sound, 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.
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:
LINE → Standard: +4 dBu → Maximum: >26 dBu (20 kΩ)
MIC HI → Standard: -38 dBu → Maximum: +4 dBu (2 kΩ)
MIC LO → 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 MIC HI or MIC LO INPUT
LEVEL setting ⑭.
CAUTION
・Before turning the PHANTOM DC48V switch ON, make sure your condenser
microphone is designed to handle 48VDC or the microphone may be damaged.
Check the microphone's user manual or with the manufacturer of your microphone.
・Before turning the PHANTOM DC48V ON/OFF, be sure to turn the Input LEVEL
controls ② to zero.
・When the PHANTOM DC48V power is not needed, make sure the PHANTOM switch
is in OFF position.
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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
