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

2

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

-12 +12

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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PWR

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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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ONOFF

MONO

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LAMP

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0

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

1

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

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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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2 3

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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

0

RIGHT

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STEREO SOUND MIXER/EFFECT

CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 4 MASTER

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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

-10 +10

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SPEED

0 10

F/X

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0

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

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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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12

LEFT

-

30

PWR

0

RIGHT

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STEREO SOUND MIXER/SAMPLER

CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 4 MASTER

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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

0

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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