ME 2 - Audio Mixer BEGLEC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Audio Mixing Console
Dimensions (W x H x D)	270 x 180 x 45 mm
Weight	2 kg
Power Supply	AC 230V, 50 Hz
Fuse	20 mm glass 250V 500mA (slow blow)
Number of Channels	5 channels (4 stereo + 1 balanced DJ microphone)
Inputs	5 Line (RCA), 2 Phono (RCA), 4 Micro (6.3 mm jack + XLR for DJ microphone)
Outputs	Master (RCA), Record (RCA), Headphones (6.3 mm jack)
Equalizer	3-band (+/-12 dB) on master output
Echo Effect	Digital, delay time up to 200 ms, delay/repeat/level controls
Crossfader	On channels 3 and 4
Microphone Functions	Separate balanced DJ microphone with Talkover switch (-12 / -18 dB)
Pre-listening (Cue)	Dedicated source selection and level
VU Meters	Analog with blue illumination
Frequency Response	20 - 20 000 Hz (+/-2 dB)
Distortion (THD+N)	< 0.1% @ 1 kHz, 0 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	> 50 dB @ 1 kHz (IHF-A)
Microphone Input Impedance	10 kΩ
Line/CD Input Impedance	22 kΩ
Phono Input Impedance	47 kΩ
Cleaning	Soft cloth slightly damp, avoid abrasive liquids
Safety Instructions	Indoor use, do not open, avoid condensation, max temperature 45°C
Warranty	Does not apply in case of incorrect use
Spare Parts / Repairability	Replaceable fuse; other repairs by qualified technician

Frequently Asked Questions - ME 2 BEGLEC

What types of inputs are available on the BEGLEC ME 2?

The mixer offers 5 channels with 11 inputs: 5 line inputs (RCA), 2 phono inputs (RCA), and 4 microphone inputs (6.3 mm jack) including one XLR input for the balanced DJ microphone.

How to connect a turntable?

Connect the turntable to the Phono1 or Phono2 input on the rear, then set the corresponding channel's input selector to 'phono'. If humming occurs, connect the turntable's ground wire to the Ground terminal on the mixer.

Does the equalizer work on all channels?

No, the 3-band equalizer (treble, mid, bass) only affects the master output signal. It can be enabled or disabled via the dedicated switch.

How to use the echo effect?

Activate the effect with the Echo on/off switch (5). Then adjust the echo level (6), the number of repeats (7), and the delay time (8) to your preference. The echo is applied to the master output.

Can I listen to a channel in the headphones without affecting the main output?

Yes, use the pre-listening (Cue) function. Select the desired channel with the selector (9) and adjust the level with the potentiometer (10). Plug the headphones into the 6.3 mm jack socket (11).

What to do if the sound is distorted?

Check that the channel faders (19) and the master volume (12) do not exceed the red zone of the VU meters. Also ensure that the input selectors are correctly positioned (e.g., do not set a CD player to phono position).

How to clean the mixing console?

Use a soft, slightly damp cloth. Never use abrasive products or solvents. Avoid liquid entering the inside of the device.

What type of fuse to use and how to replace it?

Use a 20 mm glass fuse, 250V and 500 mA, slow blow. To replace it, unplug the device, open the fuse holder at the rear, and insert an identical fuse.

The mixer produces a humming sound, what should I check?

Check the grounding of the turntables by connecting their ground wire to the Ground terminal of the mixer. Also ensure that all cables are in good condition and that the mixer is not near sources of electromagnetic interference.

Can I use microphones with a jack plug on the XLR input of the DJ microphone?

Yes, the XLR input accepts microphones with XLR connection. If your microphone has a jack, you can use a female XLR to male jack adapter (e.g., JB Systems 5-3381).

USER MANUAL ME 2 BEGLEC

Copyright © 2004 - 2006 by BEGLEC cva.

Reproduction or publication of the content in any manner, without express permission of the publisher, is prohibited.

Version: 1.2

EN - DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE

Dispose of the unit and used batteries in an environment friendly manner according to your country regulations.

FR-DECLASSES L'APPAREIL

Thank you for buying this JB Systems product. To take full advantage of all possibilities, please read these operating instructions very carefully.

FEATURES

This unit is radio-interference suppressed. This appliance meets the requirements of the current European and national guidelines. Conformity has been established and the relevant statements and documents have been deposited by the manufacturer.

• 11 inputs on 5 channels (5line, 2phones, 4micros)
• 4 stereo channels with selectable inputs
  1 separate balanced DJ micro with talkover
  Crossfader on channels 3 & 4
• 3 band equalizer on master output
• Digital echo with delay, repeat & effect controls
• Analog VU-meters with blue lighting
• Pre-fade listening

BEFORE USE

• Before you start using this unit, please check if there's no transportation damage. Should there be any, do not use the device and consult your dealer first.
• Important: This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is absolutely necessary for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual. Any damage caused by mishandling is not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept responsibility for any resulting defects or problems caused by disregarding this user manual.
• Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to add this user manual.
• To protect the environment, please try to recycle the packing material as much as possible.

Check the contents:

Check that the carton contains the following items:

• ME2 Mixer unit
• Operating instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use or the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance.

This symbol means: indoor use only.

This symbol means: Read instructions.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
• To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full performance or may even cause damages.
• This unit is for indoor use only.
• Don't place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on this appliance. Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a foreign object enters the unit, immediately disconnect the mains power.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the appliance.
• Don't cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
• Prevent use in dusty environments and clean the unit regularly.
• Keep the unit away from children.
• Inexperienced persons should not operate this device.
• Maximum save ambient temperature is 45^ . Don't use this unit at higher ambient temperatures.
• Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation is 2cm .
• Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before you start servicing.
• The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only, according to the regulations for electrical and mechanical safety in your country.
• Check that the available voltage is not higher than the one stated on the rear panel of the unit.
• The socket inlet shall remain operable for disconnection from the mains.
• The power cord should always be in perfect condition: switch the unit immediately off when the power cord is squashed or damaged.
• Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables!
• When the power switch is in OFF position, this unit is not completely disconnected from the mains!

• In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the cover. Apart from the mains fuse there are no user serviceable parts inside.

• Never repair a fuse or bypass the fuse holder. Always replace a damaged fuse with a fuse of the same type and electrical specifications!

• In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the appliance and contact your dealer immediately.
• Please use the original packing when the device is to be transported.
• Due to safety reasons it is prohibited to make unauthorized modifications to the unit.

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:

• Install the unit in a well-ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperatures or humidity.
• Placing and using the unit for long periods near heat-generating sources such as amplifiers, spotlights, etc. will affect its performance and may even damage the unit.
• When installed in a booth or flight case, please make sure to have good ventilation to improve heat evacuation of the unit.
• To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full performance.

CLEANING THE APPLIANCE:

Clean by wiping with a polished cloth slightly dipped with water. Avoid getting water inside the unit. Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene or thinner which will damage the unit.

CONNECTIONS

Except for microphones and headphone, all connections are cinch. Use good quality cinch-cinch cables to prevent bad audio quality. (example: JB Systems code: 2-0370) For more information on connections, please refer to the next chapter.

Be sure to turn off the mixer before you make changes to the different connections. In this manual we talk about "line inputs". This is a global name for inputs with a level between 750mV and 2V. This includes tuners, videos, CD-players, etc.

FRONT PANEL

1. Power (Power ON/OFF switch): Used to turn on the power of the mixer.
2. VU-meters: Used to monitor the level of the different audio signals. With the channel faders you can change the input level of each connected audio source. Make sure the levels do not exceed 0dB (or 100% ). The audio risks to be distorted when the signal level comes in the red zone of the VU-meter. You can also use the VU-meter to compare the signal level of the input channels with that of the master output.
3. Equalizer on/off switch: Used to switch the 3band equalizer on and off. The equalizer works on the mixed output signal.
4. Equalizer controls: When the equalizer is switched on, you can use these 3 faders to change the audio to your personal taste.
5. Echo on/off switch: Used to switch the internal echo effect on and off. The echo effect works on the mixed output signal.
6. Echo level control: Used to control the level of the echo signal that will be mixed with the original. Use it to make the perfect balance between the original and the effect signal.
7. Echo repeat control: Used to control the feedback or number of echoes you want to create. Together with the delay time (8) you will be able to create the echo you desire.
8. Echo Delay time: With this control you can set the length of the delay time. Together with the repeat time (7) you will be able to create the echo you desire.
9. Cue selector: Used to select the source you want to monitor. You can listen to any input channel while its channel fader is closed.

10. Cue level: Used to control the output level of the headphone output.

11. Headphone jack: You can connect any modern stereo headphone to this 6.3mm jack. Together with the cue selector (9) and the cue level (10) you can use it to listen to the selected input channel.

12. Master volume: Controls the level of the master output. You can adapt this level to your personal taste.
13. Input selector channel5: You can choose between the 2 line inputs connected on the rear of the mixer. Both sources can be connected at the same time, just select which one you want to select on channel 5.
14. Input selector channel4: You can choose between a phono, micro and line input, connected on the rear of the mixer. When you connect a micro phone to the "micro4" input, switch the selector to "mic4". The phono and line source can't be connected at the same time! When you connect a turntable, put the selector to "phono2". When you connect a source with line level output (like a CD-player), switch the selector to "CD2".
    Attention: The sound becomes very distorted when you connect a CD-player and set the switch to "phono2", be careful!
15. Input selector channel3: You can choose between a phono, micro and line input, connected on the rear of the mixer. When you connect a micro phone to the "micro3" input, switch the selector to "mic3". The phono and line source can't be connected at the same time! When you connect a turntable, put the selector to "phono1". When you connect a source with line level output (like a CD-player), switch the selector to "CD1".
    Attention: The sound becomes very distorted when you connect a CD-player and set the switch to "phono1", be careful!
16. Input selector channel2: You can choose between a micro or line input, connected on the rear of the mixer. When you connect a micro phone to the "micro2" input, switch the selector to "mic2". When you connect a source with line level output (like a CD-player) to the "line1" input, switch the selector to "line1".
17. Input connector DJ Micro: The DJ micro can only be connected to the XLR input on the front plate. This input is balanced but accepts any kind of microphone equipped with an XLR connector. If your micro only has a jack connector, you can use a special adapter such as the JB Systems "5-3381".
18. Talkover switch: Use this switch to mute the music channels (2 to 5) while you are talking through the DJ microphone. You can choose to mute the music by 12dB or 18dB.
19. Channel faders: Used to set the level of each channel separately.
20. Crossfader: With this fader you can mix over between channels 3 and 4. The crossfader only works when you move the faders (19) of both channels to the desired level!

REAR PANEL

Attention: For each input you must set the corresponding input selector on the front panel in the correct position!

1. Input Micro2: Used to connect a micro with 6.3mm jack connector.
2. Input Line1: Used to connect any line level sound source.
3. Input Phono1/CD1: Used to connect a turntable or any line level sound source.
4. Input Phono2/CD2: Used to connect a turntable or any line level sound source.
5. Input Micro3: Used to connect a micro with 6.3mm jack connector.
6. Input Micro4: Used to connect a micro with 6.3mm jack connector.
7. Input Tuner on CH5: Used to connect any line level sound source.
8. Input Video on CH5: Used to connect any line level sound source.
9. Record output: Used to connect any recording equipment to the mixer. This output is not influenced by the master volume (12)
10. Master output: Used to connect an amplifier. The output level can be set by the master volume (12)
    31.Mains fuse: main fuse to protect the mixer. Replace it only with the same type and value: 20mm glass fuse 250V 500mA slow blow.
11. Mains cable: connect this cable to a 230V/50Hz mains outlet. Before use, inspect the cable to be sure it's not damaged!
12. Earth connector: When a connected turntable produces humming noises, even when it's not in use, you can try to connect its grounding wire to this connector. This helps in many cases, unfortunately not always...

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply: AC 230 V, 50Hz
Fuse: 20mm glass fuse 250V 500mA slow
Frequency response: 20-20.000Hz (+/-2dB)
THD + noise: <0.1% @ 1kHz, 0dB
S/N Ratio (IHFA): >50dB @ 1kHz.
Micro inputs: 1.5mV @ 10kΩ
Line/CD inputs: 150mV @ 22kΩ
Phono inputs: 3mV @ 47kΩ
Record output: 775mV @ 600Ω
Micro input: 775mV @ 600Ω
Talkover: -12dB, -18dB
Tone controls: +/-12dB @ 10kHz / 1kHz / 100Hz

8Ω 250mV
Echo effect: digital - max. 200mS
Dimensions: 270(W) x 180(H) x 45(D) mm
Weight: 2Kg

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