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Safety Instructions – 3

Introduction - 4

MX-406 Mixer – 5

Connectors & Cables – 5

Physical Description - 6

Installation – 7

Typical Applications - 8

Small Reinforcement

Meeting Room

Location/Broadcast

Submixing

Factory Configs - 8

Troubleshooting - 9

Dimensions - 9

Specifications - 10

Warranty - 11

The MX-406 has a single user-configurable option:

The following information will help you make the most of your new mixer:

Small Sound Reinforcement System

The MX-406 can be used to mix typical sound sources that might be found in a church,

small club, school theater or similar environment. Four of the input channels are used for

vocal microphones, while the remaining two channels are used for stereo accompaniment

tracks. The stereo line input is used for additional pre-recorded music such as that of a

movie soundtrack or CD player. Stereo line output RCA jacks are used to record the event

to a cassette, video camera, or even a PC with recording capabilities. Stage monitors are

fed using the aux mix to the master aux output, and left and right outputs drive the main

speakers. The mono output can drive a 70 Volt distributed sound system amplifier.

Meeting Room or Church Using Remote Control

The MX-406 can be interfaced with an Ashly VCM-88C eight channel remote level

controller, allowing a full-featured mixer to be operated from a distance by a non-technical

person. Once initially set up, the RD-8C desktop remote controller can be located far away

from the main audio equipment rack using a single balanced XLR cable, allowing for

simplified sound system operation using a limited number of knobs, lights, and buttons.

Location Recording or Broadcast Mixing

The MX-406 can be used to mix sources typically found in location recording or broadcast

situations (mostly microphones). The Insert jacks can feed a portable tape recorder, and the

recorder's line output is brought back to the Tape/CD Input connectors for monitoring. For

live remote broadcast applications the Mono Out connector can feed a suitable TELCO or

Internet interface.

Submixer In Larger Sound System:

The MX-406 can be used to provide a drum mix to the main mixer without tying channels

on the main console. Up to six mics can be "pre-mixed" in stereo, with all drum-specific

gating, compression, and effects controlled directly by the drummer. The Main or Aux

output connectors can be used to feed the mixed drum signal to the main mixer. If there is

significant distance between the MX-406 and the master mixer, use the transformer-

balanced Main outputs for long cable runs.

Changing the Aux Pre/Post Assignment

The MX-406 is shipped from the factory with Aux 1 assigned Pre-Fader/EQ, and Aux 2

Post-Fader/EQ. Each channel's Aux Send can be independently configured for either pre

or post fader/EQ operation. To make this change: Unplug the unit's AC power cord from

the outlet. Remove the bottom cover. Locate the 3 pin header labeled AUX at the middle

of the back edge of the front portion of the channel circuit board. Remove the shunt bar

from the "Pre" position indicated on the circuit board legend and place the shunt on the

"Post" position.

Operator Manual – MX-406 Mixer