American Audio Mixer QSpand Pro User Manual

Q-SPAND PRO
Featuring:
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
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User Guide 
and Reference Manual
     12/06 

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MAIN FEATURES....................................................................................................................................2
ELECTRICAL  PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................4
SAFETY...

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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,...

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ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the  user  to the  presence  of important
operating  and maintenance  (servicing) instructions  in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated...

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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  situ
ated 
so  that  its...

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Introductions: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® Q-SPAND PRO 
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...

QUICK START: American Audio® would like to thank you for your purchase of this great audio product. 
For those of you that don't have the time 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  Q-SPAND  PRO  is  part  of  American  Audio’s  continuing  evolution  in 
audio technology. This unit has been built and designed to meet the needs of...

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 Q-SPAND  PRO                                               FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
1. MICROPHONE EQ SECTION -
 MICROPHONE TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of the
Microphone with a maximum signal gain of 
+12 dB or maximum signal decrease of -30 dB. Turning  the  
knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount  of treble applied to the microphone 
signal,...

the “phono” position for turntable operation. 
5.  CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL - This adjustment is used to adjust the audio source signal input gain 
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...

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 Q-SPAND  PRO                         FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT.
of the signal is sent to the left and right output level. For true stereo imaging, maintain the knob in the 
12 o’ clock position. 
11. BNC  JACK  - This  jack  is  used  to  supply  a  12V  DC  signal  to  a  gooseneck  light,  such  as  the 
American Audio
® GNL-14.
12.  POWER SWITCH - This is the main power ON/OFF button. A blue LED...