ARVOMIC 4-Channel Audio Mixer (ARMX-4) User Manual

1. Уводзіны

Thank you for choosing the ARVOMIC 4-Channel Audio Mixer (ARMX-4). This professional mixing console is designed to provide high-quality audio processing for various applications, including small stages, home studios, gigs, and DJ parties. It features a compact design, robust construction, and a comprehensive set of functions to meet your audio mixing needs. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the device to ensure proper use and to maximize its performance and longevity.

2. Інфармацыя па бяспецы

To prevent electric shock, fire, or damage to the unit, please observe the following safety precautions:

• Не падвяргайце прыладу ўздзеянню дажджу або вільгаці.
• Не здымайце крышку. Унутры няма частак, якія абслугоўваюцца карыстальнікам. Звяртайцеся да кваліфікаванага персаналу па ўсім абслугоўванні.
• Пераканайцеся, што аб'ём блока харчаванняtagадпавядае патрабаванням, указаным на прыладзе.
• Абараняйце сеткавы шнур ад наступання або заціскання, асабліва ў месцах вілкі, разеткі і месца выхаду з прылады.
• Адключайце прыладу ад сеткі падчас навальніцы або калі яна не выкарыстоўваецца на працягу доўгага часу.
• Пазбягайце размяшчэння прылады побач з крыніцамі цяпла, такімі як радыятары, абагравальнікі, пліты або іншыя прыборы (у тым ліку ampLifiers), якія вырабляюць цяпло.
• Не блакуйце вентыляцыйныя адтуліны. Усталюйце ў адпаведнасці з інструкцыямі вытворцы.

3. Змесціва ўпакоўкі

Калі ласка, праверце, ці ўсе прадметы ўваходзяць у камплект:

• ARVOMIC 4-Channel Audio Mixer (ARMX-4)
• Адаптар сілкавання
• Кіраўніцтва карыстальніка (гэты дакумент)

Калі якія-небудзь прадметы адсутнічаюць або пашкоджаныя, звярніцеся да прадаўца.

4. Асаблівасці прадукту

• 4-канальны мікшерный пульт: Compact design with professional mixing capabilities.
• Нізкі ўзровень шумуamps: Professional and discrete mic preamps with 2 mono XLR and 1/4" LINE connected jacks, plus stereo input jacks.
• +48 В фантомнага харчавання: Enables safe charging and use of condenser microphones.
• 3-дыяпазонны эквалайзер: Musical 3-band equalizer on each channel for detailed sound character adjustment.
• 16 лічбавых эфектаў DSP: Built-in effects for dynamic and personalized mixes.
• USB/Flash/MP3 Reader: Allows streaming music and recording to a USB stick or computer.
• Функцыянальнасць Bluetooth: Wirelessly stream music from smartphones and other devices. (Note: USB and Bluetooth functions cannot be used simultaneously.)
• FX Output Jack: Connect external compressors, equalizers, or processors for additional audio processing.
• Precise Level Control: Well-designed faders and knobs for accurate level/volume adjustments.
• Трывалая канструкцыя: Elegant design with a white control board and durable metal construction.

5. Элементы кіравання і функцыі

Familiarize yourself with the various controls and connections on your ARMX-4 mixer.

Малюнак 5.1: Пярэдняя панэль зверхуview of the ARMX-4 Mixer with key controls labeled.

5.1 Input Channels (Channels 1-4)

• MIC / LINE Input (XLR/1/4" Combo Jack): Connect microphones (XLR) or line-level instruments (1/4" TS/TRS). Channels 1 and 2 feature combo jacks. Channels 3/4 are stereo 1/4" LINE inputs.
• PAD Button (26dB): Attenuates the input signal by 26dB for very loud sources.
• HPF Button (80Hz): Activates a High-Pass Filter at 80Hz to reduce unwanted low-frequency rumble.
• Ручка GAIN: Adjusts the input sensitivity for each channel. Set this to achieve a strong signal without clipping.
• 3-палосны эквалайзер (ВЫСОКІЯ, СЯРЭДНІЯ, НІЗКІЯ):
  • ВЫСОКАЯ: Adjusts treble frequencies (10kHz).
  • СЯРЭДЗІНА: Adjusts mid-range frequencies (2.5kHz).
  • НІЗКІ: Adjusts bass frequencies (100Hz).
• Ручка FX: Controls the amount of signal sent from the channel to the internal DSP effects processor.
• Пікавы святлодыёд: Illuminates when the input signal is too high, indicating potential clipping. Adjust GAIN down if this LED lights up frequently.
• Ручка LEVEL: Adjusts the overall output level of the individual channel to the main mix.

5.2 Галоўная секцыя

• FX SEND Jack: Output for sending signal to an external effects processor.
• ТЭЛЕФОНЫ Джэк: 1/4-цалевы стэрэавыхад для падлучэння навушнікаў.
• STEREO OUT (L/R) Jacks: XLR outputs for connecting to a power ampжывы прыбор, дынамікі з актываваным харчаваннем або запісваючая прылада.
• USB TO PC / Bluetooth Interface: Allows connection to a computer for audio interface functionality or wireless Bluetooth streaming.
• Лічбавай дысплей: Shows current DSP effect number or USB/Bluetooth status.
• PREV/NEXT/P/P/MODE Buttons: Control USB/Bluetooth playback and DSP effect selection.
• 16 DSP Effects Knob (PROGRAM): Selects one of the 16 built-in digital effects.
• PARAMETER Knob: Adjusts a specific parameter of the selected DSP effect (e.g., delay time, reverb decay).
• MAIN METERS (LED): Displays the main stereo output level. Aim for levels around 0dB to avoid clipping.
• PHANTOM (+48V) Button: Activates phantom power for condenser microphones connected to XLR inputs.
• MAIN Fader: Рэгулюе агульную гучнасць выхаднога гуку асноўнага стэрэамікса.
• Рэгулятар узроўню гуку навушнікаў: Рэгулюе гучнасць выхаднога гуку для навушнікаў.
• СТЭРЭА-фейдэр: Controls the level of the USB/Bluetooth/MP3 input.

6. Кіраўніцтва па наладцы

Follow these steps to set up your ARMX-4 mixer:

1. Размяшчэнне: Place the mixer on a stable, flat surface, ensuring adequate ventilation around the unit.
2. Падключэнне сілкавання: Ensure the mixer's power switch is OFF. Connect the provided power adapter to the DC IN jack on the rear panel of the mixer, then plug the adapter into a suitable AC power outlet.
3. Выхадныя злучэнні: Connect the STEREO OUT (L/R) XLR jacks to your power ampрэгулятар налады, актываваныя дынамікі або інтэрфейс запісу.
4. Уваходныя злучэнні:
   • Мікрафоны: Connect microphones to the MIC/LINE XLR inputs (Channels 1-2). If using condenser microphones, activate the +48V PHANTOM power.
   • Лінейныя інструменты: Connect instruments like keyboards or guitars (with a DI box) to the 1/4" LINE inputs.
   • Крыніцы стэрэа: Connect stereo devices (e.g., CD player, external audio interface) to the 1/4" LINE inputs of Channel 3/4.
5. Навушнікі: Connect your headphones to the PHONES jack for monitoring.
6. Пачатковыя налады: Before powering on, ensure all GAIN knobs are at their minimum, and all LEVEL faders/knobs (including MAIN and PHONES) are at their minimum.
7. Уключэнне: Turn on the mixer's power switch. Then, turn on your connected amplifier або актыўныя калонкі.

7. Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі

7.1 Асноўнае змешванне

1. Set Input Gain: While the source is playing (e.g., speaking into a microphone), slowly increase the GAIN knob for that channel until the PEAK LED flashes only occasionally. This ensures a strong signal without distortion.
2. Adjust Channel Level: Slowly raise the channel's LEVEL knob to bring the sound into the main mix.
3. Адрэгулюйце асноўны выхад: Gradually raise the MAIN fader to achieve the desired overall volume from your speakers. Monitor the MAIN METERS to ensure levels stay below clipping (0dB).
4. Use EQ: Adjust the HIGH, MID, and LOW EQ knobs on each channel to shape the tone of the sound.
5. Манітор з навушнікамі: Adjust the PHONES Level knob to set your headphone volume.

7.2 Эфекты DSP

Figure 7.1: Close-up of the DSP Effects section, showing the program display and control knobs.

The ARMX-4 features 16 built-in DSP effects:

1. Выберыце эфект: Turn the PROGRAM knob to cycle through the 16 effects. The selected effect number will be shown on the digital display.
2. Adjust Effect Parameter: Use the PARAMETER knob to fine-tune the selected effect. For example, on a delay effect, this might adjust the delay time.
3. Apply to Channels: Use the FX knob on each individual channel to send a portion of that channel's signal to the DSP effects processor.
4. Adjust Overall FX Level: The overall level of the effects return is controlled by the dedicated FX return level (often integrated with the main stereo fader or a separate knob, depending on the specific model variant).

7.3 USB & Bluetooth Functionality

Figure 7.2: The USB and Bluetooth interface, showing connectivity options and controls.

The mixer supports USB/flash drive playback/recording and Bluetooth streaming. Note: USB and Bluetooth functions cannot be used simultaneously.

• Прайграванне/запіс праз USB: Insert a USB flash drive into the USB port. Use the PREV/NEXT/P/P/MODE buttons to navigate and control playback. The mixer can also record directly to the USB drive. When connected to a PC via USB, the mixer acts as an audio interface for recording and playback.
• Паток Bluetooth: Press the MODE button until the display shows "BLUE" or a Bluetooth icon. On your smartphone or Bluetooth-enabled device, search for "ARMX-4" (or similar name) and pair. Once connected, you can stream audio wirelessly to the mixer. Use the built-in controls (PREV/NEXT/P/P) to play/pause/skip tracks.
• Adjust USB/Bluetooth Level: Use the STEREO fader/knob to control the volume of the USB/Bluetooth input in the main mix.

8. Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне

• Уборка: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior of the mixer. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosols, as they may damage the finish or internal components.
• захоўванне: Калі міксер не выкарыстоўваецца, захоўвайце яго ў прахалодным, сухім месцы, удалечыні ад прамых сонечных прамянёў і экстрэмальных тэмператур.
• Вентыляцыя: Пераканайцеся, што вентыляцыйныя адтуліны не заблакіраваны, каб прадухіліць перагрэў.
• Кабельнае кіраванне: Avoid bending or crimping cables excessively, especially the power cord.

9. Выпраўленне непаладак

10. Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

Figure 10.1: Dimensions of the ARMX-4 Mixer (approx. 19.2 cm x 16.3 cm x 4.5 cm).

11. Гарантыя і падтрымка

This product is covered by a standard manufacturer's warranty. For specific warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the documentation provided with your purchase or contact your retailer. For technical support, troubleshooting assistance, or inquiries about replacement parts, please contact the customer service department of your retailer or the manufacturer directly.