Gemini Musical Instrument PDM 14 User Manual

OPERATIONS MANUAL  
Bedienungsanleltung  
Manual de funcionamiento  
Manual de fonctionnement  
Manual del utente  
PDM-14  
PROFESSIONAL STEREO PREAMP MIXER  
Professionneller Stereo Vorverstärkermischpult  
Mezclador-preamplificador estereofónico para el profesional  
Mélangeur-préamplificateur stéréophonique pour le professionnel  
Miscelatore-preamplificatore stereofonico per il professionale  
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turntables with a magnetic cartridge. A GROUND SCREW (49) for  
you to ground your turntables is located on the rear panel. The stereo  
line inputs will accept any line level input such as a CD player, a  
cassette player, etc.  
Introduction  
Congratulations on purchasing the Gemini PDM-14 mixer. This state of  
the art mixer is backed by a three year warranty, excluding crossfader  
and channel slides. Prior to use, we suggest that you carefully read all  
the instructions.  
6. Headphones can be plugged into the front panel mounted  
HEADPHONE (32) jack.  
7. The PDM-14 comes with a front panel BNC LIGHT (25) jack. This  
jack is for use with a gooseneck light like the Gemini GNL-700.  
Features  
4 Stereo Channels  
Using the Ground Lift Switch  
State of the Art Cue Section  
3 Phono/Line Convertible, 5 Line, and 2 Mic Inputs  
Dual 7 Band Graphic Equalizers  
Talkover  
Depending on your system configuration, sometimes applying the  
ground will create a quieter signal path. Sometimes lifting the ground  
can eliminate ground loops and hum to create a quieter signal path.  
Master, Booth and Record outputs  
1. With the mixer on, listen to the system in idle mode (no signal  
present) with the ground applied (the GROUND LIFT SWITCH (50) in  
the left position).  
Cautions  
2. Then turn the power off before moving the GROUND LIFT  
SWITCH (50). Lift the ground by moving the GROUND LIFT  
SWITCH to the right, turn the power back on and listen to determine  
which position will provide a signal devoid of background noise and  
hum. Keep the GROUND LIFT SWITCH in the ground position if the  
noise level remains the same in either position.  
1. All operating instructions should be read before using this equipment.  
2. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the unit. There are  
NO USER REPLACEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please refer servicing to  
a qualified service technician.  
CAUTION: DO NOT TERMINATE THE AC GROUND ON THE POWER  
MIXER IN ANY WAY. TERMINATION OF THE AC GROUND CAN BE  
HAZARDOUS.  
In the U.S.A., if you have any problems with this unit,  
call 1-732-969-9000 for customer service. Do not return  
equipment to your dealer.  
3. Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or to a heat source such as  
a radiator or stove.  
Operation  
4. This unit should be cleaned only with a damp cloth. Avoid solvents or  
other cleaning detergents.  
1. POWER ON: Once you have made all the equipment connections to  
your mixer, press the POWER SWITCH (26). The power will turn on  
and the POWER LED (27) will glow RED.  
5. When moving this equipment, it should be placed in its original  
carton and packaging. This will reduce the risk of damage during  
transit.  
2. CHANNEL 1: Switch # (9) allows you to select the PHONO 1/LINE 1  
(46) or the LINE 2 (45) input. The CHANNEL SLIDE (10) controls the  
input level of this channel.  
6. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
7. DO NOT USE ANY SPRAY CLEANER OR LUBRICANT ON ANY  
CONTROLS OR SWITCHES.  
3. CHANNEL 2: Switch # (11) allows you to select the PHONO 2/LINE  
3 (43) or the LINE 4 (42) input. The CHANNEL SLIDE (12) controls  
the input level of this channel.  
4. CHANNEL 3: Switch # (13) allows you to select the PHONO 3/LINE  
5 (40) or the LINE 6 (39) input. The CHANNEL SLIDE (14) controls  
the input level of this channel.  
Connections  
1. Before plugging in the power cord, make sure that the VOLTAGE  
SELECTOR (33) switch is set to the correct voltage.  
5. CHANNEL 4: Switch # (15) allows you to select the LINE 7 (38) or  
the LINE 8 (37) input. The CHANNEL SLIDE (16) controls the input  
level of this channel.  
NOTE: This product is double insulated and not intended  
to be grounded.  
6. CROSSFADER SECTION: The CROSSFADER (18) allows the  
mixing of one source into another. The PDM-14 features an  
assignable crossfader. The ASSIGN (17, 19) switches allow you to  
select which channel will play through each side of the crossfader.  
The ASSIGN (17) switch has 5 settings (OFF, 1, 2, 3 or 4) and allows  
you to select channel 1, 2, 3 or 4 to play through the left side of the  
crossfader. The ASSIGN (19) switch has 5 settings (OFF, 1, 2, 3 or  
4) and allows you to select channel 1, 2, 3 or 4 to play through the  
right side of the crossfader. With the ASSIGN switch in the off  
position, that side of the crossfader will be inactive. The  
2. Make sure that the POWER (26) switch is in the off position. The  
POWER LED (27) will be off.  
3. The PDM-14 is supplied with 3 sets of amp output jacks. The MAIN  
OUTPUT (34) jacks are unbalanced and used to connect to your  
main amplifier. The REC OUTPUT (36) jacks can be used to connect  
the mixer to the record input of your recorder enabling you to record  
your mix. The BOOTH OUTPUT (35) jacks allow you to hook up an  
additional amplifier.  
4. The MIC 1 (1) input (found on the front panel) accepts a 1/4" or XLR  
connector. The MIC 2 (48) input (found on the rear panel) accepts  
1/4" connectors. All accept balanced and unbalanced microphones.  
CROSSFADER (18) in your unit is removable and if the need arises  
can be easily replaced. Crossfader units are available in three  
varieties. Part # RF-45 (which is identical to the crossfader supplied  
with the mixer) has a 45 mm travel from side to side. Part # RF-30 is  
available with a 30 mm travel distance. Also available is the PSF-45  
with a special curve designed for scratch mixing. Just purchase one  
of these crossfader units from your Gemini dealer and follow these  
instructions:  
5. On the rear panel are 3 stereo PHONO/LINE (40, 43, 46) inputs and  
5 stereo LINE (37, 38, 39, 42, 45) inputs. The PHONO/LINE  
SWITCH (41) enables you to set the (40) input to Phono or Line. The  
PHONO/LINE SWITCH (44) enables you to set the (43) input to  
Phono or Line. The PHONO/LINE SWITCH (47) enables you to set  
the (46) input to Phono or Line. The phono inputs will accept only  
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1. Unscrew the outside FADER PLATE SCREWS (B). Do  
not touch the INSIDE SCREWS (C).  
Specifications  
INPUTS:  
2. Carefully lift the fader and unplug the CABLE (D).  
DJ Mic....................................................1.5mV 2Kohm balanced  
Phono.........................................................................3mV 47Kohm  
Line.......................................................................150 mV 27Kohm  
3. Plug the new fader into the cable and place it back in the  
mixer.  
4. Screw the fader to the mixer.  
OUTPUTS:  
Amp/Booth......................................................0 dB 1V 400ohm  
Max..............................20V  
Peak  
to  
Peak  
Rec...........................................................................225mV 5Kohm  
MIC 1 & MIC 2:  
DJ Mic....................................................1.5mV 2Kohm balanced  
Bass......................................................................................± 12dB  
High.......................................................................................± 12dB  
GENERAL:  
Frequency Response....................................20Hz - 20KHz +/- 2dB  
Distortion................................................................................0.02%  
S/N Ratio...............................................................better than 80dB  
Talkover Attenuation..............................................................-16dB  
Headphone Impedance.........................................................16ohm  
Echo.................................................................................600msec  
Power Source.............................................115/230V 50/60Hz 10W  
Dimensions..............................19”w x 4”d x 9”h (483 x 94 x 221 mm)  
Weight........................................................................10.17 lbs (4.6 kg)  
7. EQUALIZER SECTION: This unit features dual 7 band GRAPHIC  
EQUALIZERS (8, 22) to allow you to adjust the sound for any room.  
To activate the equalizer, press the EQ BUTTON (28) (the EQ LED  
will light). By adjusting any of the 7 left equalizer slide controls (8),  
you can cut or boost the tonal characteristics of the sound coming  
from the left speaker by ±12 dB. By adjusting any of the 7 right  
equalizer slide controls (22), you can cut or boost the tonal  
characteristics of the sound coming from the right speaker by ±12  
dB. Deactivate the equalizer by pressing the EQ BUTTON (28) again  
(the EQ LED will turn off).  
8. OUTPUT CONTROL SECTION: The level of the MAIN OUTPUT (34)  
is controlled by the MASTER (24) slide. Activating the MONO (23)  
button (the mono LED will light) makes the overall output mono. The  
BOOTH (29) control adjusts the level of the BOOTH OUTPUT (35).  
HINT: The BOOTH OUTPUT is used by some DJs to run monitor  
speakers in their DJ Booth. You can also use it as a second ZONE or  
AMP output.  
NOTE: The REC OUTPUT (36) has no level control. The  
level is set by the channel slides of the selected channel.  
The tonal qualities can be controlled by the equalizers.  
9. TALKOVER SECTION: The purpose of the talkover section is to  
allow the program playing to be muted so that the mic can be heard  
above the music. The MIC/TALKOVER SWITCH (7) controls MIC 1  
and MIC 2 and has three settings. When the MIC/TALKOVER  
SWITCH (7) is in the bottom position, MIC 1 and MIC 2 and talkover  
are off. When the MIC/TALKOVER SWITCH (7) is in the center  
position MIC 1 and MIC 2 are on, the MIC INDICATOR (6) will glow,  
but talkover is off. When the MIC/TALKOVER SWITCH (7) is in the  
top position, MIC 1 and MIC 2 and talkover will be on and the volume  
of all sources except the Mic inputs are lowered by 16 dB. The  
TREBLE (2) and BASS (3) controls allow you to fully adjust the tone  
of MIC 1 and MIC 2. MIC 1 LEVEL (5) controls the level of MIC 1.  
The MIC 2 LEVEL (4) controls the level of MIC 2.  
10. CUE SECTION: By connecting a set of headphones to the  
HEADPHONE (32) jack, you can monitor any or all of the channels.  
Press the CUE ASSIGN (20) buttons for channels 1 - 4 to select the  
channel or channels to be monitored and their respective LED  
indicators will glow. Use the CUE LEVEL (31) control to adjust the  
cue volume without effecting the overall mix. By moving the CUE  
PGM PAN (30) control to the left you will be able to monitor the  
assigned cue signal. Moving the control to the right will monitor the  
PGM (program) output.  
11. DISPLAY: The DISPLAY (21) indicates the MASTER output left and  
right levels.  
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In the U.S.A., if you have any problems with this  
unit, call 1-732-969-9000 for customer service. Do  
not return equipment to your dealer.  
Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents.  
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the  
part of the vendor. Gemini Sound Products Corp. shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising  
from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.  
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any  
means, electronic, electrical, mechanical, optical, chemical, including photocopying and recording, for any  
purpose without the express written permission of Gemini Sound Products Corp..  
It is recommended that all maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by Gemini Sound  
Products Corp. or it’s authorized agents. Gemini Sound Products Corp. cannot accept any liability whatsoever  
for any loss or damage caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorized personnel.  
Worldwide Headquarters • 8 Germak Drive, Carteret, NJ 07008 • USA  
Tel (732) 969-9000 • Fax (732) 969-9090  
France • G.S.L. France • 11, Avenue Leon Harmel, Z.I. Antony, 92160 Antony, France  
Tel 011-331-5559-0470 • Fax 011-331-5559-0485  
Germany • Gemini Sound Products GmbH • Ottostrasse 6, 85757 Karlsfeld, Germany  
Tel: 08131 - 39171-0 • Fax: 08131 - 39171-9  
UK • Gemini Sound Products • Unit C4 Hazleton Industrial Estate, Waterlooville, UK P08 9JU  
Tel: 011-44-170-5591-771 • Fax: 011-44-170-5593-533  
Spain • Gemini Sound Products S.A. • Mino, 112, Nave 1, 08223 Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain  
Tel: 011-34-93-736-34-00 • Fax: 011-34-93-736-34-01  
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All Rights Reserved  
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