AETA AUDIO
MIX2000 PORTABLE STEREO FIELD MIXER
(WITH M-S AND OPTIONAL DIGITAL OUTPUT)


The Mix2000 is arguably the most rugged and feature-packed portable field mixer on the market. Weighing less than 5 lbs and not much bigger than a paperback book, the Mix2000 provides everything from M-S Decoder to selectable PPM or VU metering. For the ultimate in audio performance, durability, and features, the Mix2000 is "simply the best!"

 

Mix 2000
Mix2000 Portable Stereo Field Mixer (with M-S)

 

FEATURES:

  • Four symmetrical transformer balanced inputs
  • Ultra-low noise (-130 dB)
  • Outstanding input headroom (46 dB)
  • AES/EBU or S/PDIF optional output module
  • Independant M-S decoders for outputs and monitors
  • High sensitivity VU or peak LED metering
  • VCA controlled master stage with selectable compressor and limiter
  • Microphone powering: PH 48V, PH 12V, or T-12V
  • High performance monitoring source and listening mode selection
  • Small weight and size (<5 lbs including batteries)

.APPLICATIONS:

  • Film and Video Location
  • Recording
  • News Gathering
  • Sound Effects Capture
  • Remote Broadcast
  • Scientific Work
 

TECHNICAL FEATURES:

INPUTS
Mic Input Impedance: >2 kOhms (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Input Transformer Gain: +15.6 dB (N+1/6)
Input Transformer Insulation: 500 VDC
Maximum Total Gain: >90 dB per channel
Input Stage Gain Range: Max = 42 dB, Min = 0 dB
Nominal Input Stage Headroom 46 dB
Pad Nominal Attenuation: -26 dB
Line Input Impedance: 10 kOhms, typical (with pad "ON")
Max. Input Level with pad "ON"
+27 dBu
Microphone Powering: 3-position switches: Phantom, Off, T-12
Bandwidth: 20 Hz to 20 kHz @ +/- 0.15 dB, (10Hz @ better than -1 dB)
Noise Referred to Input: -130 dBu (Bandwidth: 20 Hz-20 kHz, unweighted)
T.H.D. + Noise: >0.1%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, for any total gain <50 dB
Crosstalk between inputs: >80 dB, from 20 Hz-20 kHz
Common Mode Rejection: better than 65 dB, typically 80 dB, from 20 Hz-20 kHz
OUTPUTS
Electronically Balanced Output Stage
Ouput Impedance : 50 Ohms; >+20 dBu Emax (>7 Vrms / 600 Ohms)
Output headroom: +16 dB relative to 0 VU = +4 dBm
Sub Outputs: Asymmetrical, output impedance; 50 Ohms, +20 dBu Emax (>7 Vrms / 600 Ohms)
Extension Output: (Sub-D, 9 pins, female)
Direct Channel Outputs: 4 x asymmetrical, output impedance; 100 Ohms, +20 dBu Emax (>7 Vrms / 600 Ohms)
Main Channel Outputs: 2 x asymmetrical, output impedance; 100 ohms, +20 dBu Emax (>7 Vrms / 600 Ohms)
Headphone Output: 1/4 inch, stereo, output impedance; 50 ohms, +20 dBu Emax (>7 Vrms / 600 Ohms), fully short-circuit protected
Wireless receiver output with power supply on a 6-pin Hirose connector
AES/EBU or S/PDIF (Optional): Plug-In module, output via UHF Hirose 6-pin connector; sample frequencies 44.1 or 48 kHz; resolution 24 Bits
ADJUSTMENTS
Input Stage Sensitivity Adjustment: 8 steps (7 x 6 dB = 42 dB) rotary switch with knob
Input -26 dB PAD insertion switch
Microphone powering switch 3-position, Phantom, Off, T-12
Overload red LED indication @ -6 dB before input stage saturation (full wave detection)
Polarity inversion switch, with green LED indicator for phase-inverted signal
3-position switch for High-Pass Filter: "OFF" 80 Hz and 120 Hz (-12 dB/octave)
Dual potentiometer: internal knob = channel level, outer ring = pan-pot
Stereo coupling switches (1+2 and 3+4)
Dual shaft potentiometer for Master Gain and Balance
D.C. noiseless controlled gains (common voltage command for the two channels)
L/R controlled gains w/high tracking accuracy (>80 dB by V.C.A.)
Noiseless, passive, high accuracy L/R balance
3-position switch for compressor /OFF/Limiter @ +10 dBu (= 6 VU, typically adjustable)
Very high performance Compressor/Limiter, (THAT®'s V.C.A. loop)
Threshold reference level, slope and R/C time constant internally adjustable
MECHANICAL
External Power: 3.5 to 12 VDC
Battery Power: 8 x "AA" batteries
Size: 9.5" x 4.5" x 1.75"
Weight: <5.0 lbs. with batteries

Mix 2000 Front Panel
Mix2000 Front Panel Controls
 
Price $3395 Analog
$3695 Digital


 
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