Core Mix-3 USB ORDERCODE D2303 Highlite International B.V.
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DAP Audio DAP Audio Core Mix-3 USB™ Product Guide Warning ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Unpacking Instructions ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Safety Instructions .............................................................................................
Warning FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials.
Do not connect this system to a dimmerpack. Do not switch the system on and off in short intervals, as this would reduce the system’s life. Do not open the device and do not modify the device. Do not drive the inputs with a signal level bigger, than required to drive the equipment to full output. Do not plug Mics into the console (or stagebox) while Phantom Power is on. Also mute the monitor / Pa system when turning Phantom Power on or off.
Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place. International L N EU (including UK) From April 2004 Brown Blue Green/Yellow North America Pin Black White Green Phase Neutral Protective Earth Make sure that the device is always connected properly to earth! Return Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Description of the device The CORE MIX-3USB is a DJ mixer with 8 analogue inputs and 2 independent USB audio interfaces. This makes it easy to connect your laptop and route the audio of your DJ software directly through the MIX-3 USB. It has an independent variable fx send for each channel which makes it possible to be creative with external effects. The return is controlled by a 45mm fader.
Microphone Channel 1. Mic input 2. Level control 3. Hi control 4. Mid control 5. Low control 6. Send level control 7. Mic On/Off switch 8. Talkover switch Fig. 2 Main Channels 9. Selection switch (CD / USB 1 / Line) 10. Channel VU meter 11. Selection switch (CD/ USB2 / Line) 12. Selection switch (CD / Phono – MP3 / Line) 13. Gain control 14. Hi control 15. Mid control 16. Low control 17. Send control 18. Cue button 19. Channel fader 20. Assign switch 21. Crossfader 22. Crossader slope switch Fig.
Master section 23. Output L/R signal VU meter 24. Master volume control 25. Balance control 26. Return fader 27. Channel fader curve switch Fig. 4 Monitor section 28. Cue level control 29. Cue mix control 30. Cue low level control 31. Cue level control 32. Phones output Fig. 5 Record Module 33. EQ button 34. USB slot 35. SD card slot 36. Display 37. Repeat button 38. Stop button 39. play/pause button 40. / button 41. / button 42. Del(ete) button 43. Rec(ord) button Fig.
Rear Fig. 7 44. Power switch 45. Stereo mono switch 46. Master RCA unbalanced output 47. Booth RCA unbalanced output 48. Record RCA unbalanced output 49. Channel 3 line RCA input 50. Channel 3 phono RCA input 51. Channel 3 CD RCA input 52. Channel 2 line RCA input 53. Channel 2 CD RCA input 54. Channel 1 line RCA input 55. Channel 1 CD RCA input 56. AC inlet with integrated fuse holder 57. Trim output control 58. Master XLR balanced output 59. Return input 60. Send output 61. USB 2 input 62.
Installation Remove all packing materials from the Core Mix-3 USB. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables. Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing. Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty. Set Up and Operation Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa.
Main Channels 9. Selection switch (CD / USB 1 / Line) This switch allows you to assign the CD (56), the USB 1 (68) or the line (55) input to channel 1. 10. Channel VU-meter This meter is a multi-step LED; respectively the green LEDs show -30, -20, -15, -10, -7, -4, -2, -1 and 0dB. The yellow LEDs show +1, +2, +4 and +6dB. The red LEDs show +10dB and +15dB. The accurate level indication allows you to monitor the output signal level at anytime, and match with other devices.
22. Crossfader slope switch This switch allows the user to select from three types of crossfader curve response. • At the left setting, the curve produces a rapid signal rise. (As soon as the cross fader lever leaves the A side, the B channel sound is produced.) • At the right setting, the curve operates to produce an even, neutral rise throughout the cross fader’s movement. • At the middle setting, an intermediate curve is produced, midway between the two curves noted above. Master section 23.
Record Module 33. EQ button Pushing the EQ button allows you to select a preset EQ curve. You can choose between: None - Pop – Rock – Bass – Jazz – Classic. 34. USB slot Slot for inserting an USB stick. 35. SD card slot Slot for inserting a SD/MMC card. The contacts of the card must point downwards. 36. Display Fig. 12 37. Repeat button Tap the repeat button to select between: repeat single track, repeat USB- stick/SD- card or repeat off. 38. Stop button Push the stop button to stop playback/recording. 39.
Rear Fig. 13 44. Power switch Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly. 45. Stereo/mono switch When set to mono, the master output becomes a monaural combination of L+R. 46. Master RCA unbalanced out Use these outputs to connect an amplifier with unbalanced inputs. 47. Booth RCA unbalanced out Use these outputs to connect an amplifier with unbalanced inputs. 48. Record RCA unbalanced out Use these to connect a recording device. 49.
Fig. 14 57. Trim output control Use this control to match your master out optimally to your amplifier. Note: If the control is turned completely to the left, there is no output signal. 58. Master XLR balanced out Use these outputs to connect an amplifier with balanced inputs. 59. Return input To connect the (stereo) outputs of your effectprocessor. 60. Send output To connect the (stereo) inputs of your effectprocessor. 61. USB 2 input To connect to a PC/Mac with DJ software. 62.
Operations Replacing a (cross)fader Replacing a (cross)fader should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Damages caused by unproper (cross)fader replacement are not subject to warranty. Removing the fader cover Fig. 15 1. Remove the buttons of the faders indicated by the dotted line circles. 2. Remove the four screws indicated by the solid line circles. 3. Now you’re able to remove the fader cover. Fig. 16 4. Now you have easy access to the faders and crossfader. Replacing a fader 1.
Replacing the crossfader 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the four screws indicated by the solid line circles. Gently remove the fader and disconnect the connector. Re-attach the connector to the new fader and place the fader back gently. Replace the fader cover and fix the screws.
Connection Cables Take care of your cables, always holding them by the connectors and avoiding knots and twists when coiling them: This gives the advantage of increasing their life and reliability. Periodically check your cables. A great number of problems (faulty contacts, ground hum, discharges, etc.) are caused entirely by using unsuitable or faulty cables.
Compensation of interference with balanced connections Maintenance The DAP Audio Core Mix-3 USB requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Do not use alcohol or solvents. Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the audio connections with a damp cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power.
Product Specifications • Input channels: • Output channels: • USB Port: • Channel EQ High frequency: High range: Mid frequency: Mid range: Low frequency: Low range: • Microphone EQ High frequency: High range: Mid frequency: Mid range: Low frequency: Low range: • USB Port: • Channel EQ range: • Microphone EQ range: • Frequency response: • T.H.
