Numark Pro SMX Quick Start Manual

PROFESSIONAL 2-CHANNEL
MIXER WITH EFFECTS LOOP

 QUICKSTART GUIDE

ENGLISH ( 1 – 4 )

 GUÍA DE INICIO RÁPIDO

ESPAÑOL ( 5 – 8 )

 GUIDE D’UTILISATION SIMPLIFIÉ

FRANÇAIS ( 9 – 12 )

 GUIDA RAPIDA

ITALIANO ( 13 – 16 )

 KURZANLEITUNG

DEUTSCH ( 17 – 20 )

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the PRO SMX, a professional 2-channel mixer. Here are just a few features that you’ll come to love
about this device:

 Fully analog audio signal path
 Pre-/post-effects send and return jacks allow you to use external effects processors
 3 inputs per channel (line, phono, and balanced ¼”), all gold-plated
 RCA and balanced XLR master outputs
 RCA AUX IN (“session input”) with volume control
 3-band EQ for each channel with button to switch between ±12dB or +12/–∞dB (i.e. the EQ knobs can be used

traditionally or as frequency kills)

 Mini-crossfader cueing
 Smooth Pro-X-fade crossfader with adjustable end points and torque
 Reverse switches and continuous rotary slope control for crossfader and line faders

We hope that the PRO SMX serves you well for many years to come.

Sincerely,

The People of Numark

BOX CONTENTS

 PRO SMX
 DC Power Adapter
 Quickstart Guide
 Safety & Warranty Information Booklet

REGISTRATION

Please go to http://www.numark.com to register your PRO SMX. Registering your product ensures that we can keep
you up-to-date with any last-minute product developments and provide you with world-class technical support, should
you run into any problems.

GROUND RULES

1. Make sure all items listed in the BOX CONTENTS section are included in the box.

2. READ SAFETY & WARRANTY INFORMATION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT.

3. Study the connection diagram in this guide.

4. Place mixer in an appropriate position for operation.

5. Make sure all devices are turned off and all faders and gain knobs are set to “zero”

6. Connect all stereo input sources as indicated in the diagram.

7. Connect the stereo outputs to power amplifier(s), tape decks, and/or other audio sources.

8. Plug all devices into AC power.

9. Switch everything on in the following order.

• Audio input sources (i.e. turntables, CD players, etc.)

• Mixer

• Last, any amplifiers or output devices

10. When turning off, always reverse this operation by,

• Turning off amplifiers

• Mixer

• Last, any input devices

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM

MICROPHONE

SYNTH

CD PLAYER

CD PLAYER

SYNTH WORKSTATION

BOOTH AMP

HOUSE AMP

HEADPHONES

EFFECTS PROCESSOR

REMOTE MIXER

TURNTABLE

TURNTABLE

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How do I know if my ¼” cables
are balanced?

BALANCED
UNBALANCED

REAR PANEL FEATURES

1. POWER SWITCH – Turns the

mixer on and off. Turn on the
mixer after all input devices
have been connected and
before you turn on amplifiers.
Turn off amplifiers before you
turn off the mixer

2. DC IN – Use the included

power adapter to connect the
mixer to a power outlet. While
the power is switched off, plug
the power supply into the mixer
first, then plug the power
supply into a power outlet.

Note: The mixer is designed to work with the included DC power supply only. Using an incompatible power supply could
result in damage to the unit.

3. MASTER OUTPUT (BALANCED) – Connect this low-impedance XLR output to a PA system or powered monitors. The

level of this output is controlled with the MASTER knob on the top panel.

4. FX SEND – Connect the inputs of an external effects unit to these outputs

using ¼” cables.

5. FX RETURN – Connect the outputs of an external effects unit to these outputs

using ¼” cables.

6. AUX IN (RCA) – Connect line-level or phono devices to these inputs.

7. MASTER OUTPUT (RCA) – Use standard RCA cables to connect this output

to a speaker or amplifier system. The level of this output is controlled by the
MASTER knob on the top panel.

8. AUX / BOOTH OUTPUT (RCA) – Use standard RCA cables to connect this output to a booth amp or other monitoring

system. The level of this output is controlled by the AUX / BOOTH OUTPUT knob on the top panel.

9. LINE INPUTS (BALANCED) – Use standard ¼” cables to connect line-level

devices with balanced outputs, such as synths or keyboards, to these inputs.

10. LINE INPUTS (RCA) – Connect line-level devices, such as CD players,

samplers or audio interfaces, to these inputs.

11. LINE | PHONO INPUTS (RCA) – Connect your audio sources to these inputs.

These inputs can accept both line and phono-level signals.

12. LINE | PHONO SWITCH – Flip this switch to the appropriate position, depending on the device connected to the LINE |

PHONO INPUTS. If you are using phono-level turntables, set this switch to “PHONO” to provide the additional
amplification needed for phono-level signals. If using a line-level device, such as a CD player or sampler, set this switch
to “LINE.”

13. GROUNDING TERMINAL – If using phono-level turntables with a grounding wire, connect the grounding wire to these

terminals. If you experience a low “hum” or “buzz”, this could mean that your turntables are not grounded.

Note: Some turntables have a grounding wire built into the RCA connection and, therefore, nothing needs to be
connected to the grounding terminal.

FRONT PANEL FEATURES

1. MIC INPUT – Connect an XLR or ¼” microphone to

this input. Microphone controls are located on the top
panel.

2. CHANNEL FADER REVERSE – Changes the

direction of the corresponding channel fader. When
pressed, the audio level of the corresponding channel
will decrease when you move the fader up or increase
when you move the fader down.

3. CHANNEL FADER SLOPE – Adjusts the slope of the

CHANNEL FADERS. Turn to the left for a smooth
fade (mixing) or to the right for a sharp cut (scratching).

4. CROSSFADER (CF) MODE – Reverses the assignment of Channels 1 and 2 on the crossfader.

5. CROSSFADER (CF) SLOPE – Adjusts the slope of the CROSSFADER curve. Turn to the left for a smooth fade

(mixing) or to the right for a sharp cut (scratching).

6. HEADPHONES – Connect your ¼” or 1/8” headphones to these outputs for cueing and mix monitoring. Headphone

output controls are located on the top panel.

If nothing is connected to the FX
SEND or FX RETURN jacks, the

audio signal will be automatically
bridged between them. This way,
the signal will be uninterrupted if
the FX SEND switch is
accidentally engaged.

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TOP PANEL FEATURES

1. POWER LED – Illuminates when the mixer is on.

2. MIC GAIN – Adjusts the audio level of the

microphone signal.

3. MIC TREBLE – Adjusts the high (treble)

frequencies of the microphone channel.

Tip: If you experience feedback when using a
microphone at loud levels, try turning down the
high frequencies.

4. MIC BASS – Adjusts the low (bass) frequencies of

the microphone channel.

5. FX RETURN – Adjusts the audio level of the signal

sent through the FX RETURN inputs on the rear
panel.

6. AUX INPUT – Adjusts the audio level of the signal

sent through the AUX IN inputs on the rear panel.

7. CHANNEL GAIN – Adjusts the corresponding

channel’s pre-fader and pre-EQ gain level.

8. CHANNEL TREBLE – Adjusts the high (treble)

frequencies of the corresponding channel.

9. CHANNEL MID – Adjusts the mid-range

frequencies of the corresponding channel.

10. CHANNEL BASS – Adjusts the low (bass)

frequencies of the corresponding channel.

11. CHANNEL BALANCE – Adjusts the balance of

right to left audio of the corresponding channel in
all outputs (MASTER, FX, and AUX / BOOTH
OUTPUTS).

12. EQ -12dB / KILL SWITCH – Determines the range

of the CHANNEL EQ knobs. When pressed, the
lowest setting on the EQ knobs will be “zero” (a red
LED on the button will illuminate). When raised,
the lowest setting on the EQ knobs will be -12dB.

Note: The highest setting on all the EQ knobs is
always +12dB.

13. INPUT SELECTOR – Selects the input source to be routed to the corresponding channel. Input jacks are located on the

rear panel.

14. FX SEND – Selects whether the signal from the corresponding channel is routed to the FX SEND outputs.

• OFF – The signal is sent directly to the CHANNEL FADER then to the

Program mix.

• POST – The signal is sent to the CHANNEL FADER, then to the FX SEND

output, then to the FX RETURN input, then to the Program mix.

• PRE – The signal is sent to the FX SEND output, then to the FX RETURN

input. This signal is then combined with the same signal sent directly to the
CHANNEL FADER. Both are then sent to the Program mix.

15. CHANNEL FADER – Adjusts the audio level on the corresponding channel.

16. LED METERS – Monitors the audio levels. The outer two meters monitor the levels of each channel. The inner two

meters monitor the Program mix.

17. CROSSFADER – Blends audio between the channels assigned to the left and right side of the crossfader.

Note: The crossfader is user-replaceable if it should ever wear out. Simply remove the facepanel, then remove the
screws holding it in position. Replace the fader with a quality authorized replacement from your local Numark retailer
only.

18. MASTER – Adjusts the output volume of the Program mix.

19. AUX / BOOTH OUTPUT – Adjusts the audio level sent to the AUX / BOOTH OUTPUT on the rear panel. This signal is

identitcal to the MASTER OUTPUT.

20. MASTER BUTTON – When pressed, this button sends the Program mix to the headphones (a red LED on the button

will illuminate). When raised, the Cue channel is sent to the headphones.

21. CUE GAIN – Adjusts the volume level of the headphone output.

22. CUE SLIDER – Previews the audio playing on Channels 1 and 2. Sliding this to the left plays Channel 1. Sliding to the

right plays Channel 2.

If nothing is connected to the FX
SEND or FX RETURN jacks, the

audio signal will be automatically
bridged between them. This way,
the signal will be uninterrupted if
the FX SEND switch is
accidentally engaged.

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INTRODUCCIÓN

Bienvenido al mezclador profesional de 2 canales PRO SMX. He aquí algunas de las características de este
dispositivo que seguramente le encantarán:

 Trayecto de señal de audio totalmente analógico
 Conectores de envío y retorno de efectos pre-/post que le permiten usar procesadores de efectos externos
 3 entradas por canal (línea, fonográfica y ¼” balanceada), todas enchapadas en oro
 Salidas maestras RCA y XLR balanceadas
 Entrada RCA AUX (“entrada de sesión” con control de volumen
 Ecualizador de 3 bandas para cada canal con botón para conmutar entre ±12 dB o +12/–∞ dB (es decir, las

perillas del ecualizador se pueden usar tradicionalmente o como de supresión “kill”)

 Búsqueda de punto inicial (cue) con mini crossfader
 Suave crossfader Pro-X-Fader con puntos terminales y torque ajustables
 Conmutadores de reversa y control de pendiente rotativo continuo del crossfader y faders de línea

Esperamos que el PRO SMX le brinde un buen servicio por muchos años.

Atentamente,

La Gente de Numark

CONTENIDO DE LA CAJA

 PRO SMX
 Adaptador de CC
 Guía de inicio rápido
 Folleto de información sobre la seguridad y la garantía

REGISTRO

Visite http://www.numark.com y registre su PRO SMX. El registro de su producto asegura que podamos mantenerle
actualizado con los desarrollos de productos de último momento y brindarle apoyo técnico de categoría mundial en
caso de que tenga algún problema.

REGLAS BÁSICAS

1. Asegúrese de que todos los artículos indicados en “Contenido de la caja" estén incluidos en la caja.

2. LEA EL FOLLETO DE INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA SEGURIDAD Y LA GARANTÍA ANTES DE UTILIZAR EL
PRODUCTO.

3. Estudie el diagrama de conexión incluido en esta guía.

4. Coloque el mezclador en una posición adecuada para su funcionamiento.

5. Asegúrese que todos los dispositivos estén apagados y que todos los faders y perillas de ganancia estén en
posición «cero».

6. Conecte todas las fuentes de entrada estéreo como se indica en el diagrama.

7. Conecte las salidas estéreo a los amplificadores de potencia, bandejas de cinta magnética y/o otras fuentes de
audio.

8. Enchufe todos los dispositivos al suministro de corriente alterna.

9. Encienda todo en el siguiente orden:

y fuentes de entrada de audio (por ejemplo, giradiscos, reproductores de CD, etc.)
y el mezclador
y por último, cualquier amplificador o dispositivo de salida

10. Al apagar, realice siempre esta operación en sentido inverso:

y apague los amplificadores
y el mezclador
y por último, cualquier dispositivo de entrada

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FILTERS

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DIAGRAMA DE CONEXIÓN

MICRÓFONO

SINTETIZADOR

REPROD DE CD

REPROD DE CD

EST DE TRABAJO SINTETIZADOR

AMP DE CABINA

AMP DE AUDITORIO

AURICULARES

PROCESADOR DE EFECTOS

MEZCLADOR REMOTO

GIRADISCOS

GIRADISCOS

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