USER'S MANUAL

LYNX-MIX 124UM

12-CH COMPACT INTEGRATED RECORDING/LIVE SOUND

MIXER WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS AND USB PLAYER

www.altoproaudio.com

Version 1.2 DEC. 2009

English

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, do not expose this equipment to moisture or rain.

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR

THE BACK PANEL OF THIS EQUIPMENT.

THERE ARE NO PARTS NEEDED BY USER

INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT. FOR SERVICE,

PLEASE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE

CENTERS.

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Do not damp or cover any cooling opening.

Install the equipment only in accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions.

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8.

Dispose of this product should not be placed in municipal waste and should be separate collection.

within the product enclosure. These are voltages that may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric shock or death.

This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions.

Please read.

Protective Ground Terminal

AC mains (Alternating Current)

Hazardous Live Terminal

ON: Denotes the product is turned on.

OFF: Denotes the product is turned off.

CAUTION

Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent damage to the product.

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Read this Manual carefully before operation.

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This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the presence of un-insulated and dangerous voltages

Keep this Manual in a safe place.

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Move this Equipment only with a cart, stand, tripod, or bracket, specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

Equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / equipment combination to avoid possible injury from tip-over.

Permanent hearing loss may be caused by exposure to \ extremely high noise levels.

The US. Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible exposure to noise level.

These are shown in the following chart:

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Be aware of all warnings reported with this symbol.

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Keep this Equipment away from water and moisture.

Clean it only with dry cloth. Do not use solvent or other chemicals.

Power Cords are designed for your safety. Do not remove Ground connections! If the plug does not fit your AC outlet, seek advice from a qualified electrician. Protect the power cord and plug from any physical stress to avoid risk of electric shock. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. This could cause electric shock or fire.

Unplug this equipment when unused for long periods of time or during a storm.

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Refer all service to qualified service personnel only. Do not perform any servicing other than those instructions contained within the

User's Manual.

HOURS X DAY SPL EXAMPLE

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90

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95 4

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1,5

1

0,5

97

100

102

105

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0,25 or less 115

The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Small gig train

Subway train

High level desktop monitors

Classic music concert

Rock concert

According to OSHA, an exposure to high SPL in excess of these limits may result in the loss of heat. To avoid the potential damage of heat, it is recommended that Personnel exposed to equipment capable of generating high SPL use hearing protection while such equipment is under operation.

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To prevent fire and damage to the product, use only the recommended fuse type as indicated in this manual. Do not short-circuit the fuse holder. Before replacing the fuse, make sure that the product is OFF and disconnected from the AC outlet.

The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

IN THIS MANUAL

1. INTRODUCTION...................................................................................1

2. FEATURES..........................................................................................1

3. QUICK START....................................................................................4

4. CONTROL ELEMENTS.........................................................................5

5. INSTALLATION & CONNECTION........................................................16

6. OPERATION INSTRUCTION FOR MP3................................................19

7. PRESET LIST....................................................................................22

8. BLOCK DIAGRAM............................................................................23

9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................24

10. WARRANTY..................................................................................25

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the 12-inputs LTO LYNX-MIX 124UM compact mixer.

Your LYNX-MIX 124UM is a remarkable compact mixer that doesn't find many equals in the market today, with 6 MIC and 4 Stereo Line-level inputs for serious live performances. Your LYNX-MIX 124UM includes a 24-bit digital multi-effect with 16 Factory Presets and 16 variations for every preset, for a total of 256 different digital effects. It has a 3-band sweepable MID EQ on mono input channels, 4-band EQ on stereo input channels. It also features MP3 player function, it can connect with the external USB interface, insert the MP3 & WAV file of the MP3 USB disk for playback, and it supports root directory reading and storing functions. All the above features and its audio quality, make it perfect for piano bar, karaoke, as well as fixed PA installation. Enjoy your LYNX-MIX 124UM and please carefully read this Manual before operation!

2. FEATURES

6 MIC inputs with gold plated XLR and balanced TRS jack

4 Stereo input channels with balanced TRS jacks

Ultra-low noise discrete MIC preamps with +48 V Phantom Power

SUB1-2, SUB3-4 & MAIN L-R signal assignment switches

4 AUX Sends per channel: 2 PRE/POST faders switchable for monitoring application effects & sound processor input; 2 POST faders as external send or for internal digital DFX

3-band EQ with sweepable MID on mono inputs; 4-band EQ on stereo inputs

Channel Inserts and Direct Outputs on each mono channel plus Main Inserts for flexible connection of outboard equipment

24-bit internal DSP with 256 effects, 16 presets by 16 variations with DSP

Mute switch and Peak LED

2-TRACK IN assignable to Main Mix, Control Room/Headphone outputs

MP3 player functions

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HOOK

UP

LARGE GIG HOOKUP DIAGRAM

MIC 1 MIC 2

WIRELESS

MICROPHONE 2

CD PLAYER

USB Driver

WIRELESS

MICROPHONE 1

GUITAR

D/I BOX

BASS DRUM MACHINE

KEYBOARD

ACTIVE STAGE MONITORS

COMPUTER

HEADPHONE

ON

POWER

OFF

PHANTOM

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L

MAIN MIX OUTPUT (BAL/UNBAL)

+4dBu

-30dBu

MAIN

OUTPUT

LEVEL

MAIN INSERT

USB

1

SUB

1/2

MAIN

MIX.

CH

15/16

MAIN

MIX.

MONO

0

RECORD

PLAY BACK

CTRL OUT DFX OUT

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R

L

R

L

R

+15 L

R

L

R

AC INPUT

100-240V 50/60Hz

Fuse: T1.25AL

RATED POWER CONSUMPTION: 40W

TIP SEND

RING RETURN

(BAL/UNBAL)

FOOT SWITCH

2

AUX SENDS

3 4

L

R

2

AUX RETURNS

3

L

R

4

L

R

1

1

Ch4 Ch3 Ch2 Ch1

2

2

SUBGROUPS OUT

3

3

SUBGROUPS INSERT

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4

ACTIVE STUDIO MONITORS

SOUND SYSTEM ACTIVE SPEAKERS

CD PLAYER

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3. QUICK START

This is the fastest way to get something out from your LYNX-MIX124UM, if you have a keyboard and a microphone.

a. Plug the microphone into Channel 1 MIC IN.

b. Turn down AUX and LEVEL controls on the input channel.

c. Put the EQ controls on center position.

d. Connect 2 passive cabinets to the rear speaker cabinets.

e. Turn on your LYNX-MIX124UM.

f. Sing or speak into the microphone with normal volume and adjust the channel LEVEL control of half.

g. If you like, you can adjust the EQ at this stage.

h. The LED on the Master LED meter should flash only occasionally, otherwise you will hear distortion. If this LED is not active and you still hear distortion, please turn down a little the input LEVEL control or reduce the output level of your source instrument.

i. Connect your stereo keyboard into channel 5/6 and repeat the sequence.

Here you are. It is your first gig with your LYNX-MIX124UM.

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4. CONTROL ELEMENTS

1 MONO MIC/LINE Channels

Your LYNX-MIX 124UM is equipped with 4 low-noise microphone preamplifier with optional phantom power, 50 dB of Gain and over 115 dB of S/N ratio. You can connect almost any type of microphone. Dynamic microphones do not need phantom power.

Use phantom power for condenser microphones only, but make sure that the phantom power button is disengaged before connecting the microphone. Phantom power will not damage your dynamic balanced microphones, so make sure to read the MIC instructions manual before engaging phantom power. Use switch (48) to activate/deactivate phantom power. These channels are also equipped with

1/4" TRS balanced/unbalanced LINE-IN plugs to connect line-level instruments such as keyboards, drum machines and effect devices.

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2 STEREO INPUTS

These are channels 5 through 12. They are organised in stereo pair and provided with XLR sockets (channels 5/6) and 1/4" TRS phone jacks. If you connect the left jack only, the input will operate in mono mode, so the left input signal will appear on both input channels.

You can use these inputs with a stereo keyboard, drum machine, etc.

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3 MONO Channel INSERT

This is where you connect external sound processors such as compressorlimiter, equalizers, etc.. The insert point is available on the first 4 mono MIC channels only.

4 TRIM

The TRIM control is applied in the mono MIC and stereo input channels. It provides with 2 different indications: One is for the MIC and the other for

LINE levels. When you use a microphone, you shall read the MIC ring (0~50 for mono MIC input, 0~40 for stereo channels); when you use a line level instrument, you shall read the LINE ring (+15~-35 dB for mono MIC input, control in a way that the PEAK LED (17) blinks only occasionally in order to avoid input channel distortion.

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5 LINE GAIN

When you use a line level instrument, you shall read the ring (-20~+20 dB). For optimum operation, you shall set this control in a way that the PEAK LED (17) signal peaks only, thus avoiding input channel distortion.

6 LEVEL SET LED

This LED will help you to easily detect the input level, thus making much faster the research of distorted signals.

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7 LOW-CUT Button

By pressing this button, you will activate a 75 Hz low frequency filter with a slope of 18 dB per octave. You can use this facility to reduce the hum noise infected by the mains power supply, or the stage rumble while using a microphone.

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8 LINE/MP3 Button

By pressing this button, it will switch to the MP3 mode, then the Mp3 signal can be sent to this channel or the Main Mix channel; by releasing this button, the LINE IN inputs signal will send to the line input channels.

9 LINE/USB Button

By pressing this button, it will switch to the USB mode, then the USB signal can be sent to this channel or the Main Mix channel; by releasing this button, the LINE IN inputs signal will send to the line input channels.

EQUALISER

There are 3-band EQ with sweepable MID on all mono input channel1-4: HI, MID and

LOW band. There are 4-band fixed frequency EQ on the stereo channel 5-12: HI,

HI-MID, MID-LOW and LOW band. All bands provide up to 15 dB of boost or cut.

10 HI

If you turn this control up, you will boost all the frequencies above 12 kHz (shelving filter). You will add transparency to vocals and guitar and also make cymbals crispier.

Turn the control down to cut all frequencies above 12 kHz. In such way, you can reduce human voice sibilances or reduce a tape player hiss.

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11 MID

This is a peaking filter and it will boost/cut frequencies from 100 Hz to 8 kHz depending on the position of the MID freq control. Setting the frequency control on lower frequencies, this control will affect the range of fundamental frequencies of most instruments, including human voices, as well as some harmonics when set to higher frequencies.

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12 HI-MID

This control gives you up to 15 dB boost or cut at 3 kHz. It is useful for controlling voice. making the performance brighter.

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13 MID-LOW

This control gives you up to 15 dB boost or cut at 500 Hz.

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14 LOW

Turning this control up, all the frequencies below 80 Hz will be boosted. You will give more punch to bass drum and bass guitar and make the vocalist more "macho". Turning it down, you will cut all the frequencies below

80Hz. In this way, you can avoid low-frequency vibrations and resonance thus preserving the life of your woofers.

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15 AUX SENDS Level Control 19

These four controls are used to adjust the level of the respective signal sent to AUX bus, AUX1 and AUX2 can be switched to

PRE/POST-FADER via the PRE/POST button, so, generally, they're used PRE-FADER for monitor application and POST-FADER for effect units. AUX3 and AUX4 are configured as POST-Faders. Generally speaking, the users of this unit will use the onboard DSP effect module setting AUX send 4. Alternatively, it's possible to connect an external effect unit input to EFX2 SEND connector.

16 PAN/BAL Control

Abbreviation of PANORAMA control for mono channels, allowing to set the stereo signal front. Keeping this control in central position, the signal will be equal in both Left and Right speakers. Stereo channels have BALANCE control, similar to your hi-fi set control.

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17 PEAK LED

Inside your LYNX-MIX 124UM mixer, the audio signal is treated in several different stages and then sent to the PEAK LED. When the LED is red illuminated, it warns you that you are reaching signal saturation and possible distortion, In order to avoid distortion you should reduce the GAIN, EQ, or LEVEL settings.

18 MUTE Button & LED

Each channel is equipped with a MUTE button. Pressing this button is equal to turning the fader down, which can mute the corresponding channel output except for the channel INSERT send and SOLO (in PFL mode). And the MUTE

LED will illuminate.

19 ASSIGNMENT Controls

Each channel provides four push-buttons: SUB1-2, SUB3-4, MAIN L-R and SOLO.

Pressing the SOLO button, the corresponding SOLO LED will illuminate and the

SOLO signal will replace other signals send to the Headphone/Control Room and

Meters. Usually use the SOLO function in live work to preview channels before they are let into the mix. It is useful to set an instrument's input level and EQ, and you can also solo any channel that you want to. The SOLO switch never affects any mix other than the Control Room. The other three buttons are signal assignment switches. Pressing the SUB1-2 will assign the channel signal to

Subgroup1/2, using the PAN knob you can adjust the amount of channel signal sent to the SUB1 versus SUB2, completely turning the Pan to left, the signal will be adressed to Subgroup1 only and vice-versa. In the same way, pressing the SUB3-4 or MAIN L/R will assign the channel signal to Subgroup3/4 or MAIN

MIX L/R, and this setting too will be affected by PAN.

20 FADER

This fader will adjust the overall level of this channel and set the amount of signal send to SUB1-2, SUB3-4, and MAIN L-R outputs.

21 Control Room Source

You can choose to monitor any combination of MAIN MIX, SUB1-2, SUB 3-4 and

2TK IN via these Matrix switches. Engaging these switches, the stereo signals will be delivered to the Phones, Control Room and Meters display.

NOTE: When any SOLO switch was engaged, the SOLO signal will replace other signals, and that signal will be present to Control Room, Phones, and Meters.

22 PHONES/CTRL ROOM Controls

Rotate these knobs to independently adjust the stereo level of CTRL ROOM and PHONES-these levels should adjusted from to MAX.

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23 Master AUX SENDS Controls

These four controls are used to determine the master AUX SEND levels, which can be varied from to +15 dB. Connecting to your mixer an external effect units with no input gain control , you can get a further +15 dB gain available from these Aux Send outputs. In the same way, AUX4 Master control will provide the needed level adjustment for the internal effect unit.

24 SOLO Button

The function of these SOLO buttons is similar to channel SOLO buttons.

Pressing any SOLO button, the corresponding AUX send will be routed to the Ctrl Room/Phones outputs and

Meters display.

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26

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27

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33 25 Master STEREO AUX RETURNS Controls

These four controls set the level of effects received by stereo AUX RETURN connectors, which can be varied from

to +15 dB. They are used to provide the further gain for low level effects.

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35

26 TO AUX SEND1/2

Both these rotary knobs assign the

AUX RETURN signals to their respective AUX SEND outputs: The

"TO AUX SEND1" assign the signal from AUX RETURN1 to AUX SEND1

31 32 bus, and "TO AUX SEND2" assign the signal from AUX RETURN2 to AUX SEND2 bus. The adjustable range goes from to +15 dB.

27 MAIN MIX & CTRL/R Button

AUX RETURN3 is equipped with the Main Mix & Ctrl/R button. Release the button to send the stereo signal from AUX RETURN3 to MAIN MIX buses;

Engage the button, then the stereo signal will be sent to CTRL/R output.

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28 SUB1-2/SUB3-4/MAIN MIX Buttons

These three buttons are configured for AUX RETURN4, they can be regarded as the signal assignment switches. When engaging the SUB1-2, the stereo signal from AUX RETURN4 will be assigned to Subgroup1/2; in the same way, pressing SUB3-4 the signal will be assigned to Subgroup3/4, and pressing

MAIN MIX it will be assigned to MAIN MIX buses.

29 AUX RETURNS SOLO Button

The function of AUX RETURN SOLO is like the channel SOLO button. Engaging this switch signal from AUX RETURN (1-4) will be sent to CTRL OUT, PHONES outputs and Meters display. Pressing this button, the LED next to the button will light. This feature is affected by SOLO mode button (n.35).

30 SUBGROUPS ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX

Through these switches, you can operate the subgroup faders as a master controls assigning the subgroup signals to MAIN MIX. Engage the LEFT switch to send the corresponding subgroup signal to MAIN MIX L, and the RIGHT switch for MAIN MIX R. When engaging the both switches, the signal will be sent to L/R of MAIN MIX.

31 SUBGROUPS Fader

These faders are used to control the levels of the signal send to the SUB-

GROUPS OUT, the adjustable range goes from to +10 dB. Any channel that is assigned to the subgroups, not muted and not turned down will be assigned to the SUB OUTS.

32 MAIN MIX LEVEL Fader

This fader sets the amount of signal send either to the Main Mix Output and to the Tape Output.

33 LED Meter

The stereo 12-segment LED Meter shows the

Room and Phones outputs.

level of signal send to Ctrl

34 2TK TO MIX Button

Engaging this switch allows you to combine the 2-Track output with the Main

Mix. In other words, feeds the 2-Track In signals into Main L/R output. after the

Level control, otherwise, release the button will output the soloed signal before the Level control.

NOTE: The SOLO function will never affect sound output to main recording output, and also can't be affected by channel's MUTE switch.

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35 SOLO MODE Button

This button provides two modes: up for PFL (Pre-Fader-Listen) mode, down for

AFL (After-Fader-Listen) mode.

36 EQ Switch

Engage this button to include the stereo graphic EQ in ST OUT output circuit. It can be used to modify the overall sound character of your mix. If you release the button, the stereo graphic EQ will be bypassed.

37 STEREO GRAPHIC EQ

Each one of these faders will boost or attenuate (+/-15 dB) the selected frequency equalizer is flat response.

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37

DSP SECTION

There is a powerful 24-bit/256 preset multi-effects included in your LYNX-MIX 124UM.

Effects include reverbs, chorus, flanger, delay and combinations of the above.

38 PRESETS

Adjust this knob to select the effect you wish to perform. There are a total of

16 options for you: several kinds of reverb, mono and stereo delay, effects with modulation, and versatile two-effect combination.

39 VARIATIONS

Once you selected desired PRESET effect type, then you can choose among the

16 VARIATIONS the one which better suites for performance/song.

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40 DSP MUTE Switch & PEAK LED

This switch is used to activate/deactivate the effect facility. This LED lights up when the input signal is too strong. This LED is lit also when the digital effect module has been muted.

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42 40 44

41 EFFECTS OUT Control

Rotate this knob to adjust the level of effect signal generated intercepted by internal DSP processor and sent to DFX OUT. The adjustable range is from

to +15 dB.

42 DFX2 (INT) RETURN EFFECTS TO MONITOR

The AUX1 and AUX2 controls are used to set the signal level from AUX

RETURN4, whose signal will be sent to AUX SEND1 and AUX SEND2. The adjustable range is from to +15 dB.

43 POWER LED

The LED indicates when the power is ON.

44 PHANTOM LED

This LED indicates when the phantom power is switched on.

Mp3 Player

Note:

For the detail information, please see the "The Operation Instructions for Mp3" section.

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45 2-TRACK IN/OUT

- TAPE IN

Use the Tape input to listen the playback signal from a Tape Recorder or DAT.

- TAPE OUT

These RCA jacks will route the main mix signal to a tape recorder.

46 PHONES Jacks

These jacks will be used to send the signal to your headphones.

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Rear Panel

47 48 51 52 54

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59

61 63

ON

POWER

OFF

PHANTOM

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DESIGNED IN ITALY

R

L

MAIN MIX OUTPUT (BAL/UNBAL)

+4dBu

-30dBu

MAIN

OUTPUT

LEVEL

MAIN INSERT

USB

1

SUB

1/2

MAIN

MIX.

CH

15/16

MAIN

MIX.

MONO

0

RECORD PLAY BACK

CTRL OUT DFX OUT

1

L

R

L

R

+15 L

R

L

R

AC INPUT

100-240V 50/60Hz

Fuse: T1.25AL

RATED POWER CONSUMPTION: 40W

TIP SEND

RING RETURN

(BAL/UNBAL) FOOT SWITCH

2

AUX SENDS

3 4

L

R

2

AUX RETURNS

3

L

R

4

L

R

Ch4 Ch3 Ch2 Ch1

1

1

2

SUBGROUPS OUT

3 4

2 3

SUBGROUPS INSERT

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56

57

58

60 62 65 64

47 POWER Switch

This switch is used to turn the main power on and off.

48 +48 Volt Phantom Power

It is available only to the XLR MIC sockets. Never plug in a microphone when phantom power is already on. Before turning phantom power on, make sure that all faders are totally down. In this way, you will protect your stage monitors and main loudspeakers.

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49 AC Inlet with FUSE Holder

Use it to connect your LYNXMIX 124UM mixer to the main AC with the supplied AC cord. Please check the voltage available in your country and how the voltage for your LYNXto connect your LYNX-

MIX 124UM

MIX 124UM mixer is configured before attempting mixer to the main AC.

50 MAIN MIX OUTPUT

These stereo outputs are supplied with both the XLR and 1/4" phone jacks and these outputs are controlled by the Main Mix Level.

51 MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL Button

This button sets the main mix output level to match the input of the device that you are going to connect. Engage this button to reduce the output level from

MAIN MIX OUTPUT by 30 dBu, it is used to match a mic input@ -30,or a pro unit input @ +4 dBu.

52 USB PORT

This USB port is used to connect the unit to PC in a bi-directional way. The output signal can be choosen between the SUB1-2 or MAIN MIX output,

While the input signal can be addressed to CH11/12 or MAIN MIX input.

53 USB RECORD Switch

You can select between SUB1/2 or MAIN MIX the signal to be recorded in your PC.

54 USB PLAYBACK Switch

You can select CH11/12 or MAIN MIX track to listen to PC audio signal.

55 MAIN INSERT

These two 1/4" phone jacks are stereo insert points and used to connect external processors such as compressors, equalisers etc.. When insert a external processor into the jack, the Main stereo signal will be sent out after the EQ and returned into the MAIN MIX output before the MAIN MIX fader.

56 MONO Level Control

This knob sets the level of mono mix output signal, which can be varied from

to +15 dB.

57 MONO OUTPUT Jack

This 1/4" phone jack is balanced/unbalanced mono mix output connector, it can be regarded as a sum output of the left and right of MAIN MIX.

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58 CTRL OUT Jacks

These 1/4" phone jacks will be used to send the Control Room signal to the studio monitor speakers or a second set of PA.

59 DFX OUT Jack

This 1/4" phone jack is used to output the effect signal generated from internal DSP module. DSP output signal level can be controlled by the EFFECTS

OUT (41) control.

60 FOOTSWITCH Jack

This 1/4" phone jack can be used to connect an external footswitch to turn on/ off the onboard effect module.

61 AUX SENDS Jacks

These 1/4" phone jacks are used to send out the signal from the AUX Bus to external devices such as effect units and/or stage monitors.

62 AUX RETURNS Jacks

Use these stereo 1/4" phone jacks to return the stereo signal of an effect unit to the Main Mix. Alternatively you can also use them as an extra auxiliary input via using the AUX RETURN level control as volume control. The signal will be sent directly to MAIN MIX control.

63 DIRECT OUTS

Each Mono MIC/LINE Channel (CH1-CH4) is equipped with a 1/4" phone jack for direct output signal. These jacks are used to send the signal from the channel path to external device for recording function etc..

64 SUBGROUPS OUT Jacks

These 1/4" phone jacks are used to to record or to connect another sound system, using different levels and signals from MAIN MIX OUT.

65 SUBGROUPS INSERT

These 1/4" TRS phone jacks are insert points. They are confugured in a standard way (Tip Send/Ring Return) to be used to connect external processors,such as compressor, limiter, EQ etc.. Inserting a "Y" shaped cable in these jacks, the subgroup signal path will be sent to external unit, then returned before subgroups fader. Connect the external unit input to "Y" shaped cable Tip, and external unit output to "Y" shaped cable Ring.

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5. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

Ok, you have got to this point and you are now in the position to successfully operate your LYNX-MIX 124UM. However, we advise you to read the following section carefully to be the real master of your own mix. Not paying enough attention to the input signal level, the routing of the signal and the assignment of the signal will result in unwanted distortion, a corrupted signal or no sound at all. So you should follow this procedure for every single channel:

1. Turn down all Input and output gain controls.

2. Connect phantom powered microphones before switching on the +48 Volt phantom power switch.

3. Set the output level of your LYNX-MIX 124UM mixer as "0", and the connected power amplifier at no more than 75%.

4. Now, set the CONTROL ROOM/PHONES level at no more than 50%. In this way, you will be able to hear later what you are doing connecting a pair of headphones or a pair of powered studio monitor speakers.

5. Position EQ controls on middle position.

6. Position panoramic (PAN/BAL) control on center position.

7. With a pair of headphone or studio monitor speakers are connected, apply a Line

Level input signal so that the PEAK LED does not light up.

8. Increase the input gain properly for maintaining the good headroom and ideal dynamic range.

9. Depending on the actual application, turn slowly the input and output level controls for obtaining the maximum gain before distortion.

10. Now repeat the same sequence for all input channels. The main LED meter could move up into the red section. In this case you can adjust the overall output level through the main mix control.

Audio Connections

You can connect unbalanced equipment to balanced inputs and outputs. Simply follow these schematics.

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Strain Clamp

Strain Clamp

Sleeve

Tip

Ring

Ring=Right Signal

Sleeve=Ground/Screen

Use for Headphone

1/4" Stereo (TRS) Jack Plug

Sleeve

Tip

Tip=Left Signal

Tip=Signal

Sleeve=Ground/Screen

Use for Mono Line In, Mono 1/4"Jack Plugs

1/4" Mono (TS) Jack Plug

Strain Clamp

Sleeve Tip

Ring

Ring=Return Signal

Tip=Send Signal

Sleeve=Ground/Screen

Use for Insert Points

1/4" Stereo (TRS) Jack Plug

2=Hot(+)

2

3

1

1=Ground/Screen

3=Cold(-)

Use for Balanced Mic Inputs

(For unbalanced use, connect pin 1 to 3)

3-pin XLR Male Plug

(seen from soldering side)

2=Hot(+)

2

3

1

1=Ground/Screen

3=Cold(-)

Use for Main output

(For unbalanced use, leave pin3 unconnected)

3-pin XLR Line Socket

(seen from soldering side)

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Ring=Return Signal (Connected together)

To Channel Insert

Sleeve=Ground/Screen

Tip=Signal

To Tape or FX Input

Sleeve=Ground/Screen

'Tapped' Connection Direct Output Lead

(Enables the Insert to be used as a Direct Output while maintaining the channel signal flow)

To Processor Input

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve=Ground/Screen Tip=Send Signal

To Channel Insert

Ring Ring=Return Signal

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USB Connection

To Processor Output

Y-Stereo lead for insert Connection

(To be used when the processor does not employ a single jack connection for the In/Out Connections)

SPO

TLIGHT

6. The Operation Instructions for Mp3

1. Note a. USB Memory Format: FAT16, FAT32 b. Playing Type: Only support MP3 playing c. It can read up to 7 rank folders of your USB player.

2. Operation Instruction

2.1 when no USB KEY is inserted, your LYNX 124UM display will show the following screen:

INSERT USB KEY

Fig 1

2.2 Inserted the USB Key

The MP3 Player starts to search the MP3 songs in your USB key, and the display shows "Searching". At the end of the search, the display will show the following screen. Using "<<" or ">>" keys, you can select one of following three menu options ("Playing", "Program", and "Folder List"). Pressing "Playing" the unit will enter into the corresponding operation mode.

MENU:

PLAYING

PROGRAM

FOLDER LIST

Fig 2

2.3 "Playing" mode - single song play a. In Fig 2, selecting the "Playing" mode you will recall following screen. This screen displays the name of all the folders containing MP3 files. Using the

"<<" or ">>" keys, you can scan the folders, then pressing "Play" key you will open the corresponding folder. Press "Stop" to return to Fig 2 screen.

FOLDER: classic music jazz music pop music

Fig 3

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SPO

TLIGHT

6. The Operation Instructions for Mp3 b. After opening the folder, the display will show a screen like the following one.

This screen displays MP3 file list, and scrolling the list using "<<" or ">>" keys you can choose the desired song. Pressing the "Play" key, the selected song playback will start. In order to stop playback, you just need to press the "Stop" key. Then, if you press the "Play" key, the song playback will start from the pause point. If you press again the "Stop" key your LYNX-MIX124UM will return to Fig 3 screen.

[ 002 ] 00 : 05

01. Plena pop 01.mp

02.

pop 02.mp3

03. Plena pop 03.mp

Fig 4

2.4 "Program" mode a. In Fig 2, select "Program" to enter into the following screen:

"Playlist Set": Set the playing list

"Playing List": Play list

Press "<<" or ">>" keys to select, press "Stop" key to return the Fig 2 screen.

PLAYLIST SET

PLAYING LIST

Fig 5 b. After entering into the "Play List Set", the display will show Fig 3 screen.

Selecting the desired folder, the display will show the following screen. This screen will show all the MP3 files, the selected song will be inserted into the playing list and a mark will appear. Pressing again you're going to delete the song from the playing list, and the mark will disappear. Pressing the "Stop" key, you will return to Fig 2 screen. The playing list can accept up to 20 songs, and it will display the list according to song insert order.

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SPO

TLIGHT

6. The Operation Instructions for Mp3

[ . ]

[ ] classic music p3 Plena pop

Plena pop 02.mp

[ . ] Plena pop 03.mp

Fig 6 c. The screen will display the following screen. Pressing the "<<" or ">>" keys you can select the starting song, then pressing the "Play" key the selected song playback will start. Pressing "Play" again, or pressing "Stop", the playback will stop. Pressing "Play" again, or pressing "Stop", the playback will start again from the same point. Twice pressing "Stop" the MP3 player will return to Fig 3 screen.

[ . ] 00 : 20

01.

lena pop 02.mp3

02. Plena pop 06.mp

03. Plena pop 04.mp

Fig 7

2.5 Folder List:

See the Fig 3, this screen displays MP3 files folders names. Use "<<" or ">>" keys to scan, pressing the "Playing" key, you'll enter into the corresponding folder. In order to return to Fig 5 screen, you just have to press the "Stop" key.

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7. PRESET LIST

NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Preset

VOCAL1

VOCAL2

LARGE HALL

SMALL HALL

LARGE ROOM

SMALL ROOM

Description

Simulate a room with small delay time

Simulate a small space with slight decay time

Simulate a large acoustic space of the sound

Simulate a small acoustic space of the sound

Simulate a studio room with many early reflections

Simulate a bright studio room

PLATE

TAPE REVERB

Simulate the transducers sound like classic bright vocal plate

Simulate a record head and multiple playback heads at intervals along the tape

SPRING REVERB

Simulate the analog transducers' springs lightly stretched sound

MONO DELAY

STEREO DELAY

FLANGER

CHORUS

Reproduce the sound input on the output after a lapse of time

Recreate the input sound on the stereo output with different time.

Simulate to play with another person carrying out same the notes on the same instrument

Recreate the illusion of more than one instrument from a single instrument sound

Controllable Parameter

Parameter Variable range

Decay time

Pre-delay

0.8~1.1s

0~79ms

Decay time

Pre-delay

Decay time

Pre-delay

Decay time

Pre-delay

Decay time

Pre-delay

0.8~2.5s

0~79ms

3.6~5.4s

23~55ms

1.0~2.9s

20~45ms

2.9~4.5s

23~55ms

Decay time

Pre-delay

Decay time

Pre-delay

Decay time

Pre-delay

Decay time

Pre-delay

0.7~2.1s

20~45ms

0.6~6.1s

10ms

1.3~5.4s

0~84ms

1.3~5.4s

0~35ms

Period

Period

Feedback

Rate

Rate

60~650ms

210~400ms

37~73%

0.16~2.79Hz

0.5~5Hz

REV.+DELAY Delay with room effect

Decay period

Rev.decay time

211~375ms

1.0~2.9s

REV.+FLANGER

REV.+CHORUS

Stereo flanger and large room reverb

Stereo chorus and large room reverb

Flanger Rate

Rev.decay time

Chorus rate

Rev.decay time

0.16~2.52Hz

1.5~2.9s

0.5~4.74Hz

1.5~2.9s

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8. BLOCK DIAGRAM

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9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Mono Input Channels

Microphone Input

Frequency Response

Distortion (THD & N)

Gain Range

SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio)

Line Input

Frequency Response

Distortion (THD & N)

Sensitivity Range

Stereo Input Channels

Line Input

Frequency Response

Distortion (THD & N)

Impedances

Microphone Input

Channel Insert Return

All Other Inputs

Tape Out

All Other Output

Equalization

Hi-shelving

Mid bell (Mono)

Hi-Mid (Stereo)

Mid-Low (Stereo)

Low-shelving

Low Cut Filter

DSP Section

A/D & D/A Converters

DSP Resolution

Type of Effects

Presets

Controls

Main Mix Section

Noise (Bus Noise)

Max Output

AUX Returns Gain Range

AUX Sends Max Out

Power Supply

Main Voltage

Power Consumption

Fuse

Main Connection

Physical

Dimension (W D H)

Net Weight

Electronically balanced, discrete input configuration

10 Hz to 55 kHz, +/-3 dB

0.005% at + 4 dBu, 1 kHz

0 dB to 50 dB (MIC)

115 dB

Electronically balanced

10 Hz to 55 kHz, +/-3 dB

0.005% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz

+15 dBu to -35 dBu

Balanced/Unbalanced

10 Hz to 55 kHz, +/-3 dB

0.005% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz

1.4 kOhm

2.5 kOhm

10 kOhm or greater

1 kOhm

120 Ohm

+/-15 dB @12 kHz

+/-15 dB -frequency range 100 Hz~8 kHz

+/-15 dB @ 3 kHz

+/-15 dB @ 500 Hz

+/-15 dB @ 80 Hz

75 Hz, 18 dB/Oct.

24-Bit

24-Bit

Hall, Room, Vocal & Plate REVERBS

Mono & Stereo DELAY (Max DELAY TIME 650ms)

Chorus, Flanger & Reverb MODULATIONS, REVERB+DELAY

REVERB+CHORUS, REVERB+FLANGER Combinations

256

16-Position PRESET/VARIATION Selector

DSP MUTE SWITCH with PEAK LED Indicator

Fader 0 dB, Channels Muted: -100 dBr (ref.: +4 dBu)

Fader 0 dB, all input channels assigned and set to

UNITY Gain: 90 dBr (ref.:+4 dBu)

+22 dBu Balanced XLR; +22 dBu Unbalanced, 1/4" jacks

to +15 dB

+22 dBu

USA/Canada

Europe

U.K./Australia

40 Watts

T1.25 AL

Standard IEC Receptacle

100-120 VAC~60 Hz

210-240 VAC~ 50 Hz

240 VAC~ 50 Hz

415 mm 400 mm 38/115 mm (16.34" 15.75" 1.49"/4.53")

6.7 Kg (14.8 lb)

10. WARRANTY

1. WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD

To obtain Warranty Service, the buyer should first fill out and return the enclosed

Warranty Registration Card within 10 days of the Purchase Date.

All the information presented in this Warranty Registration Card gives the manufacturer a better understanding of the sales status, so as to provide a more effective and efficient after-sales warranty service. Please fill out all the information carefully and genuinely, miswriting or absence of this card will void your warranty service.

2. RETURN NOTICE

2.1 In case of return for any warranty service, please make sure that the product is well packed in its original shipping carton, and it can protect your unit from any other extra damage.

2.2 Please provide a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase with the returned machine, and give detail information about your return address and contact telephone number.

2.3 A brief description of the defect will be appreciated.

2.4 Please prepay all the costs involved in the return shipping, handling and insurance.

3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

3.1

LTO warrants that this product will be free from any defects in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 1 year from the purchase date if you have completed the Warranty Registration Card in time.

3.2 The warranty service is only available to the original consumer, who purchased this product directly from the retail dealer, and it can not be transferred.

3.3 During the warranty service, LTO may repair or replace this product at its own option at no charge to you for parts or for labor in accordance with the right side of this limited warranty.

3.4 This warranty does not apply to the damages to this product that occurred as the following conditions:

Instead of operating in accordance with the user's manual thoroughly, any abuse or misuse of this product.

Normal tear and wear.

The product has been altered or modified in any way.

Damage which may have been caused either directly or indirectly by another product / force / etc.

Abnormal service or repairing by anyone other than the qualified personnel or technician.

And in such cases, all the expenses will be charged to the buyer.

3.5 In no event shall LTO be liable for any incidental or consequential damages.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

3.6 This warranty gives you the specific rights, and these rights are compatible with the state laws, you may also have other statutory rights that may vary from state to state.

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SEIKAKU TECHNICAL GROUP LIMITED

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