2 1 INPUT 1-2-3 3 PHONO PHONO PHONO LINE LINE LINE LEFT RIGHT +10 +7 -12 +12 -12 +12 +4 -12 +12 +2 GAIN GAIN GAIN 0 -2 AUTO-GAIN -4 -7 L PAN R L PAN R L PAN -10 R -20 MIC ENGAGE 4 CUE EQ 6 2 OFF HI EQ +6 OFF HI EQ +6 OFF HI +6 6 0 10 8 10 MIC 4 2 8 0 MAIN MAIN OL OFF +6 OFF +6 OFF MID MID MID +6 4 6 0 10 2 -12 8 +12 HI OFF +6 OFF +6 OFF BOOTH +6 LOW LOW LOW 4 6 0 10 2 +12 -12 WET DRY LOW DRY DRY WET WET A 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
OPERATORS MANUAL EMPATH DJ MIXER 2 1 PHONO INPUT 1-2-3 3 PHONO LEFT RIGHT PHONO +10 +7 LINE -12 LINE +12 -12 +4 LINE +12 -12 +12 +2 GAIN GAIN GAIN 0 -2 AUTO-GAIN -4 -7 L PAN L R PAN R L PAN -10 R -20 MIC ENGAGE 4 CUE EQ 6 2 OFF HI EQ +6 OFF HI EQ +6 OFF HI +6 6 0 10 8 10 MIC 4 2 8 0 MAIN MAIN OL OFF +6 OFF +6 OFF MID MID MID +6 4 6 0 10 2 -12 8 +12 HI OFF +6 OFF LOW +6 OFF BOOTH +6 LOW LOW 4 6 0 10 2 +12 -12 WET
Three, fully equipped stereo input channels 1/2/3 PHONO • One Phono and one Line Input for each channel on RCA jacks. ° Be sure to connect each turntable ground to the Phono GND terminal. ° PHONO/LINE source switch selects the Input for each channel. • ±12 dB input GAIN trims: ° Adjust for +0 dB on CUE Meter. • Left/Right, constant-level PAN controls: ° The loudness stays the same in the room as you Pan left to right. • 3-band, full-cut tone controls: ° +6 dB boost to full-cut (off).
Penny & Giles Faders • Most respected, highest quality analog faders available: ° Very high performance, long life and low maintenance. ° Excellent Feel. ° Rated for 2 million cycles. ° Two kinds of fader caps are provided with each mixer for different preferences: ° soft rubber caps for smooth mixing. ° hard plastic caps for fast mixing. • These faders meet the requirements of the most demanding turntablist. • Caution! ° Do not disrespect your Penny & Giles faders.
Mic Input • Balanced ¼" TRS input (Tip (+), Ring (–), Sleeve (ground) • Accepts unbalanced ¼" TS (Tip-Sleeve) plugs. • Mic Engage switch turns the Mic on and off without changing the Mic level. ° Green indicator lights when engaged. • MIC level control range is Off to +50 dB • Overload Indicator: ° Lights 3 dB before clipping. ° Monitors the signal level before and after the HI and LOW tone controls. ° If it lights, turn the MIC level down and/or reduce the tone control boost.
Level Meters • Level Meters have two modes of operation: ° Stereo Main output ° Cue Monitor. • Meter mode switch set to MAIN “out”: ° Meter displays the level at the Main output, after the Main output LEVEL control. • Meter mode switch set to CUE “in”: ° Meter displays whatever is selected by the Cue and Headphone monitoring circuit. ° This is the same signal heard in the headphones. ° Monitor any combination of the five individual Cue signals -or- A-side auto-cue -or- B-side auto-cue.
10 10 10 10 10 8 8 8 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 CD1 TRIGGER 1 10 CD2 TRIGGER A 3 OFF A 0 2 4 6 8 10 10 8 6 4 2 0 B B OFF CD Triggers • The Empath mixer provides two CD triggers: ° CD1 TRIGGER switch determines trigger source 1 —› Input Fader 1 is the source OFF —› No trigger A —› A-side Crossfader is the source ° CD2 TRIGGER switch determines trigger source 3 —› Input Fader 3 is the source OFF —› No trigger
Service Instructions for Penny & Giles X3000 Series Crossfader Introduction Servicing is limited to cleaning, re-lubrication and replacement of some components, such as the slider and track assembly. Periodic maintenance provides a smooth operating feel and extends the life of the fader. Cleaning of the fader is necessary if it is used in dirty or dusty environments or if contaminants have reached inside. The fader must be removed from the panel before servicing.
Empath Block Diagram +5 OL MIC BALANCED INPUT OFF +50 dB EQ DRY +12 –12 LOW FlexFX LOOP SEND MIC ENGAGE FlexFX SEND WET HI MIX LEFT LEFT PGM 1 L GAIN (dB) +12 RIAA VCA +6 LINE PGM 1 PHONO BAL LOW MID +6 dB MASTER MIX AUX AUX IN WET OFF PHONO RETURN LEVEL 0 dB DRY EQ AUX INPUT LEVEL 10 dB HI 15 Hz HIGH PASS BOOTH LEVEL PGM 1 AUX OUTPUT LEVEL PGM 1 RIGHT GAIN (dB) -12 +12 EQ LINE PGM 2 RIAA VCA +6 WET OFF PHONO PHONO BAL LOW MID CROSSFADER CONTOUR A/D CRO