HARBINGER LV12 Analog Mixer Owner’s Manual
- June 6, 2024
- HARBINGER
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HARBINGER LV12 Analog Mixer Owner’s
WELCOME
Newly designed Harbinger LVL Series mixers offer premium-grade connection points, professional-level audio performance and convenient Bluetooth® wireless audio connectivity. 4 available models cover everything from solo performances to lull-band mixing, live and in studio, with our LV12 and flagship LV 14 that include USB recording and playback
LV12-
- Compact 12-channel mixer with Bluetooth, 4 phantom power-capable microphone preamps and digital FX
- Bluetooth® audio input with push-button Solo feature
- 4 High-headroom, low-noise microphone preamps
- Guitar input with Hi-Z switch for optimized impedance
- Built-in digital FX with Parameter Adjust for line-tuning of FX presets
- / 4″ Monitor Output
- 48V Phantom Power for condenser microphones
- 4 XLR l / 4″ combo inputs support a wide range of sources
- -26dB Pads and 80Hz High-Pass Filters minimize clipping and low-frequency rumble
- XLR Main Outputs for connecting to pro-standard equipment 3-Band EQ for detailed tone adjustment
- Stereo 1/l’ Control Room Output
- l /8″ Stereo Input and Record Output for connecting to mobile devices
- l / 4″ Headphone Output
LV14-
- Compact 14-channel mixer with Bluetooth, 6 phantom power
- capable microphone preamps, digital FX and USB Audio
- Bluetooth® audio input with push-button Solo feature
- 6 High-headroom, low-noise microphone preamps
- Guitar input with Hi-Z switch for optimized impedance
- Built-in digital FX with Parameter Adjust for fine-tuning of FX presets
- 1 / 4″ Monitor Output
- 48V Phantom Power for condenser microphones
- 6 XLR 1 / 4″ combo inputs support a wide range of sources
- -26dB Pads and 80Hz High-Pass Filters minimize clipping and
- low-frequency rumble
- XLR Main Outputs for connecting to pro-standard equipment
- 3-Band EQ for detailed tone adjustment
- USB audio connectivity for recording or playing tracks from PC Stereo ¼” Control Room Output
- 1 /8″ Stereo Input and Record Output for connecting to mobile devices 1 / 4″ Headphone Output
QUICK START GUIDE: LVLV12 & LV14
SffilNG UP / HELPFUL TIPS
- Make sure the power switch is set to the off position
- Plug the included power supply into on AC power outlet and into the power input on the rear panel of the mixer
- Now set the power switch to the on position
INPUT CONNECTIONS
Choose any combination of the following sources:
- MICROPHONE Connect a microphone to on XLR combo input jock via XLR or 1/4″ coble
- PHONE/TABLET/LAPTOP Connect a tablet, phone or laptop to the CH 11 I 12 STEREO input jock (LV12) or CH 13 I 14 STEREO input jock (LV14) via stereo 3.5 mm TRS coble
- GUITAR/BASS Connect a guitar or boss with a passive pickup to the CH 4 input (LV12) or CH 6 input (LV14) via standard 1/4″ guitar coble and press the GUITAR Hi-Z button
CHECK KNOBS AND SWITCHES
- Turn all white-copped level knobs to the minimum {full counter-clockwise) position and the MAIN fader to the minimum {down-most position). These ore the CH 1 – CH 9110 GAIN and CTRL RM level controls as well as the MAIN level fader.
- Turn all grey-copped and blue-copped knobs to the 12 o’clock position. These ore the PAN, BAL and EQ controls
- Turn all green-copped level knobs to the minimum {full counter-clockwise) position. These ore the FX and MON level send controls.
- All buttons should be in the up position. The white bottom edge of the button will be clearly visible and 48V and SOLO LEDs should be off.
OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
HEADPHONES – Connect o poir of headphones to the mixer’s 1 / 4″heodphone jock
POWERED SPEAKERS – Connect the MAIN OUTS on the LV12 or LV14 to o poir of
powered speakers via XLR coble
MONITOR SPEAKERS – Connect the MON OUT on the LV12 or LV14 to a monitor
speaker via a ¼” TRS coble POWERED SPEAKERS
POWERING UP
- Power on any devices connected to input jocks
- Power on the LV12 or LV14
- Power on the powered speakers connected to the LV12 or LV14’s MAIN OUTS
SETTING LEVELS
MICROPHONE
If you hove connected a condenser microphone, press the 48V switch (the 48V
LED will come on). If you hove connected a dynamic microphone, the 48V switch
should be in the off position with the 48V LED off. If you experience too much
“boominess” or boss in the microphone signal, set the 80Hz HPF button to the
on position. While speaking or singing into the connected microphone, slowly
bring up the channel 1 GAIN control until only the loudest input briefly
triggers the channel 1 CLIP indicator LED. Reduce the GAIN control slightly
from this level. Continue speaking or singing into the connected microphone
and slowly bring up the CH 1 level control to the 12 o’clock position, then
slowly bring up the MAIN fader level control until a comfortable listening
level is achieved.
PHONE/TABLET/LAPTOP
Press ploy on the connected audio player and increase the player’s internal
volume control to maximum level. Slowly bring up the BLUETOOTH level control
to the 12 o’clock position, then, slowly bring up the MAIN level control until
a comfortable listening level is achieved.
GUITAR – Make sure the channel 4 (LV12) or channel 6 (LV14) GUITAR HI-Z switch
is set to the on position. While strumming the guitar, slowly bring up the
MAIN level control until a comfortable listening level is achieved.
POWERED SPEAKERS
To monitor through powered speakers, slowly bring up the MAIN fader level
control until a comfortable listening level is achieved MONITOR SPEAKERS – To
monitor through a powered stage monitor or powered speaker connected to the
MON OUT, slowly turn up (clockwise) the MON level knob in the lower right
corner of the LV 12 or LVl 4 to the 12 o’ clock position and then turn up the
MON send level on the channel you wish to send to the connected monitor
speaker.
HEADPHONES
Since the headphone level control is independent from the MAIN level control,
first ensure that the channel level controls ore set so that ample signal is
feeding the main and headphone buses. The meters should show between +3 and +5
dB with the MAIN level control at the 12 o’clock position. When this is
accomplished, slowly bring up the headphone level control until a comfortable
listening level is achieved.
BLUETOOTH® AUDIO INPUT
The mixer powers up with Bluetooth off. Press the PAIR button to initialize
Bluetooth and activate pairing (the PAIR LED will flash, indicating that it is
ready to pair). The LV12 or LV14 will automatically reconnect to the previous
Bluetooth audio source if it is available, and will otherwise be available for
Bluetooth pairing from a source audio device such as a smortphone.
If connecting for the first time, look for and select “Harbinger Mixer” on
your Bluetooth audio source device.
The PAIR LED is lit solid when currently paired, blinking when available for
pairing, and off ii Bluetooth hos been disabled by pressing and holding the
PAIR button, or when the mixer first powers up.
Pressing the PAIR button when a pairing is active forces any currently
connected Bluetooth audio source to disconnect, and makes the mixer available
for pairing.
See the Bluetooth Troubleshooting section in case of difficulty.
LV12 TOP PANEL
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MIC/ LINE INPUT
An XLR or 1 / 4″ microphone or line level source can be connected here -
26 dB PAD BUTTON
Reduces the signal strength of the associated input signal by 26 dB -
80Hz HIGH-PASS FILTER
Reduces low frequency “rumble” from microphone signals -
GUITAR HI-Z BUTTON
Changes the impedance on CH4 to optimize passive guitar and bass signals -
GAIN CONTROL
Adjusts the preamp gain for the associated channel -
HIGH EQ CONTROL
Boosts or cuts the high frequencies of the associated input signal, at a corner frequency of 10 kHz -
MID EQ CONTROL
Boosts or cuts the mid frequencies of the associated input signal, at a center frequency of 2.5 kHz -
LOW EQ CONTROL
Boosts or cuts the low frequencies of the associated input signal, at a corner frequency of 100 Hz -
FX SEND CONTROL
Controls the relative level of the associated channel being sent to the FX processor -
MON SEND CONTROL
Controls the relative level of the associated channel being sent to the MON OUT -
PAN CONTROL
Adjusts positioning of the channel input signal within the stereo sound field -
CLIP INDICATOR LED
Lights red when the signal level at the preamp stage is too high and causing clipping/distortion -
CH LEVEL CONTROL
Adjusts the relative level of the associated channel being sent to the MAIN bus -
48V PHANTOM POWER BUTTON
Activates phantom power, which is required for condenser-type microphones -
1/4″ INPUTS
CH516, CH718, CH9110- Connect mono or stereo line-level signals here -
FX ON I OFF FOOT SWITCH
Connect a ¼” single-button footswitch here to mute/unmute the internal FX. This can be helpful when addressing the audience between songs -
MAIN OUTPUTS
The signal at this output contains the entire mix of input signals. Connect this output to the inputs of powered speakers, a power amp or recording interface, via XLR cables. If a mono output is desired, connect a 1 / 4″ TRS cable to the MONO OUT jack. -
CTRL RM OUTPUTS
¼” outputs for feeding control room speakers or studio monitors -
MON OUTPUT
¼” mono output for feeding floor monitor speakers -
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
Connect headphones here. This signal is the same as that being sent to the MAIN bus -
CH 11112 STEREO INPUT
Connect a phone, tablet, or laptop here, with a stereo 1 /8″ (3.5 mm) cable. This input is routed to the BLUETOOTH/CH 11 I 12 channel -
REC OUT
This signal is taken from the MAIN bus. Connect this output to a recording device with a stereo 1/8″ (3.5 mm) input -
BLUETOOTH PAIR BUTTON
With no actively paired device, pressing this button will activate pairing mode (LED will start blinking)
With a device actively paired {LED lit solidly), pressing this button will cancel the pair and will activate pairing mode (LED will begin blinking)
Pressing and holding this button will cancel any active pair and turn Bluetooth off {LED will turn off) -
BLUETOOTH I CH 11112 STEREO LEVEL CONTROL
Controls the level of the BLUETOOTH and CH 11 I 12 input signals being sent to the MAIN bus -
BLUETOOTH I CH 11 I 12 SOLO BUTTON
Mutes all input sources except BLUETOOTH or CH 11112 input signals -
POWER LED
When the LV12 is powered on this LED will be lit red -
MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL METERS
Display the main mix output level -
FX PRESET CONTROL AND LISTING
Selects the FX preset 1 – 16. The FX type for each preset can be seen in the list above the knob. -
FX SIG & CLIP LEDs\
These LEDs light up to give information about the incoming signal to the FX processor. When there is signal present, the SIG LED will be lit, indicating there is audio passing through the FX processor. If the CLIP LED is lit at any time, the incoming audio is distorting and the resulting FX will also be distorted -
FX ADJUST CONTROL
This control changes the characteristics of the selected FX preset parameters allowing you to customize each preset -
FX LEVEL CONTROL
This control adjusts the overall level of the effected signal from the FX processor that is being sent to the MAIN OUTPUTS -
MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL FADER CONTROL
This fader controls the level of the MAIN OUTPUT -
MON MASTER CONTROL
Controls the combined send output level feeding the MON OUTPUT -
MON SEND TO PHONES I CTRL RM
When pressed, the MON send is sent to the Headphone and CTRL RM OUTPUTS. When up, the Phones and CTRL RM OUTPUTS are the same as the MAIN OUTPUTS -
HEADPHONEjCTRL RM MASTER CONTROL
This control adjusts the signal level feeding the CTRL RM OUTS and the Headphone output
LV14 TOP PANEL
-
MIC/ LINE INPUT
An XLR or 1 / 4″ microphone or line level source can be connected here -
-26 dB PAD BUTTON
Reduces the signal strength of the associated input signal by 26 dB -
80Hz HIGH-PASS FILTER
Reduces low frequency “rumble” from microphone signals -
GUITAR HI-Z BUTTON
Changes the impedance on CH6 to optimize possive guitar and bass signals -
GAIN CONTROL
Adjusts the preamp gain for the associated channel -
HIGH EQ CONTROL
Boosts or cuts the high frequencies of the associated input signal, at a the corner frequency of l 0 kHz -
MID-EQ CONTROL
Boosts or cuts the mid frequencies of the associated input signal, at a the center frequency of 2.5 kHz -
LOW EQ CONTROL
Boosts or cuts the low frequencies of the associated input signal, at a corner frequency of 100 Hz -
FX SEND CONTROL
Controls the relative level of the associated channel being sent to the FX processor -
MON SEND CONTROL
Controls the relative level of the associated channel being sent to the MON OUT -
PAN CONTROL
Adjusts positioning of the channel input signal within the stereo sound field -
CLIP INDICATOR LED
Lights red when the signal level at the preamp stage is too high and causing clipping/distortion -
CH LEVEL CONTROL
Adjusts the relative level of the associated channel being sent to the MAIN bus -
48V PHANTOM POWER BUTTON
Activates phantom power, which is required for condenser-type microphones, 1/4″ INPUTS -
CH7I8, CH9I10, CHll I12-
Connect mono or stereo line-level signals here -
FX ON I OFF FOOTSWITCH
Connect a ¼” single-button footswitch here to mute/unmute the internal FX. This can be helpful when addressing the audience between songs -
MAIN OUTPUTS
The signal at this output contains the entire mix of input signals. Connect this output to the inputs of powered speakers, a power amp or recording interface, via XLR cables. If a mono output is desired, connect a 1 / 4″ TRS cable to the MONO OUT jack. -
CTRL RM OUTPUTS
¼” outputs for feeding control room speakers or studio monitors -
MON OUTPUT
¼” mono output for feeding floor monitor speakers -
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
Connect headphones here. This signal is the same as that being sent to the MAIN bus -
REC OUT
This signal is taken from the MAIN bus. Connect this output lo a recording device with a stereo 1/8″ (3.5 mm) input -
CH 13l14STEREO INPUT
Connect a phone, tablet, or laptop here, with a stereo l /8″ (3.5 mm) cable. This input is routed to the BLUETOOTH/ CH 13 I 14 channel -
BLUETOOTH PAIR BUTTON
With no actively paired device, pressing this button will activate pairing mode (LED will start blinking)
With a device actively paired (LED-lit solidly), pressing this button will cancel the pair and will activate pairing mode (LED will begin blinking
Pressing and holding this button will cancel any active pair and furn Bluetooth off (LED will furn off) -
BLUETOOTH / CH 13 I 14 STEREO INPUT LEVEL CONTROLS
Controls the level of the BLUETOOTH and CH 131 14 input signals being sent lo the MAIN bus -
BLUETOOTH / CH 13114 SOLO BUTTON
Mutes all input sources except BLUETOOTH or CH 13114 input -
POWER LED
When the LV14 is powered on this LED will be lit red. -
USB ROUTING TO CHll I 12 BUTTON
Pressing this button routes the USB audio input lo CH 11 112. Use the CH 11 112 level control to send this signal lo the MAIN mix. If you are recording over existing tracks coming from a DAW and you wish lo exclude those tracks from the audio being recorded, reduce the CH 11 112 level control to its minimum / full counter-clockwise position (do this for any channels you do not want recorded by the DAW). Press the MON SEND to PHONES I CONTROL ROOM button ED and use the channel MON SEND CONTROLS 4r:) to create a mix of the playback and live recording tracks. You will hear both the playback tracks and the signals you are recording, but only the signals being sent to the MAIN mix will be recorded by the DAW -
MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL METERS
Display the main mix output level -
FX PRESET CONTROL AND LISTING
Selects the FX preset 1 – 16. The FX type for each preset can be seen in the list above the knob -
FX SIG AND CLIP LEDs
These LEDs light up to give information about the incoming signal to the FX processor. When there is signal present, the SIG LED will be lit, indicating there is audio passing through the FX processor. If the CLIP LED is lit at any time, the incoming audio is distorting and the resulting FX will also be distorted This control changes the characteristics of the selected FX preset parameters allowing you to customize each preset -
FX LEVEL CONTROL
This control adjusts the overall level of the affected signal from the FX processor that is being sent to the MAIN OUTPUTS -
MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL FADER CONTROL
This fader controls the level of the MAIN OUTPUT -
MON MASTER CONTROL
Controls the combined send output level feeding the MON OUTPUT -
MON SEND TO PHONES ( CTRL RM
When pressed, the MON send is sent to the Headphone and CTRL RM OUTPUTS. When up, the Phones and CTRL RM OUTPUTS are the same as the MAIN OUTPUTS -
HEADPHONEICTRL RM MASTER CONTROL
This control adjusts the signal level feeding the CTRL RM OUTS and the Headphone output
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