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MM-3000
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of Gemini MM-3000 19” 5 channel
stereo mixer. This-state-of-the-art mixer features the latest technological
advances and is backed by a 1 year warranty, excluding the cross fader.
The cross fader is backed by a separate 90 day warranty.
Prior to use we suggest that you carefully read all the instructions.
FEATURES
- 19” 5 Stereo channel mixer
- 8 line, 2 convertible phono/line, RCA inputs
- Balanced XLR and RCA Master Outputs
- Record and Zone RCA outputs
- 3 band EQ per channel
- Rotary cue volume, w/CUE/PGMfader
- XLR Mic input with EQ and Talkover switch
- Assignable Railglide Crossfader
PRECAUTIONS
1. All instructions should be read before using this equipment.
2. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit.
Please refer all servicing needs to a Gemini-qualified service
technician.
3. Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or a heat source such
as a radiator or stove.
4. This unit should be cleaned only with a damp cloth. Avoid sol-
vents or other cleaning detergents.
5. When moving this equipment it should be placed in its original
carton and packaging. This will reduce the risk of damage during
transit.
6. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
7. DO NOT USE SPRAY CLEANERS OR LUBRICANTS ON
CONTROLS, SURFACES OR SWITCHES.
IN THE USA ~ IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS UNIT CALL
GEMINI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT: 1 (732) 346-0061. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
RETURN THIS EQUIPMENT TO YOUR DEALER
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CONNECTIONS
Ensure that the POWER SWITCH
is in the OFF position prior to making any connections.
POWER CORD
This unit comes with a POWER CORD. Plug in to the rear panel
POWER CORD socket before plugging it in to a proper
power source.
The MM-3000 has balanced stereo outputs located on the rear panel:
The MASTER RCA OUTPUT
connects the mixer to your main amplifier using standard audio cables
with RCA-type connectors.
The RECORD RCA OUTPUT
The RECORD output jacks can be used to connect the mixer to the
record input of your recording unit, thus enabling you to record your
mix with RCA cables.
The ZONE OUTPUT allows you to control a seperate output like the
monitor for the DJ BOOTH or a seperate speaker zone.
GROUNDING SCREW
When using (a) turntable(s), you will need to ground the RCA cable(s)
by screwing in the grounding fork(s) to the GROUNDING SCREW lo-
cated on the rear panel of the MM-3000 mixer.
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CONVERTIBLE PH/LINE INPUTS
The MM-3000 has 2 CONVERTIBLE PHONO/LINE (PH/LN) RCA INPUTS
These small switches which are located to the right of the RCA inputs for
channels 2 and 3 allow you to choose between a PHONO (Turntable) input
or a LINE level (Mp3, CD, Tape player etc..).and require the proper switch-
ing.
When switched to the PH position you may use any Turntable with a mag-
netic cartridge, remember to connect your ground wire (see GROUNDING
SCREW) or there may be a system hum
And when the switch is in the LN position you may connect any line level
device as described before (Mp3, CD, Tape etc).
NOTE: CONNECTING A LINE LEVEL DEVICE TO A PH INPUT MAY CAUSE THAT MIXER
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HANNEL TO OVERLOAD AND OR DISTORT.
Now you may plug the RCA’s from your playable medium into each input
to be connected to thier respective CHANNELS (CH).
Then when all of your connections have been made turn on the mixer by
pressing the POWER SWITCH.
MIC (MICROPHONE) INPUT
The main MIC or Microphone input is located at the top left hand corner of
the front of the MM-3000 and will accept any balanced and unbalanced
XLR as well a standard 1/4” connector. You can control the gain and even
set the low’s and the high’s for the mic (See CONTROLS ) below.
NOTE: THERE ARE ALSO TWO AUX MIC INPUTS ON THE REAR PANEL (SEE MIXER CHAN-
NEL BELOW)
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
The HEADPHONE OUTPUT located at the bottom right hand corner of the
MM-3000 will accept any headphone with a standard 1/4” connector and or
adaptor and will allow you to CUE your music program before you play it,
you can adjust the volume and PGM mix of the HEADPHONE (see CON-
TROLS) below.
MICROPHONE CONTROL
Under the microphone input jack are the microphone controls, which con-
sist of:
MICROPHONE VOLUME
Which allows you to adjust the volume of the microphone signal.
MICROPHONE EQ
Which allows you to control the low frequency and the high frequency of
the microphone signal.
TALKOVER SWITCH
When in the ON position the TALKOVER SWITCH brings the music pro-
gram down 20 dB to allowing you to speak over the music.
CUE/PGM FADER
The CUE/PGM ROTARY KNOB determines the mix between the chosen
CHANNEL CUE BUTTON(s) and the MIAN OUTPUT mix.
CUE VOLUME ROTARY KNOB
The CUE VOLUME ROTARY KNOB adjusts your HEADPHONE MONI-
TOR OUTPUT’S volume.
HEADPHONE MONITOR OUTPUT
The HEADPHONE MONITOR OUTPUT will accept any standard 1/4”
connector and can be used for CUE MONITORING as described above.
VU METER
The MM-3000 has a VU METER that allows you to monitor the decible lev-
els of the LEFT and RIGHT MASTER output.
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CONTROLS
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25
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Attach a PHONO (Turntable) ground line to the silver GROUND THUMB
SCREW that is situated at the bottom middle of the rear panel.