Samson Musical Instrument CHANNEL MIXER User Guide

0
10  
0
10  
0
10  
0
10  
5 CHANNEL MIXER  
 
S mix Introduction and Features  
Thank you for purchasing the S mix, miniature mixer by Samson Audio! The S mix is  
a 5-channel compact mixer packed with high-end mixer features. The S mix features  
a balanced microphone input on an XLR connector and includes phantom power for  
connecting condenser microphones. Adding to the mix are two Super-Z, high imped-  
ance line inputs on 1/4” connectors. Rounding out the inputs is a stereo channel with  
two inputs on RCA connectors. Individual volume controls for the mic, lines and  
stereo channels are also included for enhanced control over the connected signals.  
And just because this unit is miniature, don’t be surprised by its great sound and reli-  
ability thanks to high quality components and solid build construction.  
S mix Features  
5 channel miniature stereo mixer  
XLR, Balanced microphone input with Phantom Power and Volume control  
Stereo RCA inputs with Volume control  
Two 1/4-inch, Super-Z, line level inputs with Volume control  
RCA, plus 1/4-inch TRS stereo Outputs.  
High quality, low noise op-amps for added headroom and cleaner signal  
Rugged aluminum extrusion chassis  
Large rubber bumper feet  
18 Volt AC adapter included  
3
 
S mix Front and Rear Panel Layout  
Front Panel Layout  
2
1
4
5
3
6
3
4
5
6
CHANNEL 3 VOLUME - Control  
knob used to adjust the level of  
input 3.  
CHANNEL 2 VOLUME - Control  
knob used to adjust the level of  
input 2.  
1
2
L & R RCA OUTPUT - Left and Right  
main mix OUTPUT on RCA con-  
nectors.  
CHANNEL 1 VOLUME - Control  
knob used to adjust the level of  
input 1.  
CHANNEL 4/5 VOLUME - Control  
knob used to adjust the level of  
inputs 4 and 5.  
TRS OUTPUT - Left and Right  
main mix OUTPUT on TRS  
(TIP/RING/SLEEVE) connectors.  
Rear Panel Layout  
C
CHANNEL 3 INPUT- XLR mic-level  
input for connecting standard  
microphones.  
D
E
F
DC POWER INPUT- Connect the  
supplied power adapter here.  
CHANNEL 4/5 INPUTS- RCA inputs  
for stereo line level signals.  
A
B
CHANNEL 1 INPUT- 1/4-inch input for con-  
necting Line/Instrument level signals.  
POWER LED - Red LED will illumi-  
nate when power is on indicating  
the S mix is ready for operation.  
CHANNEL 2 INPUT- 1/4-inch input for con-  
necting Line/Instrument level signals.  
4
 
Operating the S mix  
Setting up the S mix  
The basic procedure for setting up and using your S mix miniature mixer takes only a few  
minutes. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service) and  
check to make sure that you remove the supplied AC/DC power adapter.  
Note: Before plugging in and turning on, remember the “last on, first off” rule of power ampli-  
fiers and powered speakers. When powering up your system, be sure that all the wires are con-  
nected, turn your mixer and any other outboard gear on, and then last, turn your power amplifi-  
er or powered speakers on. When powering down, turn your power amplifier or powered speak-  
ers off first and then your mixer and outboard gear.  
Connect the supplied AC/DC adapter to the DC  
Input on the rear panel of the S mix (Figure 1), then  
plug the adapter into any standard AC outlet.  
Set the S mix volume control knobs to the following  
default positions: All off. (Figure 2):  
Connect the S mix outputs to your power amp or  
powered speaker using the Left  
and Right RCA OUTPUT, or the  
1/4” TRS jack OUTPUT connec-  
tors.  
Figure 1  
Below is a wiring diagram for the  
1/4” TRS stereo OUTPUT connector  
(Figure 3).  
Figure 2  
Figure 3  
5
 
Operating the S mix  
Connecting Inputs Signals to the S mix  
The S mix provides the capability of receiving signals from microphone, instrument and  
line level devices.  
Super-Z Line Inputs  
Channel 1 and 2 inputs are Super-Z, line/instrument level inputs on 1/4-inch phone con-  
nectors. The inputs can accept the signal from a variety of instruments level sources like  
those from the outputs of guitars, bass guitars and clavinets, and line level signals like  
those from the outputs MIDI keyboards, signal processors and drum machines, to name  
some.  
Mic input  
The channel 3 Mic input will accept signal from any low impedance microphone. You can  
use dynamic or condenser microphones since the S mix has phantom power present on  
the microphone input at all times.  
RCA Stereo Inputs  
Channels 4/5 are stereo line level inputs and are ideal for connecting a CD, Cassette or  
Mini Disk player. You can also run the signals from other line level devices such as key-  
boards or drum machines here.  
6
 
Operating the S mix  
Typical Set-up  
The diagram below shows a typical set-up for a small band using the S mix miniature  
mixer. The vocalist’s microphone is connected to the channel 3 mic input, a bass guitar is  
connected to channel 2 and channel 1 has a keyboard connected. For background tracks,  
a CD player is connected to the channel 4/5’s stereo RCA inputs.  
Creating a Mix  
Now that you have connected your instruments and other sound sources to the S mix  
inputs you can begin to create your mix. The best way to do this is to adjust one channel  
at a time. Slowly raise the level control for the first input until you have reached the desired  
level. Now, repeat the same for each additional input. You may want to go back and slight-  
ly raise or lower an individual channel until you have set the balance between all the con-  
nected inputs. Then, you have your perfect mix!  
7
 
S mix Specifications  
Frequency Response  
THD+N  
S mix Specifications - continued  
Mono, Instrument Level Output  
Input Impedance (Inst Chn.)  
Output Impedance  
10 Hz to 95 kHz  
<0,005 %  
1/4”, unbalanced  
1 Meg Ohm  
Noise Level  
-105 dBu  
100 Ohm  
Microphone Input  
Super-z Line Input  
Left and Right Inputs  
Left and Right Outputs  
XLR, balanced  
Maximum Input Level  
Power Supply  
+21 dBu  
1/4” jack unbalanced  
RCA, unbalanced input  
RCA, unbalanced output  
18 V DC  
Dimensions  
5.65” L x 4.13” W x 2” H  
(144mm L x 105mm W x 51mm H)  
16.5 oz., 419 gm.  
Weight  
Wiring Guide  
Samson Technologies Corp.  
575 Underhill Blvd.  
P. O. Box 9031  
Syosset, NY 11791-9031  
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)  
Fax: 516-364-3888  
 

QSC Audio Stereo Amplifier IT 42 User Guide
Raypak Boiler H 0030B User Guide
RCA Projection Television R61WH76 User Guide
Renesas Network Card M30290T 80FPD User Guide
Rogue Audio Stereo Amplifier Stereo 90 User Guide
Samsung Digital Camera BN68 01691A 02 User Guide
Samsung Microwave Oven CE297DL User Guide
Scag Power Equipment Lawn Mower MODEL TS User Guide
Sears Range 61011 User Guide
Sears Smoker 20070211 User Guide