Antmix 24FX USB - Mixer ANT - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Analog mixing console with USB interface and digital effects processor
Brand	ANT
Model	Antmix 24FX USB
Number of channels	24 input channels (16 mono, 4 stereo, 2 additional stereo)
Microphone inputs	16 balanced XLR inputs with +48V phantom power
Line inputs	16 balanced 6.35 mm jack inputs (mono) + 6 stereo jack pairs (4+2)
Main outputs	2 x balanced XLR, 2 x unbalanced 6.35 mm jack
Auxiliary outputs	4 AUX sends (balanced 6.35 mm jack)
Group outputs	4 group outputs (unbalanced 6.35 mm jack)
USB interface	USB type B port for bidirectional audio recording/playback
Effects processor	Internal DSP with 100 effects (echo, reverb, chorus, flanger, etc.)
Equalizer	3-band semi-parametric on mono channels (with adjustable frequency), 4-band on stereo channels
Compressor	Built-in on the first 8 mono channels (adjustable threshold and ratio)
Low-cut filter	75 Hz high-pass filter on all channels
Stereo returns	4 stereo returns (6.35 mm jack)
Headphone output	2 headphone outputs (6.35 mm stereo jack) with independent volume
Control room output	1 CONTROL ROOM output (balanced jack) with dedicated volume
Phantom power	+48V globally switchable
Mains power supply	100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 70 W max
Dimensions (W x D x H)	508 x 408 x 85 mm
Weight	Approximately 8.5 kg
Chassis material	Sturdy metal with ABS side panels and integrated handles

Frequently Asked Questions - Antmix 24FX USB ANT

How to connect the USB interface?

Connect the USB cable from the USB type B port (rear panel) to your computer. Use the RECORD and PLAYBACK selectors to choose the source (MAIN MIX or GR 1-2 for recording, MAIN MIX or CH 23-24 for playback). Ensure the LINE/USB button on stereo channel 23/24 is pressed to hear the USB signal.

How to use the built-in effects?

Turn the PROGRAM (PUSH) knob to select one of the 100 effects, then press to activate. Adjust the effect level via the DFX POST knob on each channel and the master level with the DFX RETURN knob. Use DFX MUTE to cut the effect.

How to activate +48V phantom power?

Toggle the +48V switch on the rear panel to ON. The +48V LED lights up. Caution: do not connect/disconnect condenser microphones while phantom power is active.

How to set up a stage monitor?

Connect a monitoring amplifier to AUX SEND 1 or 2 output. Set the corresponding PRE/POST switch to PRE (pre-fader). Use the AUX 1 and 2 knobs on each channel to adjust the signal sent to the monitor.

How to connect an external device (effect, compressor) via insert?

Use a 6.35 mm stereo jack plug on the channel's INSERT jack: tip sends the signal, ring returns it. Connect it to the input and output of the external device via a Y-cable.

How to do multitrack recording?

Set the RECORD selector to GR 1-2. Route the channels to be recorded to groups 1-2 (press the GR 1-2 buttons). Connect the GROUP OUT 1-2 outputs to your recorder. For playback, set the PLAYBACK selector to CH 23-24 and listen via the USB stereo channel.

How to do karaoke?

Connect a player (PC, tablet) to the USB input or 2-TRACK IN. Set PLAYBACK to CH 23-24 and press the USB button on channel 23/24. You can adjust the volume and EQ of the karaoke signal independently from the microphone.

What to do if no sound comes out?

Check that the unit is powered on (POWER LED), the MAIN MIX fader is up, the L-R buttons are pressed for the channels, cables are properly connected, and MUTE buttons are not activated. Refer to the troubleshooting table in the manual.

How to install optional Bluetooth or MP3 modules?

Turn off and unplug the console. Remove the right side plastic cover with a flathead screwdriver. Connect the module's 5-pin cable to the corresponding connector on the PCB, then insert the module into the housing. For Bluetooth, press PAIR and sync; for MP3, insert a USB flash drive.

How to clean the mixing console?

Unplug the unit before any cleaning. Use a soft cloth slightly damp (no solvents). Clean faders and knobs with a special contact cleaner if necessary. Avoid moisture inside.

USER MANUAL Antmix 24FX USB ANT

- 1 x Mixing console

• 1 x Mains cable with VDE plug

• 1x User manual - Section 1

• 1x User manual - Section 2

The warnings in this manual must be observed together with the "user manual - Section 2".

1 | INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing a A.N.T - Advanced Native Technologies - product

In ANTMIX series of mixing consoles we have put our pass-on and our technological background gained over the years, to offer products that meet your needs, and maintaining the quality over time.

All the models of this series represent a solution rich of features and optimally blend professional features with great quality and exceptional value as: the advanced internal DSP with different effects and variations, the built-in compressor for main microphone inputs, 60 mm faders as well as a series of I/O to Lfill a wide range of applications.

Both models feature a USB port, allowing connections to a computer or a tablet

Specifically designed for an immediate and user-friendly use, these mixers satisfy the needs of those who want an audio mixer providing excellent performances, wise versatility of connections and controls as well as the best value for this range of products. Please dedicate some minutes to read this instruction manual in order to quickly achieve the best performances from this product. For safety precautions, warranty and disposal please refer to attached Section 2.

For further information about all A.N.T products catalog, please visit our website www.ant-intomusic.com

2 | INSTALLATION

ANTMIX 16FX USB / 24FX USB models
are provided of
A | Metal rough and light chassis.
B | ABS side panels with
ergonomic handle
C | Front panels holes for optional boards
-MEX 1524 (ME3 player) or
31X1524(Bluetooth® module)

3 | DESCRIPTION

3.1 MIXER CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

3.1.1 | MONO/STEREO INPUTS

1 MIC INPUT

XLH-F balanced microphone input.

2 MONO LINE INPUT - CHANNELS FROM 1 TO 8 (16FX USB) / FROM 1 TO 16 (24FX USB) 5.35 mm. (1/4") balanced line input. You may also use an unbalanced cable.

3 STEREO LINE INPUT - CHANNELS FROM 9 TO 12 (16FX USB) / FROM 17 TO 20 (24FX USB) Two 6.35 mm (1/4') balanced line input.

Connecting only one cable to L/MONO, it becomes a mono channel. You can also use an unbalanced cable.

4 INSERT - CHANNELS FROM 1 TO 8 (16FX USB) / FROM 1 TO 16 (24FX USB)

6.35 mm, (1/4") TRS socket. This socket allows you to connect external devices (e.g. a compressor, an EQ, etc.) to process the signal. For this connection use a "Y" cable, plugging to this socket a TRS connector (tip = send, ring = return, and sleeve = ground) then connect the external device with two TS connectors, one for input and one for the output.

5 GAIN & CLIP LED

This knob adjusts the gain of the microphone or line signal, turn it to the right to raise the level or to the left to decrease it.

The CLIP ED is at when the input signal is too high

6 COMP & LED - CHANNELS FROM 1 TO 6 (16FX USB) / FROM 1 TO 8 (24FX USB)

This knob simultaneously adjusts compression on threshold and ratio. Turning the knob hard left, the compressor is turned off, turning to the right you activate it, until the maximum compression is +10. Use this control for example, to make voices levels more homogeneous. The LED next to the knob lights up when the compressor is activated.

7 LOW CUT - CHANNELS FROM 1 TO 12 (16FX USB) / FROM 1 TO 20 (24FX USB)

This switch activates the hi-pass filter to reduce the frequencies from 75Hz down. Use it to avoid that microphones connected to the input channels will pick up unwanted signals rich of low frequencies.

8 EQ - CHANNELS FROM 1 TO 8 (16FX USB) / FROM 1 TO 16 (24FX USB)

Use this three-band equalizer to boost or to cut the high, mid and low frequencies to get the best mix in any environment. The semi-parametric FREQ control allows frequency selection from 100Hz to 5kHz.

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9 EQ - CHANNELS FROM 9 TO 12 (16FX USB) / FROM 17 TO 20 (24FX USB)

Use this four-band equalizer to boost or to cut the high, mid and low frequencies to get the best mix in any environment.

10 AUX 1 & 2

These knobs adjust the signal sent to AUX SEND 1 and 2, both sends can be set pre/post faster.

11 AUX 1 & 2 PRE/POST

This selection determines whether the AUX 1 and 2 send level is independent (PFE) or is influenced (POST) by the channel level control. Generally it is used PFE to send the signal to stage monitors or IEM. POST to send the signal to an external effect unit.

12 AUX 3

This post-lader send, i.e. dependent on level control of its channel, allowing to adjust the signal sent to an external effect unit or to a monitor connected to the AUX SEND 3 output.

13 DFX POST

This send, influenced by the individual channel level control, adjusts the signal sent to the internal effects or to an external effects connected to DFX SEND output. Furthermore, the DFX POST control can be used as the fourth auxiliary send (deactivating the internal effect via the DFX MUTL button) for connection to an external effects unit connected to the AUX SEND 4 output.

14 PAN - CHANNELS FROM 1 TO 8 (16FX USB) / FROM 1 TO 16 (24FX USB)

This knob adjusts the signal position in the stereo field.

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15 BAL - CHANNELS FROM 9 TO 12 (16FX USB) / FROM 17 TO 20 (24FX USB)

The BAL knob sets the left-right balance for stereo channels.

16 MUTE & LED

Press this button to mute the selected channel source.

The lit LED indicates the MUTE activation.

17 SOLO & LED

Press this button to check channel signal level before the fader.

It works also when the channel is muted, the led indicates the activation of the command.

18 GR 1-2

Press this button to route the channel signal to GROUP CUT 1-2 outputs

19 GR 3-4

Press this button to route the channel signal to GROUP CUT 3.4 outputs

20 L-R

Press this button to route the channel signal to MAIN MIX L-R outputs.

21 VOLUME

Use this fader to adjust overall channel volume.

22 SIG LED

This led is light when the input: signal is very strong and it's close to distortion.

If the LLD is continuously lit, you need to reduce the VOLUME of the fader or cut the channel LC by reducing the boost introduced by the HI-MID-LOW tone gains.

3.1.2 | STEREO INPUTS

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1 LINE L (MONO) & R INPUT

Two 6.35 mm (1/4") balanced line input.

Connecting only one cable to L/MONO, it becomes a mono channel. You can also use an unbalanced cable.

2 GAIN & CLIP LED

This knob adjusts the gain of the microphone or line signal, turn it to the right to raise the level or to the left to decrease it.

The CLIP ED is at when the input signal is too high

3 LINE/USB

Press this switch to assign channels 75/16 (16FX USB) and 23/24 (24FX USB) to the USB interface and receive the audio signal from the computer connected to the unit. In the LINE position, key releases, the channels are normally assigned to the respective inputs jack

4 EQ

Use this four-band equalizer to boost or to cut the high, mic and to frequencies to get the best mix in any environment.

5 AUX 1 & 2

These knobs adjust the signal sent to AUX SEND 1 and 2. Both sends can be set pre-/post-fader.

6 AUX 1 & 2 PRE/POST

This selector determines whether the AUX 1and 2 sand level is independent (PRE) or is influenced (POST) by the channel level control. Generally it is used PRE to send the signal to stage monitors on EM, POST to send the signal to an external effect unit.

7 AUX 3

This post, lader send, i.e. dependent on level control of its channel, allowing to adjust the signal sent to an external effect unit or to a monitor connected to the AUX SEND 3 output

B DFX POST

This send, influenced by the individual channel level control adjusts the signal sent to the internal effects or to an external effects connected to DIFX SEND output - furthermore, the DIFX POST control can be used as the fourth auxiliary send (deactivating the internal effect via the DIFX MUTE button) for connection to an external effects unit connected to the AUX SEND 4 output

9 BAL

The BAL knob sets the left right balance for stereo channels.

10 MUTE & LED

Press this button to mute the selected channel source.

The lit LED indicates the MUTF activation.

11 SOLO & LED

Press this button to check channel signal level before the fader.

It works also when the channel is muted; the led indicates the activation of the command.

12 GR 1-2

Press this button to route the channel signal to GROUP CUT 1-2 outputs.

13 GR 3-4

Press this button to route the channel signal to GROUP CUT 3-4 outputs

14 L-R

Press this button to route the channel signal to MAIN MIX L-R outputs.

15 VOLUME

Use this lader to adjust overall channel volume.

16 SIG LED

This led is light when the input signal is very strong and it's close to distortion.

If the LED is continuously ill, you need to reduce the VOLUME of the fade or cut the channel EQ by reducing the boost introduced by the HI MID LOW tone gains.

3.1.3 POWER SUPPLY AND MASTER SECTION

1 2-TRACK IN

Unbalanced line input with RCA L/R sockets.

Connect to this socket the output of a hi-fi equipment (CD) or other device with RCA outputs.

2 2-TRACK OUT

Unbalanced line output with RCA L/R sockets.

Connect these outputs to a h-fi device, e.g. a recorder; the volume is set by MAIN MIX output.

3 POWER LAMP

USB socket to power a lamp with a voltage of 5V - 500mA

4 PHONES

Output for connection to two headphones (A & E) with 6,35mm. (1/4") stereo jack.

5 CTRL/R

CONTROL ROOM output with two 6.35 mm (1/4" line sockets

This output section collects the signal from the CTRL ROOM SOURCE section. In studio applications the typical use is for studio monitors but can also be used to drive a second group of powered speakers with level control independent from the master, thus creating two distinct listening areas at different volumes. The volume of this output is adjusted using the CTRL / ROOM knob regardless of the MAIN MIX output levels

6 AUX SENDS 1, 2, 3 AND 4

5.35 mm. (1/4") output socket of relevant Aux sends 1, 2, 3 and 4.

7 GROUP OUTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4

Outputs of the respective groups on a 6.35 mm (1/4") balanced jack. These outputs allow to drive a second group of amp-fied audio-seakers with level control independent from the master, thus creating more distinct listening areas with different volumes or directing the selected signals to a recorder / sound card.

8 DFX TO AUX 1 / AUX 2

These knobs set the signal level of the internal effects unit for AUX 1 and 2 sends.

Use them to increase or decrease the amount of processed signal.

9 TO DFX ST. OUT

This knob allows you to send the output of the internal effects unit to rear panel dedicated output DFX'S OUT. Connect this output to your external effects units if any. The output signal is the sum determined by the DFX sends for each channel.

10 PROGRAM (PUSH)

This 100 position selector allows you to choose the

type of effect.

Turn the knob until you reach the desired program.

then press the knob to activate the selected effect

The first 10 programs called ECHO reproduce the classic echo effect with increasing delay in the subsequent variants, ECHO + VERE algorithms simulate a combination of echo and reverb. The impressive effect used in many musical productions, the TREMOLO effects are mostly used on stringed instruments, while PLATE, CHIDRUS, and VOCAL programs offer a pleasant sound widening and are able to strengthen vocals. The ROTARY effects simulate leave organ while the SMALL BOOK programs reproduce the reverberation of rooms with similar dimensions to those of residential rooms, alternating the simulation of reflective and absorbent walls. The FLANGUR + FLY section represents a combination of effects perfect for different instruments, in particular keyboards, and finally the LARGE HALL effects package simulate the reverberation of environments with large volumes characterized by mostly reflecting, naked walls.

11 DFX DISPLAY

This display shows the numbers corresponding to selected effects by the PROGRAM (PUSH) encoder.

12 PEAK

This LED is lit when the signal sent to DFX is too high, and there's a risk to saturate the internal effect. It's a good setting of the effect sends when the LED flashes occasionally only on signal peaks. When the LED remains continuously lit, it is an indication of saturation. In that case please cut the volume of DFX POST channel sends.

13 DFX MUTE

This button allows you to enable or disable the return signal of the internal effects unit.

14 STEREO RETURNS 1-2-3-DFX

Master level controls for the auxiliary STEREO RETURNS:

- 1: Controls STEREO RETURN level sent to the MAIN MIX output

- 2. Controls STEREO RETURN 2 level sent to the MAIN MIX output

- 3. Controls STEREO RETURN 3 level assignable, by the MAIN MIX/CRTL ROOM key to the MAIN MIX output or to the CONTROL ROOM outputs

- DFX Controls DFX OUT level and the STEREO RETURN 4 assignable, by the 3 lateral keys, to groups I-2 (GH I-2), groups 3-4 (GR 3-4) and MAIN MIX output. By pressing the STEREO RETURN SOLO button (with LED) all STEREO FETLRNS enter SOLO mode and their mixed signal is sent to the CONTROL ROOM and to PHONES A B outputs

15 AUX/DFX MASTER & SOLO

Controls the master level of the respective auxiliary sends and the DFX send (internal effect). Press the SOLO button to pre-listen sends 1-4, their signal is sent to the CTRL ROOM and PHONES A-B outputs.

16 +48V

This LED is lit to when Phantom 45V is acted

17 POWER ON

This LED is lit green when the mixer is ON.

18 OUTPUT LEVEL

MAINIX output level LED indicators. The L indicator can also work to control the level in SDLG. When the CLIP LED lights up, the output signal level is too high.

19 LED LEVEL SET

When this LED is on, the OUTPUT LEVEL LED bar indicates the input level of the channel in SOLO PFL mode, level can be optimized by the GAIN control of the selected channel.

20 LED SOLO ACTIVE

When it's it, one or more channels and/or one or more auxiliary aux sends are selected in SOLO mode.

21 PFL/AFL BUTTON

It allows the choice between two types of SOLO for the CTRL ROOM and PHONES A B outputs. When it is released (PFL = "pre-fader listening"), you can listen to the audio signal before the faster. This mode is useful to check the input level of the channel in SOLO via the main LED meter, and optimizing the gain accordingly. When it is pressed (AFL = "after-fader listening"), it is possible to hear the microq of channel(s) and the relevant AUX auxiliary sends placed in SOLO, keeping current levels and pans adjustments.

22 MAIN MIX / GR 1-2 / GR 3-4 / 2 TK IN.

Press the key(s) of the signal(s) you wish to listen via the CONTROL ROOM

23 PHONES

This knob controls the volume of the headphones connected to the PHONES A-B outputs.

24 CTRL ROOM

This knob controls the level of the CONTROL ROOM outputs (eg pair of studic monitors).

25 2TK LEVEL

Level control of 2TK-IN stereo input (RCA connectors) or from optional Bluetooth cards or USB player)

26 L & R GROUPS ROUTING TO MAIN MIX

Press the L and R buttons to assign the group signal to the MAIN MIX output

27 GROUP OUT 1-4

These faders independently adjust the output level of the four groups, which can be used both as master levels for recording and to drive other powered speakers to create distinct listening areas at different volumes.

28 MAIN MIX

Adjust this fader to set MAIN MIX OUTPUT level

1 MAINS INPUT

Plug into this socket the mains cord supplied with the unit. Make sure the unit is Lirmed OFF before connecting the cable to the mains. For your safety, never disconnect the earth lead.

2 FUSE

Protection fuse. WARNING Replace the fuse only with one of the same type and with the same value if the fuse blows repeatedly, contact an authorized service center.

3 POWER ON/OFF

Press this switch to turn ON or OFF the unit

4 +48V

This switch allows you to turn ON or OFF the phantom power for condenser microphones. ON = Switch turned ON (depressed to the top). +48V LED lit. OFF = Switch turned OFF. +48V LED turned off.

5 USB PORT

This type B USB port allows connection to a computer or other audio device with a USB interface.

6 RECORD

This selector allows you to choose the signal to send to the device connected to the USB port. Set it to MAIN MIX when you want to record the signal assigned to that stereo or to GB 1-2 when you want to record the signal assigned to that stereo group.

7 PLAYBACK

Use this selector to choose the signs you want to read from the device connected to the USB port. Set it's switch to MAIN MIX to send the audio signal coming from the computer (or from the connected audio device) directly to the MAIN MIX outputs or to CH 15-6 (ANTMX 16FX USB), /CH 23-24 (ANTMX 24-X USB) to assign it to the above mentioned channels. NOTE: If you assign the USB audio signal to channels 15-16 / 23-24, listen to the LINL /USB switch (3) on the front panel and choose USB. NOTE: To avoid digital caps when overdusting, assign the RECORD switch to GF1.2 and the PLYSACK selector on the storage channel 15-16 / CH 23-24 assigning it only to GF3.4 or MAIN MIX.

8 DFX ST OUT

The signal from the internal effects processor is present in this balanced stereo output, 6.35mm jack

9 FOOTSW.

Connect an external pedal to this unbalanced jack for inserting or excluding internal effects. Press once to deactivate the effects (DFX MUTE function), press a second time to reactivate them

10 STEREO RETURN(S)

Connect to these input jacks the return of an external effects unit or other stereo or mono device. For each STERLO RETURN auxiliary return (1-2-3-4) there are two audio inputs - L (MONO)/R - on 6.35mm balanced jack connectors

11 MAIN INSERT

6.35mm jack sockets for insertion of external processors (eg EQ or compressors) in the MAIN circuit, the tip of the jack sends the signal to the processor, the ring receives the processed signal, while the sleeve has the signal of both grounds

12 MAIN MIX OUT

6.35mm unbalanced jack outputs. Connect the inputs of your amplification system or master recorder to these outputs.

13 +4dBU/-30dBU

This selector allows you to select the output level between 14 dBu and -30 dBu to optimize the connection for any destination.

14 MAIN MIX OUTPUT

Balanced XLR-M outputs. Connect the inputs of your amplification system or master recorder to these outputs.

3.1.4 | USB INTERFACE & APPLICATIONS

1 RECORD

Select the source for recording between GRI-2 and MAIN MIX. MAIN MIX is ideal for recording a live session or basic tracks (rhythm or other) while during overdubbing it is advisable to record from GRI 2 and use MAIN MIX for direct listening. NOTE: to avoid annoying loops, never choose MAIN MIX when playback is on MAIN MIX. Do not mute the GRI-2 signal to MAIN MIX.

2 PLAYBACK

Allows you to select the USB port signal. During playback and/or overduds, it is advisable to listen via CH15-16 (23-24) both to give the right level to each AUX that equalize MAIN MIX is ideal for audience listening and for the final mixing. NOTE: If you desire to listen to the USB port signal, besides setting this switch to CH15-16 (CH23-24) you have to press the USB key of the relative stereo channel of the mixer.

APPLICATION

Playback

Set the selector to PLAYBACK on CH15-16 (or CH23-24) and press the USB key of the last stereo channel (15-16 or 23-24) to listen to the playback tracks signals from PC/label. In this way you can adjust signals for monitors and musicians, via AUX1 and 2 independently of the MAIN MIX levels (possibly also AUX 3 but remember that it is post-fader) and equalize the signal.

Karaoke

Set the selector to PLAYBACK on CH15 16 (or CH23 24) and press the USB key of the last sleeve channel (16 16 or 23-24) to listen to the playback tracks signals from PC/tablet. In this way you can adjust signals for monitors and musicians, via AUX1 and 2 independently of the MAIN MIX levels (possibly also AUX 3 but remember that it is post-lader) and equalize the signal.

Recording

Set RECORD to MAIN MIX, and assign the channel's you want to record to the L-R output and adjust the volumes. Assign the signals you do not want to record to GR3-4 and adjust the signal for the headphones of the musicians via the AUX sends.

Overdub

Set the RECORD selector to CR1-2, and assign the channels you want to record to the CR1-2 output and adjust the volumes. For listening, pull PLAYBACK on CH15 16 or CH23 24 and press the USB key of the last stereo channel (15 16 or 23 24) to listen to PC/tablet playback tracks. Adjust the signal for the musicians' headphones via the AUX I, 2 and 3 sends (there is no risk of feedback in the headphones). Assign the goal you do not want to record to GF3-4 and adjust the signal for musicians' headphones via the AUX sends.

Mixing

You can make an ITB mix and listen either through the last stereo channel by setting PLAYBACK on 0115-16 (28-24). In this way you can do minimal EQ adjustments. Otherwise you can set the PLAYBACK on MAIN MIX to listen with no action except volume adjustment.

3.1.5 | OPTIONAL BLUETOOTH® & MP3 PLAYER BOARDS 4 | TROUBLESHOOTING

BOARDS INSTALLATION

The installation is very simple, but if you have no experiences, contact a specialized service center. WARNING: For your safety openense turning off the mixer and uncupging the appliance from the mains socket. With a flat-hooded screwdriver, pressgenally under the plastic cover and pry up the right side to removeit carefully. (Fig. 1) To install the optional M-PX 1824 or BIX 1824 card, connect the 5-pin connector cable to the respective 5-pin connector on the printed circuit board of the mixer. (Fig. 2). At this point it is sufficient to hook the optional module in the appropriate housing and take advantage of the new functions.

BLUETOOTH® MODULE - BTX 1624

Activate the Bluetooth® interface of your device and press the PAIR button of the board. The source device should recognize the board as BT 4.0 and synthesize automatically. In the mixer, press the 21K IC MAIN MIX selector, then gradually raise the 21K LEVEL knob and the MAIN MIX faster until you reach the desired volume. You can also control the volume from the Bluetooth® card itself, using the VOL- and VOL+ keys, using the I<<▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶>

MP3 PLAYER MODULE - MPX 1624

In a USB stick, load all the tracks you want (up to 32Gb), even in multiple folders. Insert: the stick into the USB port of the optional board by simply pressing the PUSH & HOLD button for 2 seconds to start playing the ladder from the first track. The display will alternately show the number of the file and its folder.

To listen to the previous song just press, while to listen to following track press, holding down the keys you can change the folder. The key pause or resume the song, if you press stop, playback will be totally stopped. If you press more times the play, you can choose random play, a single song play or all tracks play.

In the mixer, please press the 2TK TO MAIN MIX selector, then gradually raise the 2TK (PVE) knob and the MAIN MIX fader until you reach the desired listening volume.

PROBLEM LED SOLUTION
No sound or very low sound level	Power LED turned off	Make sure the device is properly connected to the main node
	Power LED turned on, but MAIN MIX over. Raise MAIN MIX level.
	Power LED turned on MAXIFP VCI raised, put MOI + button expressed	Raise MAIN Button
	Power LED turned on MAXIFP VCI raised, put input channel I-VCH low	Check connections between sources and mixer. Raise channel I-VCH.
	Power LED turned on MAXIFP VCI raised, I-VCH low, put I-VCH off	Arbacter 148V power for microphones according to
	Power LED turned on MAIN MIX raised but signal address to OT1-2 or GT3-4 are not addition to MAIN MIX	Press the L-R button over OT1, OT2, OT3 and/or OT4 sides
No effects heard	DTX-MUTC output	Turn off the DTX-MUTC button, and check send levels of all the channels
	DTX-MUTC decirracted	Check the levels of DTX MCT/UN as well as OT1-2, OT3-4 and MAIN MIX assign buttons.
No Ks signal in monitors	0-4 MHz decirracted Check CLK IC AUX Low 0-4, 10 MHz nodes levels
Distance THK THIN		Resource the level of the inputs and/or MAIN MIX. Check you have it connected a line signal into MAIN socket.
Certified source		Make sure you have an simultaneously active, more sound sources in the same channel
		Check if you activated microphones LOW OUT line
		Check that LINE/AUX accessors of the store channel (In 1A (ANIMIX) In+4 (ONI) or 72.74AM, MIX 74KB-100K) is pressed and that PLR/RACK selector is addressed to desired output (MAIN or OT1-2)
Recorded signal in no hand		Check that LINE/USD as extra is of the store channel (In 1A (ANIMIX) In+4 (ONI) or 72.74AM, MIX 74KB-100K) is pressed and that PLR/RACK selector is addressed to desired output (MAIN or OT1-2)
No recording		Check that 71 AVPACK selector is addressed to control output (NAI or OT1-2) and that desired synlare addressed to the right destination.
Loop in recording		LINK/SATM storage channel (In 1G (ANIMIX) In+4, LSR) or 72.74° (ANIMIX) PWR, USB) is powered and the EV AnbACK selector is addressed to the wrong output (MAIN or OT1-2)

5 | TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ANTMIX 16FX USB ANTMIX 124FX USB
Mono microphone/line input B is win-compressor, B is with compressor
Stereo microphone/line input C 2
Stereo line input 2 3
Tower supply 100 Φ/90K 40 Π/100 Φ/40
Power attenuation 50Hz max -70Hz max
Dimensions (kg x H x D)	510 x 460 x 85 mm20.76 x 18.17 x 33.46"	735 x 460 x 85 mm22 x 18.17 x 33.46"
Weight 70kg - 15.42 lbs 5.70kg - 21.36 lbs
Microphone input
Connector XLF-F balanced
Impedance 1.8kΩ
Frequency response 20-20kHz +/-1dB
Distortion (THD = N) =0.03% @ +DD 22-22 kJ A-weighted
Gain	0~5dB
Max input	+16dB (balanced)
Low-out	75Hz 12dB/Hz
Signal to noise tone	x 100 dB A weighted
Function powering	+40V
Line Input
Connector x20mm (14") Ia saturation - RGA unbalanced
Impedance 10 Hz or higher
Frequency response 20-20kHz / 1 dB
Distortion (THD = N) =0.03% @ 1dB, 22-22 kJ A weighted
Gain	+ bake~stdik
Signal-to-noise ratio	<100 cDr A weighted
Common features
Comparator (for channel 'feating' compressor)	Gain: 0 → 9 dB | Threshold 20 dB → 5 dB
Lam & hose	< -800A weighted full band-worth 1 channel and MAXN @ 0 dB other channels guide
Cinestalk	c. 800A weighted full band width 1 channel and MAXN @ 0 dB other channels guide
EQ
Mono & monosystem channels	+/-5 dB @12 dB /√ d/dB @ 11DH-4-80Hz√ d/dB @ 80Hz
Stereo channels	+/- d/dB @ 12H-2√/-5 dB @ 30Hz√ d/dB @ 60Hz√ d/dB @ 80Hz
2-TRACK IN
Connector 2 x RCA unbalanced
Impedance 10 dB
Frequency response 20-20kHz +/-1dB
Distortion (THD = N) =0.03% @ +DD 22-22 kJ A-weighted
Gain	OFF→15dB

STEREO RETURN
Connector 4 x 0,5mm(1/4") balanced
Impedance 10 x 0
Frequency response 20~23x12 +/-1 dB
Distortion (THD = K) <0.025 kg c/dle, 27~32 kHz A assigned
Sain	CHF=+1x32
DSP
A/D D/A converters	34 hr
Number of effects	DC
Control	Reset orative exporterOFX OUTP toothwatts y prodex>2 x 0,1 x switch7 digit display
MAIN MIX section
MAIN MIX outputs	2 x 0,0 x 2 x jack 6.55mm (1/4") balanced
MAIN MIX max level	197 dB x 31 dB balanced (- to dB unbalanced)
MAIN MIX impedance	120 Ω
OHI-2 OHI-3 10x output	pack 6.05mm (1/4") balanced
OHI-2 OHI-4 max levels	<22 dB x 3,5mm (1/4") balanced (- to dB unbalanced)
OHI-2 OHI-4 impedance	120 Ω
Reset Headphones 1-2	2 x jack 6.05mm (1/4") stereo unbalanced
Headphones impedances	≥0
Control room output	2 x jack 6.05mm (1/4") balanced
Control room impedance	120 Ω
2 -1 BACK CHI outputs	2 x RCIA unbalanced
2 -1/4/2K impedance	1 kΩ

EMI CLASSIFICATION

According to the standard EN551.03 this equipment is designed and suitable to operate in E3 (or lower E2, E1) electromagnetic environments.

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6 | CONNECTORS

A BALANCED XLR-M MICROPHONE INPUT-MONO AND MONO/STEREO CHANNELS

1 - ground
2 positive (or hol)
3 negative (or cold)

B TS JACK

DFX SEND - Master section

STEREO RETURN - Master section

CONTROL ROOM - Master section

DFX MUTE - Master section

MAIN MIX OUT

GR1, GR2, GR3 and GR4 OUT

AUX1, AUX2, AUX3 and DFX SEND

C TRS JACK Line input - all channels

D BALANCED XLR-F MAIN MIX OUT

1 ground
2 positive (or hot)
3 - negative (or cold)

E TRS JACK

Insert - mono channels

F RCA PLUG

2 TRACK IN - Master section
2 TRACK OUT - Master section

G STEREO JACK

Phones - Master section

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7 | SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Check the correct functioning of the cables and always connect the cables properly according to the type of device and the mixer input/output.

Always use good quality cables.

FIG. A | AUX / DFX POST

• AUX sends - 1, 2 and 3

Connect this output to one or more - daisy-chained - monitors

- DFX POST SEND

Connect to this output to an external effects unit.

Connect external effects unit outputs to STEREC RETURN inputs

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FIG. B | MAIN MIX OUT

Connect MAIN MIX outputs to powered speakers or amplifiers

• 2TK IN / 2TK OUT

Connect your recorder to 2TK IN (from recorder outputs) and to 2TK OU (to recorder inputs) connectors.

8 | NOTES

INDICE

3 | DESCRIZIONE

3.1 INGRESSI & CONTROLLI DEI MIXER

3.1.1 INGRESSI MONO/STEREO

11 DISPLAY - DIGITAL PRESETS

MODULO BLUETOOTH - BTX 1624

• MANDATA DFX POST

Technical line drawing of a device front panel with control knobs and buttons (no text or symbols visible)

3 | DESCRIPTION

3.1 | ENTRÉES & CONTRÔLES DES TABLES DE MIXAGE

3.1.1 | ENTRÉES MONO/STÉRÉO

1 MIC INPUT

11 DISPLAY - DIGITAL PRESETS

3.1.4 | INTERFACE USB & APPLICATIONS

1 RECORD

MODULE BLUETOOTH: - BTX 1624

• DÉPART DFX POST

• 2TK IN / 2TK OUT

11 DISPLAY - DIGITAL PRESETS

MODUL BLUETOOTH ^1 - BTX 1624

3 Signal - (oper kalt)

E KLINKENSSTECKER SYMMETRISCH

Insert - Monokanale

F CINCH-STECKER

2 TRACK IN Master Section

- DFX POST SEND

11 DISPLAY - DIGITAL PRESETS

MÓDULO BLUETOOTH - BTX 1624

• ENVÍO DFX POST

ENG The information contained in this manual have been carefully drawn up and checked. However no responsibility will be assumed for any incorrectness. This manual cannot cover all the positive contingencies which may arise during the product installation and use. Should further information be desired, please contact us or our local distributor. A.E.B. Industrials Srl can not be considered responsible for damages which may be caused to people and things when using the product. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice.

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