Ant Antmix 12FX, Antmix 6FX, Antmix 8FX User manual

LIVE MIXING CONSOLE WITH EFFECTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 | INTRODUCTION

| Introduction 3

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2 | Installation 3
3 | Description 4

3.1 | Mixer controls & connections 4

3.1.1 | Mono inputs 4

3.1.2 | Mono/Stereo Inputs 6

3.1.3 | Stereo inputs 9

3.1.4 | 6FX - Power supply and master section 12

3.1.5 | 8FX - Power supply and master section 16

3.1.6 | 12FX - Power supply and master section 21
4 | Troubleshooting 28
5 | Technical specications 30
6 | Connectors 33
7 | System connections 34

8 | Notes 37

PACKAGE CONTENT

• 1 x Mixing console

• 1 x Mains cable with VDE plug - Mod. 12FX

• 1 x External power supply - Mod. 6FX - 8FX

• 1 x User manual - Section 1

• 1 x User manual - Section 2

Thank you for choosing a A.N.T - Advanced Native Technologies - product!
In ANTMIX series of mixing consoles we have put our passion and our
technological background gained over the years, to offer products that meet
your needs, and maintaining the quality over time.
All the models of this series represent a solution rich of features and optimally
blend professional features with great quality and exceptional value as: the
advanced internal DSP with different effects and variations, the built-in
compressor for main microphone inputs of 8FX and 12FX, 60 mm faders

as well as a series of I/O to fulll a wide range of applications.
Specically designed for an immediate and user friendly use, these mixers

satisfy the needs of those who want an audio mixer providing excellent
performances, wide versatility of connections and controls as well as the
best value for this range of products.
Please, dedicate some minutes to read this instruction manual in order to
quickly achieve the best performances from this product.
For safety precautions, warranty and disposal, please refer to attached
Section 2.
For further information about all A.N.T products catalog, please visit our
website: www.ant-sound.com

2 | INSTALLATION

ANTMIX series models are provided of:
A | Sturdy and lightweight ABS chassis.
B | External (mod. 6FX - 8FX) or internal (mod. 12FX) power supply.
C | Bottom holes for mic stand xing.

A C

B

The warnings in this manual must be observed together with the “user
manual - Section 2””.

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3 | DESCRIPTION

3.1 | MIXER CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

3.1.1 | MONO INPUTS

1 MIC INPUT

XLR-F balanced microphone input.

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2 LINE INPUT

6.35 mm. (1/4”) balanced line input. You may also use an
unbalanced cable.

3 INSERT - only in 8FX (in 1-2) and 12FX (in 1-4) models

6.35 mm. (1/4”) TRS socket. This socket allows you to connect
external devices (e. g. a compressor, an EQ, etc.) to process
the signal. For this connection use a "Y" cable, plugging to
this socket a TRS connector (tip = send, ring = return, and
sleeve = ground) then connect the external device with two
TS connectors, one for input and one for the output.

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7 EQ - 6FX (in 1-2) 8FX (in 1-4) e 12FX (in 1-6)

Use this three-band equalizer to boost or to cut
the HI, MID, LOW frequencies to get the best mix
in any environment.

8 AUX - 12FX only

This knob adjusts the signal sent to AUX SEND.
Use it to connect the mixer to an additional effects
unit or to stage monitors.

9 PRE/POST - 12FX only

This selector determines whether the AUX send
level is independent (PRE) or is influenced (POST)
by the channel level control.
Generally it is used PRE to send the signal to stage
monitors or IEM, POST to send the signal to an
external effect unit.

10 DFX POST

This send, influenced by the individual channel
level control, adjusts the signal sent to the internal
effects or to an external effects connected to DFX
SEND output.

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4 GAIN - 6FX (in 1-2) 8FX (in 1-4) e 12FX (in 1-6)

This knob adjusts the gain of the microphone or line signal,
turn it to the right to raise the level, or to the left to decrease it.

5 LOW CUT - 8FX (in 1-4) e 12FX (in 1-6)

This switch activates the hi-pass filter to reduce the
frequencies from 75Hz down.
Use it to avoid that microphones connected to the input
channels will pick up unwanted signals rich of low frequencies.

6 COMP - 8FX (in 1-2) e 12FX (in 1-4)

This knob simultaneously adjusts compression threshold
and ratio.
Turning the knob hard left, the compressor is turned off, turning
to the right you activate it, until the maximum compression
to + 10. Use this control, for example, to make voices levels
more homogeneous.

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11 PAN

This knob adjusts the signal position in the stereo

eld.

12 MUTE & LED - 12FX only

Press this button to mute the selected channel
source.
The lit LED indicates the MUTE activation.

13 PFL & LED - 12FX only

Press this button to check channel signal level
before the fader.
It works also when the channel is muted; the led
indicates the activation of the command.

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14 PEAK

This LED is lit when the input signal is very loud and is close
to distortion.
When the LED is continuously lit, please lower the input gain
or adjust channel EQ, so reducing the boost introduced by
HI, MID, and LOW gains.

15 GR 1-2 - 12FX only

Press this button to route the channel signal to GROUP OUT
1-2 outputs.

16 L-R - 12FX only

Press this button to route the channel signal to MAIN MIX
L-R outputs.

17 LEVEL

Use this knob (6FX) or this fader (8FX & 12FX) to adjust
channel volume.

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3 GAIN - 6FX (in 1-2) 8FX (in 1-4) e 12FX (in 1-6)

This knob adjusts the gain of the microphone or
line signal, turn it to the right to raise the gain, or
to the left to decrease it.

4 LOW CUT - 8FX (in 1-4) and 12FX (in 1-6)

This switch activates the hi-pass lter to reduce

the frequencies from 75Hz down.
Use it to avoid that microphones connected to the
input channels will pick up unwanted signals rich
of low frequencies.

5 EQ

Use this three-band equalizer to boost or to cut
HI, MID, LOW frequencies to get the best mix in
any environment.

6 AUX - 12FX only

This knob adjusts the signal sent to AUX SEND.
Use it to connect the mixer to an additional effects
unit or to stage monitors.

3.1.2 | MONO/STEREO INPUTS
INPUTS 3/4 & 5/6 (8FX) AND 5/6 & 7/8 (12FX)

1 MIC INPUT

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XLR-F balanced microphone input.

2 LINE L (MONO) & R INPUT

Two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) balanced line input.
Connecting only one cable to L/MONO, it becomes a mono
channel. You can also use an unbalanced cable.

7 PRE/POST - 12FX only

This selector determines whether the AUX send

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level is independent (PRE) or is influenced (POST)
by the channel level control.
Generally it is used PRE to send the signal to stage
monitors or IEM, POST to send the signal to an
external effect unit.

8 DFX POST

This send, influenced by the individual channel
level control, adjusts the signal sent to the internal
effects or to an external effects connected to DFX
SEND output.

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9 BAL

The BAL knob sets the left-right balance for stereo channels.
If only one signal is connected to the L/MONO socket, this
knob acts like a pan.

10 MUTE & LED - 12FX only

Press this button to mute the selected channel source.
The lit LED indicates the MUTE activation.

11 PFL & LED - 12FX only

Press this button to check channel signal level before the fader.
It works also if the channel is muted; the led indicates the
activation of the command.

3.1.3 | STEREO INPUT

1 LINE INPUT

Unbalanced line input with RCA L/R sockets.

2 LINE INPUT

Two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) balanced line input. You can also use an unbalanced
cable.

8 FX

12 FX

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12 PEAK

This LED is lit when the input signal is very loud and is close
to distortion.
When the LED is continuously lit, please lower the input gain
or adjust channel EQ, so reducing the boost introduced by
HI, MID, and LOW gains.

13 GR 1-2 - 12FX only

Press this button to send the channel signal to GROUP OUT
1-2 outputs.

14 L-R - 12FX only

Press this button to send the channel signal to MAIN MIX
L-R outputs.

15 VOLUME

Use this knob (6FX) or this fader (8FX & 12FX) to adjust
channel volume.

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3 EQ

Use this two-band equalizer to boost or
to cut HI and LOW frequencies to get the
best mix in any environment.

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4 AUX - 12FX only

This knob adjusts the signal sent to AUX SEND.
Use it to connect the mixer to an additional effects unit or to
stage monitors.

5 PRE/POST - 12FX only

This selector determines whether the AUX send level is
independent (PRE) or is influenced (POST) by the channel
level control.
Generally it's used PRE to send the signal to stage monitors
or IEM, POST to send the signal to an external effect unit.

6 DFX POST

This send, influenced by the individual channel level control,
adjusts the signal sent to the internal effects or to an external
effects connected to DFX SEND output.

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10 PEAK

This LED is lit when the input signal is very loud and
is close to distortion.
When the LED is continuously lit, please lower the
input gain or adjust channel EQ, so reducing the
boost introduced by HI, MID, and LOW gains.

11 GR 1-2 - 12FX only

Press this button to send the channel signal to
GROUP OUT 1-2 outputs.

12 L-R - 12FX only

Press this button to send the channel signal to MAIN
MIX L-R outputs.

13 LEVEL

Use this knob (6FX) or this fader (8FX & 12FX) to
adjust channel volume.

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7 BAL

The BAL knob sets the left-right balance for stereo channels.
If only one signal is connected to the L/MONO socket, this
knob acts like a PAN.

8 MUTE & LED - 12FX only

Press this button to mute the selected channel source.
The lit LED indicates the MUTE activation.

9 PFL & LED - 12FX only

Press this button to check channel signal level before the fader.
It works also if the channel is muted; the led indicates the
activation of the command.

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3.1.4 | 6FX - POWER SUPPLY AND MASTER SECTION

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1 POWER ON/OFF

Press this switch, located on mixer rear panel, to turn ON or OFF the unit.

2 AC ADAPTER IN

Connect only the power supply provided to this socket.

WARNING: to prevent accidental unit switch-off, x the cable to the rear panel hook.

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3 2-TRACK IN

Unbalanced line input with RCA L/R sockets.

Connect to this socket the output of a hi- equipment (CD) or other device

with RCA outputs.

4 2-TRACK OUT

Unbalanced line output with RCA L/R sockets.

Connect these outputs to a hi- device, e. g. a recorder; the output level

is set by MAIN MIX control.

5 CTRL/R

CONTROL ROOM output with two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) line sockets.
This output allows you to connect a second set of powered speakers with
independent level control from the master, thus creating two separate
listening zones with different volumes. In recording studio applications
the typical use is for studio monitors. This output volume is adjusted
by the knob PHONES - CTRL / ROOM, regardless of the amount of the
MAIN MIX outputs.

6 DFX SEND

6.35 mm. (1/4”) output socket.
Connect this output to your external effects units, if any.
The output signal is the sum determined by the DFX sends for each channel.

7 PHONES

Output for connection to an headphones with 6,35mm. (1/4”) jack.
WARNING: Carefully adjust the volume of PHONES CTRL/ROOM knob,
thus avoiding temporary or permanent damage to your hearing

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8 STEREO RETURN

Two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) output sockets. Connect these inputs to the outputs
of an external effects or a further stereo device.

9 MAIN MIX OUT

Two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) output sockets. Connect these outputs to the inputs
of your sound system.

10 DFX MUTE

Footswitch 6.35 mm. (1/4”) TS socket. It allows to mute the internal
effects unit using a footswitch.

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11 PRESETS

This 16 position selector allows you to choose DSP type of effect.

The rst 4 presets emulate different reverbs characterized by sound reflections

within an environment, the next 4 (5-8) are recommended in particular for voice or
percussion in general, stereo delay reproduce the classical delay effect to main signal,

nally, there are the multi-effect combinations (11-16) generally used for complex

effects, useful for voice and a lot of soloist instruments reinforcement.

12 DFX TO MAIN

This knob sets the signal level of the internal effects unit to the main output.
Use it to increase or decrease the amount of processed signal to be sent to the
MAIN MIX.

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15 MUTE

This button allows you to enable or disable the return signal of the internal
effects unit.

16 POWER ON

This LED is lit green when the mixer is ON.

17 +48V

This two-position switch allows you to turn ON or OFF the phantom power
for condenser microphones:

ON = Switch to the right, LED lit.
OFF = Switch to the left, LED turned off.
WARNING: To prevent loud noises to your sound system, activate the

phantom power only after lowering the levels of the channels and
connecting the microphones.

18 OUTPUT LEVEL

MAIN MIX output level LED indicators.

19 2-TK IN

This knob sets the level of 2-TRACK IN input signal.

20 TO CTRL/ROOM - TO MAIN MIX

Press this switch to assign 2-TRACK IN input signal to CTRL/ROOM or
to MAIN MIX outputs.

21 PHONES CTRL/ROOM

Adjust this knob to set the level for PHONES and CONTROL ROOM outputs.

22 MAIN MIX

Adjust this knob to set MAIN MIX OUTPUT level.

13 STEREO RETURN

This knob sets the signal level of external stereo effects unit to the main output.
Use it to increase or decrease the amount of processed signal to be sent to the
MAIN MIX.

14 PEAK

This LED is lit when the signal sent to DFX is too high, and there's a risk to saturate the
internal effect. It's a good setting of the effect sends when the LED flashes occasionally,
only on signal peaks. When the LED remains continuously lit, it is an indication of
saturation. In that case please cut the volume of DFX POST channel sends.

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3.1.5 | 8FX - POWER SUPPLY AND MASTER SECTION

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1 POWER ON/OFF

Press this switch, located on mixer rear panel, to turn ON or OFF the unit.

2 AC ADAPTER IN

Connect only the power supply provided to this socket.

WARNING: to prevent unit accidental switch-off, x the cable to the rear panel hook.

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3 2-TRACK IN

Unbalanced line input with RCA L/R sockets.

Connect to this socket the output of a hi- equipment (CD) or other device

with RCA outputs.

4 2-TRACK OUT

Unbalanced line output with RCA L/R sockets.

Connect these outputs to a hi- device, e. g. a recorder; the output level

is set by MAIN MIX control.

5 DFX MUTE

Footswitch 6.35 mm. (1/4”) TS socket. It allows to mute the internal
effects unit using a footswitch.

6 STEREO RETURN

Two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) ouput sockets. Connect these inputs to the outputs
of an external effects or a further stereo device. xxx

7 CONTROL ROOM

CONTROL ROOM output with two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) line sockets.
This output allows you to connect a second set of powered speakers with
independent level control from the master, thus creating two separate
listening zones with different volumes. In recording studio applications
the typical use is for studio monitors. This output volume is adjusted by
the knob PHONES - CTRL/ROOM, regardless of the amount of the MAIN
MIX outputs.

8 DFX OUT

6.35 mm. (1/4”) ouput socket.
Connect this output to your external effects units, if any.
The output signal is the sum determined by the DFX sends for each channel.

9 PHONES

Output for connection to an headphones with 6,35mm. (1/4”) jack.
WARNING: Carefully adjust the volume of PHONES CTRL/ROOM knob,
thus avoiding temporary or permanent damage to your hearing

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10 MAIN MIX OUT

Two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) output sockets. Connect these outputs to the inputs
of your sound system.

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11 DFX DISPLAY

This display shows the numbers corresponding to selected
effects by the PROGRAM (PUSH) encoder.

12 PROGRAM

This 100 position selector allows you to choose the type
of effect.
Turn the knob until you reach the desired program, then
press the knob to activate the selected effect.

The rst 10 programs called ECHO reproduce the classic

echo effect with increasing delay in the subsequent variants,
ECHO + VERB algorithms emulate a combination of echo
and reverb, the impressive effect used in many musical
productions, the TREMOLO effects are mostly used on
stringed instruments, while PLATE, CHORUS, and VOCAL
programs offer a pleasant sound widening and are ideal to
strengthen vocals.
The ROTARY effects simulate leslie organ, while the SMALL
ROOM programs reproduce the reverberation of rooms
with similar dimensions to those of residential rooms,
alternating the simulation of reflective and absorbent walls.
The FLANGER + REV section represents a combination
of effects perfect for different instruments, in particular

keyboards, and nally the LARGE HALL effects package

simulate the reverberation of environments with large
volumes characterized by mostly reflecting, naked walls.

13 PEAK/MUTE

This LED is lit when the signal sent to DFX is too high, and
there's a risk to saturate the internal effect. It's a good setting
of the effect sends when the LED flashes occasionally, only
on signal peaks. When the LED remains continuously lit, it is
an indication of saturation. In that case please cut the volume
of DFX POST channel sends.

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15 DFX RETURN

This fader sets the signal level of the internal effects
unit to the main output.
Use it to increase or decrease the amount of
processed signal to be sent to the MAIN MIX.

16 +48V – button and LED

This two-position switch allows you to turn on or
off the phantom power for condenser microphones:

ON = Switch pressed, LED lit.
OFF = Switch raised, LED turned off.
WARNING: To prevent loud noises to your sound

system, activate the phantom power only after
lowering the levels of the channels and connecting
the microphones.

17 STEREO RETURN

This knob sets the signal level of external stereo
effects unit to the main output.
Use it to increase or decrease the amount of
processed signal to be sent to the MAIN MIX.

18 2-TK IN

This knob sets the level of 2-TRACK IN input signal.

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14 DFX MUTE

This button allows you to enable or disable the return signal
of the internal effects unit.

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19 TO CTRL/ROOM - TO MAIN MIX

Press this switch to assign 2-TRACK IN input signal
to CTRL/ROOM or to MAIN MIX outputs.

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20 POWER ON

This LED is lit green when the mixer is ON.

21 OUTPUT LEVEL

MAIN MIX output level LED indicators.

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22 PHONES/CTRL ROOM

Adjust this fader to set the level for PHONES and CONTROL ROOM outputs.

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1 MAINS INPUT

Plug into this socket the mains cord supplied with the unit. Make sure
the unit is turned OFF before connecting the cable to the mains. For your
safety, never disconnect the earth lead.

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Adjust this fader to set MAIN MIX OUTPUT level.

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2 FUSE

Protection fuse.

WARNING: Replace the fuse only with one of the same type and
with the same value.
If the fuse blows repeatedly, contact an authorized service center.

3 POWER ON/OFF

Press this switch to turn ON or OFF the unit.

4 + 48V

This switch allows you to turn ON or OFF the phantom power for condenser
microphones:

ON = Switch turned ON (depressed to the top), +48V LED lit.
OFF = Switch turned OFF, +48V LED turned off.
WARNING: To prevent loud noises to your sound system, activate the

phantom power only after lowering the levels of the channels and
connecting the microphones. .

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1 2-TRACK IN

Unbalanced line input with RCA L/R sockets.

Connect to this socket the output of a hi- equipment (CD) or other device with

RCA outputs.

2 2-TRACK OUT

Unbalanced line output with RCA L/R sockets.

Connect these outputs to a hi- device, e. g. a recorder; the output level is set by

MAIN MIX control.

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5 CONTROL ROOM

CONTROL ROOM output with two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) line sockets.
This output allows you to connect a second set of powered speakers with
independent level control from the master, thus creating two separate
listening zones with different volumes. In recording studio applications
the typical use is for studio monitors. This output volume is adjusted
by the knob PHONES - CTRL / ROOM, regardless of the amount of the
MAIN MIX OUT outputs.

6 GROUP OUT

Two 6.35 mm (1/4”) line sockets. This output allows you to connect a
second set of powered speakers with independent level control from the
master, thus creating two separate listening zones with different volumes
or to address chosen signals to a recorder/audio board.

7 MAIN MIX OUT

6.35 mm. (1/4”) line outputs. Connect these outputs to the inputs of your
sound system.

8 AUX SEND

6.35 mm. (1/4”) line output. Connect this output to musicians monitoring
system (wedges. IEM, etc).

9 DFX SEND

6.35 mm. (1/4”) line output. Connect this output to your external effects
units.
The output signal is the sum determined by the DFX sends for each channel.

10 DFX MUTE

Footswitch 6.35 mm. (1/4”) TS socket. It allows to mute the internal
effects unit using a footswitch.

11 PHONES

Output for connection to an headphones with 6,35mm. (1/4”) jack.
WARNING: Carefully adjust the volume of PHONES CTRL/ROOM knob,
thus avoiding temporary or permanent damage to your hearing

3 MAIN MIX OUTPUT

XLR-M balanced outputs. Connect these outputs to the inputs of your sound system.

4 STEREO RETURN

Two 6.35 mm. (1/4”) input sockets.
Connect these inputs to the outputs of an external effects or a further stereo device.

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