MIXING CONSOLE. Owner s Manual. Keep This Manual For Future Reference.

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1 MIXING CSOE Owner s Manual Keep This Manual For Future eference. E

2 i Precautions. Avoid excessive heat, humidity, dust and vibration Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be exposed to high temperatures or humidity such as near radiators, stoves, etc. Also avoid locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could cause mechanical damage.. Ventilation The unit has ventilation slots on the top, rear and bottom panels. Do not block these vents. 3. Avoid physical shocks, liquid and small metal objects Strong physical shocks to the unit can cause damage. Handle it with care. Do not place a container with liquid or small metal objects on top of this unit. iquid or metal objects inside this unit are a fire and electrical shock hazard. 4. Do not open the case or attempt repairs or modifications yourself This product contains no user-serviceable parts. efer all maintenance to qualified Yamaha service personnel. Opening the case and/or tampering with the internal circuitry voids the warranty.. Always power off before making connections Always turn the power OFF before connecting or disconnecting cables. This is important to prevent damage to the unit itself as well as other connected equipment. 6. Handle cables carefully Always plug and unplug cables including the AC power cord by gripping the connector, not the cord. 7. Clean with a soft dry cloth Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the unit. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. 8. Always use the correct power supply Make sure that the power supply voltage specified on the rear panel matches your local AC mains supply. Also make sure that the AC mains supply can deliver more than enough current to handle all equipment used in your system. Contents Introduction... Features... Front Panel... Monaural input channels... Stereo input channels...4 Master Section...6 Variable/Fix select section...6 Mix section...6 (Stereo) section...9 AUX ETUN section... MATIX section... C- MI (Control room monitor) section PHES (headphones) section... TAPE IN section...3 TAKBACK section...4 METE SEECT section... Meter bridge... ear Panel...6 GA Diversity Function...9 What is GA Diversity?...9 Setting the GA Diversity function...9 Specifications... General specifications... Input specifications... Output specifications... Dimensions... Block and evel diagram...3 IMPOTANT NOTICE FO THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord WANING: THIS APPAATUS MU BE EATHED IMPOTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: GEEN-AND-YE : EATH BUE : NEUTA BOWN : IVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured GEEN and YE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GEEN and YE. The wire which is coloured BUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BACK. The wire which is coloured BOWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter or coloured ED. * This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA KEMBE MUSIC (U.K.) TD.

3 Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing the Yamaha MC3/ or MC4/ mixing console. Please read this manual thoroughly to take best advantage of the console and extend its useful life. Notes: This manual has been written on the assumption that you already understand the basic operation and technical terminology of mixing consoles. Descriptions of MC4/ specifications appear in brackets ({}) if they differ from the MC3/. Features The MC3/ provides 8 monaural and stereo input modules {the MC4/ provides monaural and stereo input modules}. The output channels comprise stereo outputs, mix outputs, and two matrix outputs, and support a wide range of applications, from S (sound reinforcement) to facility acoustics. Each monaural input channel offers a 6 db pad, HPF, phase switch, 4-band (HI- and O- frequencies are variable), and a mmlong full-stroke fader. Also, phantom power can be turned on and off for every group of four inputs. Four stereo AUX returns and TAPE IN jacks are provided as standard. The master section of the console is located in the center area of the unit, facilitating operation. The master section provides output channels for MIX buses, with s and mm-long faders. Each input channel and four stereo AUX returns include a PF switch, and stereo bus, MIX buses, and Matrix has an switch, enabling you to monitor the input/output sources quickly. Using the GA Diversity function enables you to set MIX buses 4 to Variable mode or Fix mode individually. In Variable mode, you can change the level of the signals sent out from the input channels. This routing can be used as a conventional AUX bus. In Fix mode, the level of the signals sent out from the input channels is fixed. This routing can be used as a conventional group bus. In this way, you can configure the bus for a specific purpose. The console has two independent matrixes. You can mix MIX buses 4 and the stereo bus individually at the levels you desire and output them from the MATIX OUT jacks. This routing can be used as a mix for the foldback or for individual speakers and amplifiers. The INSET I/O jacks are provided for all monaural input channels, the stereo bus, and MIX buses 4. You can insert an external effect processor, if necessary. Talkback signals can be sent to any of MIX buses 4, MIX buses, and the stereo bus. C- monitor output enables you to select PF/ or TAPE IN as a monitoring source. The console s sturdy finish and rugged design assure its durability even under severe conditions and rough on-site usage.

4 Front Panel Front Panel 6dB GAIN PEAK 8 + HI- 4 8k 3 4 Monaural input channels The MC3/ {MC4/} has 8 {} monaural input channels. They are located on both sides of the master section and feature the same specifications. A Pad switch This switch is used to attenuate input signals by 6 db. Press down the switch to turn the pad on. O k 6 B GAIN control This control knob is used to adjust input sensitivity. The adjustable range is 6 db to 6 db when the pad switch is turned off, and + db to 34 db when the pad switch is turned on. M C Ø (Phase) switch This switch reverses the phase of input signals. Press down this switch to reverse the phase. D High pass filter switch This high pass filter is used to cut the frequency range below 8 Hz with a slope of db/ oct. Press down the switch to turn the high pass filter on. 8 M M6 PE 9 E PEAK indicator This indicator lights up when the level of signals that pass the reaches 3 db below the clipping level. F controls (/HI-/O-/) This 4-band equalizer provides ± db of cut and boost over each range, with the center frequencies and types shown in the following table. The frequencies for HI- and O- are variable. M7 Band Center frequencies Type M8 PE A khz shelving HI- 4 Hz 8 khz peaking (parametric) M9 O- 8 Hz.6 khz peaking (parametric) Hz shelving C M PAN PE PF B D E G switch This switch is used to turn equalization on and off. Press down the switch to turn equalization on. H M mix level controls These controls are used to route the post fader signals from the input channel to MIX buses 4. Note: When you press down the M switches to the FIX position in the Variable/ Fix select section (see page 6), the output level of the signals routed to the MIX buses will be fixed and the corresponding M mix level controls will be disabled. F 3 4 6

5 f f Monaural input channels 3 I switches These switches are used to turn on and off the signals routed from the input channel to MIX buses 4. Note: When these switches are set to off, no signals will be sent from the input channel to the corresponding MIX buses regardless of the setting of the switches in the Variable/Fix select section (see page 6). J M M mix level controls These controls route the input channel signals to MIX buses. Use the PE switches K to select pre- or post-fader. K PE switches These switches are used to select pre- or post-fader for signals sent from the input channel to MIX buses. Each switch is effective for one pair of MIX buses: /6, 7/8, or 9/. When you turn these switches on, the pre-fader signals will be sent to the corresponding MIX bus pair. PAN control This control is used to set the stereo image of signals sent from the input channel to the (stereo) buses. M (Stereo) switch When you turn this switch on, input channel signals are sent to the buses. N switch This switch is used to turn on and off the corresponding input channel module. When this switch is turned off, no signals are sent from the corresponding input channel to the buses and MIX buses. However, using the PF switch O will enable you to monitor the signals via the C- MITO OUT jacks or PHES jack. O PF (Pre-fader isten) switch When you turn this switch on, the pre-fader signals of the input channel are routed to the PF bus, and you are able to monitor the signals via the C- MITO OUT jacks or PHES jack. P Channel fader This fader is used to adjust the level of the input channel signals. This fader setting affects the level of the signals routed to the buses, MIX buses 4, and MIX buses 8 (when the PE switches are turned off). MIX MIX +48V (FIX) (VAIABE) PF PHANTOM CT PEAK INPUT A -, 7-4/7-3 INPUT B PAD 6dB HA GAIN HPF 8 INSET I/O ø 4-Stage HI- O- g g PE M M M6 M7 PE M8 M9 PE M PAN PF Signal flow of the monaural input channel

6 4 Front Panel GAIN + PEAK Stereo input channels 3 The MC3/ and MC4/ provide two stereo input channel modules. Use the paired INPUT 3/4 and /6 jacks (see page 7, rear panel ) to input stereo signals. If you connect signals only to the 3 (MO) jack or (MO) jack, the same signal will be sent t the o M 4 and buses. A GAIN control This control is used to adjust input sensitivity. The adjustable range is + db to 34 db. HI- O- + 4 B PEAK indicator This indicator lights up when the level of signals that have been processed by the reaches 3 db below the clipping level. + + C High pass filter switch This high pass filter is used to cut the frequency range below 8 Hz with a slope of db/ oct. M D controls (/HI-/O-/) This 4-band equalizer provides ± db of cut and boost over each range, with the center frequencies and types shown in the following table. 6 7 Band Center frequencies Type khz shelving HI- 3 khz peaking O- 8 Hz peaking Hz shelving M M6 PE E switch This switch is used to turn the equalization on and off. 8 M7 M8 PE 9 F M mix level controls These controls are used to route the post fader signals from the stereo input channel to MIX buses 4. When stereo signals are input, the channel signal will be sent to MIX buses, 3, and the channel signal will be sent to MIX buses and 4. M9 M PE Note: When you press down the M switches to the FIX position in the Variable/ Fix select section (see page 6), the output level of signals sent to the MIX buses will be fixed and the corresponding M mix level controls will be disabled. A BA B G switches (M ) These switches are used to turn on and off the signals routed from the stereo input channel to MIX buses 4. PF C Note: When these switches are set to off, no signals are sent from the stereo input channel to the corresponding MIX buses regardless of the setting of the switches in the Variable/Fix select section (see page 6). D H M M mix level controls These control knobs route the stereo input channel signals to MIX buses. Stereo input signals are mixed into a monaural signal and sent to MIX buses. Use the PE switches 9 to select pre- or post-fader

7 Stereo input channels I PE (Pre-fader) switches These switches are used to select pre- or post-fader for signals sent from the stereo input channel to MIX buses. Each switch is effective for one pair of MIX buses:/6, 7/8, or 9/. When you turn these switches on, the pre-fader signals are sent to the corresponding MIX bus pair. J BA (Balance) control This control is used to adjust the left and right balance of signals sent from the stereo input channel to the bus. K (Stereo) switch When you turn this switch on, the stereo input channel signals will be sent to the bus. If you connect monaural signals to the 3 (MO) jack or (MO) jack (see page 7, rear panel ), the same signals will be sent to both and channels. switch This switch is used to turn on and off the corresponding stereo input channel. When this switch is turned off, no signals are sent to the bus and MIX buses. However, using the PF switch M will enable you to monitor the signals via the C- MITO OUT jacks or PHEs jack. M PF (Pre-fader listen) switch When you turn this switch on, the pre-fader signals of the stereo input channel are routed to the PF bus, and you can monitor the signals via the C- MITO OUT jacks or PHES jack. N Channel fader This fader is used to adjust the level of the stereo input channel signals. This fader setting affects the level of the signals routed to the bus, MIX buses 4, and MIX buses 8 (when the PE switches are turned off). 3(MO), (MO) PAD HA HPF 4-Stage PF M MIX MIX (FIX) (VAIABE) PF CT 4/3, 6/ 4, 6 PAD HA GAIN HPF 8 HI- O- 4-Stage PEAK PE M M6 PE M7 M8 PE M9 M BA PF Signal flow of the stereo input channel

8 6 Master Section Master Section Variable/Fix select section The MC3/ and MC4/ feature a GA (Group/Aux) diversity function, which enables you to use the MIX bus 4 signals as group bus signals or AUX bus signals. This section of the console allows you to select whether you wish to use MIX buses 4 as group buses or AUX buses. A M switches These switches are used to select whether the level of signals sent from the input channels to MIX buses 4 will be fixed (FIX) or variable (VAIABE). When FIX is on: VAIABE / FIX The selected MIX bus(es) function as a group bus. The M FIX level of the signal from each input channel will be fixed, and the M mix level controls of the input channels FIX that correspond to the MIX buses will be disabled. When FIX is off: FIX The selected MIX bus(es) function as an AUX bus. Signals that pass through the M mix level controls of each FIX input channel (see page, monaural input channel 8, and page 4, stereo input channel 6) are sent to the corresponding MIX buses. Mix section This section consists of the output channels that handle MIX bus signals individually. Signals that pass these output channels are output from MIX OUT jacks (see page 7, rear panel 6), and also routed to the bus. MIX bus 4 signals are also routed to the bus and Matrixes / k 3 6k 3 6k 3 6k 3 6k 3 6k 3 6k 3 6k 3 6k 3 6k PAN TO PAN PAN PAN TO TO TO M M M6 M7 M8 M9 M

9 Mix section 7 M These modules function as output channels for either a group bus or an AUX bus, depending on the setting of the switches in the Variable/Fix select section. The MIX bus 4 signals that pass these output channels can be routed to MIX OUT 4 jacks, bus, bus, and Matrixes /. M M These modules function as output channels for an AUX bus. The MIX bus signals that pass these output channels can be routed to MIX OUT jacks and bus. A controls (//) This 3-band equalizer provides ± db of cut and boost over each frequency range of the MIX bus signals, with center frequencies and types shown in the following table. The frequencies for are variable. Band Center frequencies Type khz shelving 3 6 khz peaking (parametric) Hz shelving B switch This switch is used to turn the equalization on and off. C PAN control (applied only to M ) This control allows you to adjust the stereo position of signals routed from MIX buses 4 to the bus. D TO (To stereo) switch (applied only to M ) When you turn this switch on, the MIX bus 4 signals will be sent to the bus. E (After-Fader isten) switch When you turn this switch on, the post-fader signals in the MIX buses are routed to the bus, and you can monitor the signals via the C- MITO OUT jacks or PHES jack. F Mix master fader This fader adjusts the output level of the MIX buses. The settings of the M faders affect the level of signals sent to MIX OUT 4 jacks, bus, bus, and Matrixes /. The settings of the M M faders affect the level of signals sent to the MIX OUT jacks and bus.

10 f f 8 Master Section MIX MIX (FIX) (VAIABE) PF CT FIX VAIABE/FIX 3-Stage MIX OUT MIX INSET I/O g TO PAN to to MTX MIX OUT -4: Same as MIX OUT 3-Stage MIX OUT g to MIX OUT 6-: Same as MIX OUT Signal flow in the Variable/Fix select section and Mix section

11 (Stereo) section 9 PO MO EVE (Stereo) section This section enables you to control the bus signals output from the OUT jacks (see page 7, rear panel 9) and OUT jacks (see page 7, rear panel J). A PO (Post stereo ) switch This switch toggles between pre- and post-fader for signals output from the OUT jacks. When you turn this switch on, signals that passed the fader are output from the OUT jacks. When you turn the switch off, the fader setting does not affect signals output from the OUT jacks. B MO (Monaural) switch When you turn this switch on, the bus signals will be mixed into a monaural signal and output from the OUT jacks. This switch setting does not affect signals output from the OUT jacks. C EVE control This control enables you to adjust the output level of signals at the OUT jacks. It does not affect the level of signals output from the OUT jacks. D (After-fader isten) switch When you turn this switch on, the bus post-fader signals are routed to the bus, and you can monitor the signals via the C- MITO OUT jacks or PHES jack. E (Stereo) fader This fader enables you to adjust the final output level of the bus signals. This fader setting affects the level of the signals routed to the OUT jacks, OUT jacks (when the PO switch is turned on), and the bus. EC OUT INSET I/O INSET I/O OUT PO MO EVE OUT Signal flow in the section

12 Master Section AUX ETUN section The MC3/ and MC4/ provide four stereo AUX returns. Use the paired AUX ETUN 4 / jacks (see page 7, rear panel 8) to input stereo signals. Alternatively, connect signals only to the AUX ETUN 4 s jack to use the routing as a monaural AUX return. A M mix level controls These controls are used to route signals input from the AUX ETUN jacks to MIX buses 4. The channel of a stereo input signal is sent to MIX buses and 3, and the channel signal is sent to MIX buses and 4. For a monaural signal input, the same signal is sent to MIX buses 4. B M M mix level controls These controls route the input channel signals at the AUX ETUN 3 4 jacks to MIX buses. The channel of a stereo input signal is sent to MIX buses, 7, and 9, and the channel signal is sent to MIX buses 6, 8, and. PF 3 AUX ETUN Note: The M switch settings in the Variable/Fix select section do not affect the M M mix level control settings. If the switches are set to FIX, signals that pass the M M mix level controls will still be sent to MIX buses. C (Stereo) level control This control knob enables you to adjust the level of signals sent from the AUX ETUN 4 jacks to the bus, and does not affect the M M mix level control settings ( and ). D switch This switch is used to turn on and off the corresponding AUX return. When you turn this switch off, no signals are sent to the bus and MIX buses. However, using the PF switch enables you to monitor the signals via the C- MITO OUT jacks or PHES jack. E PF switch When you turn this switch on, the AUX return signals will be routed to the PF bus, and you can monitor the signals via the C- MITO OUT jacks or PHES jack. The signals are not affected by the M M mix level controls ( and ), level control (3), or switch (4). 3 4 M PF M M9 M M M6 M7 M8 PF M M6 M7 M8 M9 M 4 PF

13 MATIX section MIX MIX (FIX) (VAIABE) PF CT (MO), (MO), M AUX ETUN 3(MO), 4(MO) 3, 4 PF M M6 M7 M8 M9 M MATIX section Signal flow in the AUX ETUN section The MC3/ and MC4/ provide two matrix modules that allow you to mix MIX buses 4 and bus signals at desired levels. Matrix signals are output in monaural via the MATIX OUT jacks (rear panel K). M M A M level controls These control knobs enable you to adjust the input level of MIX bus 4 post-fader signals. B / controls These control knobs enable you to adjust the input level of the bus post-fader signals for the channel and channel independently. C EVE control This control knob enables you to adjust the output level of Matrix signals. D switch This switch turns on and off Matrixes. When you turn this switch off, the corresponding matrix signal is not output from the MATIX OUT jack. The signal is not sent to the bus, either. PF E (After-fader isten) switch When you turn this switch on, the matrix post-fader signals are sent to the bus. You can monitor the signals via the C- MITO OUT jacks or PHES jack. However, this switch will be disabled if the switch (4) is turned off. 3 4 EVE EVE MATIX from MIX OUT 3 4 M EVE MATIX OUT, to Meter Signal flow in the MATIX section

14 Master Section EVE PF/ TAPE IN PF C- MI EVE PHES C- MI (Control room monitor) section PHES (headphones) section This section enables you to control signals monitored via the C- MITO OUT jacks (see page 8, rear panel M) and the PHES jack on the front panel (C- MI section/ PHES section 6). A Monitor source select switch This switch enables you to select the type of signal to monitor via the C- MITO OUT jacks and the PHES jack. When the switch is set to PF/ ( ) You will monitor PF signals (signals routed from input channels/aux returns to the PF bus) or signals (signals routed from MIX buses / buses/matix to the bus). If any one of the PF switches for the input channels/aux returns is turned on, the PF indicator will light up. In this case, the PF bus signals (not the bus signals) are routed to the C- MITO OUT jacks and PHES jack. If all the PF switches are turned off, the bus signals are sent to the C- MITO OUT jacks and PHES jack. Note: If you turn on any one of the PF switches for the input channels/aux returns while monitoring the bus signal, the switching circuit will switch the signal to the PF bus signal. When the switch is set to TAPE IN ( ) You can monitor the signals input from the TAPE IN jacks (see page 8, rear panel N). B PF (Pre-fader isten) indicator This indicator lights up when any one of the PF switches for the input channels/aux returns is turned on, indicating that the PF bus signal is currently being monitored. C EVE control This control enables you to adjust the level of signals output from the C- MITO OUT jacks. This setting does not affect the signal level at the PHES jack. D switch This switch turns on and off the monitoring signals output from the C- MITO OUT jacks. It does not affect signals at the PHES jack. E EVE (Headphones level) control This control enables you to adjust the level of signals output from the PHES jack. This setting does not affect the signal level at the C- MITO OUT jacks. F PHES (Headphones) jack Tip (left) Connect monitoring stereo headphones here. See /4" TS phone plug ing (right) the figure on the right for wiring.

15 TAPE IN section 3 TAPE IN TAPE IN section This section enables you to control line-level signals input from the TAPE IN jacks. Input signals from the TAPE IN jacks can be routed to the bus or directly to the C- MITO OUT jacks and PHES jack. A (Stereo) control This control knob determines the level of input signals at the TAPE IN jacks that are sent to on the buses. B switch This switch turns on and off the signals sent from the TAPE IN jacks to the bus. This switch setting does not affect signals (input from the TAPE IN jacks) that are monitored via the C- MITO OUT jacks and PHES jack. Note: Set the Monitor source select switch (C- MI section ) in the C- MI section to TAPE IN to monitor the TAPE IN signals via the C- MITO OUT jacks and PHES jack. PF from MTX CT from PF /TAPE MATIX PF PF/ TAPE IN EVE C- MITO OUT EVE PHES TAPE IN Signal flow in the C- MI section, PHES section, and TAPE IN section

16 4 Master Section TAKBACK section This section is used to route talkback signals to the MIX buses and the bus. A INPUT jack This X-3-3 unbalanced input jack is used to connect a talkback microphone with an output impedance of 6Ω. See the figure below for wiring. Male X plug (ground) 3 (cold) (hot) B M- switch TAKBACK C M-M switch D switch These switches ( 4) are used to send talkback signals to MIX buses 4, MIX buses, and bus. You can turn the switches on or off independently for each destination. E EVE control This control knob is used to adjust the talkback level. F switch This switch turns talkback signals on and off. 3 4 M- M-M INPUT EVE 6 MIX MIX (FIX) (VAIABE) PF CT INPUT HA EVE M- M-M Signal flow in the TAKBACK section

17 METE SEECT section METE SEECT section You can select the signal source to be displayed in the Meter bridge section. A Source select switch This switch enables you to select the signal source to be displayed on the MATIX (PF /TAPE) meter (Meter bridge 3) in the right corner of the level meter. When the switch is set to PF-/TAPE ( ) The meter indicates either the PF/ bus output level or the input level of the signals sent from the TAPE IN jacks, depending on the setting of the Monitor source select switch in the C- MI section. When the switch is set to MATIX ( ) The meter indicates the output level of Matrix and. PF /TAPE MATIX METE SEECT Meter bridge This peak level meter indicates the output level of the MIX buses, bus, Matrixes /, PF bus, and bus, and the level of the signal input from the TAPE IN jacks. 3 4 PEAK PEAK PEAK POWE M M M6 M7 M8 M9 M PHANTOM MATIX PF / TAPE A M M meters These meters indicate the output level of MIX OUT. B meters These meters indicate the output level of OUT. C MATIX (PF /TAPE) meters These meters indicate the PF/ bus level, input level of signals sent from the TAPE IN jacks, or the output level of Matrixes /, depending on the selection made in the METE SEECT section. D POWE indicator When the power to the MC3/ (or MC4/) is turned on, this indicator lights up. E PHANTOM indicator This indicator lights up when any of the phantom power supplies (see page 6, rear panel 4) are turned on.

18 6 ear Panel ear Panel C A C- MITO OUT +4dB MATIX OUT +4dB OUT +4dB AUX ETUN +4dB 4 (MO) 3 (MO) (MO) (MO) D E TAPE IN dbv EC OUT dbv INSET I/O db OUT +4dB 4 3 MIX INSET I/O db 4 3 INSET I/O OUT IN (MO) 6 3 (MO) 4 INSET I/O db PHANTOM (+48V) OFF INSET I/O INSET I/O db db 9 INSET I/O db INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT B B B B MIX OUT +4dB INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT A A A A B 7 6 A INPUT A jacks, 7 3 {, 7 4} These are balanced, X-3-3 monaural input jacks. Usually their nominal input levels range from 6 db to 6 db. However, when the pad switches (see page, front panel ) are turned on, the nominal input levels range from + db Male X plug (ground) 3 (cold) to 34 db. For every group of four input channels, the INPUT A jacks have phantom power of +48 V that can be turned on and off. See the figure on the right for wiring. B INPUT B jacks, 7 3 {, 7 4} These are balanced TS phone, monaural input Tip (hot) jacks. Their nominal input levels are the same as /4" TS phone plug ing (cold) those for INPUT A. You cannot use the INPUT A jack and INPUT B jack for the same channel simultaneously. Do not connect plugs to both A and B jacks of the same channel at the same time. Otherwise, a malfunction may occur. Phantom power is not available for the INPUT B jacks. See the figure on the right for wiring. C INSET I/O jacks These TS phone jacks are used to insert an external processor into monaural input channels, 7 3 {7 4} with nominal input/output levels of db. See the figure below for wiring. (hot) /4" phone plug Tip (send) Tip (send) ing (return) /4" TS phone plug To processor s input Connect to INSET I/O jack /4" phone plug Tip (return) From processor s output D PHANTOM (+48 V) switches These switches are used to turn the +48 V phantom power on and off for every group of four input channels. If one of these switches is turned on, the PHANTOM indicator on the Meter bridge will light up.

19 ear Panel 7 E INPUT jacks 3 6 These are unbalanced phone jacks for the stereo input channels, with nominal input levels ranging from 34 db to + db. If you are using the stereo input modules as monaural channels, connect a plug to 3 (MO) or (MO) jack. See the figure on the right for wiring. F MIX OUT jacks These balanced X-3-3 jacks output MIX bus signals individually, with a nominal output level of +4 db. See the figure on the right for wiring. /4" phone plug Male X plug G MIX INSET I/O jacks These TS phone jacks are used to insert an external processor into MIX buses 4, with nominal input/output levels of db. See the figure below for wiring. Tip (send) (ground) 3 (cold) (hot) /4" phone plug Tip (send) Tip (send) ing (return) /4" TS phone plug To processor s input Connect to INSET I/O jack /4" phone plug Tip (return) From processor s output H AUX ETUN 4 jacks These unbalanced phone jacks are used to connect stereo outputs from an external effect processor, with nominal input level of +4 db. To input monaural signals, use only the (MO) jack. See the figure on the right for wiring. I OUT jacks These balanced X-3-3 jacks output bus signals, with a nominal output level of +4 db. See the figure on the right for wiring. J OUT jacks These unbalanced phone jacks output bus signals, with a nominal output level of +4 db. See the figure on the right for wiring. K MATIX OUT jacks / These unbalanced phone jacks output Matrix / signals that are a mix of MIX buses 4 and bus, with a nominal output level of +4 db. See the figure on the right for wiring. /4" phone plug Male X plug /4" phone plug /4" phone plug Tip (send) (ground) 3 (cold) (hot) Tip (send) Tip (send)

20 8 ear Panel INSET I/O jacks These TS phone jacks are used to insert an external processor into the bus, with nominal input/output levels of db. See the figure below for wiring. /4" phone plug Tip (send) Tip (send) ing (return) /4" TS phone plug To processor s input Connect to INSET I/O jack /4" phone plug Tip (return) From processor s output M C- MITO OUT jacks These unbalanced phone jacks are used to monitor input signals sent from the PF bus, bus, and TAPE IN jacks, with a nominal output level of +4 db. See the figure on the right for wiring. N TAPE IN jacks These unbalanced phono jacks are used to connect a line-level device, with a nominal input level of dbv. See the figure on the right for wiring. O EC OUT jacks These unbalanced phono jacks output line-level, pre-fader, preinsert I/O bus signals. See the figure on the right for wiring. /4" phone plug Phono plug Phono plug Tip (send) Sleeve Tip Tip Sleeve

21 f GA Diversity Function 9 GA Diversity Function What is GA Diversity? GA Diversity is an output select function that allows you to use the MIX OUT jacks as group output jacks or AUX output jacks on the MC3/ and MC4/. You can route either MIX (Variable) bus signals or MIX (Fix) bus signals to the MIX OUT 4 jacks of the MC3/ and MC4/. You can select either one of these output signals in the Variable/Fix select section. If the M switches in the Variable/Fix select section are set to FIX ( ), the corresponding MIX OUT jacks will output MIX (FIX) bus signals. Since each channel s output level for the MIX (FIX) bus signals is fixed, the corresponding MIX OUT jacks will function as group output jacks. If the M switches in the Variable/Fix select section are set to VAIABE ( ), the corresponding MIX OUT jacks will output MIX (VAIABE) bus signals. Since each channel s output level for the MIX (VAIABE) bus signals is variable, the corresponding MIX OUT jacks will function as AUX output jacks. The GA Diversity function will enable you to configure a flexible bus system, such as four groups and six AUX sends, two groups and eight AUX sends, or AUX sends, etc., depending on the application. MIX MIX (FIX) (VAIABE) PF CT FIX VAIABE/FIX 3-Stage MIX OUT MIX INSET I/O g TO PAN to to MTX Setting the GA Diversity function. Press down the M switch ( FIX) in the Variable/ Fix select section (see page 6). The FIX indicator will light up. The MIX OUT output channel will receive the MIX (FIX) bus signal, and the MIX OUT jack will function as a group output jack. VAIABE / FIX M FIX FIX. Press the M switch again to set it to ( VAIABE). The FIX indicator will be turned off. The MIX OUT output channel will receive the MIX (VAIABE) bus signal, and the MIX OUT jack will function as an AUX output jack. 3. Set the,, and switches in the same way. You can set MIX OUT 4 channels to FIX or VAIABE individually. FIX FIX

22 Specifications Specifications General specifications Frequency response Total harmonic distortion Hum and noise (s=ω, Hz khz) Maximum voltage gain Crosstalk at khz Gain control Channel input pad Channel input HPF Input channel equalization input channel equalization Mix out equalization Hz khz + db, 3 db, +4 db 6Ω ( OUT, OUT, MIX OUT, MATIX OUT) (Input Gain Control at minimum) Hz khz, +4 db 6Ω ( OUT, OUT, MIX OUT, MATIX OUT) 8 db equivalent input noise 9 db residual output noise ( OUT, OUT, MIX OUT, MATIX OUT) 83 db residual output noise ( OUT) 78 db residual output noise (MIX OUT) 64 db (68 db S/N) ( OUT, MIX OUT) 84 db CH IN to OUT 84 db CH IN to MIX OUT 8 db IN to OUT 8 db IN to MIX OUT 7 db adjacent input 7 db input to output 44 db variable db/6 db 8 Hz db/oct ± db Maximum khz * shelving HI- 4 Hz 8 khz peaking O- 8 Hz.6 khz peaking Hz * shelving ± db Maximum khz * shelving HI- 3 khz peaking O- 8 Hz peaking Hz * shelving ± db Maximum khz * shelving 3 Hz 6 khz peaking Hz * shelving master fader at nominal level. all channel fader, mix level control: minimum switch: OFF Mix master fader at nominal level. all channel fader, mix level control: minimum M switch: OFF master/mix master fader, one channel fader and mix level control at nominal level. one channel gain control: maximum Meters 3 points ED x 4 Channel peak indicators Phantom power An indicator for each channel turns on when the pre-channel fader signal is 3 db below clipping. +48V (balanced) Power requirement USA and Canadian V AC 6 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight W MC3/: 37 x 6 x 7 mm MC4/: 44 x 6 x 7 mm MC3/: 38 kg MC4/: 34 kg * Turn over/oll off frequency of shelving: 3 db below maximum variable level. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

23 Input specifications Input specifications Input connectors Gain trim Input impedance Nominal impedance Sensitivity Input level Nominal level Max. before clipping Connector type CH INPUT, 7 4/3 MAX -6Ω Mics 86 db (38.8 µv) 6 db (77 µv) 4 db (7.7 mv) 3 kω MIN & 6Ω ines 4 db (6.6 mv) 6 db (3 mv) +4 db (.3 V) A: X-3-3 type B: Phone jack CH INPUT 3 6 MAX 6 db (77 µv) 34 db (. mv) 4 db ( mv) MIN 6 db (3 mv) + db (.4 V) +3 db (4. V) AUX ETUN db (9 mv) +4 db (.3 V) + db (7.7 V) Phone jack (TS) 3 TAPE IN 6Ω ines 6 dbv (.mv) dbv (36 mv) +8 dbv (. V) CA phono kω CH INSET I/O 6 db (38.8 mv) INSET I/O MIX INSET I/O db (4 mv) db (77 mv) + db (7.7 V) Phone jack, TS 4 TAKBACK INPUT -6Ω Mics 66 db (338 µv) db (.4 mv) 4 db (48.9 mv) X-3-3 type 3. Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce an output of +4 db (.3 V) or the nominal output level when the unit is set to maximum gain.. Balanced 3. Unbalanced 4. T: OUT, : IN, S: GND db=.77 Vrms, dbv= Vrms Output specifications Output connector Output impedance Nominal impedance Nominal Output level Max. before clipping Connector type OUT OUT Ω +4 db (.3 V) X-3-3 type + db (7.7 V) Phone jack MIX OUT 6Ω ines +4 db (.3 V) 7Ω +4 db (.3 V) X-3-3 type MATIX OUT C- MITO OUT + db (7.7 V) Phone jack EC OUT dbv (36 mv) + dbv (3.6 V) CA phono CH INSET I/O INSET I/O 6Ω kω ines db (77 mv) + db (7.7 V) Phone jack, TS 3 MIX INSET I/O PHES Ω 4Ω Phones 3 mw mw phone jack. Balanced. Unbalanced 3. T: OUT, : IN, S: GND db=.77 Vrms, dbv= Vrms

24 Specifications Dimensions MC3/ W: 37 7 MC4/ 8 7 W: 44 H: 6 D: For European Model Purchaser/User Information specified in EN3- and EN3-. Inrush Current: A Conformed Environment: E, E, E3 and E4 Unit: mm

25 Block and evel diagram 3 Block and evel diagram INPUT A -, 7-4/7-3 INPUT B 6dB ø PF 3(MO), PAD HA HPF 4-Stage (MO) M + + Ch3-6, GAIN Min AUX ETUN Ch INSET Ch-, 7-4/3 PAD On, GAIN Min Ch-, 7-4/3 PAD Off, GAIN Min 3 4 Ch3-6, GAIN Max Ch-, 7-4/3 Talkback INPUT PAD On, GAIN Max 6 Ch-, 7-4/3 PAD Off, GAIN Max PF CT FIX VAIABE/FIX MIX INSET I/O MIX(FIX) -4 MIX INSET I/O MIX(VAIABE) - to MTX MIX OUT 6-: Same as MIX OUT TAPE IN TAPE IN MIX OUT MIX OUT to MIX OUT INSET I/O INSET I/O from MIX OUT INSET I/O OUT EC OUT OUT OUT from MIX OUT from MIX OUT OUT EC OUT to C- MITO MATIX OUT, C- MITO OUT MITO OUT PHES (@4Ω) /3, 6/ 4, 6 (MO), (MO), AUX ETUN 3(MO), 4(MO) 3, 4 M- INPUT HA EVE M-M 3-Stage TO MIX OUT -4: Same as MIX OUT 3-Stage PAN to PO M from MO EVE EVE PF PF/ TAPE IN from MTX PF /TAPE MATIX EVE EVE PHES f g f g MIX +48V (FIX) PHANTOM 4 PEAK PAD HA HPF INSET I/O 4-Stage M M PE M6 M7 PE M8 M9 PE M GAIN 8 HI- O- PEAK PAD HA HPF 4-Stage PE M M6 PE M7 M8 PE M9 M BA PF M PF M M6 M7 M8 M9 M PF MIX (VAIABE) HI- O- f g f g GAIN 8 PAN to Meter

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