Takstar AM Series Analog Mixer User Manual

Features

• 10 inputs, including 4 mics+ 3 Stereos(L+R)
• 14 inputs, including 8 mics+ 3 Stereos(L+R)
• 18 inputs, including 12 mics+ 3 Stereos(L+R)
• L/R on main channel, SUB group, SOLO and other bus signal distribution buttons
• Built-in 99 kinds of 24BIT DSP +digital display
• 3 band EQ + 4ch independent compression
• Group output of SUB1/2
• Double 12 level monitoring
• PAN, MUTE, THD signal lamp
• 2 stereo aux return input+PC USB-A 2.0 interface+Bluetooth input, can be used for USB playback and other electronic equipment
• Aux + effect FX send, REC recording output
• Independent monitoring + Headphones monitoring for output
• 60mm logarithmic fader
• 48V phantom power supply

Application

Suitable for all kinds of small & medium activities, conferences, multi-function hall, small performance.

Panel Function

1. MIC/LINE/XLR

For connecting to a microphone, an instrument, or an audio device. These jacks support both XLR and phone plugs.

2. INSERT

These are unbalanced TRS (tip=send/out;, ring=return/in; sleeve=ground) phone-type bidirectional jacks. You can use these jacks to connect channels to devices such as graphic equalizers, compressors, and noise filters. Connection to an INSERT jack requires a special insertion cable.

3. LINE 9/10 stereo input jacks

Unbalanced phone type line stereo input jacks.

4. USB

This USB interface, a machine built-in MP3 player and recorder, support format: MP3, WAV, WMA. USB flash memory capacity and format: USB flash operation has been proven to be compatible with up to 64GB flash (there is no guarantee that it will work with all types of USB flash memory.) Support for FAT16 and FAT32 formats. Avoid accidental deletion: Some USB flash devices have protection settings to prevent data from being accidentally deleted. If your flash device contains important data, it is strongly recommended that you use write protection settings to prevent data from being accidentally deleted.

5. LINE 13/14 stereo input jacks

For connecting to line-level devices such as an electric keyboard or an audio device. Use the [L/MONO] jack on channel 2 for instruments, etc. with mono input. In this case, the sound input to the [L/MONO] jack is output from both the L channel and R channel on the mixer.

6. REC

Rec output: Only TAPE channels use unbalanced RCA interface (TAPE INPUT) to connect stereo line signals, such as TAPE recorder, CD player, MP3 player, TV sound, etc.

7. SUB 1-2

These impedance-balanced 1/4" TRS jacks output the SUB 1-2 signals. Use these jacks to connect to the inputs of a multi-track recorder, external mixer, or similar device.

8. CR OUT (L, R)

These are impedance-balanced 1/4" TRS phone output jacks that you connect to your monitor system. These jacks output the signal before or after the faders for the various buses. The SOLO indicators in each section indicate which signal is being output. NOTE: The SOLO switch has priority. To before monitor the post-fader signal, make sure to turn off all SOLO switches.

9/10. AUX / EFX

You use these jacks, for example, to connect to an external effect device or a stage/studio monitoring system. These are impedance-balanced* phone-type output jacks.

11. FX SW

Connect a foot switch to phone type input jack. An optional foot switch can be used to toggle the FX ON and OFF.

12. PHONES

For connecting headphones. The socket supports stereo phone plug. If you need to connect headsets or earplugs with mini plugs, please use a switch device to connect.

13. MAIN OUT

Here are two main output interfaces: the convex XLR jacks provide balanced circuit information; The 1/4 "TRS jack provides a balanced or unbalanced signal. Each xlr jack is parallel to its 1/4" trs jack, and the load phase Same signal. This represents the last part of the entire mixing chain, connecting these jacks to you Main power on, active speaker, or a series of effect processors to make your mixing signal real The entity appears.

14. GAIN

Sets the volume of the microphone or line input signal provided to this channel. The GAIN knob is used to adjust the sensitivity of the microphone and the input signal of the circuit. This allows external signals to be adjusted to the desired internal control level.

15. COMP

Adjusts the amount of compression applied to the channel. As the knob is turned to the right the compression ratio increases while the output gain is automatically adjusted accordingly. The result is smoother, more even dynamics because louder signals are attenuated while the overall level is boosted. The COMP indicator will light when the compressor operates. NOTE: Avoid setting the compression too high, as the higher average output level that results may lead to feedback.

16. EQ

HI: Control the high frequency tone of each channel. Clockwise rotation of the control increases level. MID: Controls the middle frequency tone of each channel. Clockwise rotation of the control increases level, and vice versa. LOW: Controls the low frequency tone of each channel. Clockwise rotation of the control increases level, and vice versa.

17. EQ ON

This button is to let the signal entering the channel add EQ effect. When the key is up, the EQ function will not have an effect on the signal. When the key is pressed, the signal is controlled by EQ to produce the corresponding effect. In this way, you can compare the effect of EQ with that of no EQ.

18. AUX

The knob is used to control the size of the auxiliary sending signal of this channel, which is sent to the outside via the AUX SEND knob of the main control Equipment, such as effectors. These controls have two functions: 1. The level used to control the effect, such as the reverberation effect of an external effect processing device loaded on the input signal. 2. Set up independent remixes of music in the studio or on the stage. (the output signal is after the push)

19. FX

These knobs take advantage of each channel's signal sent to the in-machine effect after processing and return to the stereo main channel. Channel fader, mute and other channel controls affect the effect output, but the sound phase adjustment does not (effect assist is after the push).

20. PAN

The pan control sends continuously variable amounts of the post fader signal to either the left or right main busses. In the center position equal amounts of signal are sent to the left and right busses. It is crucial for creating stereo output on the mixer.

21. MUTE

All output from the channel are enabled when the MUTE switch is released and muted when the switch is down. This switch is set to be on or off to listen to the channel pusher through the PHONES socket. Close all unused channels to reduce noise.

22. CHANNEL FADER

This is function to adjust the volume of signal connection into each channel and adjust the volume of output, together with master fader. Normal operation is at the "O" mark, providing 4dB of gain above that point, if required.

23. MAIN and SUB1/2 Button

Press the switch () to output the channel signal to the corresponding SUB marshalling or MAIN bus. • switch SUB 1-2: assign channel signals to sub1-2 marshalling (bus). • MAIN switch: allocates channel signals to the MAIN L and R buses. Note: to send signals to each bus, turn on the MUTE switch.

24. SOLO

Monitor button SOLO: the monitor before the fader attenuation, after pressing, LED light is lit, plug in with the headset The headphone jack of the mixer can hear the sound signal in front of the driver.

25. LEVEL 13/14

Used to adjust the level of the channel signal. Note: To minimize noise, adjust the knobs on unused channels to a minimum.

26. REC LEVEL

Adjust the recording output signal level.

27. SUB/L,R Conversion

Use to switch the SUB/MAIN recording signals.

28. +48V Phantom

When this switch is turned on (), the [+48V] LED lights and DC +48 V phantom power is supplied to the XLR plug on MIC/LINE input jack. Turn this switch on when using a phantompowered condenser microphone. NOTICE: Be sure to leave this switch off () if you do not need phantom power. Follow the important precautions below, in order to prevent noise and possible damage to external devices as well as the mixer if you turn this switch on(). 1. Be sure to leave this switch off () when you connect a device that does not support phantom power to channel 1. 2. Make sure to turn this switch off (1) when connecting/disconnecting a cable to/from channel 1. 3. Slide the fader on channel 1 to minimum before turning this switch on ()/off ().

29. POWER LED

The indicator on the mixer will light up when the POWER switch is turned on.

DISPLAY

30. DISPLAY

1. Function Display: Shows various modes like USB/SD/BT PLAY, DIGITAL EFFECTS, etc. 2. Running Status or Bluetooth Connection Status Display 3. Song Time Display 4. Song Number Display 5. Effect Types: A list of available digital effects is provided.

31. DIGITAL AUDIO

A. MODE (touch button): Short press to cycle through pre-selected modes (USB flash disk, Bluetooth, recording, sequential play, random play, single loop). Short press DIGITAL AUDIO to confirm the switch. Long press to control stop (including playing and recording). In Bluetooth mode, disconnect the current Bluetooth connection. B. DIGITAL AUDIO (encoder keys): Short press to control operation or pause (including playing and recording). When the mode icon flashes, confirm to switch to the current mode of flashing display. Rotate the encoder to the pre-selected playlist to confirm playing the current corresponding song. Long press to control stop (including playing and recording). When the recording has stopped, you can enter the recording file mode. When USB flash disk is playing, pre-select the tracks to play. When Bluetooth and recording files are played, switch previous song/ next song. When the recording is played, the USB flash disk and recording icon are also displayed.

32. FX PRESET

Turn to select the effect type and take effect automatically.

33. AUX MASTER + SOLO

1. AUX MASTER knob: Controls the overall level of signals emitted from the AUX output. This auxiliary output is commonly used for power amplifiers to drive stage monitors or for headphone amplifiers. 2. SOLO button: When pressed, the light will light up. You can hear the sound signal of the connected [AUX] interface device from the monitor, the monitor speaker, and the monitor earphone.

34. EFX + SOLO

1. EFX knob: Controls the overall level of the signal emitted from the EFX output. This is usually used to control the volume of a signal connected to an external effector. 2. SOLO button: When pressed, the light will light up. From the monitor, listening speaker, listening earphone to hear the external effects of the interface [EFX] sound signal.

35. CONTROL ROOM/PHONE + SUB/L,R Switch

1. CONTROL ROOM/PHONE knob: Adjust the output signal to the monitor speaker/monitor earphone. 2. SUB/L,R Switch: The input signal is sent to the listening speaker/listening headset by switching the key to select the main output or group.

36. METERS

The left and right level meters of the mixer are composed of two columns of 12 LED lamps, each LED has three colors to show the range of the level.

37. EFX FADER

Using this control, you can adjust the signal level of echo repeat & exterior effect.

38. SUB Fader

This fader controls the level of the marshalling signal, from "off" to "U" unified gain, and then to 10 dB additional gain.

39. MAIN FADER

These faders control the level of the main mixer and affect the level meter and the main line level output. You can control what the audience hears and make sure there are no problems. If there is a problem, please adjust carefully to see if the level meter is overloaded and ensure that the output level is satisfactory to the audience.

Back panel function

40. AC Jack

Standard IEC power interface. If the power line provided by this mixer is lost, you can also use a professional video recorder, musical instruments, or computer three-hole IEC wire for connection.

41. POWER Switch

Turns power to the unit on or off. Press the switch to the "I" position to turn on the power. Press the switch to the "O" position to turn off the power. Note: 1. Switching between starting and shutting down continuously and quickly will cause damage to the equipment. Do not try. The correct way should be to set the power to standby, please wait about 6 seconds before turning on again. 2. Even if the switch is in standby (O) state, a small amount of current will enter the device. If you do not use the device for a period of time, be sure to pull out the DC power cord.

Specifications

0 dBu=0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV=1 Vrms. If not specified, all pushes will be set to the nominal position (nominal position adjusted to 10 dB below maximum position). Output impedance (Rs) of the signal generator = 100 ohm, output load impedance = 100k ohm (TRS phone output).

The contents of this manual are the latest technical specifications at the time of printing. As the product will continue to improve, the specifications in this manual may not be in accordance with your product specifications. Please go to the website to download the latest version of the manual. Technical specifications, equipment or accessories may vary from place to place, so please contact and confirm with local distributor.

Safety warnings

In order to avoid personal injury or property loss caused by electric shock, high temperature, fire, radiation, explosion, mechanical hazard and improper use, please read carefully and observe the following matters when using this product:

1. When using the product, please confirm whether the connected device matches the power of the product and reasonably adjust the volume. Do not use the product for a long time in excess of the power and high volume of the product, so as to avoid abnormal product and hearing damage;
2. Use if found abnormal (such as smoke, odor, etc.), please immediately turn off the power switch and unplug the power plug, and then send the product to dealers for maintenance;
3. The product and accessories should be placed in a dry and ventilated place indoors, and should not be stored in a humid and dusty environment for a long time. During use, avoid being near the fire source, rain, water, excessive collision, throwing, vibrating the machine and covering the ventilation hole, so as not to damage its function;
4. If the product needs to be fixed on the wall or ceiling, please ensure that it is fixed in place to prevent the product from falling risk due to insufficient fixed strength;
5. When using the product, please comply with the relevant safety regulations. Please do not use the product when it is expressly prohibited by laws and regulations to avoid accidents.
6. Please do not disassemble or repair the machine by yourself to prevent personal injury. If there is any problem or service demand, please contact the local dealer for follow-up treatment.

Only suitable for use in areas below 2000 meters.

Only suitable for use in non-tropical climates.