Fostex Mixer MN12 User Manual

Mini Mixer  
Model MN12  
Owner's Manual  
Thank you for purchasing our Fostex product.  
Model MN12 is a maximum 12 input 2 output mini mixer and despite its small size, can mix a  
multitude of sound sources and it also contains an AUX send/return connector for effect  
processing. In channels 1~4, trim controls are provided to allow handling line/mic inputs, and  
LO/HI equalizers are also provided.  
Channels 5~12 are exclusively for line inputs and, both monaural and stereo sound sources can  
be connected. Before proceeding to operate it, please carefully read this manual for correct  
operation.  
CAUTION:  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,  
FULLY INSERT.  
DO NOT OPEN  
ATTENTION:  
POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS  
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET  
POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral  
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated  
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
"WARNING"  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to  
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance  
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.  
"TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE."  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be  
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
read before the appliance is operated.  
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be  
retained for future reference.  
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply  
only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on  
the appliance.  
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating  
instructions should be adhered to.  
11. Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that should be taken so  
that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.  
12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that  
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.  
13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.  
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for  
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet  
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.  
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or  
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.  
14. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged  
from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.  
15. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not  
fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.  
16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by  
qualified service personnel when:  
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick  
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance  
and cart combination to overturn.  
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or  
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or  
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or  
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or  
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.  
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a  
marked change in performance; or  
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position  
dose not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance  
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may  
block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as  
a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the  
ventilation openings.  
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.  
17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond  
that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should  
be referred to qualified service personnel.  
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Connecting the External Equipment  
As shown in example below, by interconnecting MN12 as a sub mixer with a multitracker having few input ports, a multiple of sound sources  
can then be mixed and recorded by the multitracker.  
If the effector output is monaural, connect to L/MONO of the  
AUX RTN jack.  
Effect Unit  
MN12  
L/MONO  
AUX RTN  
R
L
R
+
-
AUX SEND  
STEREO OUT  
STAND BY  
ON  
POWER  
DC IN  
12V  
Multitracker  
0
0
0
5
0
0
5
0
0
5
EQ HI  
EQ HI  
EQ LO  
AUX  
EQ HI  
EQ LO  
AUX  
EQ HI  
EQ LO  
AUX  
+
6
3
0
-
+
+
-
-
+
-
-
+
-
-
+
0
5
EQ LO  
AUX  
10  
-
L
R
-
+
+
+
5
5
5
5
5
5
AUX  
AUX  
AUX  
AUX  
AUX RTN  
PHONES  
0
10  
10  
0
10  
0
L
10  
R
0
L
10  
R
0
L
10  
R
0
10  
R
0
L
10  
R
0
L
10  
R
0
10  
R
PAN/  
BAL  
5
PAN/  
BAL  
PAN/  
BAL  
PAN/  
BAL  
PAN  
PAN  
PAN  
PAN  
0
L
L
L
R
TRIM  
TRIM  
TRIM  
TRIM  
MN12  
LINE  
MIC  
LINE  
MIC  
LINE  
MIC  
LINE  
MIC  
PEAK  
10  
PEAK  
PEAK  
PEAK  
10  
5
10  
5
10  
5
10  
5
10  
5
10  
5
10  
10  
5
10  
5
10  
10  
10  
5
0
5
0
5
5
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
4
5/MONO  
6
10  
12  
MASTER  
7/MONO  
8
9/MONO  
11/MONO  
Sound source 10  
Sound  
Sound  
Sound  
source 5  
Sound  
Sound source 9  
source 1  
source 3  
source 7  
Sound  
Sound  
Sound  
source 6  
Sound  
source 8  
source 2  
source 4  
Stereo Outputs are used as examples, in the above, for sound  
sources 5 and 7. Mics should be connected to channels 1~4.  
Ø6mm phone plugs, shown above, must be used at the  
input/output jacks (except for the headphones) of MN12.  
Block Diagram  
A
U
X
LEVEL  
METER  
R
L
MASTER  
PEAK  
L
INPUT  
STEREO OUT  
-10dBV  
1
EQ  
PAN  
AUX  
-60dBV~-10dBV  
R
TRIM  
PHONES  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
PHONES  
INPUT 3  
INPUT 4  
INPUT  
AUX SEND  
-10dBV  
5/MONO  
PAN  
/BAL  
-10dBV  
6
AUX  
INPUT 5/MONO - 6  
INPUT 7/MONO - 8  
INPUT 9/MONO - 10  
INPUT 11/MONO - 12  
L/MONO  
AUX RTN -20dBV  
R
AUX RTN  
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PHONES OUTPUT  
Connector  
Specifications  
: Ø6mm stereo phone jack (Å~1)  
Maximum Output level: 40mW (at 32Ω)  
INPUTS/OUTPUTS  
Load impedance  
Equalizer HI  
LO  
: 16Ω or more  
<INPUT 1~4>  
Connector  
: 10kHz +/-13dB  
: 100Hz +/-13dB  
: Ø6mm phone jack ( x 4)  
: -60dBV ~ -10dBV  
: 20kΩ or more  
Input level  
Input conversion noise voltage: -120dBV (IHF-A)  
Input impedance  
<INPUT 5~12>  
Connector  
Frequency Response  
: 20Hz ~ 20kHz  
: 0.05%  
Distortion Rate (T. H. D.)  
: Ø6mm phone jack ( x 8)  
: -10dBV  
GENERAL  
Input level  
Input impedance  
AUX RTN (L/MONO, R)  
Connector  
: 8kΩ or more  
Dimensions  
Weight  
: 356 (W) x 200 (D) x 52 (H) mm  
: Approx. 1.3 kg (without AC adaptor)  
: DC12V (Exclusive AC adaptor)  
: Approx. 170mA  
: Ø6mm phone jack ( x 2)  
: -20dBV  
Power supply  
Power consumption  
Accessories  
Input level  
Input impedance  
: 8kΩ or more  
: AC adaptor x 1, Owners Manual x 1  
STEREO OUTPUT (L, R)/AUX SEND  
Connector  
: Ø6mm phone jack ( x 3)  
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for  
product improvement.  
Output level  
: -10dBV  
Output impedance  
: 10kΩ or more  
Declaration of EC Directive  
This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic  
compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on approximati on of member nation's ordinance concerning electric equipment  
designed to be used within the specified voltage range.  
The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment  
The affect of the European specification EN50082-1 (coexistence of electromagnetic waves - common immunity specification) on this equipment are as  
shown below.  
* In the electrical fast transient / burst requirements, radiated electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging environment, this could be  
affected by generation of noise and distortion in some cases.  
FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE * Including non - EU countries. * underlined: contracted distributors (as of November, 1997)  
<ITALY>  
<AUSTRIA>  
NAME: Recoton Italia Srl.  
NAME: ATEC Audio-u. Videogeraete VertriebsgesmbH.  
ADD: Im Winkel 5, A-2325 Velm, Austria  
TEL: (+43) 2234-74004, FAX: (+43) 2234-74074  
ADD:V. 1 Maggio, N 18, 40050 Quarto Inferiore, (BO) Italy  
TEL: (+39) 51-768576, FAX: (+39) 51-768336  
<THE NETHERLANDS>  
<BELGIUM>  
NAME: IEMKE ROOS AUDIO B. V.  
NAME: EML N. V.  
ADD: Kuiperbergweg 20, 1101 AG Amsterdam, The Netherlands  
TEL: (+31) 20-697-2121, FAX: (+31) 20-697-4201  
ADD: Bijvennestraat 1A, B3500 Hasselt, Belgium  
TEL: (+32) 11-232355, FAX: (+32) 11-232172  
<NORWAY>  
<DENMARK>  
NAME: Siv. Ing. Benum A/S  
NAME: SC Sound ApS  
ADD: P. O. Box 145 Vinderen, 0319 Oslo 3, Norway  
TEL: (+47) 22-139900, FAX: (+47) 22-148259  
ADD: Malervej 2, DK-2630 Taastrup, Denmark  
TEL: (+45) 4399-8877, FAX: (+45) 4399-8077  
<PORTUGAL>  
<FINLAND>  
NAME: Caius - Tecnologias Audio e Musica, Lda.  
ADD: Rua de Santa Catarina, 131 4000 Porto, Portugal  
TEL: (+351) 2-2084456/325400, FAX: (+351) 2-314760  
NAME: Noretron Audio  
ADD: Tonttumuorinkuja 4, FIN-02200 Espoo, Finland  
TEL: (+358) 0-5259330, FAX: (+358) 0-52593352  
<SPAIN>  
<FRANCE>  
NAME: Multitracker, S. A.  
NAME: Musikengro  
ADD: C/Garcilaso No.9, Madrid 28010, Spain  
TEL: (+34) 1-4470700, 1-4470898, FAX: (+34) 1-5930716  
ADD: ZAC de Folliouses, B. P. 609, 01706 Les Echets, France  
TEL: (+33) 72 26 27 00, FAX: (+33) 72 26 27 01  
<SWEDEN>  
<GERMANY>  
NAME: TTS Tal & Ton Studioteknik AB  
ADD: Gelbgjutarevagen 4, S-171 48 Solna, Sweden  
TEL: (+46) 8-7340750, FAX: (+46) 8-824476  
NAME: Studiosound & Music GmbH  
ADD: Scheppe Gewissegasse 8, D-35039 Marburg, Germany  
TEL: (+49) 6421-12071, FAX: (+49) 6421-15522  
<SWITZERLAND>  
<GREECE>  
NAME: Audio Bauer Pro AG  
NAME: Bon Studio S. A.  
ADD: Bernerstrasse-Nord 182, CH-8064 Zurich, Switzerland  
TEL: (+41) 1-4323230, FAX: (+41) 1-4326558  
ADD: 6 Zaimi Street, Exarchia, 106.83 Athens, Greece  
TEL: (+30) 1-3809605-8, 3302059, FAX: (+30) 1-3845755  
<UK>  
<ICELAND>  
NAME: SCV London  
NAME: I. D. elrf. electronic Ltd.  
ADD: Armula 38 108 Reykjavik, Iceland  
TEL: (+354) 588 5010, FAX: (+354) 588 5011  
ADD: 3A 6-24 Southgate Road, London N1 3JJ, England, UK  
TEL: (+44) 171-923-1892, FAX: (+44) 171-241-3644  
FOSTEX CORPORATION  
3-2-35 Musashino, Akishima-shi, Tokyo, Japan 196-0021  
FOSTEX CORPORATION OF AMERICA  
15431, Blackburn Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650, U. S. A.  
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