User manual FOSTEX LM16

[. . . ] 8588107000 (485793) Model LM16 LIVE MIXER Owners manual <Note>: The LM16 will be upgraded to a new version for feature enhancement or improvement. Check the information about the latest software version from the Fostex website (http://www. fostexinternational. com/), Fostex service station or your local Fostex dealer. See page 36 for details about how to upgrade the software. Model LM16 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. [. . . ] See page 31 for details. (23) [EFFECT TO STEREO] control Adjusts the output level from the internal effects to the stereo busses. See page 31 for details. (24) [EFFECT TO AUX (1, 2, 3)] controls 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 27 29 Each control adjusts the output level from the internal effects to the corresponding AUX buss (1, 2 or 3). See page 31 for details. (25) [AUX SEND] controls / [SOLO] switches Each [AUX SEND] control adjusts the output level of the corresponding AUX SEND (1, 2 or 3) output. Each [SOLO] switch allows you to monitor the soloed signal of the corresponding AUX SEND (1, 2 or 3) output. Each press of the switch toggles between on and off (See page 30 for details). (26) [MONITOR] control Adjusts the output level of the [MONITOR (L/R)] and [PHONES] jacks. The output level of the [PHONES] jack is controlled by the [PHONES] and [MONITOR] controls (See page 32 for details). (27) [EFF SEND] control / [SOLO] switch Adjusts the output level of the EFFECT SEND . Each [SOLO] switch allows you to monitor the soloed signal of the EFFECT SEND output. Each press of the switch toggles between on and off. (28) [ASSIGN TO STEREO OUT] switches Each switch allows you to send the post signal of the corresponding GROUP fader to the [STEREO OUT L/R] jacks. When the switch is down, the signal is sent ( See page 33 for details). (29) [OUTPUT LIMITER] switch Activates or deactivates the limiter function for all the buss outputs (stereo L/R outputs, group outputs 1 through 4, Aux send outputs 1 through 3, effect send output, and monitor outputs). When the switch is down ( ), the limiter function is active. 30 31 (30) [GROUP 1-4] faders Each fader adjusts the output level of the corresponding group output signal which is output from the [GROUP OUT] jack (See page 33 for details). (31) [STEREO] fader Adjusts the output level of the stereo output signal which is output from the [STEREO OUT (L/R)] and [ST MIX OUT (L/R)] jacks. 24 Model LM16 [Names and functions] Control unit (rear panel) 1 (1) [TO CONTROLLER] connector Used to connect to the [CONTROLLER] connector of the main unit using the supplied (or a different) CAT5 cable (See page 13 for details). <Note>: Use only a CAT-5 STP cable (straight type) for connection between the main unit and the control unit. Main unit (rear panel) 1 INPUT GROUP (+4dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) AUX SEND (-2dBu) INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX OUT (-10dBV) USB MIDI OUT CONTROLLER PHANTOM POWER 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 (1) [INPUT (1 through 16)] connectors Each connector accepts a mic or line level analog audio signal. The connector is a combo type - a combined XLR connector and phone jack in one. You can connect a microphone to the XLR connector or connect a line signal to the phone jack. (Note that you cannot use the XLR receptacle and phone jack on a same combo connector simultaneously. ) See page 28 for details. (3) [AC IN] connector Used to connect the supplied power cord (See page 15 for details). <Note>: Use only the supplied power cord. A different power cord may cause fire, etc. Also note that when you hear thunder rumbling, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. (4) [POWER] switch (2) [INSERT (1 through 8)] jacks Each jack is used for connecting an external effects processor such as a compressor/limiter. To connect an external effects processor, use a Y-cable as shown below ( See page 31 for details). Turns on or off the LM16 (See page 15 for details). <Note>: Do not turn off the LM16 while accessing the internal hard disk. Even if you turn off the LM16, it consumes a very small amount of power. Therefore, it is recommended to disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet if you do not use the LM16 for a long time. 25 Model LM16 [Names and functions] (5) [PHANTOM (1-8, 9-16)] switches You can supply phantom power to the XLR INPUT connectors in eight channel groups (1-8 and 9-16) using these switches. When the [PHANTOM] switch is set to ON, the corresponding [PHANTOM] indicator on the control panel is illuminated (See page 28 for details). (13) [STEREO OUT (L, R)] connectors These XLR balanced connectors output the stereo L and R buss signals. You can connect these connectors to a power amplifier for driving main speakers on stage, etc (See page 16 for details). (6) [CONTROLLER] connector Used to connect to the [TO CONTROLLER] connector on the rear panel of the control unit using the supplied (or a different) CAT-5 cable (See page 13 for details). (7) [AUX SEND (1, 2, 3)] jacks Each of these unbalanced phone jacks outputs the corresponding AUX SEND buss signal at -2dBu nominal level. You can connect to a stage monitor, effects processor, etc (See page 16 for details). (8) [MIDI OUT] port Used to connect to the MIDI IN port of an external MIDI device. From this port, MMC (MIDI Machine Control command) is output (See page 40 for details). (9) [EFF SEND] jack This unbalanced phone jack outputs the EFFECT buss signal at -2dBu nominal level. [. . . ] You may also have additional rights depending on the state in which the Fostex product was purchased. WARRANTY PROTECTION All Fostex parts are warranted for one (1) year from the date of original purchase, except for recording media, such as hard disc drives and compact flash cards, heads, lamps and fuses, which are warranted, for one hundred-eighty (180) days. Fostex America will repair and / or replace parts during the term of this warranty. Labor costs are also covered by Fostex America for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship in this product. [. . . ]