Carvin MX842 User Manual
1. XLR MIC INPUT - The XLR inputs are
designed for balanced low impedance
microphone or line inputs. Balanced inputs
permit long cable runs without signal loss or
extraneous hum.
NOTE: All XLR’s utilize 2 signal wires plus a
shield—3 conductors total. See Pg 4-1 FIG 4.
2. LINE INPUT JACK - These inputs utilize a
standard 1/4” phone jack designed for
unbalanced Mics or Instruments.
NOTE: This jack and the XLR input can be
used at the same time for more input
capacity. Rearrange the channels so the
same level settings work for both inputs.
See Pg 4-2 FIG 5.
3. -20dB PAD SWITCH - These switches reduce
the input gain by 20 dB. Engage this switch
only when distortion is audible—input signal
is too high for the input jack (This usually
happens when using an instrument,
keyboard, ETC.)
NOTE: This eliminates over-driving the input
preamp before the channel LEVEL Control.
4. CHANNEL LEVEL - These controls adjust the
volume of the channel. They are calibrated 0
to 10. Typically you will want to run these
control at the same or slightly lower than the
MASTER level control for best results.
NOTE: The LEVEL controls should not be
higher than the MASTER Level control. This
will prevent over-driving the channel preamps.
5. CHANNEL MONITOR LEVEL - These controls
send signals to the master MONITOR control
(#13). Connect a separate power amp to the
drive monitor speakers (via the 1/4”
MONITOR jack on the front panel). The
monitor signal can also be switched into
AMP 1. See FIG 8. The channel monitor
control is “pre fader”— not affected by the
channel LEVEL control.
NOTE: Use caution when adjusting these
levels. Typically stage monitors are right
next to the microphones where they are
most susceptible to feedback.
6. CHANNEL TONE CONTROLS - Because of
active circuits, these controls allow for wider
tone compensation over typical mixers. The
Lo EQ will boost or cut bass starting at
100Hz while the Hi EQ will boost or cut
Treble starting at 10kHz.
NOTE: These controls should be at the “0”
center position unless you need to add or
subtract bass and treble. The center
position is the natural sound of the channel.
7. CHANNEL “EFF” CONTROLS - These controls
work off the channel LEVEL control (post
LEVEL control) to send a signal to the
master EFF and REV controls. These master
controls than drive either the internal
reverberation system or your effect(s)
devices (via the 1/4” EFF SND jack on the
front panel).
NOTE: The EFF SND jack will drive a 600
ohm load which can drive several effects
devices at the same time.
8. CHANNEL “PAN” CONTROLS - These controls
assign each channel to either the LEFT (AMP
1) or RIGHT (AMP 2) stereo outputs of the
MX842 (center for mono).
LR
C
PAN
010
5
EFF
-15 +15
0
HI EQ
-15 +15
0
LO EQ
010
5
MONITOR
5
010
LEVEL
-20 dB
LINE
MIC
1
LR
C
PAN
010
5
EFF
-15 +15
0
HI EQ
-15 +15
0
LO EQ
010
5
MONITOR
5
010
LEVEL
-20 dB
LINE
MIC
2
LR
C
PAN
010
5
EFF
-15 +15
0
HI EQ
-15 +15
0
LO EQ
010
5
MONITOR
5
010
LEVEL
-20 dB
LINE
MIC
3
LR
C
PAN
010
5
EFF
-15 +15
0
HI EQ
-15 +15
0
LO EQ
010
5
MONITOR
5
010
LEVEL
-20 dB
LINE
MIC
4
LR
C
PAN
010
5
EFF
-15 +15
0
HI EQ
-15 +15
0
LO EQ
010
5
MONITOR
5
010
LEVEL
-20 dB
LINE
MIC
5
LR
C
PAN
010
5
EFF
-15 +15
0
HI EQ
-15 +15
0
LO EQ
010
5
MONITOR
5
010
LEVEL
-20 dB
LINE
MIC
6
LR
C
PAN
010
5
EFF
-15 +15
0
HI EQ
-15 +15
0
LO EQ
010
5
MONITOR
5
010
LEVEL
-20 dB
LINE
MIC
7
LR
C
PAN
010
5
EFF
-15 +15
0
HI EQ
-15 +15
0
LO EQ
010
5
MONITOR
5
010
LEVEL
-20 dB
LINE
MIC
8
010
5
REV
010
5
EFF SND
010
5
L/R EFF RTN 1
010
5
L/R EFF RTN 2
010
5
L/R TAPE IN
010
5
L/R LINE OUT
010
5
MONITOR
5
010
MASTER
L/R
PROTECT
MON
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER A
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8
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8
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4
8
12
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IN
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER B
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12
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LINE OUT L/R MONITOR EFF SND L/R EFF RTN 1
TAPE IN L TAPE IN R TAPE OUT L TAPE OUT R
A AMP B AMP MONO OUT L/R EFF RTN 2
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9. POWER “LED” - The power LED indicates when
the MX842 is powered up.
10. MASTER LEVEL - The MASTER level is a
stereo control directing the L & R signals of
the mixer into the built-in stereo power AMP 1
“Left” & AMP 2 “Right”.
NOTE: This control should be set equal or
higher than the channel settings to prevent
over-driving the previous stages.
11. MASTER “PROTECT” LED - The master
PROTECT LED indicates that the internal relays
have disengaged the amplifiers from the
speaker output jacks on the rear panel.
NOTE: See 2b on page 1-4.
12. L/R —MONITOR SWITCH - You can use the
main speaker output of MX842 in “STEREO”
or “MONO” mode. If used in the MONO mode
(by pushing the L/R MON switch in), AMP 1 is
routed to the MONITOR control allowing you
to drive your monitor speakers. AMP 2 is then
used for both L/R main speakers—mono
mode. This feature is available when you do
not have another power amp to drive your
monitor speakers.
NOTE: For Main or Monitor speaker hookups,
see Pg 4-2 FIG 7 & 8.
13. MASTER MONIT0R LEVEL - The master
MONITOR level sends the monitor signals
from all eight channels to the 600Ω MONITOR
output jack on the front panel (or) to AMP 1 via
the L/R-MONITOR switch. This low impedance
source can drive several power amps.
14. L/R LINE OUT CONTROL -
This control gives
you separate control over the MASTER control
to feed signals to the L/R LINE OUT 1/4” 600
ohm jack on the front panel. Nominal output is
set for +4 dbV. This stereo jack is also designed
to drive stereo headphones. See Pg 4-4 FIG 12.
15. L/R TAPE IN/OUT - This control, with the front
RCA phono jacks, can be utilized as a separate
channel for any high level input from tape
decks, keyboards, ETC with a -10 dbV output.
NOTE: The L/R TAPE IN and OUT jacks are designed
to send a stereo signal to and from the tape deck’s
inputs and outputs. See Pg 4-5 FIG 14.
16. L/R STEREO EFFECTS RETURNS - Two stereo
effects can be easily returned through the
front 1/4” stereo jacks. The RTN 1 and RTN 2
return controls are located in the master
control section.
NOTE: Because there are two returns and
only one send, you can use any unused output
as the 2nd effects send—LINE OUT, TAPE
OUT, MONO OUT, ETC. See Pg 4-6 FIG 15.
17. REV (Reverb) SEND - The channel EFF send
control also controls the signal to the built-in
Reverb system to add concert hall
reverberation to your sound. Turn the channel
EFF up 3/4 and turn the master REV up for
channel reverberation.
NOTE: The REV SND should be set equal or
higher than the channel EFF SND to prevent
over-driving.
18. EFFECT(S) SEND - All 8 channel EFF controls
are directed to this master EFF SND level
control. To prevent over-driving, this control
should always be set at or higher than the
channel EFF controls.
NOTE: Even though there is only one EFF
SEND control, you can drive as many effects
devices as you wish from the 600Ω EFF SND
1/4 jack on the front panel. See Pg 4-6 FIG 15.
19.
A/B PATCH JACKS -
The A & B PATCH jacks on
the front panel are used to insert effects
between the main signa
l and power amp(s)
or to isolate the power amps from the mixer
section.
NOTE: The “RING” connection is the signal
from the mixer. The “TIP” connection feeds
the power amps (with a +4dbV level). See Pg
4-5 FIG 13.
20. MONO OUT - The MONO 1/4” jack on the front
panel provides a mono signal that is derived
from the L and R outputs. This 600 ohm
output delivers +4 dbV for all power amps.
21. GRAPHIC EQUALIZER - The dual 9 band
Graphic Equalizer in the MX842 provides a wide
degree of tonal flexibility. To properly use the
Graphic EQ (equalizer), set all sliders to their
center position. With the sliders at this position,
there is no effect on the audio signal. When you
raise the slider above the center position, you
boost levels in a narrow frequency band. If you
lower the slider below the center, you are
subtracting levels. When using these sliders,
think of them as volume controls that can add or
subtract tones in narrow frequency bands.
Frequency:
The 63 Hz slider is for deep sub
bass level adjustments, the 125 Hz is for higher
bass adjustments, the 250, 500 and 1K Hz is for
mid and higher mid tone adjustments, the 2K
and 4K Hz is for mid treble adjustments, and the
8K and 16K Hz sliders add to the very high treble.
NOTE: It is recommended that all sliders be set
in their center position before equalizing your
tone. Typically low frequency feedback is in the
125 and 250 Hz range while high feedback is in
the 2k and 4k Hz range. Occasionally you may
have to turn one frequency (slider) off to -12dB
to help stop feedback. But you should never
turn the adjacent sliders off too. Instead, set the
adjacent sliders to -6dB to form a gentle
negative curve. Likewise, if you need more deep
bass, boost the 63 Hz by 10 dB and the 125Hz
by 5 dB. Or, if you need more treble, boost the
8k by 6 dB and the 16k Hz by 4 dB. Note—there
is not much signal at 16k so you may not hear
any difference except for added noise. If you
raise or lower all sliders at the same time, the
EQ will act like a volume control because you are
effecting all frequencies. Take care not to overadjust as this will drastically alter your over-all
sound. Use the EQ in addition to proper
microphone and speaker placement for the
control of feedback.
22. GRAPHIC EQ IN/OUT SWITCH -
To use the
graphic equalizer, the EQ switch must be in
the IN position. The red LED will indicate that
it is turned on.
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N
10
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+15
EQ
10
TOR
10
6
LR
C
PAN
010
5
EFF
-15 +15
0
HI EQ
-15 +15
0
LO EQ
010
5
MONITOR
5
010
LEVEL
-20 dB
LINE
MIC
7
LR
C
PAN
010
5
EFF
-15 +15
0
HI EQ
-15 +15
0
LO EQ
010
5
MONITOR
5
010
LEVEL
-20 dB
LINE
MIC
8
010
5
REV
010
5
EFF SND
010
5
L/R EFF RTN 1
010
5
L/R EFF RTN 2
010
5
L/R TAPE IN
010
5
L/R LINE OUT
010
5
MONITOR
5
010
MASTER
L/R
PROTECT
MON
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER A
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16K
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GRAPHIC EQUALIZER B
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8
4
0
4
8
12
12
8
4
0
4
8
12
125 250 500 1K 2K 4K 8K
16K
OUT
IN
LINE OUT L/R MONITOR EFF SND L/R EFF RTN 1
TAPE IN L TAPE IN R TAPE OUT L TAPE OUT R
A AMP B AMP MONO OUT L/R EFF RTN 2
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