Laney CONCEPT 10, CONCEPT 16 User Manual

Laney

Series Mixing Consoles

Concept 10 Concept 16

USER MANUAL

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User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Page 2 Contents

General Information

Concept 10/16 Quick Start Guide Concept 10/16 Quick Start Guide Concept 10/16 Quick Start Guide

Concept 10/16 Quick Start Diagrams Concept 10/16 Quick Start Diagrams

Concept 10/16 Features

Mic/Line Channel Information Mic/Line channel information (cont) Mic/Stereo channel information

Auxiliary Output information

Auxiliary Input information

Masters/Graphic Equaliser/Digital Effects Information Rear Panel Information Concept 10/16 Technical Specifications

Mic/Stereo channel Information (cont)

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We at Laney are extremely pleased that you have decided to select a Concept product for your mixing and we wish to reinforce your judgement by ensuring you get off to a flying start by including this comprehensive user manual to assist you in getting to know your equipment.

Before switching on please read this manual carefully since whilst you may well be an experienced user no two brands are the same, and on reading this manual you will become aware of the subtle differences that your Concept mixer offers over its competitors.

UNPACKING

On unpacking your Concept mixer please check carefully for any signs of damage that may have occurred whilst in transit from the Laney factory to your dealer. In the unlikely event that there has been damage please repack your unit in its original carton and consult your dealer.

We would strongly advise you to store away your original transit carton since in the unlikely event that some time in the future your unit should develop a fault, you will be able to return it to your dealer for rectification securely packed.

Your mixer is supplied with a three pin 'grounded' (or 'earthed') mains lead. Please make sure that the mixer is powered from a 'grounded/earthed' outlet.

WARNING - Never disconnect the earth from your mixer as this is potentialy lethal !

If changing or fitting a plug yourself, ensure that the applicable wiring code is adhered to, for example in the UK the cable colour code is as follows:

The mixer should never be exposed to moisture or wetness under any circumstances since this would represent a possible shock or fire hazard, and may cause expensive damage to your valuable possession.

In the unlikely event that a fuse should blow, it is imperative that you or your engineer, use a correctly rated replacement.

Details of the fuse required is printed on the rear panel of the mixer, please take special care to use a 'time delay' fuse wherever stated.

THANK YOU

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

EARTH OR GROUND NEUTRAL LIVE

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Laney have been established in audio

amplification for over twenty five years, during

which time it has firmly established itself as a

benchmark for audio products.

Feedback from musicians and recording

engineers, supported by original design ingenuity,

are the parameters applied by Laney's

development engineers to all new products.

Concept mixers explained within this manual are

easy to use but incorporate features which make

advanced set ups easy in any role.

Sub-mixing - Main P.A. - Monitors

The mixers in this manual have a combination of

Mic/line inputs and Mic/Stereo channels for extra

flexibility.

PFLPFL

8dB8dB

4dB4dB

0dB0dB

4dB4dB

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-16-16

-20-20

-30-30

-40-40

+10+10

+6+6

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-20-20

-30-30

+10+10

+6+6

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-20-20

-30-30

PEAKPEAK

PFLPFL

MONMON

STEREOSTEREO

LEFTLEFT

RIGHTRIGHT

MIC GAIN

MONOMONO

MICMIC

EQEQ

+10+10

+6+6

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-20-20

-30-30

PEAKPEAK

PFLPFL

PANPAN

DIGI FXDIGI FX

AUX 1AUX 1 FXFX

MONMON

LOLO

STEREOSTEREO

LINE GAIN

HFHF

MIDMID

MICMIC

GAINGAIN

HIHI

MIDMID

EQEQ

+10+10

+6+6

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-20-20

-30-30

PEAKPEAK

PFLPFL

PANPAN

DIGI FXDIGI FX

AUX 1AUX 1 FXFX

MONMON

LOLO

GAINGAIN

FREQFREQ

MICMIC

GAINGAIN

HIHI

MIDMID

EQEQ

+10+10

+6+6

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-20-20

-30-30

PEAKPEAK

PFLPFL

PANPAN

DIGI FXDIGI FX

AUX 1AUX 1 FXFX

MONMON

LOLO

GAINGAIN

FREQFREQ

MICMIC

GAINGAIN

HIHI

MIDMID

EQEQ

+10+10

+6+6

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-20-20

-30-30

PEAKPEAK

PFLPFL

PANPAN

DIGI FXDIGI FX

AUX 1AUX 1 FXFX

MONMON

LOLO

GAINGAIN

FREQFREQ

MICMIC

GAINGAIN

HIHI

MIDMID

EQEQ

+10+10

+6+6

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-20-20

-30-30

PEAKPEAK

PFLPFL

PANPAN

DIGI FXDIGI FX

AUX 1AUX 1 FXFX

MONMON

LOLO

GAINGAIN

FREQFREQ

MICMIC

LINELINE

INSERTINSERT

GAINGAIN

HIHI

MIDMID

EQEQ

+10+10

+6+6

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-20-20

-30-30

PEAKPEAK

PFLPFL

PANPAN

DIGI FXDIGI FX

AUX 1AUX 1 FXFX

MONMON

LOLO

GAINGAIN

FREQFREQ

MICMIC

GAINGAIN

HIHI

MIDMID

EQEQ

+10+10

+6+6

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-20-20

-30-30

PEAKPEAK

PFLPFL

PANPAN

DIGI FXDIGI FX

AUX 1AUX 1 FXFX

MONMON

LOLO

GAINGAIN

FREQFREQ

LEFTLEFT

RIGHTRIGHT

MIC GAIN

EQEQ

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-16-16

-20-20

-30-30

-40-40

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-16-16

-20-20

-30-30

-40-40

PFLPFL

PANPAN

DIGI FXDIGI FX

AUX 1AUX 1 FXFX

MONMON

LOLO

MONOMONO

LINE GAIN

HFHF

MIDMID

11

22

33 44

55

66

77 88

99

1010

L RL R

LEFTLEFT

RIGHTRIGHT

MONOMONO

STEREOSTEREO

L RL R

STEREO AUXILIARY /TAPE INPUT

TAPE OUT

STEREO AUXILIARYSTEREO AUXILIARY

MONMON

BALBAL

FADERFADER

MUTEMUTE

AUX 1AUX 1

LINE OUT/ TAPE OUT LEVEL

AUX 1 MASTER SEND

POWERPOWER

HEADPHONESHEADPHONES

PFL ACTIVEPFL ACTIVE

STEREO AUXILIARY /TAPE INPUT

TO MONTOMON

TO MASTER

48V PHANTOM

MON TO LEFT AMP

FREQFREQ

CUTCUT

8dB8dB

4dB4dB

0dB0dB

4dB4dB

8dB8dB

4dB4dB

0dB0dB

4dB4dB

8dB8dB

4dB4dB

0dB0dB

GRAPHIC EQUALISERGRAPHIC EQUALISER

RIGHT CHANNELRIGHT CHANNEL

LEFT / MONITORLEFT / MONITOR

NON ACTIVENON ACTIVE

PFL ACTIVEPFL ACTIVE

ATTENUATIONATTENUATION

POWER AMP LEVEL

PEAKPEAK

INPUT LEVEL

PROGRAMPROGRAM

MONMON

11

22

33

44

55

66 77

88

99 1010

MONITORMONITOR

LEFTLEFT

RIGHTRIGHT

EFFECTSEFFECTS

LINELINE

INSERTINSERT

LINELINE

INSERTINSERT

LINELINE

INSERTINSERT

LINELINE

INSERTINSERT

LINELINE

INSERTINSERT

+6dB+6dB

+3dB+3dB

0dB0dB

-3dB-3dB

-6dB-6dB

-9dB-9dB

-12dB-12dB

-15dB-15dB

-18dB-18dB

-21dB-21dB

+6dB+6dB

+3dB+3dB

0dB0dB

-3dB-3dB

-6dB-6dB

-9dB-9dB

-12dB-12dB

-15dB-15dB

-18dB-18dB

-21dB-21dB LEFT/ MON

LEFT/ MON

RIGHT/ PFL

TIMETIME

6 or 10 Mic/Line channels

2 or 3 Mic/Stereo channels

2 * 300 Watt Output Power

7 Band Graphic EQ

On Board Digital Reverb

Phantom Power

3 Band EQ

Mon/Aux 1/Digifx sends

Pfl and Peak Facilities

Concept 10/16 Quick Start Guide

This is a quick start guide so you can be using you mixer sooner rather than later - you can then refer to the detailed description later in this manual when you need.

2 diagrams are provided to supplement this information following these tips

Plugging in !

Connect power to your mixer - always a good start ! Switch On Connect all you input signals Mics/DI's/Keyboards/Tape machines to there relevant input channels Connect your condenser Mics before enabling Phantom power **Do not connect dynamic Mics or unbalanced sources to mic inputs when Phantom power is enabled otherwise damage may occur to your them or your mixer** Its a good idea to label up each channel strip, so you know what is connected where - this can be done in chinagraph in the `write on' areas or use a piece of masking tape along the front edge of the mixer (the old favourite) Its always good practice to start work on mixer with all gain controls at minimum ,all faders at minimum and all EQ set flat.

Input Channel

Do not be intimidated by the input channels on your mixer as it's function is very simple:-

1)The gain control - makes little signals big, so they are as far above noise as possible but not so high that the signal is clipped - the peak led illuminates when clipping is near.

2)The EQ section - tonally changes the input signal , this is just like the tone controls on your Hi -Fi but with more knobs. The controls are labelled-Hi , Mid(gain + Frequency) and Lo controls

3)It lets you send the signal to places of use e.g. A Monitor send for a vocalists/Musician Aux 1 and Digifx if you want to add echo/reverb to a signal. These send controls are labelled Mon, Aux 1 and Digifx

4)You can adjust the signals position in the stereo image using the Pan control.

5)Fader - this controls the signal level being sent to Masters

Setting the gain on an Input Channel

By now you will have connected your input signals to your mixer and be ready to set your input gain controls.

1)Enable Pfl on the channel which you wish to set up - the right meter shows the signal level in that channel and the channels signal appears on the headphones

2)Tell the vocalist/musician to play - while he plays you should set the channel gain control so that 0dB to +6dB will illuminate on signal peaks

3)Increase the channel fader to between -10 and OdB and then increase the masters faders to a level which is a satisfactory volume - power amp level control should be about -6db.

4)This point is a good time to set the EQ - remember if you boost a lot you will have to reset the input gain control as described in 2)

FX

Certain instruments will benefit from the addition of some form of effect for instance snares can be made sound `bigger' with the addition of a reverb or maybe a vocal could be thickened up with a bit of delay.

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You can send signals to FX using the Aux 1 and Digifx controls on the channels .

The Aux 1 master send control adjusts the overall level sent to external FX units via the Aux 1 output socket . Signals from external FX units should be returned by the Stereo auxiliary - a rotary fader is then used to control the level of FX signal sent to masters, enabling a mix to established between FX signal and signal without FX

The Digifx control sends signals to the Digifx section. The input level control on the DigiFx should be set so the Peak light in the DigiFx section is just prior to it illuminating, like the Stereo auxiliary, a fader is provided to control the FX signal sent to the masters.

Time to mix

One way to do this is to increase all the input channels to approx. -10dB to 0dB. Ask the band to play, Increase the master faders for to a satisfactory volume level. Adjust the input channel faders so there level relative to other instruments sounds good - e.g.

the keyboard player does not sound louder than the lead vocalist.

You can also adjust the position of an instrument in the stereo image - e.g. to bring a vocalist out in the mix, you could pan all other signals Left or Right by varying amounts.

A graphic equaliser is provided allowing the overall sound of your mix to be fine tuned .

Feedback

As you set up your mix you will probably have problems with feedback. This occurs when microphones pick up sound from the loudspeakers creating a loud

whistling/howling sound - very disturbing Here are a few ways to prevent this

1)make sure the sound from the speakers ,connected to your Mixers speaker outs, cannot be picked up by microphones .( speakers are best in front + facing away from the band)

2)Keep the faders down on microphones which are not needed.

3)Try to cut rather than boost when using any EQ.

4)If feedback does occur use the channel EQ /graphic EQ to stop it, this can be done by cutting at the frequency which the feedback occurs.

A feedback filter is provided on the monitor send

Recording

If you want to record your mix a tape out is provided to connect to tape/DAT/MD/DCC machines.

The line out / tape out level controls the level sent to the tape machine.

Mon to left Amp

There may be a time when you want to provide the main P.A. and monitors from you mixer .You can do this by enabling the Mon to Left Amp switch. When you enable this switch, the signal from the monitor fader is sent via the left graphic to the left power amp, the Left and Right masters are summed and sent to the right power amp via the right graphic.

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The Left and Right stereo mix are still available on the line outs should wish to connect additional power amps and speakers.

Advanced Set-up's

The flexible routing facilities on you Concept 10/16 allow advanced set-ups to be achieved. The line outs/tape outs have a separate level control, this allows a slave amplifier to be

connected and its volume level be controlled from the your mixer. This slave amp could be used for the connection of a subwoofers/active loudspeaker or speakers in another room.

The line outs always have the left and right masters on them this could enable you to still have the main PA in stereo when mon to left amp is enabled ,provided you have an additional power amp.

Finally................

Following this section follows more some quick set-up diagrams and more detailed information about your Concept mixer's facilities.

Good luck with your mixing !

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Concept 10/16 Quick Set Up Guide

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AMP MIKED UP

8dB8dB

4dB4dB

0dB0dB

4dB4dB

MONMON

STEREOSTEREO

LEFTLEFT

RIGHTRIGHT

MIC GAIN

MONOMONO

MICMIC

STEREOSTEREO

LINE GAIN

MICMIC

GAINGAIN

MICMIC

GAINGAIN

MICMIC

GAINGAIN

MICMIC

GAINGAIN

MICMIC

LINELINE

INSERTINSERT

GAINGAIN

MICMIC

GAINGAIN

LEFTLEFT

RIGHTRIGHT

MIC GAIN

MONOMONO

LINE GAIN

11

22 33 44

55

66

77 88

99

1010

L RL R

LEFTLEFT

RIGHTRIGHT

MONOMONO

STEREOSTEREO

L RL R

STEREO AUXILIARY /TAPE INPUT

TAPE OUT

STEREO AUXILIARYSTEREO AUXILIARY

MONMON

BALBAL

FADERFADER

AUX 1AUX 1

LINE OUT/ TAPE OUT LEVEL

AUX 1 MASTER SEND

8dB8dB

4dB4dB

0dB0dB

4dB4dB

8dB8dB

4dB4dB

0dB0dB

4dB4dB

8dB8dB

4dB4dB

0dB0dB

GRAPHIC EQUALISERGRAPHIC EQUALISER

RIGHT CHANNELRIGHT CHANNEL

LEFT / MONITORLEFT / MONITOR

LINELINE

INSERTINSERT

LINELINE

INSERTINSERT

LINELINE

INSERTINSERT

LINELINE

INSERTINSERT

LINELINE

INSERTINSERT

connect tape/DAT machine here for recording

connect tape/DAT/CD here for playback

connect your active/powered monitor here

connect Keyboards, Synths etc here

connect mic'd up guitar/Bass cabinet here

D.I. your Guitar/ Bass here

Connect Vocals here

Connect more Vocals here

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FX PROCESSOR

EFFECTS UNIT

Connect FX units hereConnect FX units here

InputInput

OutputsOutputs

LL

RR

Aux 1 output to FX unit input FX unit output to Stereo Auxiliary Input

EFFECTS UNIT

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O O O O O

FX PROCESSOR

InputInput

OutputOutput

Connect FX units,compressors for individual channels here.

Insert stereo jack wired tip send (to FX) ring return (from FX)

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POWER AMPLIFIER

STEREO RIGHT

DO NOT OBSTRUCT FAN APERTUREDO NOT OBSTRUCT FAN APERTURE

DO NOT OBSTRUCT INLET VENTSDO NOT OBSTRUCT INLET VENTS

MINIMUM LOAD = 4 OHMSMINIMUM LOAD = 4 OHMS

PIN -1GROUNDPIN -1GROUND PIN +1 SIGNALPIN +1 SIGNAL

SPEAKER OUTPUTSSPEAKER OUTPUTS

RIGHTRIGHT

CHANNELCHANNEL

LEFTLEFT

CHANNELCHANNEL

SPEAKER OUTPUTSSPEAKER OUTPUTS

OUTPUT POWEROUTPUT POWER

300 WATTS300 WATTS

OUTPUT POWEROUTPUT POWER

300 WATTS300 WATTS

PIN -1GROUNDPIN -1GROUND

PIN +1 SIGNALPIN +1 SIGNAL

MINIMUM LOAD = 4 OHMSMINIMUM LOAD = 4 OHMS

MADE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY BLT Industries Ltd

SERIAL NoSERIAL No

RETURNRETURN

SENDSEND

MASTER RIGHT

/LEFT + RIGHT/LEFT + RIGHT

INSERTINSERT

MASTER MASTER

RIGHTRIGHT

LINELINE OUTOUT

RETURNRETURN

SENDSEND

MASTER LEFT

INSERTINSERT

MASTER MASTER

LINELINE OUTOUT

LEFTLEFT

MONITORMONITOR

CAUTION TO AVOID FIRE HAZARD REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING

CAUTION DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE REMOVING TOP COVER

POWER FUSE RATINGPOWER FUSE RATING 220V/230V/240V T5A220V/230V/240V T5A

100/120V100/120V

T10AT10A

CAUTION REFER TO USER MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS MANUAL

CAUTIONCAUTION

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTIONMAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION

SUPPLY VOLTAGESUPPLY VOLTAGE

~240V~240V ~230V~230V

~220V~220V

~120V~120V

~110V~110V

DO NOT OBSTRUCT INLET VENTSDO NOT OBSTRUCT INLET VENTS

DO NOT OBSTRUCT FAN APERTUREDO NOT OBSTRUCT FAN APERTURE

AIR OUTLETAIR OUTLET

1000 WATTS 50/60 Hz~1000 WATTS 50/60 Hz~

Switch On hereSwitch On here

Connect Mains Power HereConnect Mains Power Here

To more speakersTo more speakers

* Hot Air Outlet *

Do Not Obstruct

* Hot Air Outlet *

Do Not Obstruct

Connect Effects or Loudspeaker controller here

Slave out to more Amps + Speakers here

Mixer `Sends' to FX/controller `Inputs' Mixer `Returns to FX/controller `Outputs'

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Mic/Line channel

5A) HI

5C) LO

5) EQUALISATION

5C

Each mono channel has an 'insert' via a stereo jack socket,wired to the tip send ,ring return convention . Effects units can be inserted here and enter the signal path post 'gain' but pre-eq.Reverbs/compressors feedback eliminators etc can be inserted here

3) INSERTS

The balanced line inputs are for all balanced/unbalanced line level signals from keyboards, drum machines,tape machines and DI boxes. (eg; from guitars and basses)

2) LINE INPUT (JACK)

Phantom powering is available to all 'mic' inputs for use with condenser microphones

PHANTOM POWER

1

4) GAIN

Adjusts the level of the input signal into the channel. It should be set so that the input signal is not buried in noise but not too high so

that clipping ocurrs,the peak lamp will illuminate to indicate this.

5B) Mid (gain + freq)

On Mic/Line channels there is a three band EQ system with a swept mid control Cut and boost is provided in each band and a variable frequency control for the mid

control.

High/Treble frequencies can boosted or cut by this control.Sources that fall in this range are cymbals,soprano vocals and keys above top C on a keyboard.

Mid range frequencies can be boosted or cut by this control.The frequency of cut is adjustable from approx middle C and up 3 octaves.Music sources which fall in this range are most Vocals ,lead/rythmn guitar , keyboard parts and brass sections.

Low/Bass frequencies can be boost or cut by this control such as bass guitar,kick drums,deep[ vocals and keys below middle C on a keyboard.

3

4

2

5A

5B

1) MIC INPUT (XLR)

The input socket has been designed to accept both balanced and unbalanced signals from microphones with an XLR input connector. Good quality low impedance condenser or dynamic mic's should preferably be used for best effect, these will ensure the best possible results from hand held vocals or closely mic'd instruments.

WARNING

Phantom power must always be switched off when using unbalanced sources since the voltage present on the connector may damage you microphones

The phantom power switch is above the Power lamp on the front panel

Always connect your condenser microphones before switching the +48V Phantom Power On.

GAINGAIN

HIHI

MIDMID

EQEQ

+10+10

+6+6

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-20-20

-30-30

PEAKPEAK

PFLPFL

PANPAN

DIGI FXDIGI FX

AUX 1AUX 1 FXFX

MONMON

LOLO

GAINGAIN

FREQFREQ

LINELINE

INSERTINSERT

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Mic/Line channel

The Mon control is set for pre-fade operation for use as a monitor send.The signal passes to the feedback filter and monitor fader in the master section before leaving by the jack socket marked Mon.

Mon

6)

PFL

11)11)

1111

GAINGAIN

HIHI

MIDMID

EQEQ

+10+10

+6+6

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-20-20

-30-30

PEAKPEAK

PFLPFL

PANPAN

DIGI FXDIGI FX

AUX 1AUX 1 FXFX

MONMON

LOLO

GAINGAIN

FREQFREQ

LINELINE

INSERTINSERT

AUX1

The AUX 1 is set for 'post fade' operation,it traditionaly being used as an effects send.The signal passes to the Aux 1 master send control before leaving by the socket marked Aux 1 Output.

The DIGIFX control is a post -fade FX send.It controls the amount of signal sent to the built in digital effects processor.The signal can then be

DIGI FX

PAN

Assigns (Pans) the channel signal across the left and right master outputs,the signal being sent equally left and right when set central

Peak

The pre fade listen switch when depressed sends the 'pre fader' channel signal to the right hand 'bargraph' (VU) display and headphones, allowing channel 'Gain' to be set and cued. This is non destructive so may be used at any time during the performance without effecting the main mix output.

The channel fader sets the output level of the channel sent to the MASTERS . The relationship between the 'fader' and the channel 'gain' controls is important and this is explained in detail in the setting up procedure section.

A Peak led is provided which illuminates when the channel level is approaching clipping.This also illuminates when the PFL switch is enabled

FADER

77

66

88

99

1010

1212

7)7)

8)8)

9)9)

10)10)

12)12)

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mic/stereo channel

5A)

HI

5A)

LO

5) EQUALISATION

Phantom powering is available to all 'mic' inputs for use with condenser microphones

PHANTOM POWER

12)

13)

14)

15)

Adjusts the level of the Stereo input signal into the channel. It should be set so that the input signal is not buried in noise but not too

high so that clipping ocurrs,the peak lamp will illuminate to indicate this.

Adjusts the level of the Microphone input signal into the channel. It should be set so that the input signal is not buried in noise but not too

high so that clipping ocurrs,the peak lamp will illuminate to indicate this.

5B)

MID

On Mic/Stereo channels there is a three band EQ system Cut and boost is provided in each band

High/Treble frequencies can boosted or cut by this control.Sources that fall in this range are cymbals,`high pitch vocals' and keys above top C on a keyboard.

Mid range frequencies can be boosted or cut by this control.Music sources which fall in this range are most Vocals ,lead/rythmn guitar , keyboard parts and brass sections.

Low/Bass frequencies can be boost or cut by this control such as bass guitar,kick drums,deep[ vocals and keys below middle C on a keyboard.

WARNING

Phantom power must always be switched off when using unbalanced sources since the voltage present on the connector may damage you microphones

The phantom power switch is above the Power lamp on the front panel

Always connect your condenser microphones before switching the +48V

MIC GAIN

STEREO LINE INPUTS

Each stereo channel has two input jack sockets, one stereo / left and the other mono/ right and each will accept unbalanced line level sources such as keyboards, tape machines and any line level source.

LINE GAIN

1) MIC INPUT (XLR)

The input socket has been designed to accept both balanced and unbalanced signals from microphones with an XLR input connector. Good quality low impedance condenser or dynamic mic's should preferably be used for best effect, these will ensure the best possible results from hand held vocals or closely mic'd instruments.

LEFTLEFT

RIGHTRIGHT

MIC GAIN

MONOMONO

EQEQ

+10+10

+6+6

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-20-20

-30-30

PEAKPEAK

PFLPFL

BALBAL

DIGI FXDIGI FX

AUX 1AUX 1 FXFX

MONMON

LOLO

STEREOSTEREO

LINE GAIN

HFHF

MIDMID

MICMIC

11

1212

1313

1414

1515

5A5A

5B5B

5C5C

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The Mon control is set for pre-fade operation for use a monitor send.The signal passes to the feedback filter and monitor fader in the master section before leaving by the jack socket marked Mon.

Mon

continued

6)

PFL

11)11)

AUX1

The AUX 1 is set for 'post fade' operation,it traditionaly being used as an effects send.The signal passes to the Aux 1 master send control before leaving by the socket marked Aux 1 Output.

The DIGIFX control is a post -fade FX send.It controls the amount of signal sent to the built in digital effects board.The signal can then the sent

DIGI FX

BAL

Adjusts the stereol signal level to the left and right master outputs,the signal being sent equally left and right when set central

Peak

The pre fade listen switch when depressed directs the 'pre fader' channel signal to the right hand 'bargraph' (VU) display and headphones, allowing channel 'Gain' to be set and cued. This is non destructive so may be used at any time during the performance without effecting the main mix output.

The channel fader sets the output level of the channel sent to the MASTERS .The relationship between the 'fader' and the channel 'gain' controls is important and this is explained in detail in the setting up procedure section.

A Peak led is provided which illuminates when the channel level is approaching clipping.This also iluminates when the PFL switch is enabled

FADER

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mic/stereo channel

LEFTLEFT

RIGHTRIGHT

MIC GAIN

MONOMONO

EQEQ

+10+10

+6+6

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-20-20

-30-30

PEAKPEAK

PFLPFL

BALBAL

DIGI FXDIGI FX

AUX 1AUX 1 FXFX

MONMON

LOLO

STEREOSTEREO

LINE GAIN

HFHF

MIDMID

MICMIC

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The fader sets the output level of the Auxiliary to be sent to the MASTERS .

FADER

The Mon control is set for pre-fade operation for use a monitor send.The signal passes to the feedback filter and monitor fader in the master section before leaving by the jack socket marked Mon.

PFL

MON

BAL

Adjusts the stereo signal level to the left and right master outputs,the signal being sent equally left and right when set central.

The pre fade listen switch when depressed directs the 'pre fader' Auxiliary signal to the right hand 'bargraph' (VU) display and headphones, allowing Auxiliary signal' to be set and cued. This is non destructive so may be used at any time during the performance without effecting the main.

Controls the level of the Stereo Auxilliary/Tape input signal to the monitor.

Stereo Auxilliary / Tape Input Phono (RCA) sockets are provided for the connection of tape/DAT machines. The signal to monitor and master outputs can be independently controlled via the controls labelled 'Tape to monitor' and 'Tape to master'. PFL monitoring of the tape to master signal is provided.

A Stereo Auxiliary Input for use as an FX return or as an additional stereo input . Stereo signals can be input either on a stereo jack or L + R on mono jacks.If required the Auxilary can be used as a mono input by inputting on the socket labelled Mono.

48V Phantom Power is provided for condenser microphones. It is globaly switched to all mic XLR sockets via this recessed switch.

Phantom power must always be switched off when using unbalanced sources connected to mic inputs otherwise the source may be damaged

Condenser microphones should be connected to mic inputs before the phantom power is switched on.

Controls the level of the Stereo Auxilliary/Tape input signal to the Masters

STEREO AUXILIARY/TAPE INPUT

AUXILIARY INPUTS

STEREO AUXILIARY

TO MONITOR

48V Phantom

TO MASTER

PFLPFL

MONMON

PFLPFL

L RL R

LEFTLEFT

RIGHTRIGHT

MONOMONO

STEREOSTEREO

STEREO AUXILIARY /TAPE INPUT

STEREO AUXILIARYSTEREO AUXILIARY

BALBAL

FADERFADER

POWERPOWER

STEREO AUXILIARY /TAPE INPUT

TO MONTOMON

TO MASTER

48V PHANTOM

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PFLPFL

+10+10

+6+6

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-20-20

-30-30

L RL R

TAPE OUT

MONMON

AUX 1AUX 1

TAPE OUT LEVEL

AUX 1 MASTER SEND

HEADPHONESHEADPHONES

PFL ACTIVEPFL ACTIVE

MON TO LEFT AMP

FREQFREQ

CUTCUT

MONITORMONITOR

Auxiliary Outputs

TAPE OUTPUT

Controls the signal level at the tape out sockets on the facia and the line out sockets on the rear.The signal adjusted by this control is the signal taken from the master mutes i.e. always the L + R Masters. The Tape Outs are provided for the connection of Tape/DAT/MD/DCC machines for recording purpose but equaly could be used for connection to a Hi-Fi amp with Phono /RCA type connectors The Line outs are provided for connection of slave amplifiers should additional speakers need to be connected

Controls the overall signal level at the Aux 1 output. The signal prior to this level control comes from all the Aux 1 controls on the input channels.The Aux 1 output is a line level output suitable for connection to external effects processors.Their outputs normaly being returned via the Stereo Auxiliary.

Adjusts the headphone volume level The signal on the headphones is the same signal being sent to the power amplifiers When PFL is enabled the channel/channels which have been PFL'ed signal is present on the headphones.

Indicates that a PFL signal is present in the headphones and on the right meter

Normally the signal to the Power amps comes from the L + R Masters.If required the Monitor signal can be routed to one of the left power amps by enabling the Monitor to Left Amp switch.When the Monitor to Left Amp switch is enabled the Master L + R signal is summed to together (mono) and is sent to the right power amp. When this switch is enabled lamps illuminate by the switch and at the base of the left meter. Should the Stereo L+R Master be needed when Monitor to Left Amp is enabled it available at the Line Outs and Tape Out.

The MONITOR signal output.The signal here is a line level output suitable for connection to an external power amplifier.The signal level is controlled by the Monitor fader.

These controls form a notch filter for the reduction of feedback on the monitors. If feedback occurs apply some cut, which should be swept up and down using the frequency control until the frequency is found, more cut can be applied to reduce feedback further if required.

Phono (RCA) sockets are provided for the connection of tape / DAT machines for recording. The signal level is controlled by the Line out/Tape out level control.

This is the Aux 1signal output. Signal is sent here by all the Channel Aux 1 controls .The master control for the Aux 1 output level is the Aux 1 Master Send Control.The signal level is a line level signal designed for the connection to external effects processors

AUXILIARY 1

LINE OUT/TAPE OUTPUT LEVEL

MONITOR

AUXILIARY 1 MASTER SEND

HEADPHONE LEVEL

PFL ACTIVE

MONITOR TO LEFT AMP

FREQUENCY CUT

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The `EFFECTS' fader controls the level of the effects signal sent to the Masters.

FADER

The Mon control enables the user to send the effects signal to the monitor output

PFL

MON

In common with all other inputs PFL facilities are provided for the setting up of the effects.When PFL is enabled the signal from the effects unit is displayed on the right meter and is played in the headphones

PFLPFL

8dB8dB

4dB4dB

0dB0dB

4dB4dB

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-16-16

-20-20

-30-30

-40-40

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-16-16

-20-20

-30-30

-40-40

0dB0dB

-6-6

-10-10

-16-16

-20-20

-30-30

-40-40

MUTE

8dB8dB

4dB4dB

0dB0dB

4dB4dB

8dB8dB

4dB4dB

0dB0dB

4dB4dB

8dB8dB

4dB4dB

0dB0dB

GRAPHIC EQUALISERGRAPHIC EQUALISER

RIGHT CHANNELRIGHT CHANNEL

LEFT / MONITORLEFT / MONITOR

ATTENUATIONATTENUATION

POWER AMP LEVEL

PEAKPEAK

INPUT LEVEL

PROGRAMPROGRAM

MONMON

LEFTLEFT

RIGHTRIGHT

EFFECTSEFFECTS

+6dB+6dB

+3dB+3dB

0dB0dB

-3dB-3dB

-6dB-6dB

-9dB-9dB

-12dB-12dB

-15dB-15dB

-18dB-18dB

-21dB-21dB

+6dB+6dB

+3dB+3dB

0dB0dB

-3dB-3dB

-6dB-6dB

-9dB-9dB

-12dB-12dB

-15dB-15dB

-18dB-18dB

-21dB-21dB

LEFT/ MON

RIGHT/ PFL

TIMETIME

MON ACTIVE

PFL ACTIVE

MASTER MUTES

The 'master meters' show the signal level to the power amplifiers. The right meter shows RIGHT or PFL when the PFL switch is enabled. The left meter shows LEFT or MONITOR when the MON TO LEFT AMP switch is enabled.

A Graphic Equaliser is provided for fine tuning of mixes and room acoustics Centre frequencies are 80Hz,200Hz,430Hz,1.2KHz,2.2KHz,5.5KHz and 10.5KHz. Varying the 80Hz / 200Hz filters adjusts bass frequencies Varying the 430Hz,1.2KHz and 2.2KHz adjusts midrange frequencies Varying the 5.5KHz and 10.5KHz adjusts treble frequencies

MASTER METERS

GRAPHIC EQUALISER

These turn off the the Master L + R signal. Red lamps illuminate when muted.

MASTER FADERS

POWER AMP LEVEL

TIME PROGRAM

INPUT LEVEL

The master faders control the signal level of the left and right masters before it is routed to the power amplifiers via mon to left amp switch,graphic equaliser and power amp level

This is the overall level control for the signal to the power amps.This provides input sensitivity matching for external units connected to the insert loops on the rear panel and increases dynamic range by reducing residual mix noise. Typical setting is -6dB.

This controls level of the signal into the built in Effects processor.This provides the user the ability to achieve the best signal to noise performance of the effects unit. There is peak led near this control to show that the Effects processor is near clipping.

The above controls allows the selection of 1 of the 127 available programs.These programs are arranged into 8 types selectable by the `Program' control. Different program times can then be selected using the `Time' control.

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Line Outs are provided for the connection of additional speaker/power amps,active speakers.The output level signal is controlled by the line out/tape out level control . The signal at these connectors is always the Master L + R.

Power connection is provided on a 3 pin IEC mains connector.Never disconnect the ground from your mixer as this is potentialy lethal..

The mains fuse is a 20mm Time delay fuse. See rear panel for fuse rating

Please observe all recomendations on cooling. Air is sucked in through vents on the rear panel and front edge of your mixer,it is then blown out by the fan .

Do Not Obstruct Vents Or Fan Aperture Or You Risk Thermal Shutdown Of Your Mixer

In the event of thermal failure ,Do not switch your mixer of as it will automaticaly reset after about 3-10minutes.Switching the mixer off,switches the fan off thus stopping cooling.

LINE OUTS

MAINS INLET

MAINS FUSE

MAINS SWITCH

MIXER COOLING

Insert loops are provided before each of the internal power amps .These are provided for the connection of speaker controlers , dynamics such compressors / limiters and feedback eliminators etc 1 jack socket is provided for send and 1jack socket is provided for return for each loop.

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

REAR PANEL FACILITIES

INSERT LOOPS

Two jack sockets and 1 speakon connector are provided for the connection to loudspeakers.The internal power amplifiers are able to deliver 300W/channel into 4 ohms

Under no circumstances should the total load seen by any of the amplifiers be below 4 ohms otherwise thermal shutdown is likely and long term reliability may be impaired

A)

C)

D)

E)

F)

B)

DO NOT OBSTRUCT FAN APERTUREDO NOT OBSTRUCT FAN APERTURE

DO NOT OBSTRUCT INLET VENTSDO NOT OBSTRUCT INLET VENTS

MINIMUM LOAD = 4 OHMSMINIMUM LOAD = 4 OHMS

PIN -1GROUNDPIN -1GROUND

PIN +1 SIGNALPIN +1 SIGNAL

SPEAKER OUTPUTSSPEAKER OUTPUTS

RIGHTRIGHT

CHANNELCHANNEL

LEFTLEFT

CHANNELCHANNEL

SPEAKER OUTPUTSSPEAKER OUTPUTS

PIN -1GROUNDPIN -1GROUND

PIN +1 SIGNALPIN +1 SIGNAL

MINIMUM LOAD = 4 OHMSMINIMUM LOAD = 4 OHMS

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BLT Industries Ltd

MADE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY

BLT Industries Ltd

SERIAL NoSERIAL No

RETURNRETURN

SENDSEND

MASTER

RIGHT

MASTER

RIGHT

/LEFT + RIGHT/LEFT + RIGHT

INSERTINSERT

MASTER

RIGHTRIGHT

LINELINE

OUTOUT

RETURNRETURN

SENDSEND

MASTER

LEFT

MASTER

LEFT

INSERTINSERT

MASTER

LINELINE

OUTOUT

LEFTLEFT

MONITORMONITOR

CAUTION

TO AVOID FIRE HAZARD

REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING

CAUTION

TO AVOID FIRE HAZARD

REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING

CAUTION

DISCONNECT POWER CORD

BEFORE REMOVING TOP COVER

CAUTION

DISCONNECT POWER CORD

BEFORE REMOVING TOP COVER

POWER FUSE RATINGPOWER FUSE RATING

220V/230V/240V T5A220V/230V/240V T5A

100/120V100/120V

T10AT10A

CAUTION

REFER TO USER MANUAL

BEFORE USING THIS MANUAL

CAUTION

REFER TO USER MANUAL

BEFORE USING THIS MANUAL

CAUTIONCAUTION

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE

WARNING

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

WARNING

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTIONMAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION

SUPPLY VOLTAGESUPPLY VOLTAGE

~240V~240V ~230V~230V

~220V~220V

~120V~120V

~110V~110V

DO NOT OBSTRUCT INLET VENTSDO NOT OBSTRUCT INLET VENTS

DO NOT OBSTRUCT FAN APERTUREDO NOT OBSTRUCT FAN APERTURE

AIR OUTLETAIR OUTLET

1000 WATTS 50/60 Hz~1000 WATTS 50/60 Hz~

AA

BB

CC

BB

FF

DD

EE

Output Power

300W

Output Power

300W

Output Power

300W

Output Power

300W

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MIX NOISE (measured 22Hz-22K,RMS,power amp level max) Master Up -80Bu 1 Channel 0dB -78dBu All channels 0dB -77dBu

MIC CHANNEL (Fader 0dB ) MIC INPUT: Gain Max. 60dB + 10dB @ fader buffer Gain Min . 0dB + 10dB @ fader buffer Bandwidth 30Hz-20kHz -1dB E.I.N. (Equivalent Input Noise)

-128dB (150R source Z) Distortion (mic to insets) typicaly <0.007% Maximum input +20dB Input Impedance 2K LINE INPUT: Gain Max. 36dB + 10dB @ fader buffer Gain Min. -26dB + 10dB @ fader buffer Bandwidth 30Hz-20kHz -1dB EQ: HI +12dB @ 12kHz (Shelving) Mid +12dB @ Sweepable from 500Hz-5k5 Lo +16dB @ 80Hz (Shelving) MIC/STEREO CHANNELS Stereo Gain 24dB Input overload >50V Mic Input: (identical to mic amp on stereo channels) Gain Max. +60dB + 10dB @ fader buffer Gain Min. 0dB + 10dB @ fader buffer E.I.N. -128dB (150R source Z) EQ: HI +12dB @ 12kHz (Shelving) Mid +12dB @ 2KHz Lo +16dB @ 80Hz (Shelving) Faders Buffer +10dB TAPE INPUTS (Ref +4dBu @ Output/Fader 0dB) Gain 15dB TAPE OUTPUT LEVEL Variable by user MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVELS Main Outputs (unbalanced) +22dBu Aux Output +22dBu Mon Output +22dBu POWER AMPLIFIER Power rating 2*300W into 4 Ohms (R.M.S) Hum and Noise -100dBu (22Hz-22KHz) Distortion <0.01 Slew Rate 20V/us Sensitivity +4dB Protection Short Circuit,Load

Mismatch,Thermal,D.C. POWER CONSUMPTION 230V/115V40/60Hz 1000 Watts

DIMENSIONS width depth height Concept 10 477mm 449mm 180mm Concept 16 627mm 449mm 180mm

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