SEIKAKU TECHNICAL GROUP LYNX MIXER Users manual

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USER'S MANUAL

LYNX-MIX USB SERIES

12/16/20-CH COMPACT INTEGRATED LIVE SOUND
MIXER WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS

NO. 1, Lane 17, Sec. 2, Han Shi West Road, Taichung 40151, Taiwan

All rights reserved to ALTO. All features and content might be changed

without prior notice. Any photocopy, translation, or reproduction of part of this

manual without written permission is forbidden. Copyright 2007 Seikaku Group

SEIKAKU TECHNICAL GROUP LIMITED

http://www.altoproaudio.com Tel: [phone]

email: [e-mail] Fax: [phone]

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Version 2.0 OCT. 2007

English

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING: changes or modifications not expressly 
approved by the party responsible for compliance could 
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications. Howerver, there is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to 
radio or television reception.

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged 
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different form that to which the 
receiver is connected.

--consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOTOPEN

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock
and fire, do not expose this equipment
to moisture or rain.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR
THE BACK PANEL OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
THERE ARE NO PARTS NEEDED BY USER
INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT. FOR SERVICE,
PLEASE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE
CENTERS.

This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the

presence of un-insulated and dangerous voltages
within the product enclosure. These are voltages that
may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric
shock or death.

This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to
important operating and maintenance instructions.

Please read.

Protective Ground Terminal
AC mains (Alternating Current)

Hazardous Live Terminal
ON: Denotes the product is turned on.
OFF: Denotes the product is turned off.

CAUTION

Describes precautions that should be observed to
prevent damage to the product.

1.

Read this Manual carefully before operation.
Keep this Manual in a safe place.

2.

Be aware of all warnings reported

3.

with this symbol.

4.

Keep this Equipment away from water and
moisture.

5.

Clean it only with dry cloth. Do not use
solvent or other chemicals.

6.

Do not damp or cover any cooling opening.
Install the equipment only in accordance with
the Manufacturer's instructions.

Power Cords are designed for your safety. Do

7.

not remove Ground connections! If the plug
does not fit your AC outlet, seek advice from
a qualified electrician. Protect the power
cord and plug from any physical stress to
avoid risk of electric shock. Do not place
heavy objects on the power cord. This could
cause electric shock or fire.

Unplug this equipment when unused for long

8.

periods of time or during a storm.

Refer all service to qualified service personnel

9.

only. Do not perform any servicing other than
those instructions contained within the
User's Manual.

To prevent fire and damage to the product,

10.

use only the recommended fuse type as
indicated in this manual. Do not short-circuit
the fuse holder. Before replacing the fuse,
make sure that the product is OFF and
disconnected from the AC outlet.

11.

12.

Dispose of this product should
notbeplacedinmunicipalwaste
and should be separate collection.

MovethisEquipmentonlywithacart,
stand, tripod, or bracket,
specified by the
manufacturer, or
sold with the
Equipment. When
a cart is used, use
caution when
moving the cart /
equipment
combination to
avoid possible
injury from tip-over.

Permanent hearing loss may be caused by
exposure to \ extremely high noise levels.
The US. Government's Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) has
specified the permissible exposure to noise
level.
These are shown in the following chart:

HOURS X DAY SPL EXAMPLE

Small gig

8
6
4
3
2
1,5
1
0,5
0,25 or less

According to OSHA, an exposure to high SPL in
excess of these limits may result in the loss of
heat. To avoid the potential damage of heat, it is
recommended that Personnel exposed to
equipment capable of generating high SPL use
hearing protection while such equipment is
under operation.

The apparatus shall be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.

The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used
as the disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.

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train

92

Subway train

95

High level desktop monitors

97

Classic music concert

100
102
105
110
115

Rock concert

9. WARRANTY

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IN THIS MANUAL

1. WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD

To obtain Warranty Service, the buyer should first fill out and return the enclosed
Warranty Registration Card within 10 days of the Purchase Date.
All the information presented in this Warranty Registration Card gives the
manufacturer a better understanding of the sales status, so as to provide a
more effective and efficient after-sales warranty service. Please fill out all the
information carefully and genuinely, miswriting or absence of this card will void
your warranty service.

2. RETURN NOTICE

2.1 In case of return for any warranty service, please make sure that the product
is well packed in its original shipping carton, and it can protect your unit from
any other extra damage.

2.2 Please provide a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase with
the returned machine, and give detail information about your return address
and contact telephone number.

2.3 A brief description of the defect will be appreciated.

2.4 Please prepay all the costs involved in the return shipping, handling and
insurance.

3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

3.1 LTO warrants that this product will be free from any defects in materials
and/or workmanship for a period of 1 year from the purchase date if you
have completed the Warranty Registration Card in time.

3.2 The warranty service is only available to the original consumer, who purchased
this product directly from the retail dealer, and it can not be transferred.

3.3 During the warranty service, LTO may repair or replace this product at its
own option at no charge to you for parts or for labor in accordance with the
right side of this limited warranty.

3.4 This warranty does not apply to the damages to this product that occurred
as the following conditions:

Instead of operating in accordance with the user's manual thoroughly, any abuse
or misuse of this product.
Normal tear and wear.
The product has been altered or modified in any way.

Damage which may have been caused either directly or indirectly by another

product / force / etc.
Abnormal service or repairing by anyone other than the qualified personnel or
technician.

And in such cases, all the expenses will be charged to the buyer.

3.5 In no event shall LTO be liable for any incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to
you.

3.6 This warranty gives you the specific rights, and these rights are compatible
with the state laws, you may also have other statutory rights that may vary
from state to state.

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1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................1

2. FEATURES.......................................................................................1

3. QUICK START..................................................................................3

4. CONTROL ELEMENTS......................................................................5

5. INSTALLATION & CONNECTION......................................................15

6. PRESET LIST.................................................................................19

7. BLOCK DIAGRAM..........................................................................20

8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................22

9. WARRANTY..................................................................................24

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchasing of the LTO LYNX-MIX124 USB 12-channel (16-channel
for LYNX-MIX164 USB, and 20-channel for LYNX-MIX204 USB) compact integrated mixer
with 24-bit digital multi-effect built-in. It is just one of the many LTO products that a
talented, multinational Team of Audio Engineers and Musicians have developed with their
great passion for music. Your LYNX-MIX USB Series is a remarkable compact mixer that
doesn't find many equals in the market today. With 6 microphone (10 microphone for
LYNX-MIX 164USB, 14 microphone for LYNX-MIX204 USB) and 4 stereo Line-level inputs
for serious live performances, your LYNX-MIX USB Series also includes a 24-bit digital
multi-effect with 16 Factory Presets and 16 variations for every preset, for a total of
256 different digital effects. There is a three bands EQ on mono input channels, four
bands EQ on stereo input channels. Use it for large Gigs, and for fixed PA installation.
Enjoy your LYNX-MIX USB Series and make sure to read this Manual carefully before
operation!

2. FEATURES

6 MIC (10 MIC for LYNX-MIX164 USB, 14 MIC for LYNX-MIX204 USB) inputs
with gold plated XLR and balanced TRS jack

4 Stereo input channels with balanced TRS jacks
Ultra-low noise discrete MIC preamps with +48 V Phantom Power
Each mic input channel with Mute, SOLO function, Peak LED and Low Cut filter
SUB1-2, SUB3-4 & MAIN L-R signal assignment switches
4 AUX Sends per channel: 2 PRE/POST faders switchable for monitoring

application effects & sound processor input; 2 POST faders as external send
or for internal digital DFX

With USB port, when it is in output mode, it can connect with the SUB1-2 or
MAIN MIX output; in the input mode, it can connect with the CH11/12 (for
LYNX-MIX124 USB, CH15/16 for LYNX-MIX164 USB, CH19/20 for LYNX-MIX204
USB) or MAIN MIX output

3-band EQ with sweepable MID on mono inputs; 4-band EQ on stereo inputs
Channel Inserts and Direct Outputs on each mono channel plus Main Insert

for flexible connection of outboard equipment
24-bit internal DSP with 256 effects, 16 presets by 16 variations with DSP

Mute switch and Peak LED
2-TRACK IN assignable to Main Mix, Control Room/Headphone outputs

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SPOTLIGHT

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LYNX-MIX124

8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Mono input channels

Microphone input
Frequency response

Distortion (THD & N)
Gain range 0 dB to 50 dB (MIC)
SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio)
Line input
Frequency response
Distortion (THD & N)
Sensitivity range

Stereo input channels

Line input
Frequency response
Distortion (THD & N)

Impedances

Microphone input
Channel Insert return
All other inputs
Tape out
All other output

Equalization

Hi-shelving
Mid bell (Mono)
Hi-Mid (Stereo)
Mid-Low (Stereo)
Low-shelving
Low Cut filter

DSP Section

A/D and D/A converters
DSP resolution
Type of effects

Presets
Controls

Main Mix Section

Noise (Bus noise)

Max output

AUX Returns gain range
AUX Sends max out

Power Supply

Main voltage

Power Consumption
Fuse

Main Connection

Physical

Dimension (W D H)

LYNX-MIX124USB
LYNX-MIX164USB
LYNX-MIX204USB

Net Weight

LYNX- 124USBMIX
LYNX- USBMIX164
LYNX- USBMIX204

electronically balanced, discrete input configuration
10 Hz to 55 kHz, +/ 3 dB

0.005% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz

115 dB
electronically balanced

10 Hz to 55 kHz, +/ 3 dB

0.005% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz
+15 dBu to -35 dBu

Balanced/Unbalanced
10 Hz to 55 kHz,+/3dB

0.005% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz

1.4 kOhm

2.5 kOhm
10 kOhm or greater
1 kOhm

120 Ohm

+/ 15 dB @12 kHz
+/ 15 dB -frequency range 100 Hz~8 kHz
+/ 15 dB @ 3 kHz
+/ 15 dB @ 500 Hz
+/ 15dB@80Hz
75 Hz, 18 dB/Oct.

24-bit
24-bit

Hall, Room, Vocal & Plate REVERBS
Mono & Stereo DELAY (max DELAY TIME 650ms)

Chorus, Flanger & Reverb MODULATIONS
REVERB+DELAY, REVERB+CHORUS,
REVERB+FLANGER combinations
256

16-position PRESET Selector
16-position VARIATION selector

DSP MUTE SWITCH with PEAK LED indicator

Fader 0 dB, channels muted: -100 dBr (ref.: +4 dBu)
Fader 0 dB, all input channels assigned and set to
UNITY gain: 90 dBr (ref.:+4 dBu)
+22 dBu balanced XLR
+22 dBu unbalanced, 1/4" jacks

- to +15 dB
+22 dBu

USA/Canada 100-120 V~,60 Hz
Europe 210-240 V~, 50 Hz
U.K./Australia 240 V~, 50 Hz
60 Watts
LYNX- 124USBMIX T500 mAL
LYNX- USBMIX164

LYNX- USBMIX204
Standard IEC receptacle

415 mm 400 mm 38/115 mm (16.34" 15.75" 1.49"/4.53")
518 mm 400 mm 38/115 mm (20.39" 15.75" 1.49"/4.53")
626 mm 400 mm 38/115 mm (24.64" 15.75" 1.49"/4.53")

5.65 Kg (12.5 lb)

6.87 Kg (15.1 lb)

8.15Kg (18 lb)

T630 mAL
T750 mAL

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7. BLOCK DIAGRAM

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SPOTLIGHT

LYNX-MIX164

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