Eight stereo inputs with additional front panel aux stereo input & outputs
Phono inputs are line-level convertible; Separate EQ on each of the four faders
Front panel extended-life Active Crossfader with adjustable Contour Control Front
and rear panel main and aux mic inputs with EQ and effects loop RCA ins; XLR &
1/4" mic ins; 1/4" loops; RCA tape outs; balanced 1/4" TRS outs
45 mm Crossfader option, 60 mm included General Description
The MM 8z features eight stereo Inputs. Each of the four assignable buses contains
its own three band EQ, allowing separate equalization of different sources. The
four faders are grouped in two pairs, allowing a custom mix of two input sources
on each side of the crossfader. One of the new features added to the MM 8z are
two Pre/Post crossfader assign switches. They allow individually assigning source
1 or 4 to Pre- or Post-crossfader. This allows another mixer, drum machine, synth
or wireless mic to be controlled from source 1 or 4, while sources 2 and 3 still
use the MM 8z's Crossfader. This powerful new feature greatly increases the flexibility
of the MM 8z, making it one of the most capable mixers in it's price range.
The second feature is the addition of a Crossfader Contour control. This allows
adjusting the 'shape' of the Crossfader response from a gentle curve for smooth,
long running fades, to the steep pitch required for top performance cut and scratch
effects. Active Crossfader* technology combines state of the art voltage controlled
amplifier design with a professional quality crossfader control. This combination
sets new standards for performance, reliability and serviceability. Virtually
all crossfader noise is eliminated. Channel to channel crosstalk is greatly reduced
and the off isolation of the faded channel is greatly increased. Active Crossfader
technology dramatically increases the service life of the crossfader. In the unlikely
event of crossfader failure, there is no loss of signal. If a crossfader becomes
rough or noisy, it may be 'hot-swapped' during a performance with no interruption
of the audio signal. Simply use the input faders to set the audio levels while
the crossfader is out of service. The crossfader may be replaced with either a
60 mm version or a 45 mm version, your choice.
Each of the four Phono (RIAA) Inputs switch to Line Level via rear panel switches.
Both the Main and Aux Mic Inputs route through Bass and Treble controls. The
Main Mic input has an Effects Loop. The main program signal includes a stereo
Master Loop for equalization or processing. The Tape Output can be switched
to exclude the Master Loop signal and record the unprocessed program signal.
The MM 8z doesn't scrimp on its powerful Headphone Cueing system in which one
or more channels may be cued at one time. The metering can be switched to monitor
stereo main output or mono cue on one side and mono program on the other. The
MM 8z's recessed top mounted jacks provide room for cabling in tight DJ coffins
or racks without sacrificing its compact 4" depth.
