ASHLY MX-508 [8/12] Operating manual mx 508 stereo microphone line mixer

Operating Manual -MX-508 Stereo Microphone/Line Mixer

6.CHANGINGFACTORYCONFIGURATIONS

61 Changing the Aux Pre/Post Assignment

The MX-508 is shipped from the factory with Aux 1 assigned Pre-Fader/EQ, and Aux 2 Post-Fader/EQ Each channel's

Aux Send controls may be independently configured for either pre or post fader/EQ operation with a minimum of tools and no

soldering To make this change, refer the following procedure to a qualified service technician:

Unplug the unit's AC power cord from the outlet Remove the bottom cover which is fastened by seven 6-32 screws

Locate the 3 pin headers labeled Send 1 and Send 2 near the front of each input channel circuit board (see diagram) Remove

the shunt bar from the factory installed position indicated on the circuit board legend and place the shunt on the other position

of the 3 pin header

7.TYPICALAPPLICATIONS

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

SmallSoundReinforcementSystem

The MX-508 can be used to mix typical sound sources that might be found in a small club, school theater or similar

environment Six of the input channels are used for microphones for live vocal or instrumental pickup The remaining two

channels are used for playback from a stereo source, such as might be used during intermission, for backup, for special recorded

effects, etc Power amplifier(s) (or any additional outboard equipment) is fed from the transformer balanced Output connectors

MeetingRoomorChurchUsingRemoteControl

The MX-508 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-508 can be used to mix sources typically found in location recording or broadcast situations (mostly microphones)

The Stereo Line Out jacks can feed a portable recorder, and the recorder’s line output is brought back to the Stereo Line In

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-508 can be used to provide a drum mix to the main mixer without tying channels on the main console Up to eight

mics can be “pre-mixed” in stereo, with all drum-specific gating, compression, and effects controlled directly by the drummer

Either the main OUTPUT or the SUB OUT connectors can be used to feed the mixed drum signal to the main mixer If there

is significant distance between the MX-508 and the “master” mixer, use the balanced or transformer- balanced Main outputs

for long cable runs