MX-508 Operatingmanual
MX-508 Operatingmanual
Stereo
Microphone/Line
Mixer
Operating Manual
Operating Manual -MX-508 Stereo Microphone/Line Mixer
Table Of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 UNPACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 AC POWER REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7.1 Small Sound Reinforcement System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7.2 Meeting Room, Board Room, Church, etc. Using Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7.3 Location Recording or Broadcast Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7.4 Submixer In Larger Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.1 No Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.2 Distorted Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.3 Excessive Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.4 Excessive Hum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
9 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10 WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The lightning flash with arrowhead The exclamation point within an eqilateral
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is triangle is intended to alert the user to
intended to alert the user to the presence the presence of important operating and
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within maintenance instructions in the literature
the product's enclosure that may be of accompanying the device.
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT RE-
MOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
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FCC Compliance
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
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 both a commercial
and 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. However, 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:
1. INTRODUCTION 2. UNPACKING
Congratulations on your purchase of an Ashly MX- As a part of our system of quality control, every Ashly
508 stereo mixer. In one compact rack-mount package we product is carefully inspected before leaving the factory to
have combined features, reliability, and sonic performance ensure flawless appearance. After unpacking, please inspect
found only in larger and more expensive mixing consoles. for any physical damage. Save the shipping carton and all
This third generation mixer utilizes a universal 100-240VAC packing materials , as they were carefully designed to reduce
switching power supply, and adds a 3.5mm front panel stereo to minimum the possibility of transportation damage should
line input jack. the unit again require packing and shipping. In the event that
damage has occurred, immediately notify your dealer so that
Other features include output mute switches, dual jack a written claim to cover the damages can be initiated.
insert points, switchable +48V phantom power, and front
panel switching on each channel selecting between mic or The right to any claim against a public carrier can be
line input. Three-band equalization with a fixed frequency forfeited if the carrier is not notified promptly and if the
low and high shelf and a tunable mid-range control provides shipping carton and packing materials are not available for
perfect true-reciprocal equalization curves. A concentric level inspection by the carrier. Save all packing materials until the
and pan control combined with a concentric pair of auxiliary claim has been settled.
sends complete each input channel.
3. AC POWER REQUIREMENTS
Ultra low-noise summing amplifiers combine the
channel signals for the main and send outputs. Two 10-segment The MX-508 mixer will perform normally from 100
LED arrays monitor main or aux outputs. Standard line level to 240 volts AC, 50-60Hz. Use only properly grounded
outputs on 1/4" connectors, stereo pre-fader line outputs on AC receptacles. To reduce the risk of ground loop hum, use
RCA connectors, and transformer isolated 600 ohm outputs on a central point for system AC power distribution. Power
XLR connectors are provided as standard equipment. Ashly consumption is less than 50 watts.
still uses professional quality 16mm metal shaft potentiometers
on all controls for greater accuracy and long life.
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4. CONTROLS
4.4 Equalization
Channel EQ consists of a high shelf control at 15KHz
(middle of shelf), a sweepable mid control, and a 70Hz low
shelf control. The mid control is sweepable from 140Hz to
8KHz with a bandwidth of approximately 1 octave.
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Unplug the unit's AC power cord from the outlet. Remove the bottom cover which is fastened by seven 6-32 screws.
Locate the 3 pin headers labeled Send 1 and Send 2 near the front of each input channel circuit board (see diagram). Remove
the shunt bar from the factory installed position indicated on the circuit board legend and place the shunt on the other position
of the 3 pin header.
7. TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
The following information will help you make the most of your new mixer:
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
8.1 No Sound
Check the AC power. Is the power switch LED on and illuminated? Check the level meters. If they are operating, either
the problem is between the mixer and the later components in the system, or else the Output Mute switches are pressed. If there
is no meter activity, check to see you really have an input signal and that it is on the desired channel, or check to see that the
meter select switch is set to Left/Right. Check that you have the master gain controls at the desired operating level and that the
output mute switches are out.
If you need help, get in touch with your Ashly dealer or call an Ashly technical service representative at 1-800-828-6308.
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9. SPECIFICATIONS
DISTORTION CROSSTALK
THD at +4 dBu output, 20Hz-20KHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <0.05% adjacent inputs, 20Hz-20KHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <-65dB
THD at +20dBu output, 30Hz-10KHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <0.05% Mic Input to Master Output, 1KHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <-65dB
IMD (SMPTE) at +20dBu output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <0.05% Mic Input to Master Output, 20KHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <-55dB
EQUALIZATION
Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±12dB at 70Hz, shelving
Mid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±12dB peaking, 140Hz-8KHz
High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±12dB at 15KHz, shelving
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For units purchased in the USA, warranty service for this unit shall be provided by ASHLY AUDIO, INC. in accordance
with the following warranty statement.
ASHLY AUDIO, INC. warrants to the owner of this product that it will be free from defects in workmanship and materials
for a period of FIVE years from the original-date-of-purchase. ASHLY AUDIO INC. will without charge, repair or replace at its
discretion, any defective product or component parts upon prepaid delivery of the product to the ASHLY AUDIO, INC. factory
service department, accompanied with a proof of original-date-of-purchase in the form of a valid sales receipt. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
EXCLUSIONS: This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse, neglect, or as a result of unauthorized alterations or
repairs made to the product. This warranty is void if the serial number is altered, defaced, or removed. ASHLY AUDIO, INC.
reserves the right to make changes in design, or make additions to, or improvements upon, this product without any obligation
to install the same on products previously manufactured.
Any implied warranties, which may arise under the operation of state law, shall be effective only for FIVE years from the
original-date-of-purchase of the product. ASHLY AUDIO, INC. shall be obligated to only correct defects in the product itself.
ASHLY AUDIO, INC. is not liable for any damage or injury, which may result from, or be incidental to, or a consequence of,
such defects. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion, or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
For warranty service in the United States, please follow this procedure:
1) Return the product to ASHLY AUDIO, INC. freight prepaid, with a written statement describing the defect and
application that the product is used in. ASHLY AUDIO, INC. will examine the product and perform any necessary service,
including replacement of defective parts, at no further cost to you.
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