Gemini 2400, MM-1800 User Manual

19” 4 Channel Mixers
MM-1800/2400
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MM-1800
MM-2400
CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interfer-
ence with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the liter-
ature accompanying the appliance. The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the prod-
uct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
READ INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANING: The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since
they may corrode the cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. WATER AND MOISTURE: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming
pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious dam-
age to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should fol­low the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
CART: A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to over-
turn. See Figure A.
VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these open-
ings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
LOCATION: The appliance should be installed in a stable location. NON-USE PERIODS: The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:
• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the out­let only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete out­let. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying par-
ticular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure B.
LIGHTNING: For added protection for this product during a lightening storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightening and power-line surges.
POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other haz-
ards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore th
e product to its normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper op-
erating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING: The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. HEAT: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING APPLIANCE
IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
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Congratulations on your purchase of Gemini MM-1800/2400 19” 4 channel stereo mixer. This-state-of-the-art mixer features the latest technological advances and is backed by a 1 year warranty, excluding the cross fader. The cross fader is backed by a separate 90 day warranty. Prior to use we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.
MM-1800/2400
- 5U, 19" rack mounted mixer
- 4 stereo channels
- 7 lines, 3 Mic, 2 phono/line convertible RCA inputs
- Master, record, booth, & zone RCA outputs
- 1/4" balanced master output
- 2 x 1/4" Mic inputs
- Dual 10 band graphic EQ with on/off switch & LED indicator
- Rotary zone, booth, & cue volume controls
- Assignable cross fader
- Push button cue section per channel with LED indicator
- CUE/PGM fader control allowing cue mix
- XLR-1/4" combo Mic input
- 2 band rotary Mic EQ & volume controls
- Talk over feature
- BNC lamp port
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- 6 digital samples with volume, & speed rotary controls
- Master/Mic assignable echo effect switch with repeat & delay controls
VOLTAGE SELECTOR Before plugging the power cord in, make sure that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch is set to the correct voltage.
POWER CORD
Located on the rear panel is the 115 V/230 V PLUG. Before plugging the power cord in, make sure the POWER SWITCH located on the face panel is turned OFF.
The MASTER RCA OUTPUT connects the mixer to your main amplifier using standard audio cables with RCA-type connectors.
The RECORD RCA OUTPUT The RECORD output jacks can be used to connect the mixer to the record input of your recording unit, thus enabling you to record your mix with RCA cables.
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ZONE OUTPUT
The ZONE output jacks allow the connection of an additional amplifier with RCA cables.
BALANCED MASTER
Alternatively, the BALANCED MASTER output jacks also connects the mixer to the main amplifier using standard cables with 1/4" TRS connectors. We recommend using balanced cables if the dis­tance to your amp is 10 feet or more.
BOOTH OUTPUT
The BOOTH output jacks allow the connection of an additional amplifier with RCA cables.
GROUND LIFT SWITCH
The GROUND LIFT SWITCH is used to reduce background noise & hum when using multiple outlets to power audio equipment. The switch should be in the position that provides the least amount of noise or hum. If noise remains at the same level in both positions, the GROUND LIFT SWITCH should be kept in the GND position
NOTE: MAKE SURE THE MIXER AND/OR AMPLIFIER IS OFF BEFORE SWITCHING THE GROUND LIFT SWITCH TO PREVENT A TRANSIENT POP THAT MAY DAMAGE YOUR SYSTEM.
PHONO/LINE INPUTS: Located on the rear panel are 2 PHONO (PH) /LINE (LN) convertible RCA inputs, & 5 LINE RCA INPUTS. The convertible RCA inputs for
CH 2 & CH 3 allow PH and LN level equipment to be connected to the mixer.
GROUNDING SCREW
When using (a) turntable(s), you will need to ground the RCA cable(s) by screwing in the grounding fork(s) to the GROUNDING SCREW located on the rear panel of the mixer.
Attach a PHONO (Turntable) ground line to the silver GROUND THUMB SCREW that is situated at the bottom middle of the rear panel.
CONVERTER SWITCHES To adjust the CONVERTER(s), just flip the switch UP to operate PH 1 or PH 2. Flip the switch DOWN to operate through LN 2 or LN
4. The PH INPUTS only accept turntables with a magnetic cartridge.
When using (a) turntable(s), you will need to ground the RCA cable(s) by screwing in the grounding fork(s) to the GROUNDING SCREW located in the back panel of the mixers. This is located in between the CONVERTER SWITCHES. The stereo LN INPUTS only accept line level inputs such as a CD, DAT, MP3, etc.
MIC (MICROPHONE) INPUT
: CONNECTING A LINE LEVEL D
The MIC 1 input (located on the face panel) is a combination XLR & 1/4” connector. The MIC 2 & MIC 3 inputs (in the rear panel) accept only 1/4" connectors. The mic inputs accept balanced & unbalanced connections..
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
The HEADPHONE OUTPUT located at the front bottom right hand corner of the MM-1800/2400 will accept any headphone with a standard 1/4” connector and or adapter and will allow you to CUE your music program before you play it, you can adjust the volume and PGM mix of the HEADPHONE (see CONTROLS).
Then when all of your connections have been made turn on the mixer by pressing the POWER SWITCH.
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PRECAUTIONS:
1. All instructions should be read before using this equipment.
2. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. Please refer all servicing needs to a Gemini-qualified service technician.
3. Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or a heat source such as a ra­diator or stove.
4. This unit should be cleaned only with a damp cloth. Avoid solvents or other cleaning detergents.
5. When moving this equipment it should be placed in its original carton and packaging. This will reduce the risk of damage during transit.
6. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
7. DO NOT USE SPRAY CLEANERS OR LUBRICANTS ON CON­TROLS, SURFACES OR SWITCHES.
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IN THE USA ~ IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNIT CALL GEMINI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT:
1 (732) 346-0061. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN THIS EQUIPMENT TO YOUR DEALER.
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MICROPHONE VOLUME
Plug your main MIC into the MIC 1 combination XLR-1/4" input located on the face panel. The rotary controls for. The rotary MIC 1 VOLUME CONTROL, above the rotary MIC 2 VOLUME CONTROL, adjusts the decibel level of MIC 1. You may also plug a second & third MIC into the rear panel's MIC 2 & MIC 3 1/4" jacks. The decibel level of MIC 2 is controlled by the rotary MIC 2 VOLUME
CONTROL. The decibel level of MIC 3 is controlled by the CH 1 SLIDE CONTROL.
MICROPHONE EQ and TALKOVER SWITCH
The MICROPHONE EQ Let’s you to control the low frequency and the high frequency of the microphone signal. The TALKOVER switch allows you to quickly attenuate the main output so the microphone can be heard over the main music program.
EQUALIZER (EQ)
These units feature dual 10 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER that will allow you to adjust the sound to fit any room. By adjusting any of the 10 EQ SLIDE CONTROLS, you can cut or boost the tonal characteris­tics of the sound coming from PGM to the speaker(s) by ±12 dB.
EQ SWITCH
To activate the dual 10 BAND GRAPHIC EQ, switch the EQ SWITCH to ON, & the EQ LED will light up to indicate that the EQ has been engaged. To deactivate the dual 10 band graphic EQ, switch the EQ SWITCH to OFF, & the EQ LED will turn OFF. When activated, the EQ controls the LEFT and RIGHT side of your stereo speakers. The PGM & EQ are controlled by the MASTER VOLUME. To balance the sound of the PGM playing through the MASTER VOLUME on the LEFT & RIGHT side of your speakers you must mirror the EQ levels on the LEFT & RIGHT EQ controls.
MIXER CHANNEL (NOTE: ALL 4 CHANNELS HAVE THE SAME FEATURES)
CHANNEL INPUT SELECTOR
The CHANNEL INPUT SELECTOR switches allow you to choose which input will be controlled by that channels corresponding volume FADER.
For example on CHANNEL (1) the INPUT SELECTOR allows you to choose between LINE 1 and MIC 3 , on CHANNEL (2) the
INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH will let you choose between PHONO 1/LINE 2 and LINE 3 and on CHANNEL (3) you can choose between PHONO 2/LINE 4 and the LINE 5 input, and on CHANNEL (4) you can choose between LINE 6 and LINE 7.
CHANNEL CUE SELECTOR SWITCH
The CHANNEL CUE SELECTOR SWITCH allows you to choose which channel you wish to monitor in your headphones by pressing this switch on any channel you will be able to listen to that channels input in your headphones multiple CHANNEL SWITCHES can be pressed to monitor more than on input at a a time.
CHANNEL VOLUME FADER After you have chosen which input you will use with the INPUT SELECTOR the corresponding CHANNEL FADER will allow you to adjust the volume for that particular CHANNEL.
CROSSFADER ASSIGNMENT
The fader assignment rotary allows you to assign which two of the 4 channels will be controlled by the CROSSFADER.There are 5 selections for either side of the CROSSFADER which can be either CHANNEL 1,2,3,4 or OFF, In the OFF position the CROSSFADER will not affect the volume of any CHANNEL.
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CROSS FADER
The CROSS FADER allows you to mix evenly from one source to an­other. On the MM-1800/2400 The CROSSFADER is assignable be- tween either channels (1) and (2) or channels (3) and (4) depending on the position of the fader assignment push button (see above). The CROSS FADER on the MM-1800/2400 is also removable and if the need arises can be replaced.The RG-45 (RAILGLIDE™) DUAL-RAIL CROSS FADER, which has internal dual stainless steel rails that allow the slider to ride smoothly and accurately from end to end can be purchased from your local GEMINI dealer.
NOTE: FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE IN YOUR SOUND OUTPUT, HAVE YOUR SOUND SET TO STEREO NOT MONO. START WITH THE EQ LEVELS AT CENTER VALUE. THE EQ SLIDE CON­TROLS SHOULD LOCK AT THIS POSITION. ADJUST YOUR MASTER VOLUME CONTROL FROM MID TO LOW VOLUME RANGE. THEN ADJUST THE LEFT OR RIGHT EQ, ONE SLIDE CONTROL AT A TIME, TO A COMFORT ABLE LEVEL. ONCE YOU ARE SATISFIED WITH THE SOUND OF ONE SIDE, MATCH THE EQ SETTINGS ON THE OTHER SIDE. ONCE YOU HAVE PASSED THE CENTER VALUE ON THE EQ, THE MASTER OUTPUT, AS INDICATED IN THE VU METER MAY EXPERIENCE A TONAL BOOST. PLEASE AD­JUST THE MASTER VOLUME TO A COMFORTABLE LEVEL SO YOU DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR SYS­TEM. CLIPPING WILL OCCUR WHEN YOU ARE OVERLOADING YOUR SYSTEM. LOWER THE MASTER VOLUME OR ADJUST YOUR EQ SETTINGS SO THAT CLIPPING DOES NOT OCCUR. THEN YOU MAY
RAISE THE MASTER VOLUME TO A LEVEL WITH WHICH YOU ARE COMFORTABLE.
STEREO/MONO SWITCH
You can convert your sound output from STEREO to MONO & vice versa by using the STEREO/MONO SWITCH. Switch to the LEFT to convert to STEREO. Switch RIGHT to convert to MONO.
ZONE VOLUME ROTARY Controls the volume level of the ZONE OUTPUT.
BOOTH VOLUME ROTARY Controls the volume level of the BOOTH OUTPUT.
MASTER VOLUME CONTROL
Once you are comfortable with the sound level of your music you may adjust the decibel level of the PGM with the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL. MASTER RCA & BALANCED MASTER OUTPUTS are controlled by the level of the MASTER VOLUME control.
BNC LAMP PORT
The BNC LAMP PORT connects a 12 V BNC goose neck lamp, such as the Gemini GNL-700 to the mixer.The goose neck lamp will be powered by your mixer. To turn ON the goose neck lamp, you must first attach the goose neck lamp to the BNC LAMP PORT. Make sure the mixer is OFF when connecting the 12 V BNC lamp. To connect the goose neck lamp, simply align the screw cap of the goose neck lamp to the locking nodules of the BNC LAMP PORT, push down, & twist the screw cap clockwise to lock the 12 V BNC goose neck lamp in place. Then turn ON your mixer. The goose neck lamp should light-up. To detach the goose neck lamp from the BNC LAMP PORT, first make sure your mixer is OFF. Turn OFF your mixer and the goose neck lamp will turn OFF. Unscrew the screw cap by twisting it counterclockwise, then pull up & remove the goose neck lamp.
VU METER The VU METER indicates the decibel level of the MASTER RCA & MASTER BALANCED outputs of the LEFT & RIGHT stereo levels.
CUE/PGM FADER The CUE/PGM FADER determines the mix between the chosen CHANNEL CUE SELECTION and the MAIN OUTPUT mix. To the left is the CUE program and to the right is MAIN OUTPUT.
CUE VOLUME ROTARY KNOB The CUE VOLUME ROTARY KNOB adjusts your HEADPHONE MONITOR OUTPUT volume.
POWER SWITCH
Once all of your connections have been made in the rear panel, turn ON the mixer by pressing the POWER SWITCH. Once turned ON, the POWER BAR LED, containing the power symbol located in the VU METER, will be illuminated. Turn OFF the mixer when not in use by pressing the POWER SWITCH to OFF. When the mixer is turned OFF the POWER BAR LED will not be illuminated.
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FADER REPLACEMENT:
SPECIFICATIONS:
1. UNSCREW THE FADER (B) SCREWS. DO NOT TOUCH INSIDE SCREWS (C) CAREFULLY REMOVE OLD CROSS FADER AND UNPLUG CABLE (D)
2. PLUG IN THE NEW CROSS FADER INTO CABLE (D) AND PLACE BACK INTO MIXER.
3. SCREW THE CROSS FADER TO MIXER WITH THE FADER PLATE SCREWS (B)
4. REPLACE THE FACE OF THE MIXER AND SCREW THE FOUR
SCREWS BACK IN AND REPLACE THE FADER KNOBS.
INPUTS:
Phono:..........................................................................3 mV, 47 KOhm
Line:.........................................................................150 mV, 27 KOhm
MIC 1, 2, & 3:.............................................1.5 mV, 2 K Ohm Balanced
Bass:..........................................................................................± 12dB
High:...........................................................................................± 12dB
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Amp/Booth:.............................................................0 dB 1 V, 400 Ohm
Max:........................................................................20 V Peak-to-Peak
Rec.............................................................................150 mV, 5 KOhm
Zone........................................................................0 dB 1 V 400 Ohm
Balanced..................................................................6 dB 2 V 400 Ohm
GENERAL:
Frequency Response:.....................................20 Hz - 20 KHz +/- 2 dB
Distortion:....................................................................................0.02%
S/N Ratio:.................................................................Better Than 80 dB
Talkover Attenuation:..................................................................-16 dB
Headphone Impedance:...........................................................16 Ohm
Power Source:............................................115/230 V, 60/50 Hz, 20 W
Unit Dimensions:.................................................W 19" x H 4" x D 9.1"
..................................................................(482.6 x 100.6 x 231.2 mm)
Weight:..................................................................... 10.34 lbs (4.7 kg)
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTIFICATION
FOR IMPROVEMENT
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ECHO SECTION:
An echo effect may be applied to the PGM, or MIC 1 & MIC 2 signals by switching the ECHO ASSIGN switch from MIC 1-2 on the LEFT, to OFF in the MIDDLE, to MASTER on the RIGHT & vice versa. When using ECHO, you may adjust the effect of the ECHO by using the rotary REPEAT, DELAY, and ECHO VOLUME controls. To turn the ECHO ASSIGN OFF or lower the ECHO VOLUME.
SOUND EFFECTS SECTION: Six different sound effects (APPLAUSE, SCREAM, COPTER, SCRATCH, H2O & GLASS) may be added to your mix by pressing
the SOUND EFFECTS CONTROL BUTTONS. The volume of the effects can be adjusted using the rotary EFX VOLUME located above the APPLAUSE effect button. The pitch of the effects can be increased or decreased using the rotary SPEED CONTROL located above the SCRATCH effect button.
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