LTO LYNX-MIX124, LYNX-MIX204, LYNX-MIX164 User Manual

LYNX-MIX USB SERIES

12/16/20-CH COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND
MIXER WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS

USER'S MANUAL

www.altoproaudio.com

Version 2.0 OCT. 2007

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All rights reserved to ALTO. All features and content might be changed

without prior notice. Any photocopy, translation, or reproduction of part of this

manual without written permission is forbidden. Copyright 2007 Seikaku Group

SEIKAKU TECHNICAL GROUP LIMITED

NO. 1, Lane 17, Sec. 2, Han Shi West Road, Taichung 40151, Taiwan

http://www.altoproaudio.com Tel: [phone]

email: [e-mail] Fax: [phone]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

CAUTION

RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOTOPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR
THE BACK PANEL OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
THERE ARE NO PARTS NEEDED BY USER
INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT. FOR SERVICE,
PLEASE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE
CENTERS.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock
and fire, do not expose this equipment
to moisture or rain.

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Dispose of this product should
notbeplacedinmunicipalwaste
and should be separate collection.

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12.

MovethisEquipmentonlywithacart,
stand, tripod, or bracket,
specified by the
manufacturer, or
sold with the
Equipment. When
a cart is used, use
caution when
moving the cart /
equipment
combination to
avoid possible
injury from tip- over.

Permanent hearing loss may be caused by
exposure to \ extremely high noise levels.
The US. Government's Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) has
specified the permissible exposure to noise
level.
These are shown in the following chart:

HOURS X DAY SPL EXAMPLE

According to OSHA, an exposure to high SPL in
excess of these limits may result in the loss of
heat. To avoid the potential damage of heat, it is
recommended that Personnel exposed to
equipment capable of generating high SPL use
hearing protection while such equipment is
under operation.

8
6
4
3
2
1,5
1
0,5
0,25 or less

90
92
95

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100
102
105
110
115

Small gig
train
Subway train

High level desktop monitors

Classic music concert

Rock concert

This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the

presence of un-insulated and dangerous voltages
within the product enclosure. These are voltages that
may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric
shock or death.

This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to

important operating and maintenance instructions.

Please read.

Protective Ground Terminal
AC mains (Alternating Current)

Hazardous Live Terminal
ON: Denotes the product is turned on.
OFF: Denotes the product is turned off.

The apparatus shall be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.

The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used
as the disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.

CAUTION

Describes precautions that should be observed to
prevent damage to the product.

Read this Manual carefully before operation.
Keep this Manual in a safe place.
Be aware of all warnings reported

with this symbol.
Keep this Equipment away from water and

moisture.
Clean it only with dry cloth. Do not use

solvent or other chemicals.
Do not damp or cover any cooling opening.

Install the equipment only in accordance with
the Manufacturer's instructions.

Power Cords are designed for your safety. Do
not remove Ground connections! If the plug
does not fit your AC outlet, seek advice from
a qualified electrician. Protect the power
cord and plug from any physical stress to
avoid risk of electric shock. Do not place
heavy objects on the power cord. This could
cause electric shock or fire.

Unplug this equipment when unused for long
periods of time or during a storm.

Refer all service to qualified service personnel
only. Do not perform any servicing other than
those instructions contained within the
User's Manual.

To prevent fire and damage to the product,
use only the recommended fuse type as
indicated in this manual. Do not short-circuit
the fuse holder. Before replacing the fuse,
make sure that the product is OFF and
disconnected from the AC outlet.

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9. WARRANTY

1. WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD

To obtain Warranty Service, the buyer should first fill out and return the enclosed
Warranty Registration Card within 10 days of the Purchase Date.
All the information presented in this Warranty Registration Card gives the
manufacturer a better understanding of the sales status, so as to provide a
more effective and efficient after-sales warranty service. Please fill out all the
information carefully and genuinely, miswriting or absence of this card will void
your warranty service.

2. RETURN NOTICE

2.1 In case of return for any warranty service, please make sure that the product
is well packed in its original shipping carton, and it can protect your unit from
any other extra damage.

2.2 Please provide a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase with
the returned machine, and give detail information about your return address
and contact telephone number.

2.3 A brief description of the defect will be appreciated.

2.4 Please prepay all the costs involved in the return shipping, handling and
insurance.

3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

3.1 LTO warrants that this product will be free from any defects in materials
and/or workmanship for a period of 1 year from the purchase date if you
have completed the Warranty Registration Card in time.

3.2 The warranty service is only available to the original consumer, who purchased
this product directly from the retail dealer, and it can not be transferred.

3.3 During the warranty service, LTO may repair or replace this product at its
own option at no charge to you for parts or for labor in accordance with the
right side of this limited warranty.

3.4 This warranty does not apply to the damages to this product that occurred
as the following conditions:

Instead of operating in accordance with the user's manual thoroughly, any abuse
or misuse of this product.
Normal tear and wear.
The product has been altered or modified in any way.
Damage which may have been caused either directly or indirectly by another
product / force / etc.
Abnormal service or repairing by anyone other than the qualified personnel or
technician.

And in such cases, all the expenses will be charged to the buyer.

3.5 In no event shall LTO be liable for any incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to
you.

3.6 This warranty gives you the specific rights, and these rights are compatible
with the state laws, you may also have other statutory rights that may vary
from state to state.

1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................1

2. FEATURES.......................................................................................1

4. CONTROL ELEMENTS......................................................................5

5. INSTALLATION & CONNECTION......................................................15

1. INTRODUCTION

2. FEATURES

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7. BLOCK DIAGRAM..........................................................................20

8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................22

9. WARRANTY..................................................................................24

3. QUICK START..................................................................................3

6. PRESET LIST.................................................................................19

IN THIS MANUAL

Thank you for your purchasing of the LTO LYNX-MIX124 USB 12-channel (16-channel
for LYNX-MIX164 USB, and 20-channel for LYNX-MIX204 USB) compact integrated mixer
with 24-bit digital multi-effect built-in. It is just one of the many LTO products that a
talented, multinational Team of Audio Engineers and Musicians have developed with their
great passion for music. Your LYNX-MIX USB Series is a remarkable compact mixer that
doesn't find many equals in the market today. With 6 microphone (10 microphone for
LYNX-MIX 164USB, 14 microphone for LYNX-MIX204 USB) and 4 stereo Line-level inputs
for serious live performances, your LYNX-MIX USB Series also includes a 24-bit digital
multi-effect with 16 Factory Presets and 16 variations for every preset, for a total of
256 different digital effects. There is a three bands EQ on mono input channels, four
bands EQ on stereo input channels. Use it for large Gigs, and for fixed PA installation.
Enjoy your LYNX-MIX USB Series and make sure to read this Manual carefully before
operation!

6 MIC (10 MIC for LYNX-MIX164 USB, 14 MIC for LYNX-MIX204 USB) inputs
with gold plated XLR and balanced TRS jack

4 Stereo input channels with balanced TRS jacks
Ultra-low noise discrete MIC preamps with +48 V Phantom Power
Each mic input channel with Mute, SOLO function, Peak LED and Low Cut filter
SUB1-2, SUB3-4 & MAIN L-R signal assignment switches
4 AUX Sends per channel: 2 PRE/POST faders switchable for monitoring

application effects & sound processor input; 2 POST faders as external send
or for internal digital DFX

Channel Inserts and Direct Outputs on each mono channel plus Main Insert
for flexible connection of outboard equipment

3-band EQ with sweepable MID on mono inputs; 4-band EQ on stereo inputs

24-bit internal DSP with 256 effects, 16 presets by 16 variations with DSP
Mute switch and Peak LED

2-TRACK IN assignable to Main Mix, Control Room/Headphone outputs

With USB port, when it is in output mode, it can connect with the SUB1-2 or
MAIN MIX output; in the input mode, it can connect with the CH11/12 (for
LYNX-MIX124 USB, CH15/16 for LYNX-MIX164 USB, CH19/20 for LYNX-MIX204
USB) or MAIN MIX output

Mono input channels

Line input

Balanced/Unbalanced

Distortion (THD & N)

0.005% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz

Fader 0 dB, all input channels assigned and set to

+22 dBu balanced XLR

DSP Section

Presets

256

16-position VARIATION selector

Max output

Power Supply

Europe 210-240 V~, 50 Hz

AUX Returns gain range

- to +15 dB

Main Mix Section

Power Consumption

60 Watts

Microphone input

electronically balanced, discrete input configuration

Frequency response

10 Hz to 55 kHz, +/ 3 dB

Distortion (THD & N)

0.005% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz

Gain range 0 dB to 50 dB (MIC)

115 dB

SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio)

electronically balanced

Line input

10 Hz to 55 kHz, +/ 3 dB

Frequency response
Distortion (THD & N)

0.005% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz

Sensitivity range

+15 dBu to -35 dBu

Stereo input channels

Frequency response

10 Hz to 55 kHz,+/3dB

Impedances

All other output

120 Ohm

All other inputs

10 kOhm or greater

Microphone input

1.4 kOhm

Channel Insert return

2.5 kOhm

Tape out

1 kOhm

Equalization

Low-shelving

+/ 15dB@80Hz

Hi-Mid (Stereo)

+/ 15 dB @ 3 kHz

Mid bell (Mono)

+/ 15 dB -frequency range 100 Hz~8 kHz

Hi-shelving

+/ 15 dB @12 kHz

Mid-Low (Stereo)

+/ 15 dB @ 500 Hz

Low Cut filter

75 Hz, 18 dB/Oct.

A/D and D/A converters

24-bit

DSP resolution

24-bit

Type of effects

Hall, Room, Vocal & Plate REVERBS
Mono & Stereo DELAY (max DELAY TIME 650ms)

REVERB+DELAY, REVERB+CHORUS,

Chorus, Flanger & Reverb MODULATIONS

REVERB+FLANGER combinations

16-position PRESET Selector

Controls

DSP MUTE SWITCH with PEAK LED indicator

Noise (Bus noise)

Fader 0 dB, channels muted: -100 dBr (ref.: +4 dBu)

UNITY gain: 90 dBr (ref.:+4 dBu)

+22 dBu unbalanced, 1/4" jacks

AUX Sends max out

+22 dBu

Main voltage

USA/Canada 100-120 V~,60 Hz

U.K./Australia 240 V~, 50 Hz

Fuse

Standard IEC receptacle

Main Connection

Net Weight

LYNX- 124USBMIX T500 mAL
LYNX- USBMIX164

T630 mAL

LYNX- USBMIX204

T750 mAL

Physical

518 mm 400 mm 38/115 mm (20.39" 15.75" 1.49"/4.53")

Dimension (W D H)

LYNX-MIX124USB

415 mm 400 mm 38/115 mm (16.34" 15.75" 1.49"/4.53")
LYNX-MIX164USB
LYNX-MIX204USB

626 mm 400 mm 38/115 mm (24.64" 15.75" 1.49"/4.53")

LYNX- 124USBMIX

LYNX- USBMIX204

LYNX- USBMIX164

LYNX-MIX124

SPOTLIGHT

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8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

2

5.65 Kg (12.5 lb)

8.15Kg (18 lb)

6.87 Kg (15.1 lb)

3

SPOTLIGHT

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7. BLOCK DIAGRAM

LYNX-MIX164