Alesis ZONEMIX6 QUICK START GUIDE

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6-Channel Stereo Analog Line Mixer with Two Independent Zone Outputs

Quick Start Owner’s Manual

(ENGLISH)

BOX CONTENT

• MIXER POWER SUPPLY

Manual de inicio rápido para el usuario

(ESPAÑOL)

CONTENIDOS DE LA CAJ

• MIXER FUENTE DE ALIMENTACIÓN

Schnellbedienungsanleitung

(DEUTSCH)

SCHACHTELINHALT

• MIXER STROMKABEL

Manuel d’utilisation du propriétaire

(FRANÇAIS)

ONTENU DE LA BOÎT

• MIXER BLOC D’ALIMENTATION

Manuale rapido di utilizzazione

(ITALIANO)

CONTENUTO DELLA CONFEZION

• MIXER CAVI DI ALIMENTAZIONE

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6-Channel Stereo Analog Line Mixer with Two Independent Zone Outputs

ZONEMIX 6 QUICK START OWNER’S MANUAL

(ENGLISH)

Quick Setup Diagram

There are many potential setups for the ZoneMix 6, and the diagram below r e presents only one possibility. Study the diagram first, and then follow the connection steps below:

1. Before making any connections, be sure all gain settings are at "zero" and all devices are off.

2. Connect all input sources.

3. Connect the stereo outputs to the power amplifier(s) and/or audio receivers such as tape decks.

4. Plug your mixer into AC power. Now you are ready to switch everything on.

IMPORTANT: first, then your mixer, and finally any amplifiers. When turning off, always reverse this operation by turning off amplifiers, then your mixer, and then input devices.

Always switch on your audio input sources such as turntables or CD players

TUNE

Neutrik™ "Combo" connector proper wiring – This will allow the use of either 1/4" or XLR connectors depending upon the switch position. You should wire your connections according to the following chart details:

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MODE: POSITION

Line Stereo: 1=ground, 2=left, 3=right Line Mono: 1=ground, 2=signal, 3=ground Mic Balanced: 1=ground, 2= "+", 3= "-" Mic Unbalanced: 1=ground, 2=signal, 3=ground

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Front Panel Features

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INPUTS

1. Input Gain Knobs – These control individual source levels in the mix. Note to

contractors: After setting final input level, you can remove the knob to avoid tampering.

2. On/Off Switches - This switch turns the channel on and off without having to turn the

gain down or remove the input connection.

3. Zone Assign Switch – This three-position slider switch determines the Zone output to

which the channel will be routed. Setting the switch to the middle position will send the audio to both Zones.

4. Front Mic Gain Knob – This controls the microphone volume for the Neutr i k™

"Combo" connector on the front panel.

5. Front Mic EQ Knobs – These adjust the Bass, Mid, and Treble frequencies for the Front

Mic audio input.

6. Neutrik™ "Combo" Connector – This allows the use of either 1/4" or XLR connectors.

It is ideally positioned for connecting an XLR gooseneck directly into the mixer.

OUTPUTS

7. Zone Gain Knob – This controls the Zone's overall output level.

8. Mono/Stereo – This button determines whether the output of the Zone will be in mono

(identical signals sent to the Left/Right outputs) or in stereo.

9. Balance/Pan – If the Mono button is pressed, the entire Zone output may be panned left and

right using this knob. If the Mono button is disengaged, this knob controls the balance of the stereo signal derived from the inputs. When fully counterclockwise, only the left channel will be heard; when fully clockwise, only the right channel will be heard.

10. Stereo Level Indicator- These LEDs quickly and accurately track the level of audio output. Note: When using these as a master output meter, set all external inputs so as to avoid distortion at each step in the audio chain. Proper attention to the peak meter results in the punchiest possible sound without audible distortion.

11. Zone EQ – These knobs adjust the Bass, Mid, and Treble frequencies of the Zone audio.

12. Headphone Gain – This knob adjusts headphone volume.

13. Headphone Output Connector – This is for plugging in your headphones.

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Rear Panel Features

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Power Switch – This turns the unit on and off.

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15. Power Supply Input Connector- Use this to connect the supplied power adapter. Note: It is very

important that you keep the power switch in the "Off" position before connecting the power adapter; otherwise, you may damage your ZoneMix 6. Ground Lift Switch – Under ordinary operating conditions, keep this switch set to Out. However, if you have a ground hum in your system and you can’t find the source of the problem, try setting this switch to In.

16. Balanced Zone B Connectors – These are Stereo Balanced 1/4" TRS connectors controlled by the

Zone B Gain, EQ, and L/R knobs. Note: Whenever possible, balanced lines should be used so as to avoid the hum than can be induced in audio cables by power transformers and other devices that generate magnetic fields. Balanced lines are also the most effective means of reducing or eliminating RF (radio frequency) interference.

17. Balanced Zone A Connectors – These are Stereo Balanced XLR connectors controlled by the Zone

A Gain, EQ, and L/R knobs.

18. Zone A XLR Output Gain Trim – This selector switch only affects the XLR outputs for Zone A. It

allows the output of Zone A to be adjusted to match optimal input levels of amplifiers and other devices. If the Zone A XLR Output level is too hot, select a lower setting for the Zone A Output Gain Trim switch.

19. Unbalanced Zone Connectors – These RCA connectors provide audio output controlled by their

respective Zone knobs.

20. Record Output Connectors – These unbalanced RCA connectors contain the combined signals from

each input. The input level knobs will control the mix level. The Zone knobs will have no effect on the Record Output signal.

21. Unbalanced Line Input Connectors - These unbalanced RCA connectors may be used with stereo

audio from CD players, HiFi VCRs, tape decks, tuners, synthesizers, or even other audio mixers (such as another ZoneMix 6). If the input source is mono, use a "Y" cable connector to connect both the Left and Right connectors. Note: Line 3 Input is designed to receive both turntable and line-level signals, depending on the Phono/Aux Line switch setting (see below).

22. Phono/Aux Line Switch – This slide switch allows the user to connect either a turntable or a line-

level device to the Line 3 Input. If you want to use this input for a turntable, set the switch to Phono; the input signal will be fed directly to the high-quality RIAA phono pre-amplifiers. Note: Line-level sources will overload the sensitive phono pre-amps, so if you want to use this input for line-level devices such as CD players and tape decks, set the switch to the Aux Line position.

23. Ground Lug – Use this as a connection for your turntable’s grounding cable to avoid signal hum.

24. Neutrik™ "Combo" Connectors – This allows the use of either a balanced 1/4" line input or a

dynamic microphone, depending upon switch position (see below).

25. Mic/Line Switch – This is used to select whether the Neutrik™ "Combo" Connector will receive its

signal from a balanced line input or a dynamic microphone. Note: Always check the Mic/Line Switch settings before connecting XLR or 1/4” cables! You can damage your speakers and/or hearing if the setting does not match the incoming signal.

26. Stereo/Mono Switch – This allows the use of a "Y" splitter to bring a stereo signal into the Neutrik™

"Combo" Connector. If you are doing this, set this switch to Stereo. Otherwise, leave it set to Mono.

27. Auto-Ducking Gain Reduction Switch – This configures the front panel microphone to reduce the

level of other sources automatically when that microphone is used. The settings include Off, -12dB, and – 40dB (complete reduction).

28. Front Mic Auto-Ducking Threshold Knob – This knob determines the point at which the Auto-

Ducking feature activates. The further this knob is turned in a counter-clockwise direction, the less loudly you will need to speak into your microphone to activate the Auto-Ducking feature.

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Specifications

Inputs: Line: 10K input impedance

140mV rms sensitivity (for 1V output) Front Mic: 10K input impedance unbalanced

1.5mV rms sensitivity (for 1V output) 60mV rms max input Mic 1/Mic 2: 10K input impedance

2.5mV rms sensitivity (for 1V output) 80mV rms max input

Outputs:

Line: 9V rms max Headphone: 0.5 watt into 47 ohms Distortion: less than 0.01%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (vs. maximum output):

Line: better than 92dB Front Mic: better than 90dB Mic 1/Mic 2: better than 80dB Phono: better than 80dB

Frequency response:

Line: 20Hz - 22KHz +/-0.5dB Mic: 20Hz - 18KHz +/-0.5dB Phono: +/-1dB except for controlled attenuation of

-3dB @ 20Hz to reduce rumble and feedback

Equalization Boost/Cut Amount (Front Mic / Zone A / Zone B):

Bass: +/-13dB Middle: +/-14dB Treble: +/-12dB

Power consumption:

10.2 watts typical

12.8 watts with full output

Dimensions/Weight:

19" (W) x 1.75" (H) x 7.87" (D) / 5 lbs 480mm (W) x 44mm ( H) x 200mm (D) / 2.2 kgs

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ZONEMIX 6 – MANUAL DE INICIO RÁPIDO DEL USUARIO

(ESPAÑOL)

Diagrama de inicio rápido

Existen multitud de instalaciones posibles para el ZoneMix 6 y el siguiente diagrama representa solamente una de dichas posibilidades: En primer lugar, estudie el diagrama y, a continuación, siga los siguientes pasos para realizar la conexión:

1. Antes de hacer ninguna conexión, asegúrese de que todos los valores de ganancias están

en posición "cero" y de que todos los dispositivos están apagados.

2. Conecte todas las fuentes de entrada.

3. Conecte las salidas del estéreo a los amplificadores de alimentación y/o receptores de

audio como, por ejemplo, unidades de cinta magnética.

4. Enchufe su mezclador al suministro de corriente alterna. Ahora está listo para encenderlo

todo.

IMPORTANTE: Encienda siempre primero las fuentes de entrada de audio como giradiscos o reproductores de CD, a continuación, su mezclador y, finalmente, cualquier amplificador. Cuando lo apague, realice siempre esta operación al revés apagando los amplificadores, luego su mezclador y, finalmente, los dispositivos de entrada.

TUNE

Cableado adecuado conectores Neutrik™ "Combo" - Esto permitirá el uso de conectores ¼” o XLR, dependiendo de la posición del interruptor. Debería hacer las conexiones de acuerdo con los detalles del siguiente diagrama:

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MODO: POSICIÓN

Estéreo de línea: 1 = tierra, 2 = izquierda, 3 = derecha Mono de línea: 1 = tierra, 2 = señal, 3 = tierra Micrófono balanceado: 1 = tierra, 2 = "+", 3 = "-"

Micrófono no balanceado: 1 = tierra, 2 = señal, 3 = tierra

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