AAS mixy Getting Started - User Manual

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2007

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MIIIIXXXXY

Y is smart too. Don’t be fooled by her simple looks,

there’s a great deal more to her than meets the eye. By all means

treat her as a thoroughly stereo-capable mixer but not as a stereo-

typical one. Read on….

Turn

MIIIIX

on by holding the Esc button down for >2 seconds

Her screen will light up.

Hold down the ESC button for >2 seconds to turn

MIIIIXXXXY

off.

MIXY

MIXY can run on her internal rechargeable battery

(for more than 10 hours) or on external 8-18VDC.

When you unpack her the battery will be only part-

charged. You will need to plug in the external mains

power supply at the HR4 connector for about 4 hours

to recharge it fully.

MIXY

MIXY will operate normally while recharging on external power.

Mic/Line inputs

Max gain (Mic) +92dB

Max gain (Line) +30dB

Max input level +19dBu

Equivalent input noise -128dBu (80dB gain)

Input headroom 37dB

Balance adjustment ±5dB

High Pass Filter 50Hz 18dB/oct

120Hz 18dB/oct

300Hz 6dB/oct

Limiter Attack 1ms

Release 0.2s

L/R path gain matching ±0.5dB

Frequency response ±0.25dB (20Hz—20kHz)

±1dB (20Hz—40kHz F

96kHz)

Crosstalk <-60dB

Analogue Ouptuts

Nominal output level +4dBu / -10dBV / Mic level (–46dBu)

Maximum output level -10 to +22dBu

Output noise -90dBu

THD+N <0.1%, -80dB @1kHz

Headphone output Z

>16

(fully protected)

M/S matricing

Matrix accuracy Better than 1%

(M+S) / (M-S) >50dB

Stereo stage width steplessly adjustable 50—180° (110° centre)

Stereo reverse Polarity inverter on S channel

Digital connections

AES/SPDIF/Toslink

Sampling rate

/ 44.1 /48 /

kHz

Bit depth 24 bit

USB 1.1 32 /44.1 /48 kHz (set by host)

Bit depth 16 bit

General

External power 8-18VDC

Operation <300mA

Battery charge <2A

Dimensions 164 x 49 x 126mm

(171 x 49 x 131mm inc connectors)

Weight 1.2kg

measured over 20

measured over 20—

—

—20kHz bandwidth unless otherwise annotated

20kHz bandwidth unless otherwise annotated

Connector pinouts

XLR3

1 Ground

2 Hi

3 Lo

XLR5

1 Ground

2 L Hi

3 L Lo

4R Hi

5 R Lo

Minicon

1 L TX out

2 DC out

3 Ground

4 Ground

5 R TX out

6 IN3 Hi

7 In3 Lo

8 9V out—(max 100mA)

9 IN2 Hi

10 Power ground

11 In 2 Lo

12 Ext detect

HR10

HR10----4

1 Power ground

2 Power ground

3 8-18VDC

4 8-18VDC

HR10

HR10----6666

1 Out Pre 1

2 AES out Hi

3 AES out Lo

4 Out Pre 2

5 Ground

6 Out Pre 3

BEW

BEWARE!

ARE!

Never short

Never short----circuit pins 1 or 2

circuit pins 1 or 2

with other (signal) ground connections on MIXY

MMMM

IIIIXXXX

YYYY

RTN1

USB

OUT

RTN2

BUS

I/O

Line

8-18V

Out

Opt

ical

SPDIF

USB

Dir

Dig

.Out

20dB

BUS

RTN

IN1

IN2

IN3

USB

0/+2

0 dB

L/R/C

P12

P48

Off

P12

P48

Off

P12

P48

Off

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USB

Inte

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M/S

dec

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Unlike most portable mixers

MIIIIXXXXY

is largely controlled through her display

screens. Take a little time to explore them. Once you have decided the way you
want to work you can store the settings and

MIIIIXXXXY

will remember them. You

can turn her off and when she starts again the settings will have been retained

unchanged.

There are 9 memories so that you can quickly switch between different sets of
parameters if you need to use

MIIIIXXXXY

in a variety of ways.

It’s quite OK to peek at menus and settings while MIXY

MIXY

MIXY is handling audio – you won’t affect the

sound just by looking.

To set up

MIIIIXXXXY

press the Esc button briefly –

the meter display will change to a menu.

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Use the joystick to select the

option you want,

and then press the Left

button to enter that menu.

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You can navigate up, down and across lists using the joystick.

If you meet a >sign there are further options for you to scroll to.

Highlight an item to change by pressing the Left button – the item will flash.

Change the highlighted item or value using the joystick – and press the Left

button to confirm the change.

Press Esc to leave a menu – and repeat the press to return to the meter screen at

any time.

Set routing

routing

routing: L, R , C (=L+R), or – (not routed)

Set powering

powering

powering: T12 (tonader), P12, P48, or – (no powering).

T12 must only be used with microphones marked as such. Phantom power microphones will nor-
mally use P48 but if rated for P12 this option will be more economical of battery power. Dynamic
microphones, including ribbons, might be safe with P12, P48 but it is wiser to turn the mic power-
ing off.

MIXY

is turned off with mic powering enabled she will ask if this is OK when she is next

switched on. This is to prevent accidental damage. Press the PAD button briefly to confirm – or
change the settings.

Set gain

gain

gain: select preamplifier gain from 0dB to 50dB.

With 0dB preamp gain

MIXY

has up to 40dB of gain to the line outputs. Adding 50dB of

switched gain (90dB total) will give an input suitable for very low sensitivity microphones such
as ribbons. In the 0dB gain position inputs as high as Line level can be accommodated

Input 3 can have a 20dB pad

(attenuator) inserted directly be-

fore the preamplifier. Press PAD—

an P icon appears.

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High

High----pass filters (HP

pass filters (HP

pass filters (HPF)

F) - there are four options. None(-),

50(50Hz,18dB/oct, 120(120hz, 18db/oct), 300 (300hz, 6dB/oct). The steep

18dB options cut windnoise and traffic rumble effectively. The gentle 6dB

slope compensates for proximity effect (bass tip-up) in directional microphones.

Phase (polarity)

Phase (polarity) - + or -

A limiter

limiter

limiter can be inserted into each channel, post-

fader. N=no, Y=yes, YC=yes coupled—this is

automatic with stereo pairing of Ch 1 & 2.

... and turns

red

when the signal begins to limit.

The channel LIM LED lights

green

when selected...

MIX

MIXY

Y always checks the input level to each channel.

If there is a risk of overload the OVL LED lights

red

The LED begins to light at –12dB below overload. If it does more
than flash occasionally go back to the input set-up screen and
reduce gain.

Inputs

Inputs : all three XLR-3 inputs can be controlled individually.

Always confirm your selection with the Left button

MIXY

MIXY comes with her factory–default setting which you can always return to

and also nine selectable memories which you can use to preset.

Select the memory where you want to store

your settings.

Highlight and confirm with the Left button.

MIXY’s memory status is shown by the

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+20

+40

-20

-40

-60

-80

dBu

Input

M/S decode

HPF &

Direct o/p

Bus=> Digital

dBFS

-18

-24

-88

-42

+39

+19

-36

-128

-36

-86

-18

M/S decoder

active

Std output level (-18dBFS)

Noise floor (minimum gain, fader low)

Mic/Line input level map

Max output level

-106

+30

+10

-100

-120

-130

-110

-70

-90

-10

-30

-50

-128

-98

Preamp

Max gain

Max input level

-86

-36

-18

Min gain

PAD (In3)

+19

PAD on

-18

-36

-18

-36

+19

-106

-18

-36

Fader

-18

-36

Limiter

Line output level map

Digital (dBFS)

Line out

+22
+16

dBu

+30

+20

+10

-10
-20

-30

-70

-40
-50

-60

Max level

Std level

Max gain

(setting =22dBu)

-67

-27

Output pad

(-40dB)

M/S matrixing

-18

-6

Matrixing

Unbalanced output

Min gain

(setting -9dBu)

+16

-33

+10

-2

As you work with Mixy

Mixy

Mixy you might find she has a few clever tricks up her

sleeve. Try a double-click of the joystick to get to the Inputs

Inputs

Inputs menu quickly...

MIXY

IXY

IXY has a very comprehensive headphone monitoring system. While the me-

ter display is visible you can select any signal source and also listen to it in a

variety of ways.

MIXY

IXY

IXY has a low imped-

ance (16

) monitor

output which is suit-

able for all headphones.

The monitor source

monitor source

monitor source is selected by

sideways joystick movements.

The monitor mo

monitor mo

monitor mode

de is selected by verti-

cal joystick movements.

Monitor source and mode are

labelled on the display

The level is controlled by

the front panel knob.

MIXY

MIXY shows the status of her input channels through the use of small icons at

the bottom of the metering display. Microphone powering, filter and polarity

(phase) are shown.

Example: Ch1 HPF= 120Hz, P12 mic

powering, reverse polarity (180° phase)

Example: Ch3 HPF= 300Hz, T12 mic

powering, normal polarity (0° phase)

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Source sequence:

IN3, IN

IN3, IN2, IN1, OUT, RTN (return), USB, BUS, IN1

2, IN1, OUT, RTN (return), USB, BUS, IN1

2, IN1, OUT, RTN (return), USB, BUS, IN1&2

Mode sequence:

M/S

M----S

M+S

L+

L+R

R/R

L/L

L/R

Monitor mode and source reselection have no effect on MIXY’s

MIXY’s

MIXY’s programme outputs .

The joystick can be “locked” against accidental
changes. Push to lock—and push again to unlock. If
not used for ~3 secs it will automatically lock itself.

Some modes are not relevant for all
sources (only L+R is logical for a
mono input) so Mixy

Mixy

Mixy will change

mode to suit these but will remember
the previous setting.

The Line

Line

Line input can also be routed to the mix

bus: L or R to L, L or R to R, l+ R to both ©.

Alternatively it can be left unrouted (-) but

it will still be available for monitoring.

MIIIIXXXXY

has no physical fader to control the

signal level but an alignment level can be

preset. Highlight Level

Level

Level to set the maximum

theoretical level between –9dBu and 22dBu

(EBU reference level is –18dBFS).

Auxiliary Inputs

Auxiliary Inputs -

MIIIIXXXXY

has three auxiliary inputs, USB, Line (XLR5F)

and the digital SPDIF.

USB

USB can be routed to the mix bus: L only (L), R only (R) or L&R. It can also

be left unrouted (-)which still allows the signal to be monitored.

Mixy

Mixy automatically recognises USB signals and decodes them to their original analogue levels. It
does not matter what the sample rate was when they were recorded.

The Digital In SPDIF

SPDIF

SPDIF signal

(from the RCA connector) can

be routed to the analogue out-

puts and replaces any other

signal source routed there.

Whether routed or not a valid

signal at the SPDIF will syn-

chronize Mixy’s AES/EBU

output (Sync).

If MIXY

MIXY

MIXY is the master (mistress?)

digital source then sync is not re-
quired. However if she is being used
with digital video recorders or as
part of a larger digital network it is
better to put MIX

MIX

MIXY

Y into slave mode

and use external sync.

Inputs 1 & 2 mode

Inputs 1 & 2 mode: these channels can operate independently or as a stereo pair.

Set mode

mode

mode to: 2 Ch (independent), L/R (normal stereo), or M/S (Mid/Side or

sum and difference stereo).

In stereo modes channel 1 fader is not used—the Ch2 fader becomes the master.
The outer concentric control provides +/-5dB balance (ch2 ) in L/R or stereo width in M/S.

Linking of limiters is automatic in both stereo
modes.
Routing is also automatic but can be modified
manually for L/R mode (but not M/S).
Gain setting is automatic for L/R but not for M/
S since M and S microphones often have different
inherent sensitivity.

The output

output

output is normally set to L/R. Under XLR5M highlight and select M/S to

encode the output as sum and difference.

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The X/LR5 M output level can be adjusted in two ways—a fixed 40dB attenuator to match levels to
nominal microphone inputs, and by presetting a maximum output level relative to 0dBFS.

Highlight “Pad L/R

Pad L/R

Pad L/R” and select N/N (no attenuation), Y/N (-40dB L only),

N/Y (-40dB R only), or Y/Y (-40dB both).
To set

MIIIIXXXXY

’s

’s Maximum Output Level select MOL

MOL

MOL and adjust the level be-

tween –9dBu and +22dBu. The R output tracks the L but this can be overrid-

den by selecting and adjusting the R independently.

Whatever MOL is set at

the XLR5M (but

nnnnooootttt

the

attenuator setting) is

mimicked at the 3,5mm

stereo mini-jack output,

except that it unbal-

anced and 6dB lower.

MIIIIXXXXYYYY

also routes the analogue output to the 12pin

12pin

Minicon

Minicon with independent level control, primarily

for use with radio TXs . Select “RF” and adjust MOL

between –40dB and 14dBu.

Inputs 2 & 3 can be selected to the Ext

Ext

Ext I/O

I/O

I/O for use

with radio Rxs etc. Use the Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous Settin

Settin

Settings

menu, Ext I/o

Ext I/o

Ext I/o sub menu. Select None, In 2, In 3, or In

2&3 to suit. If an input is enabled on the Minicon it

replaces the XLR feed.

Outputs

Outputs:

MIIIIXXXXY

has several outputs which can be configured on the Output

Output

Setting

Setting screen.

MIXY

MIXY always translates her analogue

output to a digital USB feed. The sample

rate (44.1kHz or 48kHz) is governed

by the host computer and the wordlength

is always 16bit.

Iso outputs of Ch1, 2 & 3 are

available as Unbalanced outputs

at MIXY’s

MIXY’s

MIXY’s HR10-6 connector.

MIIIIXXXXY

is as much a digital mixer as an analogue one and she has two digital

outputs, a balanced AES/EBU (AES3) and an optical TosLink

In the Output Settings

Output Settings

Output Settings screen select Rate

(48k, 44.1k).

32k or 96k only in Ext sync.

Select C

Consumer

onsumer

onsumer or Pro

Pro

Pro to set the

appropriate AES frame flag.

Word length is always 24bit. If Ext sync is selected
the sample rate will be driven by the digital input.

The Miscellaneous Settings

Miscellaneous Settings

Miscellaneous Settings screen is used for various “housekeeping” purposes.

Battery Charge

attery Charge

attery Charge—

—

—MI

MIXY

XY normally charges her internal NiMH battery if an ex-

ternal 8-18VDC supply is plugged in. Charging requires more than 10W so if

external power is limited (an auxiliary battery, for instance) it may be helpful

to turn the charge off. Select Y or N.

Display Brightness

Display Brightness—

—

—select the option and adjust the brightness with the joystick.

There is also a choice for maximum brightness with “reverse” video—black text.

The Left key

Left key

Left key is “soft” and can be assigned various

functions. These only operate when the meter screen is

displayed.

Select L Ke

L Ke

L Key

y and then Boost

Boost

Boost (+20dB for headphone—

PFL only), Tone

Tone

Tone (for analogue alignment tone), or

Slate

Slate (identification from front panel microphone).

B, T or S tallies appear to confirm the selection.

MIXY

MIXY can display two optional styles of monitoring screen. The standard

(STD) one shows the two output channels with overload warning (-3dBFS)

In “multi” mode three addi-

tional bars show the 3 input

channels post-fader levels.

Battery level and

sample rate are always shown.

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The output

output

output is normally set to L/R. Under XLR5M highlight and select M/S to

encode the output as sum and difference.

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The X/LR5 M output level can be adjusted in two ways—a fixed 40dB attenuator to match levels to
nominal microphone inputs, and by presetting a maximum output level relative to 0dBFS.

Highlight “Pad L/R

Pad L/R

Pad L/R” and select N/N (no attenuation), Y/N (-40dB L only),

N/Y (-40dB R only), or Y/Y (-40dB both).
To set

MIIIIXXXXY

’s

’s Maximum Output Level select MOL

MOL

MOL and adjust the level be-

tween –9dBu and +22dBu. The R output tracks the L but this can be overrid-

den by selecting and adjusting the R independently.

Whatever MOL is set at

the XLR5M (but

nnnnooootttt

the

attenuator setting) is

mimicked at the 3,5mm

stereo mini-jack output,

except that it unbal-

anced and 6dB lower.

MIIIIXXXXYYYY

also routes the analogue output to the 12pin

12pin

Minicon

Minicon with independent level control, primarily

for use with radio TXs . Select “RF” and adjust MOL

between –40dB and 14dBu.

Inputs 2 & 3 can be selected to the Ext

Ext

Ext I/O

I/O

I/O for use

with radio Rxs etc. Use the Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous Settin

Settin

Settings

menu, Ext I/o

Ext I/o

Ext I/o sub menu. Select None, In 2, In 3, or In

2&3 to suit. If an input is enabled on the Minicon it

replaces the XLR feed.

Outputs

Outputs:

MIIIIXXXXY

has several outputs which can be configured on the Output

Output

Setting

Setting screen.

MIXY

MIXY always translates her analogue

output to a digital USB feed. The sample

rate (44.1kHz or 48kHz) is governed

by the host computer and the wordlength

is always 16bit.

Iso outputs of Ch1, 2 & 3 are

available as Unbalanced outputs

at MIXY’s

MIXY’s

MIXY’s HR10-6 connector.

MIIIIXXXXY

is as much a digital mixer as an analogue one and she has two digital

outputs, a balanced AES/EBU (AES3) and an optical TosLink

In the Output Settings

Output Settings

Output Settings screen select Rate

(48k, 44.1k).

32k or 96k only in Ext sync.

Select C

Consumer

onsumer

onsumer or Pro

Pro

Pro to set the

appropriate AES frame flag.

Word length is always 24bit. If Ext sync is selected
the sample rate will be driven by the digital input.

The Miscellaneous Settings

Miscellaneous Settings

Miscellaneous Settings screen is used for various “housekeeping” purposes.

Battery Charge

attery Charge

attery Charge—

—

—MI

MIXY

XY normally charges her internal NiMH battery if an ex-

ternal 8-18VDC supply is plugged in. Charging requires more than 10W so if

external power is limited (an auxiliary battery, for instance) it may be helpful

to turn the charge off. Select Y or N.

Display Brightness

Display Brightness—

—

—select the option and adjust the brightness with the joystick.

There is also a choice for maximum brightness with “reverse” video—black text.

The Left key

Left key

Left key is “soft” and can be assigned various

functions. These only operate when the meter screen is

displayed.

Select L Ke

L Ke

L Key

y and then Boost

Boost

Boost (+20dB for headphone—

PFL only), Tone

Tone

Tone (for analogue alignment tone), or

Slate

Slate (identification from front panel microphone).

B, T or S tallies appear to confirm the selection.

MIXY

MIXY can display two optional styles of monitoring screen. The standard

(STD) one shows the two output channels with overload warning (-3dBFS)

In “multi” mode three addi-

tional bars show the 3 input

channels post-fader levels.

Battery level and

sample rate are always shown.

!"#$

MIXY

IXY

IXY has a very comprehensive headphone monitoring system. While the me-

ter display is visible you can select any signal source and also listen to it in a

variety of ways.

MIXY

IXY

IXY has a low imped-

ance (16

) monitor

output which is suit-

able for all headphones.

The monitor source

monitor source

monitor source is selected by

sideways joystick movements.

The monitor mo

monitor mo

monitor mode

de is selected by verti-

cal joystick movements.

Monitor source and mode are

labelled on the display

The level is controlled by

the front panel knob.

MIXY

MIXY shows the status of her input channels through the use of small icons at

the bottom of the metering display. Microphone powering, filter and polarity

(phase) are shown.

Example: Ch1 HPF= 120Hz, P12 mic

powering, reverse polarity (180° phase)

Example: Ch3 HPF= 300Hz, T12 mic

powering, normal polarity (0° phase)

!"#$

%&'$

%"#$($$$$$$$$

Source sequence:

IN3, IN

IN3, IN2, IN1, OUT, RTN (return), USB, BUS, IN1

2, IN1, OUT, RTN (return), USB, BUS, IN1

2, IN1, OUT, RTN (return), USB, BUS, IN1&2

Mode sequence:

M/S

M----S

M+S

L+

L+R

R/R

L/L

L/R

Monitor mode and source reselection have no effect on MIXY’s

MIXY’s

MIXY’s programme outputs .

The joystick can be “locked” against accidental
changes. Push to lock—and push again to unlock. If
not used for ~3 secs it will automatically lock itself.

Some modes are not relevant for all
sources (only L+R is logical for a
mono input) so Mixy

Mixy

Mixy will change

mode to suit these but will remember
the previous setting.

The Line

Line

Line input can also be routed to the mix

bus: L or R to L, L or R to R, l+ R to both ©.

Alternatively it can be left unrouted (-) but

it will still be available for monitoring.

MIIIIXXXXY

has no physical fader to control the

signal level but an alignment level can be

preset. Highlight Level

Level

Level to set the maximum

theoretical level between –9dBu and 22dBu

(EBU reference level is –18dBFS).

Auxiliary Inputs

Auxiliary Inputs -

MIIIIXXXXY

has three auxiliary inputs, USB, Line (XLR5F)

and the digital SPDIF.

USB

USB can be routed to the mix bus: L only (L), R only (R) or L&R. It can also

be left unrouted (-)which still allows the signal to be monitored.

Mixy

Mixy automatically recognises USB signals and decodes them to their original analogue levels. It
does not matter what the sample rate was when they were recorded.

The Digital In SPDIF

SPDIF

SPDIF signal

(from the RCA connector) can

be routed to the analogue out-

puts and replaces any other

signal source routed there.

Whether routed or not a valid

signal at the SPDIF will syn-

chronize Mixy’s AES/EBU

output (Sync).

If MIXY

MIXY

MIXY is the master (mistress?)

digital source then sync is not re-
quired. However if she is being used
with digital video recorders or as
part of a larger digital network it is
better to put MIX

MIX

MIXY

Y into slave mode

and use external sync.

Inputs 1 & 2 mode

Inputs 1 & 2 mode: these channels can operate independently or as a stereo pair.

Set mode

mode

mode to: 2 Ch (independent), L/R (normal stereo), or M/S (Mid/Side or

sum and difference stereo).

In stereo modes channel 1 fader is not used—the Ch2 fader becomes the master.
The outer concentric control provides +/-5dB balance (ch2 ) in L/R or stereo width in M/S.

Set routing

routing

routing: L, R , C (=L+R), or – (not routed)

Set powering

powering

powering: T12 (tonader), P12, P48, or – (no powering).

MIXY

is turned off with mic powering enabled she will ask if this is OK when she is next

switched on. This is to prevent accidental damage. Press the PAD button briefly to confirm – or
change the settings.

Set gain

gain

gain: select preamplifier gain from 0dB to 50dB.

With 0dB preamp gain

MIXY

has up to 40dB of gain to the line outputs. Adding 50dB of

switched gain (90dB total) will give an input suitable for very low sensitivity microphones such
as ribbons. In the 0dB gain position inputs as high as Line level can be accommodated

Input 3 can have a 20dB pad

(attenuator) inserted directly be-

fore the preamplifier. Press PAD—

an P icon appears.

!!!!

High

High----pass filters (HP

pass filters (HP

pass filters (HPF)

F) - there are four options. None(-),

50(50Hz,18dB/oct, 120(120hz, 18db/oct), 300 (300hz, 6dB/oct). The steep

18dB options cut windnoise and traffic rumble effectively. The gentle 6dB

slope compensates for proximity effect (bass tip-up) in directional microphones.

Phase (polarity)

Phase (polarity) - + or -

A limiter

limiter

limiter can be inserted into each channel, post-

fader. N=no, Y=yes, YC=yes coupled—this is

automatic with stereo pairing of Ch 1 & 2.

... and turns

red

when the signal begins to limit.

The channel LIM LED lights

green

when selected...

MIX

MIXY

Y always checks the input level to each channel.

If there is a risk of overload the OVL LED lights

red

The LED begins to light at –12dB below overload. If it does more
than flash occasionally go back to the input set-up screen and
reduce gain.

Inputs

Inputs : all three XLR-3 inputs can be controlled individually.

Always confirm your selection with the Left button

MIXY

MIXY comes with her factory–default setting which you can always return to

and also nine selectable memories which you can use to preset.

Select the memory where you want to store

your settings.

Highlight and confirm with the Left button.

MIXY’s memory status is shown by the

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((((((((((()$*+(!,(

(((((((((((-*."(!,(

+20

+40

-20

-40

-60

-80

dBu

Input

M/S decode

HPF &

Direct o/p

Bus=> Digital

dBFS

-18

-24

-88

-42

+39

+19

-36

-128

-36

-86

-18

M/S decoder

active

Std output level (-18dBFS)

Noise floor (minimum gain, fader low)

Mic/Line input level map

Max output level

-106

+30

+10

-100

-120

-130

-110

-70

-90

-10

-30

-50

-128

-98

Preamp

Max gain

Max input level

-86

-36

-18

Min gain

PAD (In3)

+19

PAD on

-18

-36

-18

-36

+19

-106

-18

-36

Fader

-18

-36

Limiter

Line output level map

Digital (dBFS)

Line out

+22
+16

dBu

+30

+20

+10

-10
-20

-30

-70

-40
-50

-60

Max level

Std level

Max gain

(setting =22dBu)

-67

-27

Output pad

(-40dB)

M/S matrixing

-18

-6

Matrixing

Unbalanced output

Min gain

(setting -9dBu)

+16

-33

+10

-2

As you work with Mixy

Mixy

Mixy you might find she has a few clever tricks up her

sleeve. Try a double-click of the joystick to get to the Inputs

Inputs

Inputs menu quickly...

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SPDIF

USB

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BUS

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IN2

IN3

USB

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L/R/C

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Unlike most portable mixers

MIIIIXXXXY

is largely controlled through her display

screens. Take a little time to explore them. Once you have decided the way you
want to work you can store the settings and

MIIIIXXXXY

will remember them. You

can turn her off and when she starts again the settings will have been retained

unchanged.

There are 9 memories so that you can quickly switch between different sets of
parameters if you need to use

MIIIIXXXXY

in a variety of ways.

It’s quite OK to peek at menus and settings while MIXY

MIXY

MIXY is handling audio – you won’t affect the

sound just by looking.

To set up

MIIIIXXXXY

press the Esc button briefly –

the meter display will change to a menu.

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Use the joystick to select the

option you want,

and then press the Left

button to enter that menu.

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!! 3%4)5)678!"#$%&+

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You can navigate up, down and across lists using the joystick.

If you meet a >sign there are further options for you to scroll to.

Highlight an item to change by pressing the Left button – the item will flash.

Change the highlighted item or value using the joystick – and press the Left

button to confirm the change.

Press Esc to leave a menu – and repeat the press to return to the meter screen at

any time.

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Soooo ssssm

maaaarrrrtttt ppppeeeeoooopppplllleeee ddddoooon

n’’’’tttt rrrreeeeaaaadddd m

maaaan

nuuuuaaaallllssss …

…

… but M

MIIIIXXXXY

Y is smart too. Don’t be fooled by her simple looks,

there’s a great deal more to her than meets the eye. By all means

treat her as a thoroughly stereo-capable mixer but not as a stereo-

typical one. Read on….

Turn

MIIIIX

on by holding the Esc button down for >2 seconds

Her screen will light up.

Hold down the ESC button for >2 seconds to turn

MIIIIXXXXY

off.

MIXY

MIXY can run on her internal rechargeable battery

(for more than 10 hours) or on external 8-18VDC.

When you unpack her the battery will be only part-

charged. You will need to plug in the external mains

power supply at the HR4 connector for about 4 hours

to recharge it fully.

MIXY

MIXY will operate normally while recharging on external power.

Mic/Line inputs

Max gain (Mic) +92dB

Max gain (Line) +30dB

Max input level +19dBu

Equivalent input noise -128dBu (80dB gain)

Input headroom 37dB

Balance adjustment ±5dB

High Pass Filter 50Hz 18dB/oct

120Hz 18dB/oct

300Hz 6dB/oct

Limiter Attack 1ms

Release 0.2s

L/R path gain matching ±0.5dB

Frequency response ±0.25dB (20Hz—20kHz)

±1dB (20Hz—40kHz F

96kHz)

Crosstalk <-60dB

Analogue Ouptuts

Nominal output level +4dBu / -10dBV / Mic level (–46dBu)

Maximum output level -10 to +22dBu

Output noise -90dBu

THD+N <0.1%, -80dB @1kHz

Headphone output Z

>16

(fully protected)

M/S matricing

Matrix accuracy Better than 1%

(M+S) / (M-S) >50dB

Stereo stage width steplessly adjustable 50—180° (110° centre)

Stereo reverse Polarity inverter on S channel

Digital connections

AES/SPDIF/Toslink

Sampling rate

/ 44.1 /48 /

kHz

Bit depth 24 bit

USB 1.1 32 /44.1 /48 kHz (set by host)

Bit depth 16 bit

General

External power 8-18VDC

Operation <300mA

Battery charge <2A

Dimensions 164 x 49 x 126mm

(171 x 49 x 131mm inc connectors)

Weight 1.2kg

measured over 20

measured over 20—

—

—20kHz bandwidth unless otherwise annotated

20kHz bandwidth unless otherwise annotated

Connector pinouts

XLR3

1 Ground

2 Hi

3 Lo

XLR5

1 Ground

2 L Hi

3 L Lo

4R Hi

5 R Lo

Minicon

1 L TX out

2 DC out

3 Ground

4 Ground

5 R TX out

6 IN3 Hi

7 In3 Lo

8 9V out—(max 100mA)

9 IN2 Hi

10 Power ground

11 In 2 Lo

12 Ext detect

HR10

HR10----4

1 Power ground

2 Power ground

3 8-18VDC

4 8-18VDC

HR10

HR10----6666

1 Out Pre 1

2 AES out Hi

3 AES out Lo

4 Out Pre 2

5 Ground

6 Out Pre 3

BEW

BEWARE!

ARE!

Never short

Never short----circuit pins 1 or 2

circuit pins 1 or 2

with other (signal) ground connections on MIXY

2007

AETA Audio Systems www.aeta-audio.com

55 000 055-B

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