STEREO MIXER
COMPATIBLE
WITH iPod
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Presetting the Controls Before Use
Connecting the Mixer Inputs
Since sudden high output levels from your Pyle Pro mixer can damage not only audio devices connected
to the mixer output but your hearing as well (especially if you are using headphones), please adjust
the mixer’s controls BEFORE connecting AC power or turning on the unit.
This mixer permits connection of up to five (5) audio input sources, including a microphone. Such a
system might include, for example:
One Microphone
One Turntable
Two iPods
One Microphone
One Turntable
One CD player
Two iPods
One Microphone
Two iPods
One CD player
One Rhythm Synth
One Microphone
Two Turntables
Two iPods
Set up the mixer controls like this before you start:
One Cassette Deck
CONTROL
SETTING
Power On/Off
Gain
Tone Controls, Treble, Mid and Bass
MIC , CH 1/2 , Master and Cue Levels
Crossfader
OFF
MID
0
0
Connect any audio source with a HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT to the input 1 or
input 2 mixer audio input jacks The selector or switch should be set to
LN position.
Please observe
the following:
CENTER
Connect audio inputs as follows:
MIC Volume
High
Low
Mix
Cue Volume
MIC
Phones
1. DJ Microphone. Connect
the DJ’s Microphone (not
supplied) to the mic input jack.
with a 1/4” plug .
Fader Reverse
Off On
0
10 -dB
MIC On
+dB -dB
+dB
Cue 1
Cue 2
0
10
DJ MIC
Connecting the Outputs
After presetting the controls (above), you can then connect the mixer’s output jacks to the output
devices’ input jacks. Before connecting these devices, however, be sure to preset their controls to
avoid any damage to your equipment due to unexpected high output levels.
Use 1/4”
jack
Set the output devices’ controls like this before you start:
2. High Level Output Audio
Sources. Connect 2 sources
(tuner, cassette deck, CD
Player, camcorder or VCR) to
the input jacks for input 1
and input 2. Please note that
Phono and Line use the same
jacks. The selector switch(e)s
below the jacks should be set
to Line position if the jacks
are used for the High Level
input sources described here.
Use RCA type
patch cables
OUTPUT DEVICE
CONTROL
SETTING
GND
Master Record
Output Output
L
Input
2
Input
1
Tape Deck
Amplifier/Receiver
POWER
POWER
TONE
OFF
OFF
FLAT
Power
GND
GND
L
L
L
L
USB
2
US
PH
LN
PH
LN
PH
LN
R
R
R
R
R
Video Out
2
Video Out
1
15V AC
Vid
High Level Output
Audio Source
LEFT output
Playing the Mixer’s Output Signal
To play the mixer’s output signal through your speaker system (for events such as parties, dances,
conferences, etc.) connect an audio patch cord with RCA-type jacks (not supplied) from the mixer’s
MASTER L and R jacks to your receiver/amplifier’s left and right input jacks.
NOTE!
RIGHT output
Be sure to place the input select switch(es)
in positions which reflect what the connected
input source is (Line in or Phono In)!
CD player, cassette deck, camcorder, VCR, etc.
Recording the Mixer’s Output Signal
To record the mixer’s output signal, connect audio patch cords (not supplied) from the mixer’s REC
(Record) L and R jacks to your tape deck’s left and right input jacks.
3. Turntables. Connect up to 2
turntables to the input 1 and input
2 jacks. Please note that Phono and
Line use the same jacks. The selector
switch below the jacks should be set
to Phono position if the jacks are
used for phono inputs.
Input
2
Input
1
Use RCA type
patch cables
GND
GND
L
L
L
USB GND
PH
LN
PH
LN
L
R
R
R
Video
Magnetic cartridge turntable
PH
LN
When using a turntable, you should
also securely connect its ground wire
(usually green or black) to the Ground
screw on the input panel of the mixer.
LEFT output
R
RIGHT output
GROUND wire from turntable
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Using Headphones
3. Set the desired audio input source’s volume to its minimum setting,
turn it on, and set it to play (or speak continuosly into the microphone).
Plug a pair of stereo headphones (not supplied) with a 1/4” jack into the Phones input. Using
headphones not only affords you the opportunity to listen privately, but also enables you to monitor
the incoming audio sources so you can locate an exact passage or section before mixing it in. It also
gives you the opportunity to set up the relative volume level of the upcoming passage before it joins
the mix.
4. Slowly turn the CUE LEVEL control clockwise until you hear the signal
through the headphones at the desired volume level.
Listen Safely! Please observe the following:
MIC Volume
High
Low
Mix
Cue Volume
Do not listen at extremely high
volume levels. Extended, high-volume
listening can lead to permanent hearing
loss. Follow these guidelines to protect
your hearing, especially when using
headphones.
Phones
MIC
Fader Reverse
Off On
0
10 -dB
MIC On
+dB -dB
+dB
Cue
1
Cue
2
0
10
MIC Volume
High
Low
Mix
Cue Volume
MIC
Phones
Cue Volume
Fader Reverse
Off On
0
10 -dB
MIC On
+dB -dB
+dB
Cue
1
Cue
2
0
10
Always start by setting the volume
level to the lowest possible level
before listening.
CUE Level
Control
2
0
10
Stereo
Headphones
Put headphones on, and then
gradually increase the volume as
necessary.
Once you set the volume level do
not increase it. Over a period of time,
your ears adapt to a volume level and
there is a temptation to increase it.
Even though such an increase may not
cause discomfort, it might still damage
your hearing.
5. Repeat Steps 2-4 to select and adjust the volume level of the other
audio input sources, one at a time.
iPod 1
Ph 1
Ln 1
iPod 2
Ph 2
Ln 2
Using the Mixer Controls
Mixing the Inputs
Turning on the Mixer
1. Turn on the output amplifier and temporarily set its volume to the minimum setting.
Follow these steps to mix the audio input
sources.
1. Perform Steps 1 and 2 of “Turning on
the Mixer.”
2. On the mixer, turn ON the power switch. The adjacent power LED will illuminate.
3. Turn on the audio input sources you wish to mix, and set them to play (or talk continuously into
the microphone).
2. Set the selected audio input source’s
volume to its minimum setting, turn
it on, and set it to play (or speak
continuously into the microphone).
-dB
-dB
+dB
+dB
-dB
-dB
+dB
+dB
4. To monitor the audio input sources so that you can decide when to mix in each input, see “Monitoring
‘Cueing’ the Inputs.”
Input Source
Selector Switches
3. Set the following input source selectors
as desired:
5. To mix the audio input sources so that you can play them through your amplifier system or record
them on your tape deck, see “Mixing the Inputs.”
Mixer
Channel
Audio Input
Source
Input Selector
Switch Setting
MIC Volume
High
Low
Mix
Cue Volume
MIC
Phones
Monitoring (”Cueing”) the
Inputs
Follow these steps to monitor the audio input
sources.
Fader Reverse
Off On
Turntable connected to INPUT 1 jacks
PH1/LN1
PH1/LN1
iPod 1
0
10 -dB
MIC On
+dB -dB
+dB
Cue
1
Cue
2
0
10
Or high level output audio source connected to the INPUT 1 jacks
The iPod inserting to the iPod 1 dock
1
2
Mix
Turntable connected to INPUT 2 jacks
PH2/LN2
PH2/LN2
iPod 2
1. Perform Steps 1 and 2 of “Turning on the
Mixer” and put headphones on.
High level output audio source connected to the INPUT 2 jacks
The iPod inserting to the iPod 2 dock
2. Set the CUE Mix to the channel you wish
to monitor (CH 1 or CH 2).
Cue 1
Cue 2
CUE Mix
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Mixing the Inputs, cont.
Using the Crossfader
iPod 1
4. Set the Channel 1 and Channel 2 volume control
iPod
1
Ph
Ln
1
1
iPod
2
Ph
Ln
2
2
When the crossfade slider is in the center
position, the two assigned channels play
equally.Slide cross fader to the left to fade in
CH1 (source one) and fade out CH2 (source
two). Slide cross fader to the right to fade in
CH2 and fade out CH1. Slide cross fader to
the center to equally mix the two.
sliders to approximately 8-10.
5. Rotate the Master Volume Control clockwise
until you observe an average reading of “0”
(zero) on both Output Level LED meters, and
leave it at that setting. (Please note that the
Output Level LED meter indicates the total
output signal being mixed from all sources for
each of the Left and Right channels.)
-dB
+d
-dB
-dB
-dB
+dB
+dB
+dB
-dB
-dB
-dB
+dB
+dB
+dB
iPod
1
iPod
2
Do not slide cross fader to the center when
monitoring a channel while another is playing.
Instead, slide cross fader to the channel you
are not monitoring. For example, to monitor
channel 1 while channel 2 is playing, slide
crossover fade to the left (CH1)
Crossfader
Control
6. When adding an audio input source to the mix,
adjust the corresponding Channel 1 and 2
volume control sliders so you maintain the
average reading of “0” on both Output Level
LED meters.
iPod
1
Ph
Ln
1
1
iPod
2
Ph
Ln
2
2
Ln 1
-dB
-dB
-dB
+dB
+dB
+dB
-dB
-dB
-dB
+dB
+dB
+dB
7. Adjust the receiver/amplifier volume control
(not the mixer’s) to the desired volume.
Input Source
Volume Control Sliders
Using the Tone Controls
iPod
1
iPod
2
8. To turn off the mixer, push the Power switch
to the OFF position; the Power LED will be
extinguished.
To enhance the sound or tailor the highs, mids
and low frequencies for each audio source
input to the acoustics of a particular
performance environment, you can adjust the
BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE tone controls.
Using the Microphone
Incorporating Voice into the Mix
-dB
-dB
+dB
+dB
To blend voice from the microphone with
the audio program material, adjust the
Using the Master Level
MIC Volume
High
Low
Mix
Cue Volume
MIC
Phones
MIC level slider to increase or decrease
the microphone level. This will not affect
the main volume inputs. When the
microphone is not in use, set the MIC
level slider to “0.”
Control
Fader Reverse
Off On
The overall volume of the mix of all inputs is
adjusted using the Master Level control.Turning
this control clockwise increases the overall
system volume.
0
10 -dB
MIC On
+dB -dB
+dB
Cue
1
Cue
2
0
10
Tone Controls
Fader Reverse
Off On
Using the
Fader
Reverse
Using the Fader Reverse
MIC Volume
Master Level
Control
Allows you to reverse the cross fader,
to control the left side CH1 by the right
side of the cross fader and right side
CH2 is controlled by the left side of the
cross fader. Set the switch right to
activate the reverse control. Set the
switch left to deactivate the reverse
control.
Troubleshooting
Microphone
Level Control
Your mixer should require very little maintenance. If you have problems, refer to the chart below
for possible solutions. If you cannot solve the problem, contact a qualified technician for assistance.
0
10 -dB
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Nothing works
• Check the AC connection. Make sure the AC outlet is “live.”
• Check the power connection to the rest of the system
(receiver/amplifier, etc.)
Using the USB 1 and 2
Master Record
Input
2
Input
1
Allows you to use your PPD-MXi as a
dock for your iPods. Using a standard
A-to-B type USB cable, connect the USB
1 to any personal computer and insert
your iPod into the iPod dock, it may be
accessed via your PC, for the pursose
of managing music collections. If there
is an iPod connected to your PC via the USB 1,you must eject it properly, and remove the
USB cable to USB 2. Once you have followed this procedure, you may reconnect the USB
cable and manage music on the opposite iPod.
Please note that if you plan on using multiple iPods in conjunction with iTunes software, you
should disable automatic updates first to prevent iTunes from erasing your music during
syncronization! Pyle assumes no liability arising from the inability to configure iTunes properly.
Output
Output
Power
No signal from an
audio input
source
GND
GND
L
L
L
L
• Check the control setting
• Check the connection between the mixer and the input source
USB
2
USB
1
PH
LN
PH
LN
R
R
R
R
Video Out
2
Video Out
1
15V AC
• Check that the turntable’s ground wire (usually black or green) is
fastened securely to the GROUND SCREW on the mixer input
panel
Hum from PHONO
Hum from other
source
• Make sure there are no low level inputs connected to the LINE
input jacks
Feedback is
present
• Move the microphone further away from the output speakers,
or use a directional microphone
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Care and Maintenance
Your Pyle Pro Mixer is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions
will help you care for your mixer so you can enjoy years of use:
• Keep the mixer dry. If it gets wet, wipe immediately.
• Use the mixer only in well-ventilated installations.
• Handle the mixer gently and carefully - do not drop!
• Keep the mixer away from dust and dirt.
• Wipe occasionally with a damp cloth to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, solvents
or detergents!
Specifications
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Mic
Phono
Line
1.5 mV/600 Ohms
3.0 mV/50K Ohms
150.0 mV/27K Ohms
Output Level
Main Out
Record
1.0 V/10-kOhms
180mV/10-kOhms
Limited Warranty
All PYLE PRO products are carefully constructed and tested before
shipment. Units purchased in the USA are warranted to be free of
defects in material and workmanship for two (2) years from the date
of purchase. This warranty is limited to the original retail purchaser
of the mixer.
Frequency Response
20Hz – 20kHz +/- 3 dB
S/N Ratio (at 1 kHz)
Should the unit fail due to factory defects in material or workmanship,
your unit will be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of PYLE.
60 dB/1.5mV input
70 dB/3.0mV input
80 dB/150.0 mV input
Mic
Phono
Line
To obtain warranty service, you must first call our Consumer Return
Hotline at (718) 236-6948 to obtain a Return Authorization Number.
This R.A. # must appear on the outside of your package and on all
paperwork relating to your return.
Distortion
Mic
Phono
Line
0.20%
0.08%
0.02%
When returning the unit to us for warranty service, it must be carefully
packed and shipped, prepaid, to:
R.A.#: _____________
PYLE PRO Service Center
1600 63rd Street
Tone Control
Treble
10kHz; +/-10dB
1kHz; +/-10dB
100Hz; +/-10dB
Middle
Brooklyn, NY 11204
Bass
You must also include the following items with your return:
Power Source
adapter 15 VAC, 1.5A
• A copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase
• A brief letter, indicating the problem you are experiencing with
the product
Dimensions, inches
(mm)
1.77 x 10 x 10
(45 x 254 x 254)
• Include in your letter your return address, daytime phone number
and R.A. number
Weight, lbs (kg)
5.07 (2.3)
• Also include a check or money order for $20.00 for return
shipping, handling and insurance, or provide your Visa/MC number with
expiration date.
Our obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement
of the defective unit when it is returned to us prepaid. This warranty
will be considered void if the unit was tampered with, improperly
serviced or subject to misuse, neglect or accidental damage.
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