PYLE Audio PYD-1918 User Manual
PYD-1918/PYD1928
PYD-1938/PYD-1948
PYD-1958
4 channel
professional
pro series
Your PYLE PRO 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.
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: PYD-1918
2
Features and Controls: PYD-1928
3
Features and Controls: PYD-1938
Features and Controls: PYD-1948
4
Features and Controls: PYD-1958
5
Presetting Controls Before Use
6
Connecting the Mixer Inputs
Using the Gain Controls
8
Connecting the Mixer’s Outputs
to Amplifiers
to Recorders
to Zone Speakers
Using Headphones
9
Connecting the Lamp
Using the Mixer Controls
10
Turning On the Mixer
Monitoring (”Cueing”) Inputs
10
Mixing Inputs
Adding Equalization to the Mix
Adding External Effects to the Mix
11
Using the MicrophoneTalkover Mode
Microphone Tone and Level Controls
Using the MIC Kill Frequency Switches
Using the Mono/Stereo Switch
12
Using the Crossfader w/Assign Switches
Using the Echo Controls
(PYD-1928 and PYD-1948)
Using the Sound Effects (PYD-1938 and PYD-1948)
Using the Digital Sampler (PYD-1958)
Troubleshooting
13
Care and Maintenance
Specifications
14
Warranty
Input/Output Features: all models
Effects Send/Receive jacks permits you to either include
externally generated effects (such as a digital sampler or synth)
IN the mix, or to process the mixed sound (echo reverb, etc.).
Output Jacks to connect the mixer to a
receiver or amplifier – choose to use cables
with either 1/4” plugs or RCA plugs.
Zone 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
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
Stereo Line Inputs let you connect
most high-level audio sources, such as
CD players, tape deck, tuner or VCR.
Ground Screw
for turntables
MIC2 Microphone
connector permits
you to connect a
balanced or
unbalanced low
impedance microphone
with 1/4” plug.
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Features and Controls: PYD1918 Mixer
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
MIC Frequency Kill Switches Allows
you to kill the selected frequency range
instantly for interesting effects. LED
lights to indicate kill is activated.
Channel Gain Control Lets you adjust the gain of the input source
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.
Dual Display Meter Indicates the levels of Left and Right Master
Channels
10-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 10dB.
BNC Lamp Adaptor Allows
you to connect a 12V/3W
lamp to light the panel
Power Switch and Red
light Illumination
Equalizer On/Off Switch
Effect Switch
(Send/Receive) Lets you
connect a sound effect
device, such as reverb,
sampler, etc. and either play
the signal from it or play
another input through it.
Headphone Level Control
Headphone Jack
Accepts headphones with
1/4” plug
Headphone CUE/PGM
Control Allows you to listen
simultaneously or separately
to the CUE material or the
active program
MIC Talkover Allows you to lower the
level of the input sources so you can talk
them using the DJ Mic
MIC1/2 Level Controls Lets you control
the MIC levels as they enter the mix
MIC1/2 Tone Controls
Zone Level Control Lets you control the mixer’s overall ZONE
volume level, if you set up remote speakers or DJ booth monitors
Zone Mono/Stereo Selector
Zone Balance Control
Master Level Control Lets you control mixer’s overall volume level
Master Mono/Stereo Selector
Master Balance Control
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: PYD1928 Mixer
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
MIC Frequency Kill Switches Allows
you to kill the selected frequency range
instantly for interesting effects. LED
lights to indicate kill is activated.
Channel Gain Control Lets you adjust the gain of the input source
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.
Dual Display Meter Indicates the levels of Left and Right Master
Channels
10-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 10dB.
BNC Lamp Adaptor Allows
you to connect a 12V/3W
lamp to light the panel
Power Switch and Red
light Illumination
Equalizer On/Off Switch
Effect Switch
(Send/Receive) Lets you
connect a sound effect
device, such as reverb,
sampler, etc. and either play
the signal from it or play
another input through it.
Headphone Level Control
Headphone Jack
Accepts headphones with
1/4” plug
Headphone CUE/PGM
Control Allows you to listen
simultaneously or separately
to the CUE material or the
active program
MIC Talkover Allows you to lower the
level of the input sources so you can talk
them using the DJ Mic
MIC1/2 Level Controls Lets you control
the MIC levels as they enter the mix
MIC1/2 Tone Controls
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ECHO Level Control Controls the depth of the echo effect
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 On/Off Switch
Zone Level Control Lets you control the mixer’s overall ZONE
volume level, if you set up remote speakers or DJ booth monitors
Zone Mono/Stereo Selector
Zone Balance Control
Master Level Control Lets you control mixer’s overall volume level
Master Mono/Stereo Selector
Master Balance Control
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
Features and Controls: PYD1938 Mixer
Channel Gain Control Lets you adjust the gain of the input source
Channel Input Selector Lets you choose the input source to play
for each channel
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
MIC Frequency Kill Switches Allows
you to kill the selected frequency range
instantly for interesting effects. LED
lights to indicate kill is activated.
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 Selector
Master Balance Control
10-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 10dB.
BNC Lamp Adaptor Allows
you to connect a 12V/3W
lamp to light the panel
Power Switch and Red
light Illumination
Equalizer On/Off Switch
Effect Switch
(Send/Receive) Lets you
connect a sound effect
device, such as reverb,
sampler, etc. and either play
the signal from it or play
another input through it.
Headphone Level Control
MIC Talkover Allows you to lower the
level of the input sources so you can talk
them using the DJ Mic
MIC1/2 Level Controls Lets you control
the MIC levels as they enter the mix
MIC1/2 Tone Controls
Headphone Jack
Accepts headphones with
1/4” plug
Headphone CUE/PGM
Control Allows you to listen
simultaneously or separately
to the CUE material or the
active program
Zone Balance Control
Zone Mono/Stereo Selector
Zone Level Control Lets you control the mixer’s
overall ZONE volume level, if you set up remote
speakers or DJ booth monitors
Sound Effect CUE Switch Lets you monitor the
selected sound effect before mixing it in
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 eight
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
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