RIGHT-SIDE OUTPUT/CONTROL PANEL
⑯POWER Switch
⑰.& ⑱.OUTPUT Connector L and R
Connect a cable from OUTPUT L and/or R to the microphone or line input of your video
camera or audio recorder. These outputs accept a standard 3-pin female XLR connector.
Push the XLR connector into the OUTPUT jack until it locks. To remove, press the release
tab on the XLR connector and pull the connector out.
⑲.STEREO Mini-Connector Output
The STEREO mini-connector (3.5mm) output is designed for video cameras or audio
recorders with mini-connector microphone-level inputs. This output is stereo(dual-channel)
and unbalanced. The standard output level is fixed at -36 dBu. It is recommended to use
a stereo-to-stereo mini cable (not supplied) from the STEREO mini-connector output to the
input of your video camera or audio recorder. Because the FMX-42a is equipped with low-
impedance XLR inputs and a mini-connector output, users of mini DV cameras with mini-
connector microphone inputs can now use high-quality microphones with XLR outputs.
⑳.LEVEL Selector
Select the OUTPUT ⑰&⑱ and/or CAMERA RTN ⑳ LEVEL that is best suited for your
video camera or audio recorder. The +4 dBu setting is for line-level audio inputs and the
-36 dBu setting is for a microphone-level audio input.
⑳.Monitor PHONES Output Jack / A 6.3mm (1/4") jack for headphones.
SELECT switch ⑳. When the LINE OUT is selected, while keeping the MASTER
control ④ at its midpoint, increase or decrease each channel's LEVEL control ② until
the L and/or R VU Meter peaks at 0 dB. If the LEVEL is set too low, sound may be
accompanied by background hiss. If the LEVEL is set too high, the sound may be
distorted. Monitor the sound with headphones and adjust the LEVEL for the best
sound. An OUTPUT PEAK Indicator LED ⑨ will light RED if your overall levels are
set too high. When the CAMERA RTN is selected, adjust the volume level by the
RTN LEVEL switch ⑳.The VU Meters are set to reflect the selection by the Monitor
SELECT Switch ⑳ by the factory. However, if you would prefer, you may change
the setting to always show the output volume level of LINE OUT regardless of the
Monitor SELECT switch ⑳ setting. Remove the bottom plate by removing the 2
screws on each side and 3 screws on the bottom. Locate the SW2 switch on the
circuit board and change the setting from "MONI" to "LINE". The center position is to
disconnect the VU Meters altogether.
⑨. OUTPUT PEAK Indicators
These indicators monitor the LINE OUT outputs. When the overall levels are set too
high, the LEDs will light RED. Adjust the INPUT LEVEL controls ② and/or the
MASTER level control ④ accordingly.
⑩.SLATE MIC
Press and hold this button to engage the SLATE MIC. The SLATE MIC is used to
pick up audio at the mixer's location and is not intended for serious audio recording.
It is however, very useful for notating scenes or other on-location documentation.
⑪.1 kHz TONE
Press and hold this button to generate the 1 kHz tone. This output tone is used to set
the recording levels of your video camera or audio recorder to their optimum level.
While generating the 1 kHz tone, set the recording levels of your video camera or
audio recorder to the specified level as recommended by the manufacturers. The
signal is generated at +4 dBu.
LEFT-SIDE INPUT/CONTROL PANEL
⑬.Channel 1, 2, 3 & 4 INPUT Connectors
Connect the 3-pin XLR output of a microphone, wireless receiver or line level audio
component to INPUT CH 1 and/or CH 2 and/or CH 3 and/or CH4. Push the XLR
connector into the INPUT jack until it locks. To remove the XLR connector, press the
PUSH tab and pull the connector out.
⑭.INPUT LEVEL Selector
The following 3 different settings are available depending on the source connected to
the INPUT connectors ⑬:
+4 dBu (LINE) → Standard: +4 dBu → Maximum: >26 dBu (20 kΩ)
-30 dBu (MIC 1) → Standard: -38 dBu → Maximum: +4 dBu (2 kΩ)
-55 dBu (MIC 2) → Standard: -58 dBu → Maximum: -15 dBu (2 kΩ)
⑮.PHANTOM DC48V Switch
Each channel of the FMX-42a has its own PHANTOM DC48V power setting. When
using a dynamic microphone, be sure to turn the corresponding PHANTOM DC48V
switch to the OFF position. When using a condenser microphone that requires 48V
DC external power, turn the corresponding PHANTOM DC48V switch to the ON
position. The PHANTOM DC48V only operates in the -30 dBu or -55 dBu INPUT
LEVEL setting ⑭.
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⑤
②
③
⑥
⑧
①
⑩
⑪
④
⑦
⑨
⑫
POWER
Indicator
Input LEVEL
Controls
PAN
Controls
MASTER
Level Control
LIMITER Switch HPF Switch
PEAK 1
Indicators
PEAK 2
Indicators
VU Meters
OUTPUT
PEAK Indicators
SLATE MIC
1kHz TONE
Battery Case
⑬
⑮
⑭
INPUT
Connectors
INPUT LEVEL
Selector
PHANTOM
Switch
⑧
OFF
LINE OUT
MONI SELECT
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↑
●VU Meters LINE OUT SELECT switch
Remove the bottom plate by removing
the 2 screws on each side and 3 screws
on the bottom. Locate the SW2 switch
on the circuit board and change the
setting from "MONI" to "LINE".
The center position is to disconnect the
VU Meters altogether.
SW 2
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