Radio Shack 32-2058 User Manual

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32-2058

4-Channel Audio Mixer

with 3 Band EQ Controls & Echo

Your RadioShack 4-Channel Audio Mixer with 3 Band EQ Controls & Echo is perfect for mixing sound from multiple playback sources such as a microphone, tuner, CD player, turntable, or the audio output from a VCR. It is ruggedly constructed for home or professional use. Its volume controls let you adjust sound for playing through your speaker system or for recording.

Thank you for purchasing your 4-Channel Audio Mixer from RadioShack.

mixer user’s guide quick start guide

Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new product

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contents

connections ............................................... 6

using your mixer ...................................... 9

mixing inputs ......................................... 13

using a microphone ................................

using the special controls .......................

using echo .............................................. 18

frequently asked questions

replacing the fuse ................................... 21

speciﬁcations ........................................... 22

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read Instructions — All safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings — Follow all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions.

Cleaning — Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Water and Moisture

example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool).

Mounting Accessories — Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the appliance. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for mounting, and use a recommended mounting accessory.

Ventilation

ensure reliable operation, and protect from overheating. Do not block or cover these openings, and do not place the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place the appliance in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless it provides proper ventilation as speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

Heat — The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

Power Sources

source indicated. If you are not sure of your home’s power type, consult your appliance dealer or power company.

Polarized Power Cord Plug

polarized power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will ﬁt in the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet,

— Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation,

— Do not use this appliance near water (for

— Operate this appliance only with the power

— This appliance is equipped with a

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try reversing the plug. If the plug still doesn’t ﬁt, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Power-Cord Protection — Route power-supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. Wipe it with a cloth slightly dampened with water. Avoid getting water inside the appliance.

Power Lines

in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

Nonuse Periods

unplugged from the outlet when the appliance is to be left unused for a long period of time.

Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a ﬁre or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

Carts and Stands — If the appliance is used with a cart or stand, the cart/stand type should be recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Mounting — The appliance should be mounted only as recommended by the manufacturer.

Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel under the following conditions:

— An outside antenna system should not be located

— The power cord of the appliance should be

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* When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

* If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance.

* If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.

* If the appliance does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.

* If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way.

* When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Servicing — Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

Replacement Parts

sure the service technician has used replacement parts speciﬁed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁre, electric shock or other hazards.

Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operating condition.

Lightning — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.

Attachments — do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting

wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

— When replacement parts are required, be

— The product should be mounted to a

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connections

A sudden high output from the mixer could damage your hearing or damage the audio devices connected to your mixer. Before connecting to AC power, turn off your mixer and all audio devices connected to your mixer.

connecting outputs

OUTPUT AMP L/R — use an audio patch cord (not supplied) to connect your receiver or ampliﬁer to your mixer (match left to left, right to right). The sound is output to your stereo sound system.

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connecting inputs

LINE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 — connect up to six audio sources to your mixer. Do not connect audio sources with line-level outputs to the PHONO 1, PHONO 2, or AUX MIC jacks.

EFFECT SEND/RECEIVE — connect a sound effect device to EFFECT SEND (output) and EFFECT RECEIVE (input).

PHONO 1/2 — connect up to two low-level audio sources to your mixer. If you connect a magneticcartridge turntable, connect its ground wire to GND.

AUX LINE MONO — connect a mono input source here.

AUX MIC — connect a microphone with a

/4-inch plug here.

connecting power

Connect the mixer’s power cord to a standard AC outlet.

GND

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connecting a lamp, headphones and mic

DJ MIC — connect a microphone with an XLR plug here.

PHONES — connect a pair of stereo headphones (not supplied) with a 1/4-inch plug. You can then listen and locate a section of music to mix.

12V/3W MAX LAMP — connect a 12V DC/3W BNC lamp (not supplied) to light up the mixer’s controls.

listening safely

Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended, high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

To protect your hearing when using headphones, always follow these guidelines to set the listening volume:

• Set CUE LEVEL (headphones volume) to minimum before putting on your headphones.

• After you put on the headphones, adjust CUE LEVEL to a comfortable listening level. Do not increase the CUE LEVEL setting. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level.

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