- Balanced Mic Inputs: The FMX-42 features 4 XLR microphone inputs. The balanced inputs deliver high gain and low noise floor.
- VU Meters: Dual analog meters provide a comprehensive read on audio level.
- Balanced Line Level Outputs: Dual balanced line level outputs via XLR male connectors provide balanced audio signal to line level inputs on cameras and additional mixers.
- 2 Channel Addressable Outputs: Incoming signal from either channel can assigned to either left or right outputs if signal isolation is desired.
- Input Limiters: Both inputs feature high quality switchable limiters. The limiters protect against peak distortion due to overload.
Having 4 balanced XLR line/mic inputs with individual level and pan controls, the FMX-42a provides switchable (per channel) 48V phantom power and limiting, professional quality VU meters for accurate level setting, master level control, 1k tone generator, 2 balanced XLR outputs (line/mic switchable), stereo mini-jack output for DV cameras, 10-pin Camera Return, mini-jack Camera Return and a headphone monitor with level control.
The FMX-42a can be powered by either 6 internal "AA" batteries or an optional 12V DC external supply (Locking 4-Pin Hirose connector). A ballistic nylon carrying case is included.
Technical Specs:
GENERAL
Frequency Response
Balanced and Unbalanced Output:
20 Hz - 30 kHz (+0 / -1.5 dB)
Monitor Out: 30 Hz - 30 kHz (+0 / -2 dB)
Signal-To-Noise
Balanced Output: -120 dBu
(A weighted, Input Equivalent Level)
T.H.D.
Balanced Output: <0.005% @ 1 kHz (@ LINE position +19 dBu output)
Phantom Power Voltage: 48V (± 4V)
Sample Tone Freq: 1 kHzBattery Requirement:
POWER
AA”6 Alkaline “Battery Runtime: Approx. 9 hours (Meter Illum. & Phantom Power OFF)
External Power: 12VDC @ 200 mA (10.5-17VDC - Locking 4-Pin Hirose Connector)
Current Drain:
164 mA (Meter Illum. & Phantom Power OFF - @ 9V)
192 mA (Meter Illum. OFF/Phantom Power ON w/1 mic@9V)
125mA (Meter Illum. & Phantom OFF @15V)
DIMENSIONS
56H x 220W x 160D mm (without protrusions)
2.25H x 9W x 6.5D inches (without protrusions)
Weight: 1350 g (w/o batteries)
3 lb (w/o batteries)
INPUT
Balanced Input:
XLR 3-pin Female x 4 (CH1, 2, 3 and 4)
Level
Line Input - Standard : +4 dBu (electronically balanced)
- Maximum: > +26 dBu
Mic 1 - Standard: -38 dBu (electronically balanced)
- Maximum: +4 dBu
Impedance: 2k ohm
Mic 2 - Standard:-58 dBu (electronically balanced)
- Maximum: -15 dBu
Impedance: 2K ohm
High Pass Filter (HPF):
100 Hz – 6 dB/oct
Return Inputs: Hirose 10-pin Female for Hirose Part #RM15TD-10P
3.5mm (1/8") Stereo Mini-jack
Input Level: -20 dBu - +19 dBu (unbalanced)
Impedance: 11k ohm
OUTPUT
Balanced Output: XLR 3-pin x 2 (Output L and R)
Hirose 10-pin Female
Unbalanced Output: 3.5 mm (1/8") Stereo Mini-jack
Monitor Output: 6.3 mm (1/4") Stereo jack
Level
Electronically Balanced Output
Standard: +4 dBu (> 10 k ohm load)
Maximum: +20 dBu (>10 k ohm load)
Impedance: 600 ohm
Electronically Balanced Output
Standard: -36 dBu (> 10 k ohm load)
Maximum: -20 dBu (>10 k ohm load)
Impedance: 600 ohm
Unbalanced Output
Standard:-36 dBu (> 10 k ohm load)
Maximum:-20 dBu (> 10 k ohm load)
Monitor Out - Max.: +1 dBu - 32 ohm @9V
(16-100 ohm load recommended)
Meters
Standard Level: 0 VU (+4 dBu)