verb Medium hall w/200ms pre-delay Instrument Doubler Simulates second track slightly out-of-sync
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PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects The Rear : 23
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23. POWER: Use this heavy duty switch to turn the mixer ON (top of the switch depressed) and OFF (bottom of the switch depressed). The front “ON” LED (#11) illuminates when the power is on. 24. POWER CORD: The grounded power cord should only be plugged into a grounded power outlet that meets all applicable electrical codes and is compatible with the voltage, power, and frequency requirements stated on the rear . Do not attempt to defeat the safety ground connection. 25. SPEAKER OUTS: Use these jacks to connect the output of the mixer to your speaker cabinets. Be sure to use heavy gauge speaker cable – NOT instrument patch cords – for these connections. These jacks are wired together in parallel. The internal amplifier of the PA6FX/PA8FX can deliver its full output into as low as 2 ohms. The chart below can help you determine the total impedance load when connecting various combinations of speakers in parallel. NEVER CONNECT THE MIXER TO ANY COMBINATION OF SPEAKERS THAT HAVE A TOTAL IMPEDANCE BELOW 2 OHMS! SPKR IMP. 4 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms
# OF SPKRS 2 2 4
TOTAL IMP. 2 ohms 4 ohms 2 ohms
SPKR IMP. 16 ohms 16 ohms 16 ohms
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26. EFFECTS LOOP 2 LINE IN: Connecting an external signal processor, such as an equalizer or compressor, can be accomplished through the Line In and Line Out jacks. Connect the OUTPUT of the external device to the Line In jack using a shielded cable with mono 1/4” plugs. This returns the line level signal into the mixer’s internal power amplifier. 27. EFFECTS LOOP 2 LINE OUT: This carries a pre-amplified, post-EQ signal to an external effects device. Connect the Line Out jack to the INPUT of the device using a shielded cable with mono 1/4” phone plugs. This sends a line level signal out from the mixer. The rear effects loop is post-Main EQ and post-Main Level, therefore its tone and output level are governed by the setting of the Master EQ and Main level controls.
# OF SPKRS TOTAL IMP. 2 8 ohms 4 4 ohms 8 2 ohms
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PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects The illustration below offers some basics for using the box mixer. Actual connections and settings will vary depending on the application. These are merely guidelines.
Basic Connections and Settings:
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TO SPEAKER JACKS ON BACK 2Ω MIN. LOAD (UP TO FOUR 8Ω SPEAKERS) SEE THE CHART ON PAGE 5
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HI-Z MIC
LO-Z MIC
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IN
DRUM MIX*4
OUT
CMX62, CSX8, etc.
EFFECTS
MONO OUT
SM1-SP, etc.
REC
EQ
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GUITAR
TAPE PLAYER/ RECORDER
PLAY
LS1-131, etc.
BASS
D.I. BOX or AMP LINE OUT
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KEYBOARD
CD OR TAPE PLAYER
POWER AMP
MONITORS UFM15H, etc.
SPA1400, etc.
(OUTPUTS SUMMED TO MONO SIGNAL)
*1: There are two basic types of mics: Hi-Z (Z = impedance) and Low-Z. Hi-Z connectors plug into the “Hi-Z Line” inputs, Low-Z connectors plug into the “Lo-Z Balanced” inputs. For Hi-Z mics, set the Level control around “9.” For Lo-Z mics, set the Level control around “4.”
Typical Hi-Z (1/4”) mic connector:
Typical Lo-Z (XLR) mic connector:
*2: Most guitars have an “instrument level” signal and work best with the Level control set at “5” or less. *3: Most keyboards, drum machines, etc. have a “line level” signal and work best with the Level control set around “2” or “3.” *4: The Aux In jack sends its signal into the mixer just prior to its Master Level and Tone controls. 6
PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects System Block Diagram:
TYPICAL INPUT CHANNEL DSP
DSP/ EFF LEVEL
DSP RET
LOW MID HIGH
EFFECTS SEND
MON
MONITOR OUT
MONITOR
BUFFER
LINE OUT
LINE IN
POWER AMP SPEAKER
AUX IN MAIN
AUX/EFF RET
LOW
EFFECTS RETURN
HIGH MID
TAPE OUT TAPE IN
TAPE IN LEVEL
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PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects Technical Specifications Output Power Rating
150 watts RMS @ 5% THD, 4 ohm load, 120VAC 220 watts RMS @ 5% THD, 2 ohm load, 120VAC
Channel EQs
Low Mid High
±15dB @ 80Hz ±15dB @ 600Hz ±15dB @ 10kHz
Master EQs
Low Mid High
±15dB @ 50Hz ±15dB @ 600Hz ±15dB @ 10kHz
Input Impedance
High Z Low Z
10k ohm 1k ohm
Input Sensitivity
High Z Low Z Aux In/Effects Return
20mV RMS 2mV RMS .25V RMS
Max. Input Signal
High Z Low Z Aux In/Effects Return
4V RMS (11.25V peak-to-peak) 40mV RMS (1.25V peak-to-peak) 10V RMS (30V peak-to-peak)
Line Out/Line In Levels Aux In/Tape Out Levels Effects Return/Effects Send Levels
1V RMS 1V RMS 1V RMS
Power Requirements
120VAC, 60 Hz, 160VA 100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 160VA 230VAC, 50/60Hz, 160VA
Size and Weight
PA6FX 10”H x 18”W x 9.5”D 29 lbs.
PA8FX 10”H x 20.25”W x 9.5”D 34 lbs.
The PA Series Box Mixers are covered with a durable, high quality carpet-like material. Brush clean as needed. Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.
Due to ongoing product development and improvement, the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice.
Declaration Of Conformity #17, Effective 01-01-2001 Manufacturer’s Name: Production Facility: Production Facility: Shipping Facility: Office Facility:
SLM Electronics 11880 Borman Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA 700 Hwy 202 W, Yellville, AR 72687, USA 1400 Ferguson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133, USA 1400 Ferguson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133, USA
Product Type:
Audio Amplifier
Complies with Standards: LVD: Safety: EMC:
92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC, & 73/23/EWG EN60065 EN55013, EN55020, EN55022, EN61000-3-2, & EN61000-3-3
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www.crateaudio.com
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C R AT E A U D I O
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Box Mixer with Digital Effects Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of one of the most versatile and economical powered mixers available, the Crate Audio PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects. These compact units feature Crate’s legendary performance and high quality construction in rugged and easy to operate packages. Each mixer features a combination 1/4” and XLR-type balanced input jack on every channel. The Master control section features a three-band EQ, DSP Return, Main Level control, an Effects Loop with Return Level control, Aux In, Monitor Out with Level control, Tape In/Out jacks and a rotary DSP Effects Selector. The internal power amplifier is capable of delivering 150 watts into 4 ohms and 220 watts into 2 ohms. Rear- Line In/Line Out jacks and dual 1/4” speaker outputs give you even greater flexibility and performance from these small but power-packed units! Your PA6FX/PA8FX is designed by musicians and built using only the best components. Extensive testing and Crate’s FiveYear Warranty assure you that your new mixer is the absolute best it can be. In order to get the most out of it, we strongly urge you to read this guide before using the mixer. And thank you for choosing
PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects
Table of Contents: The Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,4 The Digital Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 The Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Basic Connections and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
CAUTION
PRECAUCION
ATTENTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO NO ABRA
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO -SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ELECTRICAS, NO PERMITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO. NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS.
ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L'HUMIDITÉ AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION. POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. • DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCE AND DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS ON THIS APPARATUS. FOR PROPER OPERATION, THIS UNIT REQUIRES 3” (75CM) OF WELL VENTILATED SPACE AROUND HEATSINKS AND OTHER AIR FLOW PROVISIONS IN THE CABINET.
• DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS. • CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS. • ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TO A POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODES AND COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR OF THE APPARATUS.
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PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON, PINCHED, OR STRAINED. UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFE OPERATION AND TO AVOID INJURY. THIS APPARATUS DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY AND REQUIRES SERVICE WITH ANY PHYSICAL DAMAGE FROM IMPACT OR ANY EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE. SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME. EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS: EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS: EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES:
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"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"
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“VOLTAJE PELIGROSO” "DANGER HAUTE TENSION"
"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
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“ES NECESARIO QUE EL SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.” "REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"
PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects The Front : 8 9 10 11 1
7
2
DSP/ Eff
3
DSP/ Eff
4
DSP/ Eff
5
DSP/ Eff
12 13 14 15
6
DSP/ Eff
DSP/ Eff
DSP
High
Delay
SPR LAR
0
10
0
Mon
10
0
Mon
10
0
Mon
10
0
Mon
10
0
Mon
10
15dB
0
10
0
10
0
High
10
0
High
10
High
0
10
High
0
15dB
10
+15dB
Low
High
15dB
+15dB
15dB
+15dB
15dB
Mid
+15dB
15dB
Mid
+15dB
15dB
Mid
+15dB
15dB
Mid
15dB
+15dB
Mid
15dB
+15dB
15dB
+15dB
15dB
Low
+15dB
15dB
Low
+15dB
15dB
Low
+15dB
15dB
Low
+15dB
Low
15dB
+15dB
Level
15dB
+15dB
Level
15dB
+15dB
Level
15dB
+15dB
Level
15dB
+15dB
Level
15dB
0
10
1 Mic
0
2 Mic
10
0
3 Mic
10
0
10
4 Mic
0
5
10
0
0
6
Mic
Mic
0
10
Effects Return 10
Monitor Out 10
10
+15dB
Level
2 0
0
Tape In Level
Monitor
3
10
+15dB
Main
4 Low
0
Aux/Eff Ret
5 Mid
SAR
DSP Ret
6 High
Multi
+15dB
Mid
Mon
Aux In
10
Effects Send
Tape In Tape Out
1 16 17 18
19 20
21
22
EACH CHANNEL:
MASTER SECTION:
1: MIC: Use this jack to connect the input signal to the mixer. This combination jack allows the use of a balanced 1/4” Hi-Z or XLR-type Lo-Z connector. The wiring for this jack is as follows: 1/4” Tip = signal +, Ring = signal –, Sleeve = signal ground; XLR pin 1 = signal ground, pin 2 = signal +, pin 3 = signal –. 2: LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the signal level of each channel. 3. LOW EQ: Use this control to adjust each channel’s low frequency output. The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control counter clockwise reduces the low frequency output; rotating it clockwise increases the low frequency output. The Low control provides 30dB of boost or cut at 80Hz. 4. MID EQ: Use this control to adjust each channel’s midrange frequency output. The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control counter clockwise reduces the midrange frequency output; rotating it clockwise increases the midrange frequency output. The Mid control provides 30dB of boost or cut at 600Hz. 5. HIGH EQ: Use this control to adjust each channel’s high frequency output. The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control counter clockwise reduces the high frequency output; rotating it clockwise increases the high frequency output. The High control provides 30dB of boost or cut at 10kHz. 6. MON: Use this control to adjust the level of the signal from each channel to the Monitor bus. This signal is post-level, pre-eq. 7. DSP/EFF: Use this control to adjust the level of the signal sent to the internal DSP and the Effects Send jack (#19).
The Master tone controls serve as a three-band EQ to adjust the output of the mixer to compensate for room acoustics or to fine-tune the overall sound. The Low control is useful to reduce boominess. The Mid control greatly enhances the vocals and helps control . The High control helps compensate for heavily draped, acoustically absorbent rooms, or bare walled, acoustically reflective rooms, and can be used to help control . 8: LOW EQ: Use this control to adjust the mixer’s low frequency output. The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control counter clockwise reduces the low frequency output; rotating it clockwise increases the low frequency output. The Master Low control provides 30dB of boost or cut at 50Hz and below. 9: MID EQ: Use this control to adjust the mixer’s midrange frequency output. The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control counter clockwise reduces the midrange frequency output; rotating it clockwise increases the midrange frequency output. The Master Mid control provides 30dB of boost or cut at 600Hz. 10: HIGH EQ: Use this control to adjust the mixer’s high frequency output. The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control counter clockwise reduces the high frequency output; rotating it clockwise increases the high frequency output. The Master High control provides 30dB of boost or cut at 10kHz and above. 11. POWER LED: This LED illuminates when the mixer is turned on. 12. DSP: Use this control to select one of the sixteen on-board digital effects. These effects are described in the chart on page 4. 13. DSP RET: Use this control to adjust the level of effected signal coming from the internal DSP. 14. AUX/EFF RET: Use this control to adjust the level of the signal from the Aux In jack (#22) and the Effects Return jack (#20). 3
PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects The Front - continued: 15. TAPE IN LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the level of the signal from the tape In jacks (#21). 16. MAIN: Use this control to adjust the main mixed signal level sent to the mixer’s internal power amplifier. To avoid overdriving the amplifier, this control should be set around 6 or 7 to allow sufficient headroom for peaks in the program material. 17. MONITOR: Use this control to adjust the level of the signal from each channel’s Mon control (#6) sent to the Monitor Out jack (#18). 18. MONITOR OUT: Use this jack to send the monitor signal to your monitor amp and speakers. 19. EFFECTS SEND: Use this jack to send the signal from the DSP/Eff bus (from each channel’s DSP/Eff control, #7) to the input of an external effects device. This signal is post-channel level, post-channel eq, pre-master.
20. EFFECTS RETURN: Use this jack to return the output signal of an external effects device back into the mixer for processing. 21. TAPE IN/TAPE OUT: Use these jacks to connect a tape recorder to the mixer. Connect the Tape Out jacks to the recorder’s In/Record jacks. Connect the Tape In jacks to the recorder’s Out/Play jacks. To avoid , turn down the Tape In Level control (#15) when recording. 22. AUX IN: Use this jack to connect an auxiliary source (such as a tape player, CD payer, etc.) to the mixer. This jack is a mono input - a stereo signal will have to be mixed down to a mono signal by means of a summing device. This input is especially useful for expanding the channel count of your P.A. by adding an external mixer (see page 6).
The Digital Effects The PA6FX/PA8FX features sixteen built-in digital effects. Rotate the DSP control (#12) to select the desired effect. Each channel’s DSP/Eff control (#7) adjusts the amount of effect applied to its channel. The main DSP Ret control (#13) determines the overall amount of internal effects applied to the output signal.
DSP
The following chart provides a list of the DSP settings along with a brief description of each effect. 1 SAR:* Small Room 8’ x 8’ empty room w/hardwood floor
Delay
Small Rehearsal Hall 20’ x 40’ hall, wood floors, hard walls 2 LAR:*
SPR
Large Hall 50’ x 100’ hall, about 50 persons Concert Hall 5000-seat hall, full crowd
3 SPR:*
Plate Reverb Simulates studio steel plate reverb Spring Reverb Simulates multi-spring reverb tank
LAR Multi
Delay:
Slapback, short 125ms delay + reverb Slapback, Med-short 240ms delay + reverb
SAR
Slapback, Medium 350ms delay + reverb Slapback, Long 557ms delay - 630’ travel time
*1SAR - Small Area Reverbs *2LAR - Large Area Reverbs *3SPR - Special Reverbs
Multi:
Short Med. Surface 280ms delay w/21.8% regen + reverb Medium Hard Surface 335ms delay w/26.5% regen + reverb Chor-Delay 400ms delay with modulation Chor-Verb Hall reverb w/modulated pre-delay Slap-Verb Medium hall w/200ms pre-delay Instrument Doubler Simulates second track slightly out-of-sync
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PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects The Rear : 23
24
7
43565 15531
9
GFX65
(21) SERIAL# BMCDN20083 Line: 120V Freq: 60 Pwr: 22VA
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23. POWER: Use this heavy duty switch to turn the mixer ON (top of the switch depressed) and OFF (bottom of the switch depressed). The front “ON” LED (#11) illuminates when the power is on. 24. POWER CORD: The grounded power cord should only be plugged into a grounded power outlet that meets all applicable electrical codes and is compatible with the voltage, power, and frequency requirements stated on the rear . Do not attempt to defeat the safety ground connection. 25. SPEAKER OUTS: Use these jacks to connect the output of the mixer to your speaker cabinets. Be sure to use heavy gauge speaker cable – NOT instrument patch cords – for these connections. These jacks are wired together in parallel. The internal amplifier of the PA6FX/PA8FX can deliver its full output into as low as 2 ohms. The chart below can help you determine the total impedance load when connecting various combinations of speakers in parallel. NEVER CONNECT THE MIXER TO ANY COMBINATION OF SPEAKERS THAT HAVE A TOTAL IMPEDANCE BELOW 2 OHMS! SPKR IMP. 4 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms
# OF SPKRS 2 2 4
TOTAL IMP. 2 ohms 4 ohms 2 ohms
SPKR IMP. 16 ohms 16 ohms 16 ohms
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27
26. EFFECTS LOOP 2 LINE IN: Connecting an external signal processor, such as an equalizer or compressor, can be accomplished through the Line In and Line Out jacks. Connect the OUTPUT of the external device to the Line In jack using a shielded cable with mono 1/4” plugs. This returns the line level signal into the mixer’s internal power amplifier. 27. EFFECTS LOOP 2 LINE OUT: This carries a pre-amplified, post-EQ signal to an external effects device. Connect the Line Out jack to the INPUT of the device using a shielded cable with mono 1/4” phone plugs. This sends a line level signal out from the mixer. The rear effects loop is post-Main EQ and post-Main Level, therefore its tone and output level are governed by the setting of the Master EQ and Main level controls.
# OF SPKRS TOTAL IMP. 2 8 ohms 4 4 ohms 8 2 ohms
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PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects The illustration below offers some basics for using the box mixer. Actual connections and settings will vary depending on the application. These are merely guidelines.
Basic Connections and Settings:
1
2
DSP/ Eff
3
DSP/ Eff
4
DSP/ Eff
5
DSP/ Eff
6
DSP/ Eff
DSP/ Eff
DSP
High
EQ
Delay
LS1-131, etc.
SPR LAR
0
10
0
Mon
10
0
Mon
0
10
0
High
10
15dB
+15dB
15dB
15dB
+15dB
+15dB
15dB
15dB
+15dB
15dB
+15dB
15dB
10
+15dB
15dB
+15dB
15dB
10
+15dB
15dB
+15dB
15dB
+15dB
15dB
10
+15dB
15dB
+15dB
0
10
1
10
0
10
2
Mic
0
3
Mic
Mic
10
0
4
10
5
Mic
Mic
10
0
0
10
SPEAKERS (PE1510H, PE15H, PSM15, etc.)
0
10
+15dB
Level
0
0
Effects Return 10
Monitor Out 0
TO EFFECTS LOOP 2 JACKS ON BACK
Tape In Level
Monitor
15dB
10
+15dB
Main
15dB
0
Aux/Eff Ret
15dB
+15dB
Low
Level
SAR
+15dB
Low
15dB
+15dB
Multi
+15dB
DSP Ret
Mid
15dB
+15dB
15dB
Mid
0
Low
Level
10
High
Mid
15dB
+15dB
0
Mon
0
Low
Level
10
High
Mid
15dB
+15dB
0
Mon
0
Low
Level
10
High
Mid
Low
Level
10
High
Mid
Low
0
Mon
0
High
Mid
10
Mon
Aux In
10
6 Mic
Effects Send
Tape In Tape Out
TO SPEAKER JACKS ON BACK 2Ω MIN. LOAD (UP TO FOUR 8Ω SPEAKERS) SEE THE CHART ON PAGE 5
*1
HI-Z MIC
LO-Z MIC
*1
IN
DRUM MIX*4
OUT
CMX62, CSX8, etc.
EFFECTS
MONO OUT
SM1-SP, etc.
REC
EQ
*2
*2
GUITAR
TAPE PLAYER/ RECORDER
PLAY
LS1-131, etc.
BASS
D.I. BOX or AMP LINE OUT
*3
KEYBOARD
CD OR TAPE PLAYER
POWER AMP
MONITORS UFM15H, etc.
SPA1400, etc.
(OUTPUTS SUMMED TO MONO SIGNAL)
*1: There are two basic types of mics: Hi-Z (Z = impedance) and Low-Z. Hi-Z connectors plug into the “Hi-Z Line” inputs, Low-Z connectors plug into the “Lo-Z Balanced” inputs. For Hi-Z mics, set the Level control around “9.” For Lo-Z mics, set the Level control around “4.”
Typical Hi-Z (1/4”) mic connector:
Typical Lo-Z (XLR) mic connector:
*2: Most guitars have an “instrument level” signal and work best with the Level control set at “5” or less. *3: Most keyboards, drum machines, etc. have a “line level” signal and work best with the Level control set around “2” or “3.” *4: The Aux In jack sends its signal into the mixer just prior to its Master Level and Tone controls. 6
PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects System Block Diagram:
TYPICAL INPUT CHANNEL DSP
DSP/ EFF LEVEL
DSP RET
LOW MID HIGH
EFFECTS SEND
MON
MONITOR OUT
MONITOR
BUFFER
LINE OUT
LINE IN
POWER AMP SPEAKER
AUX IN MAIN
AUX/EFF RET
LOW
EFFECTS RETURN
HIGH MID
TAPE OUT TAPE IN
TAPE IN LEVEL
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PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects Technical Specifications Output Power Rating
150 watts RMS @ 5% THD, 4 ohm load, 120VAC 220 watts RMS @ 5% THD, 2 ohm load, 120VAC
Channel EQs
Low Mid High
±15dB @ 80Hz ±15dB @ 600Hz ±15dB @ 10kHz
Master EQs
Low Mid High
±15dB @ 50Hz ±15dB @ 600Hz ±15dB @ 10kHz
Input Impedance
High Z Low Z
10k ohm 1k ohm
Input Sensitivity
High Z Low Z Aux In/Effects Return
20mV RMS 2mV RMS .25V RMS
Max. Input Signal
High Z Low Z Aux In/Effects Return
4V RMS (11.25V peak-to-peak) 40mV RMS (1.25V peak-to-peak) 10V RMS (30V peak-to-peak)
Line Out/Line In Levels Aux In/Tape Out Levels Effects Return/Effects Send Levels
1V RMS 1V RMS 1V RMS
Power Requirements
120VAC, 60 Hz, 160VA 100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 160VA 230VAC, 50/60Hz, 160VA
Size and Weight
PA6FX 10”H x 18”W x 9.5”D 29 lbs.
PA8FX 10”H x 20.25”W x 9.5”D 34 lbs.
The PA Series Box Mixers are covered with a durable, high quality carpet-like material. Brush clean as needed. Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.
Due to ongoing product development and improvement, the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice.
Declaration Of Conformity #17, Effective 01-01-2001 Manufacturer’s Name: Production Facility: Production Facility: Shipping Facility: Office Facility:
SLM Electronics 11880 Borman Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA 700 Hwy 202 W, Yellville, AR 72687, USA 1400 Ferguson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133, USA 1400 Ferguson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133, USA
Product Type:
Audio Amplifier
Complies with Standards: LVD: Safety: EMC:
92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC, & 73/23/EWG EN60065 EN55013, EN55020, EN55022, EN61000-3-2, & EN61000-3-3
Supplementary information provided by: SLM Electronics - R & D Engineering 1901 Congressional Drive, St Louis, MO 63146, USA Tel.: 314-569-0141, Fax: 314-569-0175
www.crateaudio.com
©2002 SLM Electronics, Inc. • A Division of St. Louis Music, Inc. 1400 Ferguson Avenue • St. Louis, MO 63133 47-608-01 • 092602
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