Overview
Designed to be used by itself or as a supplement to larger mixing consoles, the MX-206 from Ashly provides superior audio performance in a single rack-space package. Equally at home in either fixed or portable installations, the MX-206 may be used anywhere where additional microphone inputs are needed. Typical applications include live sound reinforcement, broadcast, recording, and film/video production.
The Ashly MX-206 is a rack-mountable six input channel stereo microphone mixer offering up to 84 dB of gain for distant mic placements or extremely low-level signals. Ultra low-noise, studio-grade integrated mic preamps are utilized. Each channel has a switchable 20 dB pad, a three-position sensitivity switch to handle microphones with different input sensitivities, and 48 V phantom power may be switched in for use by condenser mics. Every input has its own peak LED indicator. A separate Aux In volume control adjusts line level sources, such as a CD player or tape deck connected to rear-panel RCA inputs. Since plenty of headroom has been designed into the MX-206, even the loudest signals can be handled without distortion.
Output is monitored via two 5-segment, multi-colored LED meters, along with separate Peak Clip Indicators. The transformer-isolated XLR balanced mono output is capable of driving +24dBu into 600 ohms, and a separate TRS 1/4" output may be used either balanced or unbalanced. An Aux output appears on RCA jacks.
The MX-206 provides superior audio performance in a rugged and durable package. Backed by Ashly's exclusive Five Year Worry-Free Warranty, the MX-206 is designed to provide many years of trouble-free operation.
Features
- High-gain mic preamps with very low noise and distortion
- 48 Volt phantom power for use with any condenser microphones
- Auxilliary Tape/CD Inputs and Outputs
- Pan Control on Each Channel
Specifications
Distortion, Hum and Noise | |
| THD @ +20dBu, 20Hz-20kHz, input switch at -40dB | <0.05% |
| IMD (SMPTE) @ +20dBu, input switch at -40dB | <0.02% |
| Equivalent Input Hum and Noise (input switch -60dB) | <-128dBu |
| Residual Output Noise, TRS Outputs (All Levels @ min) | <-100dBu |
| Residual Output Noise, XLR Outputs | <-90dBu |
| Master Level at nominal, (All Ch. Level controls @ min) | <-84dBu |
| Master Level and 1 Ch. Level at nominal | <-80dBu |
Voltage Gain (±2dB) | |
| Mic Input to Master Output, 600 Ohm load | 84dB |
| Aux In to Master Output | 28dB |
Frequency Response | |
| 20Hz-20kHz | +0/-0.5dB |
Crosstalk | |
| Between any inputs or outputs (20Hz-20kHz) | <-60dB |
Metering | |
| VU Meters | Two 5-segment LED meters, 0VU = +4dBu |
| Peak Indicators | Peak Clip indicator on each input channel and L/R outputs, illuminates 3dB below clipping |
Weights, Dimensions & Power | |
| Dimensions | 19"Wx1.75"Hx9.4"D (483mm x 44mm x 239mm) |
| Unit Weight | 6.8lbs (3.9kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 11lbs (5kg) |
| Power Requirements | 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 30W |