MELONARE ARMX8

MELONARE ARMX8 8-Channel Audio Mixer

Professional Mixing Console Instruction Manual

Model: ARMX8 | Brand: MELONARE

Уводзіны

Thank you for choosing the MELONARE ARMX8 8-Channel Audio Mixer. This professional mixing console is designed to provide warm, pure, and dynamic audio mixing for various applications, including home studios, DJ parties, karaoke, and stage performances. Featuring 16 DSP effects, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, a 3-band EQ, and +48V phantom power, the ARMX8 offers versatile control over your audio. This manual will guide you through the setup, operation, and maintenance of your new mixer.

Інфармацыя па бяспецы

  • Перад эксплуатацыяй прылады ўважліва прачытайце ўсе інструкцыі.
  • Keep the mixer away from water, moisture, and extreme temperatures.
  • Не адчыняйце casinг; звяртайцеся да кваліфікаванага персаналу па ўсё абслугоўванне.
  • Use only the provided power adapter or one with identical specifications.
  • Забяспечце належную вентыляцыю вакол прылады, каб прадухіліць перагрэў.
  • Пазбягайце класці цяжкія прадметы на міксер.

Прадукт скончаныview & Асноўныя характарыстыкі

The MELONARE ARMX8 is an 8-channel professional mixing console designed for high-quality audio production. Its key features include:

  • 8-канальны ўваход: Compatible with XLR, 1/4" LINE, and RCA inputs.
  • 16 эфектаў DSP: Built-in digital effects for enhanced sound.
  • Функцыя USB: Supports USB streaming and recording.
  • Функцыя Bluetooth: Enables wireless audio streaming (Bluetooth 5.0).
  • 3-дыяпазонны эквалайзер: Adjusts low, mid, and high frequencies for precise sound control.
  • +48 В фантомнага харчавання: Provides necessary power for condenser microphones.
  • Некалькі ўваходаў: Allows connecting multiple audio sources simultaneously.
  • Адпраўка FX: Output jack for connecting an external audio processor.
  • Маніторынг гуку: Available for real-time audio feedback.
MELONARE ARMX8 8-Channel Audio Mixer with key features highlighted
Скончанаview of the MELONARE ARMX8 mixer and its main features.

Змест пакета

Калі ласка, праверце наяўнасць усіх прадметаў у камплекце:

  • MELONARE ARMX8 8-Channel Audio Mixer
  • Адаптар сілкавання
  • Кіраўніцтва па эксплуатацыі

Элементы кіравання і функцыі

Familiarize yourself with the various controls and connection points on your ARMX8 mixer:

Close-up of the 8 input channels on the mixer
The 8 input channels, including 6 mono XLR/1/4" LINE and 1 stereo RCA input.
Падрабязны view of Gain, Channel Level, Phone Level, and Main Level Fader knobs
Падрабязны view of the Gain, Channel Level, Phone Level, and Main Level Fader controls.
FX Send port detail and function
The FX SEND output jack for connecting external audio processors.

Настройка

Follow these steps to set up your MELONARE ARMX8 mixer:

  1. Падключэнне сілкавання: Connect the provided power adapter to the mixer's power input and then to a suitable power outlet.
  2. Уваходныя злучэнні:
    • Connect microphones to the MIC/LINE inputs using XLR cables.
    • Connect line-level instruments (keyboards, guitars with preamps) or other audio devices to the MIC/LINE inputs using 1/4" LINE cables.
    • Connect devices with RCA outputs (e.g., CD players) to the stereo RCA input jacks.
  3. Выхадныя злучэнні:
    • Падключыце асноўныя дынамікі або amplifier to the MAIN OUTPUT (XLR or 1/4" TRS) jacks.
    • Падключыце навушнікі да раздыма PHONES для маніторынгу.
    • If using an external effects processor, connect its input to the FX SEND jack and its output back to an available input channel on the mixer.
  4. Пачатковыя налады: Ensure all GAIN, LEVEL, and EQ knobs are set to their minimum positions before powering on.
Diagram showing compatible devices for the mixer: Microphone, Mobile Phone, Computer, Power Amplifier, Earphone, Projector
The ARMX8 mixer is compatible with a wide range of devices.

Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі

Уключэнне/выключэнне

After all connections are made, turn on the mixer using the power switch. Always power on the mixer before connecting to amplifiers or powered speakers, and power off the mixer after turning off amplifiers/speakers to prevent sudden loud noises.

Adjusting Input Gain and Level

  • Выкарыстоўвайце ВЫРАГ knob for each channel to adjust the input sensitivity. Set it so that the PEAK LED flashes only occasionally during the loudest parts of the signal.
  • Выкарыстоўвайце CHANNEL LEVEL KNOB to adjust the volume of each individual channel in the mix.
  • The MAIN LEVEL FADER controls the overall output volume of the mixer.
  • The PHONE LEVEL KNOB adjusts the volume for the headphone output.

Using the 3-Band EQ

Each channel features a 3-band equalizer to fine-tune the sound:

  • HI Shelving: Adjusts high frequencies (10KHz +/-15dB).
  • MID Range: Adjusts mid frequencies (2.5KHz +/-15dB).
  • LO Shelving: Adjusts low frequencies (80Hz +/-15dB).
Diagram illustrating the 3-Band EQ controls for low, mid, and high frequencies
The 3-Band EQ allows for precise sound control by enhancing or reducing specific frequency ranges.

Activating +48V Phantom Power

The ARMX8 provides +48V phantom power, essential for condenser microphones. Locate the +48V PHANTOM POWER button and press it to activate. Ensure condenser microphones are connected before activating phantom power to prevent damage to other equipment.

Mixer highlighting the +48V Phantom Power button and its function
The +48V Phantom Power provides necessary power for condenser microphones.

Using 16 DSP Effects

The mixer includes 16 built-in DSP digital effects to enhance your sound:

  1. Скруціць ПРАГРАМА knob to select a desired effect (1-16) and press the knob to enable it.
  2. Скруціць ПАРАМЕТР knob to adjust the depth or specific characteristics of the selected effect.
  3. Скруціць ЭФЕКТЫ knob to adjust the overall main level of the applied effects.
  4. Twist each Channel FX knob (located on individual channels) to adjust the amount of effect applied to that specific channel.
Instructions for using the 16 DSP Effects with program, parameter, and effects knobs
Step-by-step guide for controlling the 16 DSP effects.

Available DSP Effects:

  • 1. Hall1
  • 2. Hall2
  • 3. Room1
  • 4. Room2
  • 5. Reverb+delay
  • 6. Delay 125MS
  • 7. Delay 175MS
  • 8. Delay 225MS
  • 9. Delay 285MS
  • 10. Delay 560MS
  • 11. Delay 860MS
  • 12. Delay 1000MS
  • 13. Delay 1400MS
  • 14. PING-PONG Delay 800MS
  • 15. PING-PONG Delay 1000MS
  • 16. PING-PONG Delay 1400MS
List of 16 DSP effects with their names and delay times
Detailed list of the 16 built-in DSP effects.

Паток Bluetooth

The ARMX8 allows wireless music streaming from your iPad or smartphone:

  1. Націсніце РЭЖЫМ button on the digital audio player section to select the Bluetooth mode. The display will show "BLUE" and flash.
  2. On your Bluetooth-enabled device (e.g., smartphone), search for available Bluetooth devices and select "MELONARE ARMX8".
  3. Once connected successfully, the "BLUE" indicator on the mixer's screen will stop flashing.

NOTE: The USB and Bluetooth functions CANNOT be used simultaneously.

Instructions for Bluetooth streaming with the mixer and a smartphone
Steps for connecting and streaming audio via Bluetooth.

USB Streaming & Recording

The mixer supports USB/flash/MP3 reader functionality for streaming and recording:

  1. Insert a USB stick or connect a USB cable from your computer to the mixer's USB port.
  2. For USB Streaming:
    • Націсніце ПАПЕРАДНЯЯ/V- or ДАЛЕЙ/V+ button to switch between songs.
    • Націсніце П/П button to pause or play the selected song.
    • Доўгі націск ПАПЕРАДНЯЯ/V- or ДАЛЕЙ/V+ кнопку, каб паменшыць або павялічыць гучнасць.
    • Скруціць MP3 knob for overall volume adjustment of the streaming music.
  3. For USB Recording:
    • Націсніце РЭЖЫМ button and select the "rEC" recording mode.
    • Кароткае націсканне П/П кнопку, каб пачаць запіс.
    • Доўгі націск П/П button to finish recording and save the file.

NOTE: The USB and Bluetooth functions CANNOT be used simultaneously.

Instructions for USB streaming with the mixer and a USB device
Steps for USB streaming, including play/pause and volume control.
Instructions for USB recording with the mixer
Steps for initiating and saving USB recordings.

Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне

  • Уборка: Для чысткі паверхні міксера выкарыстоўвайце мяккую сухую тканіну. Пазбягайце выкарыстання абразіўных ачышчальнікаў або растваральнікаў.
  • захоўванне: When not in use, store the mixer in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and excessive dust.
  • Кабельнае кіраванне: Ensure cables are not tangled or stressed to prevent damage to connectors and ports.

Ліквідацыю непаладак

праблема Магчымая прычына Рашэнне
Няма выхаду гуку Incorrect cable connections; Main Level Fader or Channel Level knobs too low; Ampвыключаны або адключаны гук дынамікаў/жывільнага прыглушальніка. Check all audio cable connections. Increase Main Level Fader and relevant Channel Level knobs. Ensure connected ampгукаізалятар/дынамікі ўключаны і не адключаны.
Скажоны гук Input GAIN too high; Output level too high; Faulty cable. Reduce the GAIN knob for the affected channel. Lower the Main Level Fader. Try replacing audio cables.
Не працуе кандэнсатарны мікрафон Фантомнае харчаванне +48 В не актывавана. Press the +48V PHANTOM POWER button to activate. Ensure the microphone is properly connected.
Bluetooth/USB not connecting or playing Incorrect mode selected; Device not paired; USB/Bluetooth used simultaneously. Ensure the correct MODE (Bluetooth or USB) is selected. Re-pair Bluetooth device. Remember that USB and Bluetooth cannot be used at the same time.

Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

Product dimensions and detailed technical specifications table
Dimensions and technical specifications of the MELONARE ARMX8 mixer.
Генерал
Памеры (прыбл.) Шырыня: 24 см, Глыбіня: 26.2 см, Вышыня: 5.5 см
Мона ўваходы
Мікрафонны ўваход Электронна збалансаваны, канфігурацыя дыскрэтнага ўваходу
Прапускная здольнасць Ад 10 Гц да 60 кГц ±3 дБ
Distortion (THD&N) 0.01% at 4 dBu, 1 kHz, Bandwidth 80 kHz
EIN мікрафона (22 Гц-22 кГц) -129.5 dBu, 150 Ohm source; -117.3 dBu, 150 Ohm source; -132.0 dBu, input shorted; -122.0 dBu, input shorted
Дыяпазон TRIM ад 0 дБ да +10 дБ
Лінейны ўвод электронна збалансаваны
Дыяпазон узроўняў лініі +10dBu да -40dBu
Ураўноўванне
Прывітанне Стэлажы 10KHz +/-15dB
Сярэдні дыяпазон 2.5KHz +/-15dB
Ло Стэлажы 80 Гц +/-15 дБ
Раздзел Master Mix
Максімальны выхад +22 dBu збалансаваны
Дыспетчарская Out +22 dBu незбалансаваны
Суадносіны сігнал-шум 112 дБ, усе каналы ў Unity Gain
Электразабеспячэнне
Магістральная сетка Voltages USA/Canada: ~120V AC, 60 Hz
U.K./Australia: ~240V AC, 50 Hz
China: ~220V AC, 50 Hz

Парады карыстальніка

  • Always start with all volume and gain knobs at their minimum settings before powering on to avoid sudden loud noises.
  • Experiment with the 16 DSP effects to find the perfect sound for your performance or recording.
  • When using phantom power, ensure your microphones are compatible condenser microphones.
  • For optimal sound quality, use high-quality shielded cables for all audio connections.
  • If you experience feedback, try reducing the gain on the affected channel or adjusting microphone placement.

Гарантыя і падтрымка

Your MELONARE ARMX8 Audio Mixer is covered by a standard manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims. For technical support or service inquiries, please contact your retailer or the MELONARE customer service department.

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