RU-MX4 | PRO 4 INPUT MIC/LINE MIXER W/PHANTOM - MIC AND LINE OUT
RU-MX4
PRO 4 INPUT MIC/LINE MIXER W/PHANTOM - MIC AND LINE OUT
RU-MX4
PRO 4 INPUT MIC/LINE MIXER W/PHANTOM - MIC AND LINE OUT
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The RU-MX4 is the ideal choice in many applications where a combination of balanced mic and/or unbalanced line-level signals needs to be mixed. All balanced connections are made through XLR connectors. Unbalanced signals are coupled through phono jacks.
Each of the four RU-MX4 inputs can accept either a balanced XLR mic or an unbalanced line-level phono input. Each MIC input accepts either a dynamic or a condenser microphone. A PHANTOM switch is located below each microphone input. These switches activate the phantom voltage and set the input preamplifier for the optimum gain range for the type of microphone. An integral high-pass filter rolls off frequencies below 80 Hz.
A separate unbalanced DIRECT input allows an external audio source to be summed directly into the mix amplifier, bypassing the front-panel input level controls. The unbalanced phono jack LINE OUTPUT from one RU-MX4 may connect to the unbalanced input of other equipment, or may be connected to the DIRECT input of another RU-MX4 to expand mixing capabilities. Up to 3 RU-MX4 mixers may be rack mounted in a single rack unit using a rack adapter. A power interconnect cable is supplied with each RU-MX4 allowing the rack mounted mixers to run from a single 24 Vdc power supply.
The RU-MX4 provides one balanced output, switchable for mic or line level. The balanced XLR output and the unbalanced phono jack output may be used at the same time.
Audio levels are adjustable on the front panel. A convenient label area is provided below each fader knob. A label tab included with the mixer may be professionally labeled using a commercial lettering machine, or the user may write on the tab. The tabs lock into a pocket behind the front panel laminate to produce a professionally labeled appearance.
Each input channel is equipped with a front-panel dual-LED VU meter that follows standard VU ballistics. A green LED illuminates at 15 dB below the optimum input gain, becoming progressively brighter with increasing audio level. The adjacent red LED illuminates when the input gain exceeds the correct operating level.
The final mix is displayed on an LED string VU meter featuring a visually comfortable arc motion. The outputs may be fed directly from the final mix, or may be routed through the integral compressor/limiter. A rear-panel switch allows the soft-knee compressor to be switched in or out. When active, the compressor/limiter begins acting as signals exceed 6 dB below the normal output level, and maintain an average +4 dBu output level for excessive signal levels up to 20 dB. The RU-MX4 is electronically balanced. A factory installed output isolation transformer is available by ordering the RU-MX4T.
Features:
- Four Channel Audio Mixer with Expansion Capability
- XLR Microphone Inputs, Phono Jack Line Inputs
- Switchable 24 V Phantom for Each Mic Input
- Mic or Line XLR Output, Switchable
- Unbalanced Line Output and Direct Input
- Integral Compressor/Limiter, Switchable
- Studio-Quality, Low-Noise Performance
| TYPICAL PERFORMANCE | |
|---|---|
| Microphone Inputs (4) | 2 kΩ balanced, switchable 24 V phantom (IEC 61938: 2013) |
| Mic Input Level for +4 dBu output | -58 to −20 dBu (PHANTOM OFF or ONHI gain) -41 to −4 dBu (PHANTOM ON LO gain) |
| Line Inputs (4) | 2 kΩ unbalanced |
| Line Input Level | : -25 dBV to +20 dBV for +4 dBu output -10 dBV nominal |
| Gain Adjustments (5) | : Mic: Off to 62 dB gain (PHANTOM OFF) Off to 62 dB gain (PHANTOM ON HI GAIN Off to 46 dB gain (PHANTOM ON LO GAIN)Line: Off to 27 dB gain |
| Output Attenuator | : 0 dB to infinity |
| Frequency Response | : |
| Mic | 80 Hz to 30 kHz (+/- 1.5 dB), <-10 dB @ 20 Hz (integral high-pass filter) |
| Line | : 20 Hz to 30 kHz (+/- 0.25 dB) |
| THD+N | |
| Mic | < 0.1% (80 Hz to 20 kHz) |
| Line | : < 0.02% |
| Residual Noise (below +4dBu output) | 4 line level sources (unity gain): < -82 dB (wideband) |
| 40dB Gain, LO GAIN | Mic: -79 dB all 4 mic level sources: < -73 dB (wideband) < -76 dB (“A” weighted) |
| 50dB Gain, HI GAIN | Mic: -79 dB all 4 mic level sources: < -73 dB (wideband) < -76 dB (“A” weighted) |
| 60dB Gain, HI GAIN | Mic: -70 dB all 4 mic level sources: < -64 dB (wideband) < -66 dB (“A” weighted) |
| Outputs (2) | : +4 dBu 150 Ω balanced (switchable MIC or LINE) -10 dBV unbalanced |
| Indicators (18) | : Dual-LED VU meter for each inputCOMPRESSION/LIMITING powered LEDPOWER LED8-segment bar mode string LED audio mix level meter, 0 dB = +4 dBuVU ballistic: -20 dB, -10 dB, -6 dB, -2 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB Peak reading: +8 dB,+12 dB |
| Power Requirement | 24 Vdc @ 150 mA, Ground-referenced |
| Overall Dimensions | : Height: 1.7 in. 4.3 cmLength: 5.8 in. 15.0 cm |
| Package Type | Cardboard Box |
| WEEE weight | 1.38 lbs. |
| Shipping Weight | 1.63 lbs. |
| Tariff code | 8543.70.9860 |
| Package Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 2.625 in. |
