American Audio Mixer DV2 USB User Manual

DV2 USB  
Professional Preamp Mixer
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Introduction: 
Congratulations  and  thank  you  for  purchasing  the  American  Audio®  DV2  USB  mixer.  This  mixer  is  a 
representation  of  American  Audio’s  continuing  commitment  to  produce  the  best  and  highest  quality 
audio  products  possible  at  an  affordable  price.  The  DV2  USB  comes  with  a  1  year  limited  warranty! 
Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new mixer. This 
booklet contains important information concerning the...

•   For adult use only - Keep out of the reach of children.
•   Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required voltage of the unit.
•   Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.
•    Do not attempt any service. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
•   Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack
•   Always be sure to mount this mixer in an area that will allow proper ventilation. 
•   Do not attempt to operate this mixer, if it becomes damaged in any way.
•...

American Audio would like to thank for your purchase of this great product. For those of you that are to 
impatient to read the entire user manual we have compiled these quick start instructions. We hope that 
you will at least read through these instructions to familiarize yourself with the basic understanding of 
the unit. The DV2 USB is part of American Audio’s continuing evolution in audio technology. This unit 
has been built and designed with the typical DJ in mind, by DJ’s. We have attempted to...

 DV2 USB                                          Controls and Features
1. Ma Ster V OLUM e COntr OL - This rotary knob is used to control the master output level (volume). 
To  avoid  distorted  output  try  to  maintain  an  average  output  signal  level  +4  dB.  Be  sure  this  volume 
control is always set to zero before turning the unit on.
2. CUe M IXInG C Ontr OL - This knob selects the channel for monitoring. The monitor signal comes 
from the Prefader. This means it will not be affected by the...

 DV2 USB                                        Controls and Functions Cont.
6.  Q-Start  On/OFF  SWItCh  -  This  function  works  in  conjunction  with  a  compatible  American 
Audio® or American DJ® “Q” Start CD player. When used with a compatible CD player, you can use the 
crossfader to start and stop the CD play. The ON/OFF “Q” START switch activates the fader “Q” start 
feature. When the fader “Q” start feature is activated sliding the cROSSFADER (7) from left to right will 
play or cue any CD...

 the  microphone  signal,  turning  the  knob  in  a  clockwise  direction  will  increase  the  amount 
 of bass applied to microphone signal.
13. M ICrOP hOne V OLUMe - This knob is used to regulate the microphone output volume. Turning  
the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the volume level.
14. ChanneL  eQUaLIzer (“rOtarY/ PUSh kILLS” - BaSS/MID/treBLe COntrOL) - All of the 
channels include a three-band signal EQ. These controls are used to increase or decrease the LOW’s, 
MID’s, and HI’s...

 DV2 USB                                              Controls and Features Cont.
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18. aC  COnneCtIOn  -  This  connector  is  used  to  supply  main  power  to  the  unit  via  the  included 
detachable power cord. Use only the supplied, polarized AC power cord. This cord is designed to fit in 
one direction only. Do not attempt to force a cord in if it does not fit, be sure the cord is being inserted 
properly
19. MaIn...

25. LIne LeVeL SeLeCtOr SWItCh - This switch is used to change the mode of PHONO INPuT 
jAckS  (26  and  28).  When  connecting  turntable  to  these  jacks  be  sure  the  switch  is  in  the  PHONO 
position, and when using line level input devices be sure this switch is in the AUX position. Always be 
sure main power is shut off before change the position of the Line Level Selector Switch.
26. ChanneL 1: PhOnO 1 InPUt/aUX 1 jaCkS - The type of input must directly reflect the selected 
mode of the LINE...

 DV2 USB                                             Controls and Features Cont.
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33. Channe L FaDer CU rVe  aD jUS tM ent - This rotary knob is used to change the way the chan-
nel  fader  will  operate.  Each  of  the  two  channels  has  a  “Curve”  adjustment.  The  curve  on  the  faders 
adjust from long or short or any variation of the two. The shorter the curve adjustment the sooner full 
volume will be reached....