American Audio Mixer QD5 MKII User Manual
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Q-D5 MKII ™ Professional Preamp Mixer American Audio 6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles Ca. 90040 www.AmericanAudio.us Rev. 4/08
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Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® Q-D5 MKII™ 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 Q-D5 MKII™ 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 proper and safe operation of your new...
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• 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. •...
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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 understand- ing of the unit. The Q-D5 MKII 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...
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Q-D5 MKII™ Controls and Features
1. OPtICaL CrOssF aDer - This fader is used to blend the output signals of channels one and two
together. When the fader is in the full left position (channel 1), the output \
signal of channel one will be
controlled by the master volume level. The same fundamentals will apply for channel two. Sliding the
fader from one position to another will vary the output signals of channels one and two respectively.
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Q-D5 MKII™ Controls and Features
1. OPtICaL CrOssF aDer - This fader is used to blend the output signals of channels one and two
together. When the fader is in the full left position (channel 1), the output \
signal of channel one will be
controlled by the master volume level. The same fundamentals will apply for channel two. Sliding the
fader from one position to another will vary the output signals of channels one and two respectively.
When the crossfader is set...")
Q-D5 MKII™ Controls and Features 1. OPtICaL CrOssF aDer - This fader is used to blend the output signals of channels one and two together. When the fader is in the full left position (channel 1), the output \ signal of channel one will be controlled by the master volume level. The same fundamentals will apply for channel two. Sliding the fader from one position to another will vary the output signals of channels one and two respectively. When the crossfader is set...
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Q-D5 MKII™ Controls and Features Cont. (13). Be sure the cue level is set to minimum before putting a pair of headphones on. Be sure the CuE MIxINg KNOb (12) is turned to the “CUE” position to hear the selected channel source. 5. taLkOver bUttOn - When engaged this function will decrease all signal levels, except the microphone level, by 15dB. A red LED next to the Talkover button will glow when the talkover function is engaged. In the OFF position all...
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12. CUe M IXInG C Ontr OLLer - This knob selects the channel for monitoring. The monitor signal comes from the Prefader. This means it will not be affected by the channel faders. You can monitor each channel individually. Connect your headphones to the HEA dPHONES j ACK (34). Turn the CUE MIXING CONTROL to CUE and select the desired channels with the PFL switches. When you turn the CUE MIXING CONTROL to PGM (PFL switches without function), you can cue the output signal of the...
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ACIN-PLAYERCONTROLBA OUTPUTCH-2CH-1 LIGHTCONTROLMIC MASTERRECLINE2LINE1PHONO2AUX2PHONO1AUX1AUX2PHONO2AUX1PHONO1 L R GNDGND Q-D5 MKII™ Controls and Features Cont. ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - Q-D5 MKII™ Instruction Manual Page 8 17. 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...
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equipment with a balanced input, or whenever you will be running a signal line greater than 15 feet. Always, use these jacks whenever possible. 23. rCA MAStEr oUtPUtS - The Master Output includes a pair of RCA uNbALANCEd jACKS (22). The RCA jacks send a low current unbalanced output signal. 24. rEC oUt - This is a low current unbalanced output source designed for various tape and CD recorders. The Record Out (REC OUT) level is dictated by the CHANNEL F AdER LEvEL (2), it is not...
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Q-D5 MKII™ Controls and Features Cont. ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - Q-D5 MKII™ Instruction Manual Page 10 31. CHANNEL FADEr CUrVE ADJUS tMEN t - 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. 32. C...