stanton M.303 Professional DJ Mixer Owner’s Manual

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PROFESSIONAL DJ MIXER
OWNER’S MANUAL

WELCOME!

Thank you for making Stanton your first choice in professional DJ mixers.
This innovative family of mixers has been developed with input from the professional DJ community, bringing a previously unavailable, combination of user-friendly, functional design, rugged construction, and professional quality features together at an affordable price. Stanton and your authorized Stanton dealer are dedicated to your complete satisfaction by offering benchmark service and support throughout the long life of your Stanton product.
We appreciate your patronage and look forward to many years of making music together.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED BELOW MAY VOID THE WARRANTY

• Follow all security advice printed on your mixer
• When removing the unit’s AC plug from the power source, grasp and pull the plug, NEVER the cord itself!
• Avoid placing your mixer near heat sources, such as power amplifiers.
• When in use, place your mixer on a stable surface, away from vibration. Always use care when carrying your mixer. Impact, or heavy vibration may compromise the unit’s mechanical integrity. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage resulting from an impact, or misuse.
• When in use, place your mixer away from sources of hum or noise, such as transformers, or electric motors.
• To prevent overheating, always provide your mixer with adequate ventilation and air space.
• Avoid stepping on your mixer’s AC cord. Repeated compression of the cord may lead to electrical shorting.
• To avoid damage due to AC voltage peaks, always disconnect your mixer from the power source during electrical storms. If possible connect the mixer to a surge protector.
• Your mixer contains no user-serviceable parts. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage or personal injury resulting from unauthorized user-servicing or modifications. In addition, the warranty will be void if any unauthorized service by the user is detected. Always return your mixer to an authorized Stanton dealer for servicing.

FADER CLEANING AND INSTALL

After constant use, the faders may need to be cleaned and lubricated from time to time. This will ensure long life and keep a smooth feeling throughout the fader’s lifetime. Follow the instructions below to lubricate and clean your faders:

Removing a fader:

1. Make sure the mixer is powered off and the power supply is disconnected from the back of the mixer.
2. Remove the fader to be cleaned or replaced by unscrewing the 2 outer screws on the fader plate (removing the 2 inner screws will detach the fader from the fader plate).
3. Disconnect the fader from the mixer by removing the connector on the bottom of the fader.

Installing a fader:

1. Once the original fader has been removed, simply plug the 4-pin connector into the new fader.
2. Place the fader back in the mixer and replace 2 outer screws to secure the fader.

DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS

1. Microphone 1 input – This combo (1/4”/XLR) connector is used to connect a microphone. The volume is controlled by the MIC 1 knob.
2. Mic 1 level – Controls the input level of Microphone input 1.
3. Mic equalizer – Individual controls for high frequency, midrange, and low-frequency equalization. The EQ controls both Microphone inputs. Note: Any changes made to EQ settings will change the overall output level.
4. Prefader listen – Selects the channel(s) – 1, 2, or 3 – to be previewed in the headphones.
5. Channel faders – Controls the output volume of each channel. The signal is routed to the line faders after the gain, EQ, pan, and effects.
6. Crossfader – The crossfader is used to crossfade between channels 1 and 3.
7. Kill switches – Kill switches are used to completely eliminate Hi, Mid, or Low frequencies from the audio. This can be used as a performance effect.
8. Headphone outputs – This is the headphone output jack to connect your headphones.
9. Cue pan – Fades the headphone output between the PFL signal (selected by the Cue Select buttons) and master output, effectively allowing the user to preview a mix.
10. Cue level – Controls the volume of the headphone output.
11. Booth level – Controls the booth output level. This is basically the 2nd output. It is usually used for monitoring in a DJ booth but can be used for various applications.
12. Master output Pan- This is the pan or balance control for the master output.
13. Master output level – Controls the overall output level of the mixer.
14. Output meters – These LEDs let you know if the audio coming out of the mixer is loud enough (or too loud!). If the LEDs reach the red, the mixer is probably clipping or distorting.
15. Input selectors – These toggle switches select the input source between phono and line for each channel.
16. Input gains – Controls the input sensitivity level of each channel. An LED meter is provided on each of the 3 channels for proper adjustment of the levels.
17. Channel equalizer – Individual controls for high frequency, midrange, and low-frequency equalization with +9dB/Kill adjustments. Note: Any changes made to EQ settings will change the overall output level.

Power: This is the power switch to turn the mixer “ON” or “OFF”
AC IN: This is the Input connection for the included power supply.
Line: Line inputs (represented by the letter L, followed by the input number) are used to connect to line-level sources such as CD players, MiniDiscs, DATs, samplers, etc.
TT: TT (or phono) inputs are used to connect to turntables.
Ground: Connects to the turntable ground cable to eliminate electrical hum. Ground cables are usually supplied with turntables
Master: Connects to an amplifier, EQ, crossover, or other outboard signal processing.
Booth: This is a second output, as the master output. It is usually used as a separate output in the DJ Booth for the DJ to monitor the mix
REC: This is the record output. The output level is static in this case, there are no volume controls. It is used to connect directly to tape or CD recorders. The volume can be set from the recording device.

SUPERIOR SOUND TECHNOLOGY

The audio quality of the M.303 is nothing short of revolutionary for DJ mixers in its price class. The M.303 was designed by Stanton’s new product development team, seasoned audio professionals who have designed world-class professional recording studio and broadcast mixers and product managers who are working DJs and work closely with some of the world’s most respected DJs.
They have taken their knowledge and experience to create the M.303, a DJ mixer with superior audio quality and unprecedented value. Come hear the difference!

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

+4 dBu balanced /-10 dBV unbalanced
Headphone Output:| 1 (1/4”), 1(1/8 inch)
Dimensions (LxWxD):| 15.3 in x 10.2 in x 4.3 in
(39 cm x 26 cm x 11 cm)
Weight:| 7.0 lbs (3.2 kg)
Frequency Response:| 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-  1.3 dB
THD+N:| THD+N:                                          < 0.015% @ 1 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (ref: max level):| > 110 dB (main signal path)
Noise Floor:| < -92 dBV (Line input to any output)
Crosstalk (Line to Line, Phone to Line, Line to phone):|  < -90 dB@ 1 kHz
Fader Kill:| < -90 dB
Channel EQ:| Hi +9,  -45 dB, Kill: -45 dB
Mid   +9, -35 dB, Kill: -35 dB
Low  +9, -55 dB, Kill: -55 dB

REPLACEMENT PARTS

The following user-replaceable parts are available from your local Stanton dealer.

WARRANTY

Stanton Magnetics, Inc. – Warranty Provision – Returns for Repairs or Replacement
Warranty
Through Stanton’s authorized dealers around the World, Stanton, or one of Stanton’s authorized distributors outside the U.S., will, without charge, repair or replace, at the sole discretion of the entity responsible for making the repair or providing the replacement, any Stanton merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) following the date of original purchase. Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below:
The warranty for mechanical parts which are subject to wear and tear is limited to the earlier occurrence of thirty (30) days following the date of original purchase or the following number of cycles: Faders – 15,000; Rotary potentiometers – 10,000; and Switches – 10,000.
Stanton will warrant all replacement parts and repairs for ninety (90) days from the date of original shipment. Repairs made necessary by reason of misuse, alteration, normal wear, or accident are not covered under this warranty.

Returns
Authorized Stanton dealers are only authorized to sell and distribute merchandise within a specific country. All goods requiring warranty repair or replacement must be returned (freight prepaid if not hand-delivered) to the authorized Stanton dealer from whom the merchandise was purchased and in the same country where the merchandise was purchased. For purposes of purchases made via the Internet, the merchandise must be returned to the authorized Stanton dealer in the country where the authorized Stanton dealer who sold the merchandise to the purchaser is located and not the authorized Stanton dealer in the country where the purchaser is located or the country in which the merchandise was received. Any returns to a non-authorized dealer or to an authorized Stanton dealer not in the same country as the merchandise was intended to be sold or as set forth above will void this warranty.
To initiate a warranty repair, you must contact the authorized Stanton dealer from whom you purchased the merchandise, and follow such authorized Stanton dealer’s return policy. Stanton assumes no risk and shall be subject to no liability for damages or loss resulting from the specific use or application made of the merchandise.
Stanton’s liability for any claim, whether based on breach of contract, negligence, infringement of any rights of any party, or product liability relating to the merchandise shall not exceed the price received by Stanton from your purchase of such merchandise. In no event will Stanton be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages (including loss of use, loss of profit, and claims of third parties) however caused, whether by the negligence of Stanton or otherwise.
To the extent permitted by law and except as otherwise provided above, Stanton disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The above warranty provides you with specific legal rights. You may also have additional rights, which are subject to variation from state to state and country to country.
If there is a dispute regarding the warranty of merchandise that does not fall under the warranty conditions stated above, please include a written explanation with the merchandise when returned pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Please register your product online at www.stantondj.com or mail your completed warranty card to:
Stanton Magnetics, Inc, 3000 SW 42 St. Hollywood, Florida 33312.

References

• Stanton - Industry Leading DJ Gear

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