PYLE Audio PYD-1918 Music Mixer User Manual


 
Your PYLE PRO Series Performance Mixer
is a sophisticated control center, perfect for mixing sound from multiple playback sources such as
microphones, tuners, CD players, turntables or the audio outputs from a VCR. This mixer is ruggedly
constructed for home or professional use. Wide range volume controls permit you to adjust sound levels
accurately to achieve just the right mix for playing through your speaker system or for recording.
Please read this manual thoroughly before you attempt to set up and use the mixer. It contains a
range of suggestions and instructions to insure safe usage. Set up and used properly, you can expect
years of trouble-free service from this product.
Input/Output Features: all models
Ground Screw
for turntables
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Owner’s Manual Table of Contents
Input/Output Features
Features and Controls: PYD-1918
Features and Controls: PYD-1928
Features and Controls: PYD-1938
Features and Controls: PYD-1948
Features and Controls: PYD-1958
Presetting Controls Before Use
Connecting the Mixer Inputs
Using the Gain Controls
Connecting the Mixer’s Outputs
to Amplifiers
to Recorders
to Zone Speakers
Using Headphones
Connecting the Lamp
Using the Mixer Controls
Turning On the Mixer
Monitoring (”Cueing”) Inputs
Mixing Inputs
Adding Equalization to the Mix
Adding External Effects to the Mix
Using the MicrophoneTalkover Mode
Microphone Tone and Level Controls
Using the MIC Kill Frequency Switches
Using the Mono/Stereo Switch
Using the Crossfader w/Assign Switches
Using the Echo Controls
(PYD-1928 and PYD-1948)
Using the Sound Effects (PYD-1938 and PYD-1948)
Using the Digital Sampler (PYD-1958)
Troubleshooting
Care and Maintenance
Specifications
Warranty
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Stereo Line Inputs let you connect
most high-level audio sources, such as
CD players, tape deck, tuner or VCR.
Dual Purpose Stereo Inputs for
using a turntable with a magnetic
cartridge OR a high level input
source
MIC2 Microphone
connector permits
you to connect a
balanced or
unbalanced low
impedance microphone
with 1/4” plug.
Input Select Switches – set these
switches based on what is plugged
into Phono1/Line1 and Phono2/Line3
input jacks
Output Jacks to connect the mixer to a
receiver or amplifier – choose to use cables
with either 1/4” plugs or RCA plugs.
Zone Output Jacks to connect the mixer
to a second receiver or amplifier powering
speakers in the DJ booth or in a remote
location
Record Output Jacks to connect the
mixer to a tape deck for recording the
mixed program
Effects Send/Receive jacks permits you to either include
externally generated effects (such as a digital sampler or synth)
IN the mix, or to process the mixed sound (echo reverb, etc.).