QSC MP-M80 User Manual

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QSC MP-M80 User Manual Manual pdf 42 page image

35TD-001578-01-AMixerThe MP-M includes a stereo mixer with Auto-Mix capability and an FX engine allowing it to be used for meeting/conference or live entertainmentapplications. All MP-M Input Channels are available as a an audio source to the mixer. The mixer’s stereo output can be used as an audio sourcefor any of the MP-M Output Channels.Mixer Main – Block DiagramTouchMixerMixer Section LevelPEQ GainGain Mute ToLinkedZonesToMonoZonesEffectsTo CueCueEffectsLevelFromInputChannelsMixer Main – Home Screen(MP-M80 shown)1. Inputs 1–8 (Mic/Line), Inputs 9–16 (RCA), USB/FX(USB Player and FX Channel) banks – Select a bank (orgroup) of Input Channels2. Select (Input Channel Name) – Displays the InputChannel’s friendly name. Touch to access the InputPEQ, Compressor, AGC, Gate, Presets, and setupscreens.3. Main – Touch to access the Mixer’s Main channel6-band PEQ screen.4. Cue – Routes the Input Channel’s signal to the Cue(headphone) output.5. Pan – Places the channel’s signal in a stereo soundfi eld.6. Level faders – Adjusts the output level from the InputChannels going to the Mixer Main channel.7. Level meter – Indicates the pre-fader signal level fromthe Input Channels.8. Main Level meter – Indicates the post-fader output ofthe Mixer Main channel.9. Main Output fader – Adjusts the output level of theMixer. The Main output can be selected as a Source for any of the Zone outputs.10. Auto-Mix – Engages the automatic microphone mixer.The MP-M auto-mixer is a gain-sharing design and may be used on any or all of the Mic/Line input channels. It works by comparing the signalsfrom the input channels and applying attenuation (level reduction). In operation, the auto-mixer senses which channels are being spoken intoand allocates gain to the active channels while reducing gain of the inactive channels.11. Mute button – Mutes the Input Channel12. Mute button – Mutes the Main Mixer output.Touch Mixer398121245671011