PYLE Audio PM 1008 User Manual
Your PYRAMID Series Performance Mixer
is a sophisticated control center, perfect for mixing sound from multiple playback sources such as
microphones, tuners, CD players, turntables or the audio outputs from a VCR. This mixer is ruggedly
constructed for home or professional use. Wide range volume controls permit you to adjust sound levels
accurately to achieve just the right mix for playing through your speaker system or for recording.
Features and Controls: PM 1008 Mixer
Please read this manual thoroughly before you attempt to set up and use the mixer. It contains a
range of suggestions and instructions to insure safe usage. Set up and used properly, you can expect
years of trouble-free service from this product.
Owner’s Manual Table of Contents
Input/Output Features
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Features and Controls: PM 1008
1
Features and Controls: PM 2008
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Features and Controls: PM 3008
3
Presetting Controls Before Use
4
Connecting the Mixer Inputs
Connecting the Mixer’s Outputs
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to Amplifiers
to Recorders
to Booth Speakers
Using Headphones
7
Connecting the Lamp
Using the Mixer Controls
8
Turning On the Mixer
Monitoring (”Cueing”) Inputs
8
Mixing Inputs
Adding Equalization to the Mix
9
Using the MicrophoneTalkover Mode
Microphone Tone and Level Controls
Using the Mono/Stereo Switch
10
Using the Crossfader w/Assign Switches
Using the Echo Controls (PM 2008)
Using the Sound Effects (PM 2008)
Using the Digital Sampler (PM 3008)
Troubleshooting
11
Specifications Warranty
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Input/Output Features: all models
Stereo Line Inputs let you connect
most high-level audio sources, such as
CD players, tape deck, tuner or VCR.
MIC 1
CUE
MIC 1
0 10
MIC 2
0 10
TREBLE
0
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BASS
0
-12 +12
MIC 1 Combo Input Jack For
connecting a balanced or unbalanced
low impedance microphone with XLRtype or 1/4” plug
MIC 2 Input Jack (on input panel)
For connecting a balanced or
unbalanced low impedance microphone
with 1/4”plug
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TALKOVEROFF ON
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LEFT CHANNEL
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LN 2PH 1/ LN 1 LN 4PH 2/ LN 3 LN 6LN 5 LN 8LN 7
CUE CUE CUE CUE
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ASSIGN A
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LEFT
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CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 4 MASTERCHANNEL 1
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Channel CUE Switch Allows you to monitor the selected audio
input source and prepare it prior to mixing it in.
Channel Input Selector Lets you choose the input source to play
for each channel
Dual Display Meter Indicates the levels of Left and Right Master
Channels
7-Band Equalizer Allows you to tailor the mixer output to suit your
taste or performance environment. Each frequency range can be
cut or boost by up to 12dB.
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RIGHT CHANNEL
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EQ
ONOFF
MONO
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LAMP
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POWER
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BNC Lamp Adaptor Allows
you to connect a 12V/3W
lamp to light the panel
Power Switch
Equalizer On/Off Selector
BOOTH
0 10
MIX
CUE PGM
CUE
Booth Level Control
Lets you control the mixer’s
overall booth volume level,
if you set up remote speakers
or DJ booth monitors
Headphone CUE/PGM
Control Allows you to listen
simultaneously or separately
to the CUE material or the
active program
Cue Level Control
0 10
2 3
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ASSIGN B
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PHONES
Headphone Jack
Accepts headphones with
1/4” plug
VOLTAGE
FUSE
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115/230V-60/50 Hz
Output Jacks to connect the mixer to a
receiver or amplifier – choose to use cables
with either 1/4” plugs or RCA plugs.
Booth Output Jacks to connect the mixer
to a second receiver or amplifier powering
speakers in the DJ booth or in a remote
location
Record Output Jacks to connect the
mixer to a tape deck for recording the
mixed program
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED)
CAUTION:
PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE
OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE
BALANCED
R
L
OUTPUT
L
R
MIC1/2 Tone Controls
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
CAUTION:
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE
CAUTION:
REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE.
INPUT
BOOTHAMP
REC
CH 4 CH 3 CH 2 CH 1
L
R
LINE 7LINE 8
LINE 5LINE 6
Dual Purpose Stereo Inputs for
using a turntable with a magnetic
cartridge OR a high level input
source
Input Select Switches – set these
switches based on what is plugged
into Phono1/Line1 and Phono2/Line3
input jacks
INPUT
SELECT
LINE 3LINE 4
PHONO 2
GROUND
MIC 2
INPUT
SELECT
LINE 1LINE 2
PHONO 1
Ground Screw
for turntables
MIC2 Microphone
connector permits
you to connect a
balanced or
unbalanced low
impedance microphone
with 1/4” plug.
MIC1/2 Level Controls Lets you control
the MIC levels as they enter the mix
MIC Talkover Allows you to lower the
level of the input sources so you can talk
them using the DJ Mic
Master Level Control Lets you control mixer’s overall volume level
Master Mono/Stereo Switch
Channel Assign Switch Lets you select the input source to be mixed
by the Crossfade Slider Control
Crossfade Slider Control Allows you to smoothly switch between
the input sources assigned to Channel A and Channel B
PYRAMID Mixer Owner’s Manual – 1i – PYRAMID Mixer Owner’s Manual
Features and Controls: PM 2008 Mixer
Channel Input Selector Lets you choose the input source to play
MIC 1 Combo Input Jack For
connecting a balanced or unbalanced
low impedance microphone with XLRtype or 1/4” plug
MIC 2 Input Jack (on input panel)
For connecting a balanced or
unbalanced low impedance microphone
with 1/4” plug
for each channel
Channel CUE Switch Allows you to monitor the selected audio
input source and prepare it prior to mixing it in.
Dual Display Meter Indicates the levels of Left and Right Master
Channels
Master Level Control Lets you control mixer’s overall volume level
Master Mono/Stereo Switch
7-Band Equalizer Allows you to tailor the mixer output to suit your
taste or performance environment. Each frequency range can be
cut or boost by up to 12dB.
Features and Controls: PM 3008 Mixer
Channel Input Selector Lets you choose the input source to play
for each channel
Channel CUE Switch Allows you to monitor the selected audio
input source and prepare it prior to mixing it in.
MIC 1 Combo Input Jack For
connecting a balanced or unbalanced
low impedance microphone with XLRtype or 1/4”plug
MIC 2 Input Jack (on input panel)
For connecting a balanced or
unbalanced low impedance microphone
with 1/4”plug
Dual Display Meter Indicates the levels of Left and Right Master
Channels
Master Level Control Lets you control mixer’s overall volume level
Master Mono/Stereo Switch
7-Band Equalizer Allows you to tailor the mixer output to suit your
taste or performance environment. Each frequency range can be
cut or boost by up to 12dB.
MIC 1
CUE
MIC 1
0 10
MIC 2
0 10
TREBLE
0
-12 +12
BASS
0
-12 +12
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TALKOVEROFF ON
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LEFT CHANNEL
60 150 400 1K 2.4K 6K 15K
LN 2PH 1/ LN 1 LN 4PH 2/ LN 3 LN 6LN 5 LN 8LN 7
CUE CUE CUE CUE
CHANNEL 1
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ASSIGN A
MIC1/2 Tone Controls
MIC1/2 Level Controls Lets you control
the MIC levels as they enter the mix
MIC Talkover Allows you to lower the
level of the input sources so you can talk
them using the DJ Mic
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LEFT
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PWR
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RIGHT
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STEREO SOUND MIXER/EFFECT
CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 4 MASTER
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ASSIGN B
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SOUND EFFECT
LASER MACHINE
SIREN EMERGENCY UFO
EQ
MONO
GUN
RIGHT CHANNEL
ONOFF
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TRON
LAMP
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ECHO
REPEAT
0 10
DELAY
0 10
LEVEL
0 10
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SPEED
0 10
F/X
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POWER
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ONOFF
BOOTH
0 10
MIX
CUE PGM
CUE
0 10
PHONES
BNC Lamp Adaptor Allows
you to connect a 12V/3W
lamp to light the panel
Power Switch
Equalizer On/Off Selector
Booth Level Control Lets
you control the mixer’s overall
Booth volume level, if you set
up remote speakers or DJ booth
monitors
Headphone CUE/PGM
Control Allows you to listen
simultaneously or separately
to the CUE material or the
active program
Cue Level Control
-Let you adjust the
headphone's volume level
Headphone Jack
Accepts headphones with
1/4” plug
ECHO On/Off Switch
ECHO Repeat Control Lets you control the time
period during which the echo is repeated
ECHO Delay Control Lets you adjust the delay
time for the echo
ECHO Level Control Controls the depth of the
echo effect
Sound Effect Volume Control Lets you control
the volume level of the sound effect within the mix
Sound Effect Speed Control Lets you control
the pitch of the selected sound effect
Digital Sound Effects Selectors Lets you create
special sound performance mixes from the six
preprogrammed special effects
Channel Assign Switch Lets you select the input source to be mixed
by the Crossfade Slider Control
Crossfade Slider Control Allows you to smoothly switch between
the input sources assigned to Channel A and Channel B
MIC 1
CUE
MIC 1
0 10
MIC 2
0 10
TREBLE
0
-12 +12
BASS
0
-12 +12
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TALKOVEROFF ON
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LEFT CHANNEL
60 150 400 1K 2.4K 6K 15K
LN 2PH 1/ LN 1 LN 4PH 2/ LN 3 LN 6LN 5
CUE CUE CUE CUE
CHANNEL 1
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ASSIGN A
MIC1/2 Tone Controls
MIC1/2 Level Controls Lets you control
the MIC levels as they enter the mix
MIC Talkover Allows you to lower the
level of the input sources so you can talk
them using the DJ Mic
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LEFT
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PWR
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RIGHT
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STEREO SOUND MIXER/SAMPLER
CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 4 MASTER
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ASSIGN B
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LN 8LN 7
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RIGHT CHANNEL
60 150 400 1K 2.4K 6K 15K
EQ
ONOFF
MONO
-10 +10
Channel Assign Switch Lets you select the input source to be mixed
by the Crossfade Slider Control
Crossfade Slider Control Allows you to smoothly switch between
the input sources assigned to Channel A and Channel B
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PITCH
SAMPLER
MODE
SINGLE
REPEATRECORD
START/STOP
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CUE
LEVEL
0 10
LAMP
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12
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POWER
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BNC Lamp Adaptor Allows
you to connect a 12V/3W
lamp to light the panel
Power Switch
Equalizer On/Off Selector
BOOTH
0 10
MIX
CUE PGM
CUE
0 10
PHONES
Sampler Mode Selector Selects the function of
the sampler section
Sampler Start/Stop Controls the start and stop
of the sampling process
Sampler CUE Switch Allows you to monitor the
desired sample signal
Sampler Level Control Lets you adjust the volume
of the desired sample signal as it enters the mix
Sampler Pitch Control Lets you control the
sampled signal’s pitch
Booth Level Control Lets
you control the mixer’s
overall Booth volume level,
if you set up remote speakers
or DJ booth monitors
Headphone CUE/PGM
Control Allows you to listen
simultaneously or separately
to the CUE material or the
active program
Cue Level Control
Headphone Jack
Accepts headphones with
1/4” plug
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