Audio-Technica SMARTMIXER AT-MX351 User Manual

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The preamplifier gain may be reduced further, allowing the SmartMixer to accept line-level 
sources. Changing the settings of the internal switches designated by “SW3,” “SW9,” “SW15” 
and “SW21” will cause an input reduction of 50 dB for channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively.  
Note that the appropriate internal switches can be used in combination for a total sensitivity  
reduction of up to 60 dB for each channel. 
Output Level
The SmartMixer’s output is factory set at line level. Should mic-level output be desired,  
simply unplug the unit, remove the top cover and locate the switch on the circuit board 
marked “SW26” (Figs. 4 and 5, page 11). Changing the setting of this switch will cause a  
50 dB reduction in output.
Phantom Power
Each of the SmartMixer’s inputs supplies +48V DC phantom power. Should it be required  
to disable the phantom power, simply unplug the unit, remove the top cover and locate the 
switches designated on the circuit board by “SW1,” “SW7,” “SW13” and “SW19” (Figs. 4 and 5, 
page 11). Changing the settings of these switches will disable phantom power on channels 1, 
2, 3 and 4, respectively. Note that, although they do not require phantom power for operation, 
most balanced-output dynamic microphones can be used without disabling the SmartMixer’s 
phantom power.
Output Level LED Meter
The Output Level LED meter is factory set to indicate RMS output. Should peak output  
indication be desired, simply unplug the unit, remove the top cover and change the setting of 
the switch designated on the circuit board by “SW27” (Figs. 4 and 5, page 11). “Zero” (0) level 
is factory-calibrated at +4 dBm into 600 ohms.
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Summary of Internal Controls
Function 
Ch 1 
Ch 2 
Ch 3 
Ch 4 
Output
48V Phantom Power 
SW1 
SW7 
SW13 
SW19 
10 dB Input Atten. 
SW2 
SW8 
SW14 
SW20 
50 dB Mic/Line Atten. 
SW3 
SW9 
SW15 
SW21 
SW26
Limiters (on/off) 
SW4 
SW10 
SW16 
SW22 
“Off” Atten. Range 
SW5 
SW11 
SW17 
SW23 
Preamp Output Gating 
SW6 
SW12 
SW18 
SW24 
Limiter Thresholds 
VR2 
VR5 
VR8 
VR11 
“Off” Atten. Adjustment 
VR3 
VR6 
VR9 
VR12 
NOMA 
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-- 
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SW25
Meter RMS/Peak 
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SW27
Figure 3. Summary of internal controls