Aveek AK-70 5-Channel Audio Mixer Owner’s Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Aveek
Table of Contents
- Aveek AK-70 5-Channel Audio Mixer
- Main Features
- included Accessories
- Panel introduction
- General Specifications
- Compatible Devices and Connection Methods
- How to Use the Audio Mixer?
- Operating Steps for Computer Recording
- How to record via USB jack
- Operating Steps for Bluetooth Playback
- 0perating Steps for USB Play Music
- PRECAUTIONS
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- VIDEO – PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Aveek AK-70 5-Channel Audio Mixer
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the F-SA audio mixer.
Please read this manual carefully for proper use of your F-SA audio mixer, Should you need technical assistance please email our technical help at “all- after-sales@outlook.com“.
Main Features
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(3 Mic+ 2 Stereo Line Inputs) 3 XLR Lines input jack to connect mies or guitar, 1 pair 6.35mm and 1 pair 3.5mm RCA stereo inputs jack to connect CD plays/keyboard/computer.
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(48V Phantom Power) The mixer has only 1-3 channel XLR inputs with phantom power. you can feel free to switch to 48V phantom power and ultra-low noise distortion enables the audio mixer to be used with a condenser microphone.
(2-band EQ/gain controls/Reverb and Delay Effect) Highly accurate LED Peak Level Indicator. Easily adjust the high and low frequencies of each channel with the onboard 2-band EQ and gain controls. You can even add delay or reverb effects to your mix. -
(Recording and Playing MusicJ Connect external usb, flash Drive. PC.Phone and tablets for recording and playing. At the same time, it is also possible to record the same audio in progress to a USB flash drive for output.
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(Bluetooth Connection) This audio mixer enables to wirelessly stream music from a Pad or phone.Tablets.Computer and more bluetooth devices to mix music.
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(Headphone monitor J 3.5mm headphone jack, you can plug in headphones at any time to monitor the sound and volume;
included Accessories
Panel introduction
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[MIC/LINE] Mono Input jack (only available for XLR input channels 1 ~3)
Used to connect microphones.musical instruments.or audio equipment(CD players.etc.) to this device. These jacks support both XLR and phone plugs -
[PAD] Switch (only available for XLR input channels 1-3)
Turning on this switch will attenuate the sound input to the device. If you hear distortion or the [PEAK) LED (J) indicator lights up, you can turn on the switch. -
[HPF] switch (only available for XLR input channels 1~3)
Turning on this switch will enable the high-pass filter. attenuating frequencies below 80 Hz. When speaking into the microphone, you may need to turn on this switch to minimize unwanted vibrations and breath sounds picked up by the microphone. -
[GAIN] knob
XLR input channels 1-3: Determines the basic volume of each channel from channels 1 to 3. Adjust these controllers to make the corresponding [PEAK) LED (J) flashes briefly when singing and playing at the maximum volume.
Channels 4-5/Bluetooth/USB input: The gain knob of the channels 4-5 /Bluetooth/USB module are shared, unlike the 1-3 channel which has independent volume control. -
Equalizer (EQ) knob
XLR input channels 1-3: Use the (HIGH] (high band) and (LOW] (ow band) knobs to adjust the sound quality. If you do not need to adjust the sound quality, you can set the knob to the “12 o’clock direction’ Channeis 4.5/Bluetooth/USB input: The EQ knob of the channels 4-5/BluetoothUSB module are shared, unlike the 1-3 channel which has independent EQ knob control. -
[EFF] Effect switch (only available for XL input channels 1-3)
The EFF control adjusts the effect volume of the only for channels 1-3. Channels 4-5 /Bluetooth/USB modules have no reverberation effect. -
[PEAK] LED
it will light up when the volume of the input signal or the volume after the equalizer is too high (when it reaches 3dB below the clipping distortion). If it lights up frequently, turn the [GAIN] knob © to the left to decrease the volume. -
[LEVEL] knob
Used to adjust the volume balance between each channel. Usually, this switch is set to the “3 o’clock direction” position -
[ST/ USBI switch
This switch key is to switch between channels 3~4 or Bluetooth, and the USB module. When you use channel 3~4 and computer input, remember to note that this key is not pressed. When you use a Bluetooth and USB module, this button is pressed.
NOTE: Bluetooth and USB functions are only available as one of the two options and cannot be used simultaneously. -
RCA L/R Line Output jack 1 Pair
Used for output connections, and devices that support RCA jacks. -
RCA L/R Line Input jack 1 Pair
For input connections. devices that support lotus line jacks. For example, CD players, mobile, computers, electronic organs, etc. -
6.35mm L/R Line Input jacks 1 Pair
it is used for input connection and supports 6.35 mm-line jack devices. For example, CD players, mobile, computers, electronic organs, etc. -
6.35mm L/R Line Output jacks 1 Pair
it is used for output connection and supports 6.35 line socket equipment. For example, active speakers, power amplifiers, etc. -
L/R XLR Female Output jacks 1 Pair
It is used for output connection and supports 6.35 line socket equipment. For example, power amplifier, active speaker, etc. -
[PAD +48V] Switch/LED (only available for 1-3 XLR input Channel)
When the switch is turned on, the LED lights up to indicate that the device has applied DC+48V phantom power to the XL plug on the [MIC/LINE] mono input port. When using a condenser microphone powered by phantom power, turn on this switch.
NOTE: If you do not need a phantom power supply, be sure to set this switch to off. When operating this switch, please observe the following important precautions in order to prevent noise and damage to the unit and external equipment.
When the microphone or other equipment connected on channels 1~3 does not support the phantom power supply function, make sure that the switch is kept off.- When the switch is on. do not connect/disconnect the cables on channels 1~3.
Before operating this switch, set the [LEVEL] knobs of channels 1~3 to minimum.
- When the switch is on. do not connect/disconnect the cables on channels 1~3.
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USB input
Used for USB port device input. Such PCs, USB sticks, MP3 devices, etc., can be used for music playback and recording to USB stick output. -
Display:
Used to display USB mode or Bluetooth mode. -
MP3 player controller
The first right button: is playback pause, the second right button: is the next song, the left button: switches the sound source mode, and the right button: is the previous song. -
[DELAY] Delay effect knob (only available for XLR input Channels 1-3)
Adjust the intensity of the delay effect processing for the input signal. -
Level meter
The L and R level meters will be displayed in 5 levels: “+10* “+6**+0 “-3” and “-10” dB respectively. -
[REPEATI Reverb effect knob
reverberation effect processing for the input signal. (This feature is only available for XLR input Channels 1~3) -
[PHONES] output jack
Used to connect headphones. -
[PHONES] knob
You can adjust the volume of the sound output from the [PHONES] jack. -
[MAIN] knob
The main signal output control knob. -
[DC5V 1A] Type-C power socket
Used to connect the included power cord. -
[PC/REC] indicator
When a computer device is connected, the indicator light will light up. -
PC output port
The sound of the stereo bus will be output to the computer. Such as recording to a computer for output or audio input to a mixer by computer -
Power switch
This key is the switch that controls the mixer.
General Specifications
MICLINEXLR
| Electronic balance, discrete input configuration
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Frequency 199p01188| 10 Hz ~ 200 kHz
Gainrwige| + 14 dB~ +60 dB
SNR| 120 dB E.I.N.
| Electronic balance
Frequency response| 10 Hz~ 1 30 kHz
RCAINPUT|
Gain rwige| -6 dB~ +38 dB
SNR| 95 dB E.I.N.
6.35mm Input
| Frequency response| 10 Hz~ 70 kHz
Gain rwige| line: -8~+15 dB/microphone: +13~+60 dB
SNR| line : 90 dB/microphone: 104 dB E.I.N.
Equallzetion| LOW| 50Hz, + / – 15dB
HIGH| 10 kHz, + / – 15dB
OUTPUT
| Main mix| +28 dBu ba lance/ + 22 dBu unbalanced
Main output| +22 dBu unbalanced
AUX sending| +22 dBu unbalanced
EFFsendlng| +22 dBu unbalanced
Tape output| +15 dBu / 150
physical
| America/Canada| 120 V~, 60 Hz ,
UK/Australia| 240 V~, 50 H z ,
Europe| 230 V~, 50 Hz,
Japan| 100 V~, 50-60 Hz,
China| 200 V~, 50-60 Hz,
Compatible Devices and Connection Methods
INPUT &OUTPUT
MIC XLR IPPUT| XLR input jacks x 3| REC OUT| RCA UR Line output x 1 pair
6.35MM INPUT| 6.35mm UR Lineinput jacks x 1 pair| XLR FEMALE OUT| UR XLR
female output x 1 pair
RCA INPUT| RCA UR Line input jacks x 1 pair| MAIN OUT| 6.35mm UR
output x 1 pair
USB/Bluetooth INPUT| USB input & record x 1 ,bluetooth v.ireless input| MON
ITOR OUT| 3.5mm monitor output jack x 1
How to Use the Audio Mixer?
STEP1:
- Connect the type-c power cable to mixer,then connect the Supplied AC adapter.
- Adust all level control knobs to zero. Includes [Gain knob red , Level knob (blue and Main knob white ; Then set the e ualizer knob reen to the center “12 o’clock”
- Turn on the power switch button.
- Connect the output device (active speakers or power amplifier+ passive speakers) to the output device jack of the mixer.
- Connect the input devices you need in the following order:
NOTICE Follow this order to avoid any loud, unexpected noise from the speakers. Reverse the order when turning the power off.
STEP2:
- If you connect a device with high output level, such as a CD player or an electrickeyboard to connect the channels 1-3, Press( ) the [PAD] switch of the corresponding channel NOTE If you are using condenser microphones, turn on( ) the [PAD+48V) switch.
- Set the [LEVEL] knob as required to adjust the volume balance between the corresponding channels.
NOTICE There are three functions to adjust the volume: [PAD], [GAIN] and [LEVEL]. Once the [PAD] switch and [GAIN] knob have been set, do not adjust these controls as much as possible. Generally, the volume is adjusted with the [LEVEL] knob.
Operating Steps for Computer Recording
- STEP 1: First, connect the PC or laptop to the mixer using a cable to power it on and then directly open the recording software to record (no need to install a driver).
- STEP 2: Before connecting to the PC or laptop to record, you need to set the computer as follows:
Windows system settings
- Open the Start menu, and then click Control Panel.
- Open the sound preferences from the control panel folder.
- Click “Record” and set the microphone to the default value to start recording.
Apple system settings
- Open the “System Preferenc-
- Find “Sound” and click to es” application. open ii.
- Click to open the “Output” interface to select the microphone and start recording.
How to record via USB jack
- Plug in usb stick, flash drive.
- Press MODE button until ” USB REC”shown on the LCD and you will hear the voice prompt” Recording Mode” , at this lime, start recording automatically to USB.
- Press the button to start or pause recording.
- Press the MODE button to finish recording and save the file in the MP3 format&Play recording file.
Operating Steps for Bluetooth Playback
- Press MODE button until “BT” shown on the LCD and you will hear the voice prompt ” The bluetooth device is ready to pair” ,If Bluetooth is not connected, the word “BT” will keep flashing
- Open Bluetooth mode on the phone, click “F-SA” to connect successfully,and you will hear the voice prompt “Bluetooth connect successful, and then play music.
- Press the button to start or pause music, Press the 1<4 and switch songs.
0perating Steps for USB Play Music
- Plugi n usb stick,flash drive.MP3
- Press MODE button until”MP3″shown on the LCD and you will hear the voice prompt”Music Play Mode”. Then music automatically plays
- Press the button to start or pause music, Press the and switch songs. ,
NOTE: Bluetooth and USB functions are only available as one of the two options and cannot be used simultaneously.
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Al ways follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
- Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessivety bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on ii.or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, tripover, or roll anything over it.
- Only use the voltage specified as correct for the device.The required voltage is printed on the name plate of thedevice.
- Use the specified adaptor (MU18 or PA-130, or anequivalent recommended by Aveek) only. Using thewrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument oroverheating.
- Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirtor dust which may have accumulated on it.
Water warning
- Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or indamp or wet conditions, or place on it any containers (suchas vases, bottles or glasses) containing liquids whichmight spill into any openings. If any liquid such as waterseeps into the device, turn off the power immediately andunplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have thedevice inspected by qualified AVEEK service personnel.·
- Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Fire warning
- Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below toavoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others.or damage to the device or other property.These pre-cautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
- Do not cover or wrap the AC power adaptor with a cloth or blanket.
- Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the deviceis not to
- When removing the electric plug from the device or anoutlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pullingby the cord can damage it.be used for extended periods of time, or duringelectrical storms.
Location
- Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
- Do not place the device in a location where it may comeinto contact with corrosive gases or salt air. Doing so mayresult in malfunction.
- Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.
- When setting up the device, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs. immediately turn the power off and disconnect the plug from the outlet.Even when the poweris turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level.
- When you are not using the product for along time, make sure to unplug the power cord from thewall AC outlet.
Connections
- Remove the power plug from the AC outlet when cleaning the device.
Maintenance
- Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off thepower for all devices.Before turning the power on or offfor all devices, set all volume levels to minimum.
- AVE EK cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modi?cations to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Handling caution
- Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic.metal, etc.) into any gaps or openings on the device.lfthis happens, turn off the power immediately and unplugthe power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the deviceinspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
- Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy ob-jects on it, and avoid use excessive force on the buttons.switches or connectors.
- Do not use speakers or headphones for a long period oftime at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since thiscan cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience anyhearing loss or ringing in the ears.consult a physician.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Aveek AK-70 5-Channel Audio Mixer?
The Aveek AK-70 is a 5-channel audio mixer designed for combining and controlling audio signals from various sources.
What are the key features of the Aveek AK-70?
The features may vary, but typically it includes 5 channels with individual volume controls, master volume control, equalization, and various input/output options.
What types of inputs does the AK-70 support?
The AK-70 typically supports a variety of inputs, such as XLR, 1/4-inch, and RCA inputs for microphones, instruments, and line-level sources.
How many output options does it have?
The AK-70 usually provides at least one main output, often in the form of XLR and 1/4-inch outputs, for connecting to speakers or recording equipment.
What is the purpose of an audio mixer?
An audio mixer allows you to combine and adjust the levels of multiple audio sources, creating a unified audio output.
Is the AK-70 suitable for live performances?
Yes, the AK-70 is typically used in live performances to control and mix audio from multiple sources like microphones, instruments, and playback devices.
Can it be used for recording purposes?
Yes, the AK-70 can be used for recording audio by connecting it to a recording device or computer.
Does the AK-70 have built-in effects?
Some models might have basic built-in effects like reverb or echo, but this varies. Most basic models focus on mixing and controlling audio signals.
What's the power source for the AK-70?
It's usually powered by an external power adapter or USB connection.
Can you connect headphones to monitor the audio?
Yes, some models have a headphone output for monitoring purposes.
What's the role of EQ on the AK-70?
EQ (Equalization) on the AK-70 allows you to adjust the balance of frequencies in the audio signal, shaping the sound to your preferences.
Is the AK-70 compatible with digital audio workstations (DAWs)?
The AK-70 primarily deals with analog signals, but some models might have USB outputs that can interface with DAWs.
What's the maximum number of microphones you can connect?
Typically, the AK-70 supports up to 5 microphones or audio sources.
Can you use the AK-70 for DJing?
Yes, the AK-70 can be used for basic DJ setups where you need to mix and control audio from different sources.
Are there any alternatives to the AK-70?
Yes, there are numerous audio mixers from various brands with similar features.
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