nextaudiocom Mixing Console M1 Digital Stereo Mixer User Manual

Mixing Console M1 Digital Stereo Mixer
User Manual

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damage, fire or other hazards.These indude. but are not limited to the following:
Do Not Open

• This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the device, attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. If it appears to be malfunctioning, stop using immediately and have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

Water and Moisture

• Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water, in damp or wet conditions. Do not place on it any objects such as vases, bottles or glasses, containing liquids which might spill into openings. If any liquid seeps into the device, turn off power immediately and disconnect all cables. Then have the device inspected by qualified service personnel.
• Never handle this device or any of the cables with your hands wet.

If You Notice Any Abnormality

• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the USB cable from the computer. Then have the device inspected service personnel. -The USB cable becomes frayed or damaged. -The device emits an unusual smell or smoke. – An object has been dropped onto the device. – The device is dropped or damaged. -There is a sudden loss of sound volume.

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 come into contact with corrosive gases or salt air.
• Before moving the device, disconnect all cables

Connections

• Before connecting to other devices, turn off the power for all devices. Before turning the power on or off on any device, it is advised to set volume levels to minimum.

Handling

• Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device.
• Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any gaps or openings on the device. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and disconnect all cables. Then have the device inspected by qualified service personnel.
• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors
  Do not use speakers or headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

Correct Disposal

• When the M1 is to be definitively discarded, take the product to a local recycling plant fora disposal which is not harmful to the environment. This equipment should not be treated as general household waste. Devices marked with this symbol must not be disposed of as household waste. For more information, please contact your retailer or local authorities.

NEXT Audiocom cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.

NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of malfunction/damage to the product, damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the notices below.
■ Handling and maintenance

• Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the device, TV, or radio may generate noise.
• Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibration, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day), in order to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration, unstable operation, or damage to the internal components.
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the device, since this might discolor the panel.
• When cleaning the device, use a dry and soft cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
• Condensation can occur in the device due to rapid, drastic changes in ambient temperature—when the device is moved from one location to another, or air conditioning is turned on or off, for example. Using the device while condensation is present can cause damage. If there is reason to believe that condensation might have occurred, leave the device for several hours without turning on the power until the condensation has completely dried out.
• Avoid setting all equalizer controls and faders to their maximum. Depending on the condition of the connected devices, doing so may cause feedback and may damage the speakers.
• Do not apply oil, grease, or contact cleaner to the faders. Doing so may cause problems with electrical contact or fader motion.
• When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the power amplifier LAST, to avoid speaker damage. When turning the power off, the power amplifier should be turned off FIRST for the same reason.

■ Connectors
XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-).

INFORMATION/WARRANTY

• Because of the continuous evolution of techniques and standards, NEXT Audiocom reserves the right to change the specifications of its products without warning. For the most updated version of this manual and general information about this and other products, please visit our website www.nextaudiocom.com.
• NEXT Audiocom products are warranted, by NEXT Audiocom, against manufacturing defects in materials or craftsmanship over a period of 2 years counting from the date of original purchase for final customer. The original receipt of purchase is mandatory for warranty validation purposes, and the product must have been bought from a NEXT Audiocom authorized dealer. The warranty can be transferred to a subsequent owner during the warranty period, however, this cannot extend the warranty period beyond the original warranty period of two years from the original date of purchase stated on the NEXT Audiocom’s invoice. During the warranty period NEXT Audiocom will, at its own discretion, either repair or replace a product which prove to be defective provided that the product is returned in its original packaging, shipping prepaid, to an authorized NEXT Audiocom service agent or distributor. NEXT Audiocom cannot be held responsible for defects caused by unauthorized modications, improper use, negligence, exposure to inclement weather conditions, act of God or accident, or any use of this product that is not in accordance with the instructions provided by this manual and/or NEXTAudiocom. NEXTAudiocom is not liable for consequential damages. This warranty is exclusive, and no other warranty is expressed or implied. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.

WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing the M1 Mixing Console. Please read this manual thoroughly to get the most out of the product and ensure long-term, trouble- free use. After reading this manual, keep it readily available for future reference. For the remainder of this manual, the word “mixer’ is used instead of “Mixing Console.”
CONNECTIONS EXAMPLE

QUICK START

MIXER BASICS: SIGNAL FLOW

NOTE: If a condenser microphone is used, please turn on the switch of ( )+48V phantom power supply.
MIXER BASICS: POWER CONNECTION

1. Make sure that all the equipments connected to the M1 are turned off.
2. Connect the attached type-C data line.
   A. Align the type-C data cable plug with the device back panel interface and insert it.
   B. Then connect the type-C data cable to the USB power adapter.
   C. Plug the power adapter into the standard power socket [∼AC 100V-240V 50Hz/60Hz].

OVERVIEW

1. Power Input Socket [TYPE-C]
   It is used to connect the USB power adapter and type-C data cable to supply power to the mixer.
   Note
   • Read carefully the safety precautions for the USB power adapter and type-C data cable you are using.
   • USB power adapter and TYPE-C data line Voltage standard: Output Voltage: 4.8V to 5.2V I Output Current: 2A or higher

2. Low Cut Button
   This switch will apply an high-pass filter that attenuates frequencies below 100Hz in the signal by a slope of 12dB/octave.

3. Phantom Power/+48V LED(CH1/2)
   When this switch is turned on ( ), the [+48V] LED lights and DC +48V phantom power is supplied to the XLR plug on MIC/LINE inputs. Turn this switch on when using a powered condenser microphone or +48V active DI BOX (Refer to the DI box Owners Manual for specific power requirements.)
   Follow the important precautions below, in order to prevent noise and possible damage to external devices as well as the mixer if you turn this switch on ( ).
   1. Be sure to leave this switch off ( ) when you don’t need phantom power (+48V) on both channel 1 or channel 2.
   2. Make sure to turn this switch off ( ) when connecting/disconnecting a cable to/from channel 1 or channel 2.
   3. Reduce the gain on both channels to minimum before turning this switch on ( ) / off ( ).

4. HI-Z (CH1)
   To connect a guitar directly to the mixer without using a DI Box, press this switch first ( ) then connect the output from the guitar to the channel 1 TRS input. The input impedance is optimized for direct connection and high- frequency fidelity is assured. In the off ( ) position, the channel 1 TRS input becomes a line input just like the other mono line input. To use guitars or other instruments on other channels, you will need to use an external DI box first. Without the DI box, or if this switch is not pressed in, guitars may sound dull and muddy.

5. Gain Knobs/Button
   The signal sensitivity of the channel inputs can be adjusted. For gain matching, the stereo inputs feature a GAIN switch which selects between High and Low gain.

6. EQ Knobs
   Use [HIGH], [MID] and [LOW] knobs to adjust sound equalization. For no sound equalization, set all knobs to “0” (flat).

7. FX Buttons
   These buttons turn on the effects on the desired channels, adding a natural spaciousness to the sound. The default settings have the effects turned off.

8. Level Knobs
   Used to adjust the volume of their respective channel signal.
   Note: To minimize noise, adjust the knobs on unused channels to a minimum.

9. Stereo Switch
   With this switch off ( ), each channel feeds both the left and right sides of the main mix equally.
   For example:
   • Playing a mono source: If you talk into a microphone connected to input 1, your voice will be heard in both the left and right loudspeakers.
   With this switch pressed in ( ), channel 1 will play only in the left side of the main mix, and channel 2 will play in the right side.
   For example:
   • Recording a stereo source: If you have a stereo microphone connected to the mic inputs, or if you are playing a stereo source into the line inputs, each side of the source can be recorded discretely onto a recorder connected to the main outputs.
   The STEREO switch does not affect channels 3/4, USB playback nor Bluetooth.

10. Microphone/AUX Input Jack
    Connect a 3.5mm audio jack from your microphone, headset or mobile audio device. The audio input here is sent to channel 1.
    Headphones[ ]Output Jack
    Connect a 3.5mm audio jack to your headphones or headset.

11. Line In, USB and Bluetooth Control Knobs
    Please refer to the function description and control of 6 and 8.

12. PC USB 2.0 Playback Knob/Button
    Used to adjust the volume of the input signal from the device connected to the [USB 2.0] port.
    «TO MAIN» Button
    This switch is used to play signals from the PC USB sources. To send the PC USB signal to the main channel, the button MUST be pressed down ( ). Otherwise the sound will play on headphones only.

13. Phones Knob
    Used to adjust the volume of the output of the headphones [ ] connected to the 3.5mm jack.

14. Main Knob
    Used to adjust the output signal level of the [MAIN] output.

15. FX Knob
    Used to adjust the effects volume level from the internal effects processor.

16. Level Meter LED
    The L and R meters show the volume level of the output signal from the [MAIN] output sockets. in The values are showed in six levels.”CLIP”, “0”dB, “-6″dB, “-20″dB. Try to keep it at 0dB or below. If the “CLIP” glows red continuously, turn the [MAIN] knob to the left to lower the output volume level.

17. USB
    Used to connect a USB flash drive (FAT32 or exFAT). Supported Formats: MP3 or WAV/WMA/FLAC.

18. CH3/4 Input Switch Button
    For input switching between USB/Bluetooth and Line In on channels 3/4.

19. Display, USB/Bluetooth Control and Effects Module
    EFFECTS LIST****

00-01 Ambience
02-04 Bathroom
05-10 Room
11-15 Plate
16-18 Spring
19-24 Hall
25 Warehouse
26 Cathedral| 27-29 Gated Reverb
30-33 Chorus
34-39 Chorus Reverb
40-41 Phaser
42-43 Phaser Reverb
44-49 Flanger
50-52 Flanger Reverb
53-59 Rotary
60-99 Delay
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A. MODE Button
Used to switch between modes of operation.
B. FX/USB Switch
Used to switch the SELECTOR function between Effects and Playback/Recording Control on other operating modes. (When USB is selected, the LED close to the button will light up)
C. DISPLAY
1. Function (USB, Bluetooth and Recording) and play mode (repeat, shuffle, repeat all)
2. Running status or bluetooth connection status
3. Time
4. Track Number
5. Effect Number (please refer to the list on the left)
D. SELECTOR Operation instructions
A. MODE: Short-pressing: changes MODE of operation. Corresponding icons will flash in the display successively until confirmed by pressing the Selector.
Long-pressing: enter/exit playback mode for previously USB recorded files (only when a USB stick is connected).
B. SELECTOR: While selecting the mode of operation short-pressing confirms and enters the selected mode. When playing or recording, short- pressing this button works as a PLAY/PAUSE and long-pressing works as a STOP. When playing from USB or Bluetooth, rotate left to play previous track or right to play next track. In Bluetooth mode long-pressing disconnects from the bluetooth device
NOTE: When playing recorded files, display will show the USB disk and the recording icon at the same time for indication.

20. PC USB 2.0
    When connected to a computer the M1 works exactly the same as a soundcard. You can use the computer both as a playing or a recording device.(The signal is not affected by the [MAIN].)

21. MIC/LINE
    For connecting to a microphone, an instrument, or an audio device. These connectors support both XLR and 1/4″ TRS (balanced) plugs.

22. Line Input (Channels 3/4)
    Only these channels use unbalanced RCA interface (Line Input) to connect stereo line signals, such as TAPE player, CD player, MP3 player, TV, etc. Use as a Stereo input for connecting to line-level devices such as an electric keyboard or other audio devices.

23. Main Outputs
    These are balanced TRS output connectors for the mixed stereo signal. Connect to the power amplifier that drive your main speakers or directly to active speakers.

PLAYING FROM A USB STICK

1. Insert the USB stick (FAT-32 or ex-FAT) on the USB slot.
2. Press down the FX/USB button. The LED will light up. Now the «Selector» is in USB mode.
3. Press the MODE button succesively until the USB player icon starts flashing (USB icon).
4. While the USB player icon is flashing, click down on the «Selector». The icon goes solid, you are now on USB player mode. (Refer to «Operation Instructions» on page 8 for further information).

RECORDING TO A USB STICK

1. Insert the USB stick (FAT-32 or ex-FAT) on the USB slot.
2. Press down the FX/USB button. The LED will light up. Now the «Selector» is in USB mode.
3. Press the MODE button succesively until the recording icon starts flashing (microphone icon).
4. While the recording icon is flashing, click down on the «Selector». The icon goes solid, you are now on recording mode. (Refer to «Operation Instructions» on page 8 for further information).

BLUETOOTH PLAYER

1. Press down the FX/USB button. The LED will light up. Now the «Selector» is in USB mode.
2. Press the MODE button succesively until the bluetooth icon starts flashing.
3. While the bluetooth icon is flashing, click down on the «Selector». The icon goes solid, you are now on bluetooth mode.
4. Turn on Bluetooth on your player and search for devices
5. Select “NEXT Ml” to pair with the mixing console – PIN “2020”

NOTE: Only one device can be paired at a time. (Refer to «Operation Instructions» on page 8 for further information). To unpair, press and hold the MODE button.
CONNECT TO PC AS A SOUNDCARD

1. Connect the power supply to the M1 mixing console
2. Use a USB cable to connect the M1 to the PC.
3. If the audio doesn’t automatically change to the mixer, select the M1 mixing console among the PC audio devices (3- Sound prese HD Microphones). You can choose the audio quality: 24-Bit / 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz or 192kHz.
4. Adjust the PC output sound to 60% of the volume, otherwise the sound will be distorting even at low levels.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem: The M1 doesn’t turn on.

– Solution: Check if the power cable is well connected. Check if the power adaptor or other power source you are using is 5V / 2A

Problem: No sound.

– Solution: Check if the the audio sources such as microphones or others, are properly connected.
– Check the channel gain and volumes. Check the MAIN level, if the output meter shows signal, check the connected output device such as active speakers.
– If you are using the USB 2.0 connection be sure the «TO MAIN» button is pressed.

Problem: No sound from microphone.

– Solution: Check if it is a condenser microphone, if so, be sure to use a XLR cable and enable +48V.

Problem: No sound from USB stick, Bluetooth or Line.

– Solution: Check the «CH3/4 Input Switch Button» is correctly selected according to the input needed.

Problem: Sound is faint, distorted or noisy.

– Solution: If the CLIP LED is lit, reduce the gain of the input channels and/or reduce the MAIN level.
– If you are you using channel 3/4 with line, bluetooth or USB, check if the GAIN button is set to LOW.
– If you are using the USB 2.0 connection reduce the volume level on the computer.

Problem: The sound of vocals and speech isn’t clear enough.

– Solution: Ensure the microphone is connected to channel 2 and the LOW CUT Button is activated. Reduce the effect level if applicable.

Problem: No effect is applied.

– Solution: Ensure the channel corresponding FX button is pressed and the FX level knob is not at minimum.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Input Channels:
Mono: 2 x XLR/TRS Combo
Stereo: 1 x RCALine, USB, Bluetooth
PC: 2 x Audio Inputs
Input Channels Functions: HI-Z, Low Cut, EQ (LOW, MID, HIGH), Effects
Phantom Power Voltage: +48V
Output Channels:
Main: 1 x TRS Stereo Output
Headphones: 1 x 3.5mm audio jack
PC: 2 x Audio Outputs
USB Audio Technology:
Sampling Frequency: Max.: 192kHz
Bit-Depth: 24-bit
Bluetooth Technology: Stereo Bluetooth v5.0 110m range
Power Supply: 5V/2A I Power Consumption: Max. 10W
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C
Dimensions: 153mm x 64mm x 175mm (6.02″ x 2.52″ x 6.89″)
Net Weight: 0.6kg (1.31b)

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