American Audio Mixer MX1400 User Manual

User Guide 
and Reference Manual
     3/07
      MX-1400
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
www.AmericanAudio.us 

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SAFETY  PRECAUTIONS.............................................................\...

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NOTE:  This  product  satisfies  FCC 
regulations  when  shielded  cables 
and  connectors  are  used  to  con-
nect  the  unit  to  other  equipment. 
To  prevent  electromagnetic  inter-
ference  with  electrical  appliances 
such as radios and televisions, use 
shielded  cables  and  connectors 
for connections.
WARNINg: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC 
ShOCk hAZARD,  DO  NOT  EXPOSE  ThIS 
UNIT TO RAIN, LIqUIDS, OR...

ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle isintended to alert the user to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance (servicing) instructions inthe literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within theproducts enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risk...

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1. For  adult  use  only  -  keep  out  of  the  reach 
of   children.
2. Water and Moisture - The player should not 
be  used  near  water  -  for  example,  near  a  bath 
tub,  kitchen  sink,  laundry  tub,  in  a  wet base-
ment  or  near  a  swimming  pool,  etc. Do  not 
spill  water  or  other  liquids  in  to  or  on  to  your 
mixer.
3. Ventilation  -  The  Mixer  should  be  situated 
so  that  its  location...

Introductions: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® MX-1400 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. Please read and understand this manual 
completely  before  attempting  to  operate  your  new  mixer.  Please  carefully  read  and  understand  the 
instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These...

Quick start: American Audio® would like to thank you for your purchase of this great audio prod-
uct.  For  those  of  you  that  are  too  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 basics of this mixer. The MX-1400 is part of American Audio’s continuing evolution in 
audio technology. This unit has been built and designed to meet the...

  MX-1400                                   CONTROLS  aNd  FUNCT iONS
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1.   Microphone 1 -  This combo jack will accept a standard 1/4 plug or XLR 3-pin balanced male 
plug. The volume output level for this microphone will be controlled by its own respective Channel 
fader  (25). note:  We  recommend  that  you  use  a  500-600ohm  microphone  for  the  best  sound 
quality.
2.   Microphone 2 -  This combo jack will...

for  a  channel.  Never  use  the  gain  control  to  adjust  a  channels  output  volume.  Setting  the  gain  level 
properly  will  ensure  a  clean  output  signal.  An  improper  gain  level  adjustment  will  send  a  distorted 
signal throughout the entire audio line which may damage speakers and amplifiers. To properly set a 
channels gain level control:
   1. be sure the Master VoluMe Control (14) is set to level 8.
    2. Set the Channel  fader (23) to level 8.
   3. begin playback on an audio...

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          Booth  treBLe  - This  knob  is  used  to  adjust  the  treble  level  of  the  booth  signal.  Turning  the 
knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied, turning the knob in 
a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied.
       Booth  Bass - This knob is used to adjust the bass level of the booth signal. Turning the knob in a 
counter-clockwise...