Thomann Mix 502 Mixer 5 Channel Mixer 1 Microphone User Manual

User Manual
mix 502, mix 802
Mixer

**General information

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This document contains important instructions for the safe operation of the product. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the document for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the product. If you sell the product to another user, be sure that they also receive this document.
Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.

1.1 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this document.

immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING!| This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE!| This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs| Type of danger
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| Warning – high-voltage.
| Warning – danger zone.

Safety instructions

Intended use

This device is intended to be used for amplification, mixing and playback of signals from musical instruments and microphones. Use the device only as described in this user manual.
Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.

Safety

DANGER!
Risk of injury and choking hazard for children!
Children can suffocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can injure themselves when handling the device. Never allow children to play with the packaging material and the device. Always store packaging material out of the reach of babies and  mall
children. Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervision. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such knobs) that children
could play with.

DANGER!
Danger to life due to electric current!
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device when covers, safety equipment or optical components are missing or damaged.

WARNING!
Possible hearing damage due to high volumes on speakers or headphones!
With speakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage. Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment.
NOTICE!
Risk of fire due to covered vents and neighbouring heat sources!
If the vents of the device are covered or the device is operated in the immediate vicinity of other heat sources, the device can overheat and burst into flames. Never cover the device or the vents. Do not install the device in the immediate vicinity of other heat
sources. Never operate the device in the immediate vicinity of naked flames.
NOTICE!
Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions!
The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specified in the “Technical specifications” chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sun‐ light, heavy dirt and strong vibrations. Avoid operating it in environments with strong temperature fluctuations. If temperature fluctuations cannot be avoided (for example after transport in low outside temperatures), do not switch on the device immediately.
Never subject the device to liquids or moisture. Never move the device to another location while it is in operation. In environments with increased dirt levels (for example due to dust, smoke, nicotine or mist): Have the device cleaned by qualified specialists at regular intervals to prevent damage due to overheating and other malfunctions.

NOTICE!
Damage to the external power supply due to high voltages!
The device is powered by an external power supply. The external power supply can be damaged if it is operated with the incorrect voltage or if high voltage peaks occur. In the worst case, excess voltages can also cause a risk of injury and fires. Make sure that the
voltage specification on the external power supply matches the local power grid before plugging in the power supply. Only operate the external power supply from professionally installed mains sockets that are protected by a residual current circuit breaker (FI). As a precaution, disconnect the power supply from the power grid when storms are approaching or it the device will not be used for a longer period.
NOTICE!
Danger of short circuit due to use of unbalanced XLR cables!
The device has a phantom voltage input. Using unbalanced cables with the phantom power may damage the device. Use only balanced cables. Before switching on phantom power, always make sure that no unbalanced wired cables are connected.

Features

mix 502

• 5-channel mixer
• 1 × mono input (MIC, line)
• 2 × stereo input (line)
• 1 × master output (stereo)
• 1 × stereo RCA audio input
• 1 × stereo RCA audio output
• 2-band equalizer (mono channel)
• Pan control
• 48 V phantom power
• Headphone output separately adjustable
• Suitable power supply included

mix 802

• 8-channel mixer
• 4 × mono input (MIC, line)
• 2 × stereo input (line)
• 1 × master output (stereo)
• 1 × control room output
• 1 × stereo RCA audio input
• 1 × stereo RCA audio output
• 3-band equalizer
• Pan control
• 48 V phantom power
• Headphone output separately adjustable
• Suitable power supply included

Installation and starting up

Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Only use the supplied power adapter. The connector for the power supply is located on the rear panel.
The device has no main switch. Supply voltage is available as soon as you connect the device to the power grid via the power supply.
Before connecting the supply voltage and before connecting or disconnecting audio cables, set all volume controls of the unit to zero to avoid damage to the connected speakers and devices.

Connections and controls

mix 502 – overview

mix 502 – view A

1. [MIC]/[LINE IN] | Mono input channel with [MIC] XLR input socket and 6.3-mm [LINE IN] jack socket.

2. [LINE IN X/X] | Stereo input channels, each with 2 × 6.3-mm jack sockets (L/R) for connecting a stereo source (keyboard, drum module, etc.) or an instrument (guitar, bass). Always use input L (mono jack) for mono operation on these channels.

3. [MAIN OUT] | Stereo output with 2 × 6.3-mm jack sockets (unbalanced) for connecting a PA system, a PC or powered speakers. The main signal is present on this output with 0 dBu, and the volume is controlled by the [MAIN MIX] rotary control.

4. [PHONES] | Headphone output, designed as 6.3-mm jack socket.
   mix 502 – view B

5. [CD/TAPE INPUT] | Stereo input for feeding the signal from a CD or MP3 player, designed as cinch socket pair.
   [CD/TAPE OUTPUT] | Stereo output for connecting an external recording device, designed as cinch socket pair.

6. [PHANTOM] | Switch to enable 48 V phantom power for condenser microphones connected to the XLR input of a mono input channel. When it is pressed, phantom power is present and the LED [+48V] lights up yellow. Disable 48 V phantom power before connecting a microphone. Set all volume controls of the device to zero before enabling 48 V phantom power.

7. [CD/TAPE TO PHONES] | Press [CD/TAPE TO PHONES] to route the [CD/TAPE INPUT] input signal to the headphone output.
   [CD/TAPE TO MIX] | Press [CD/TAPE TO MIX] to route the [CD/TAPE INPUT] input signal to the main mix. The volume is then controlled via the [MAIN MIX] rotary control.

8. Indicator LEDs
   [POWER] | Lights up blue as soon as mains voltage is applied.
   [+48V] | Lights up red as soon as the 48-V phantom power for microphones is applied.
   [CLIP] | Lights up red as soon as the output signal starts clipping. The associated LED chain shows the output signal level.

9. [PHONES] [MAIN MIX] | Rotary controls for adjusting the volume of the [PHONES] headphone output and the [MAIN MIX] output signal of the device. The headphone output and [MAIN MIX] can only be adjusted together.

10. Stereo channels 5 … 8
    [BAL] | Rotary control for regulating the stereo balance.
    [LEVEL] | Rotary control for setting the output signal volume.

11. Mono channel 1
    [TRIM] | Rotary control for adjusting the gain.
    [EQ] | Rotary controls for adjusting treble and bass frequencies.
    [PAN] | Rotary control for adjusting the right/left balance in the stereo signal.
    [LEVEL] | Rotary control for adjusting the output signal volume.
    

mix 802 – overview

mix 802 – view A

1. [MIC]/[LINE IN] | Mono input channels with [MIC] XLR input socket and 6.3-mm [LINE IN] jack socket, with rotary control for [TRIM] channel-specific gain.

2. [LINE IN X/X] | Stereo input channels, each with 2 × 6.3-mm jack sockets (L/R) for connecting a stereo source (keyboard, drum module, etc.) or an instrument (guitar, bass). Always use input L (mono jack) for mono operation on these channels.

3. [MAIN OUT] | Stereo output with 2 × 6.3-mm jack sockets (unbalanced) for connecting a PA system, a PC or powered speakers. The main signal is present on this output with 0 dBu, and the volume is controlled by the [MAIN MIX] rotary control.

4. [STEREO AUX RETURN] | Input sockets for the signal from a looped-in effects device, designed as 6.3-mm jack sockets.

5. [CTRL ROOM OUT] | Output sockets for connecting stage or near-field monitors, designed as 6.3-mm jack sockets.

6. [FX SEND] | Output socket to looping in an effects device, designed as 6.3-mm jack socket.

7. [PHONES] | Headphone output, designed as 6.3-mm jack socket.
   mix 802 – view B

8. [CD/TAPE TO PHONES] | Press [CD/TAPE TO PHONES] to route the [CD/TAPE INPUT] input signal to the headphone output.
   Then the signal is not present on the main output.
   [CD/TAPE TO MIX] | Press [CD/TAPE TO MIX] to route the [CD/TAPE INPUT] input signal to the main mix. The volume is then controlled via the [MAIN MIX] rotary control.

9. [CD/TAPE INPUT] | Stereo input for feeding the signal from a CD or MP3 player, designed as cinch socket pair.
   [CD/TAPE OUTPUT] | Stereo output for connecting an external recording device, designed as cinch socket pair.

10. [MAIN SECTION] Indicator LEDs
    [POWER] | Lights up yellow as soon as mains voltage is applied.
    [+48V] | Lights up yellow as soon as the 48-V phantom power for microphones is applied.
    [CLIP] | Lights up red as soon as the output signal starts clipping. The associated LED chain shows the output signal level.
    [MAIN MIX] | Rotary control for adjusting the volume of the output signal.
    [PHONES/CTRL ROOM] | Rotary control for adjusting the volume of the headphone output or the connected stage or nearfield monitors.
    [PHANTOM] | Switch for enabling the 48-V phantom power for condenser microphones connected to the XLR input of a mono input channel. When it is pressed, phantom power is present and the LED [+48V] lights up yellow. Disable 48 V phantom power before connecting a microphone. Set all volume controls of the device to zero before enabling 48 V phantom power.
    [AUX FX RETURN] | Rotary control for adjusting the effect share of the overall volume.

11. Mono channels 1 … 4
    [EQ] | Rotary controls for adjusting treble, mids and bass
    [FX] | Rotary control for adjusting the channel effects share of the overall volume.
    [PAN] | Rotary control for adjusting the right/left balance in the stereo signal.
    [LEVEL] | Rotary control for adjusting the output signal volume.

12. Stereo channels 5 … 8
    [EQ] | Rotary controls for adjusting treble, mids and bass
    [FX] | Rotary control for adjusting the channel effects share of the overall volume.
    [PAN] | Rotary control for adjusting the right/left balance in the stereo signal.
    [LEVEL] | Rotary control for adjusting the output signal volume.

Connection example – club gig

Connection example – PC home recording

Technical specifications

Input connections| Microphone input| Type| 1 … 4 × XLR panel socket, 3-pin, balanced
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Level| max. +12 dBu @ +10 dB gain
Impedance| 2.6 kΩ
Signal gain| +10 … +60 dB
Line input| Type| 1 … 4 × 6.3-mm jack socket, balanced or unbal‐ anced
Level| max. +22 dBu @ +0 dB gain
Impedance| 20 kΩ, balanced
10 kΩ, unbalanced
Signal gain| –10 … +40 dB
Stereo input| Type| 2 × cinch sockets
Level| max. +22 dBu
Impedance| 20 kΩ
Stereo input (line)| Type| 4 × 6.3-mm jack socket
Output connections| Master output| Type| 6.3-mm jack socket, unbalanced
| Stereo output (main)| Type| 2 × 6.3-mm jack socket, unbalanced
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Level| max. +28 dBu
Impedance| 120 Ω
Stereo output (line)| Type| 2 × cinch sockets
Stereo aux (t.mix 802)| Type| 2 × 6.3-mm jack socket
Level| max. +22 dBu
Impedance| 20 kΩ
Control room output (t.mix 802)| Type| 2 × 6.3-mm jack socket
Level| max. +22 dBu
Impedance| 120 Ω
Stereo headphone output| Type| 6.3-mm jack socket
Level| max. +25 dBu
Frequency range| Microphone| <10 Hz … 150 kHz (–1 dB)
<10 Hz … 200 kHz (–3 dB)
Line| <10 Hz … 90 kHz (0 dB / –1 dB)
<10 Hz … 160 kHz (0 dB / –3 dB)
Stereo| <10 Hz … 90 kHz (0 dB / –1 dB)
<10 Hz … 160 kHz (0 dB / –3 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio| 110 dB / 112 dB, A-weighted
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Total harmonic distortion (THD)| 0.005% / 0.004%, A-weighted
Phantom power| 48 V
Equalizer| HIGH range| 12 kHz /15 dB
MID range| 2.5 kHz /15 dB
LOW range| 80 Hz /15 dB
Power consumption| t.mix 502| 13 W
t.mix 802| 17 W
Supply voltage| 240 V , 50 Hz
Dimensions (W × H × D)| t.mix 502| 125 mm × 50 mm × 195 mm
t.mix 802| 245 mm × 60 mm × 240 mm
Weight| t.mix 502| 0.7 kg
t.mix 802| 1.5 kg
Ambient conditions| Temperature range| 0 °C…40 °C
Relative humidity| 20%…80%, non-condensing

Further information

| t.mix mix 502| t.mix mix 802
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Built-in effects unit| No| No
19-inch rack-mountable| No| No
Microphone channels| 1| 4
Number of stereo inputs| 2| 2
Number of buses| 0| 1 (post)
Phantom power| Yes| Yes
Built-in power supply| No| No
Parametric| No| No
Digital interface| No| No

Plug and connection assignment

Introduction

This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equipment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’ in poor transmission quality!

Balanced and unbalanced transmission

Unbalanced transmission is mainly used in semi-professional environment and in hifi use.
Instrument cables with two conductors (one core plus shielding) are typical representatives of the unbalanced transmission. One conductor is ground and shielding while the signal is transmitted through the core.
Unbalanced transmission is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, especially at low levels, such as microphone signals and when using long cables.
In a professional environment, therefore, the balanced transmission is preferred, because this enables an undisturbed transmission of signals over long distances. In addition to the conductors ‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°.
Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase- shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise interference.

1/4″ TS phone plug (mono,unbalanced)

1/4″ TRS phone plug (mono, balanced)

1/4″ TRS phone plug (stereo,unbalanced)

XLR plug (balanced)

XLR plug (unbalanced)

RCA connection
Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug.

Protecting the environment

Disposal of the packing material
Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner.
Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging.

Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France.

Disposal of your old device

This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) as amended.
Do not dispose of your old device with your normal household waste; instead, deliver it for controlled disposal by an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste management facility. Proper disposal protects the environment as well as the health of your fellow human beings.
Also note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protection.
Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal.
You can return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions  on www.thomann.de.
If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it.

Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
Internet:www.thomann.de
19.02.2024, ID: 370662, 370664 (V4)

Documents / Resources

| Thomann Mix 502 Mixer 5 Channel Mixer 1 Microphone [pdf] User Manual
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