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55 000 057 - B MIXY - User Manual 11
2.9. Internal alignment signal generator
An integrated oscillator can deliver a “square” 1 kHz signal to the analog outputs.
This can be used to align analog equipment connected to these outputs (note that
peak meters are needed, as the signal is not a sine wave). Activating this generator
has no effect on the digital outputs (AES and Toslink).
The function key (
4
) may be programmed to provide an instant on/off control to
this function.
The peak level of the generator is -18 dBFS (EBU digital reference level).
2.10. Intercom / Slate microphone
A microphone is integrated in MIXY’s front panel (
3
); its amplified signal can be
inserted into the analog outputs (replacing the normal audio signals). Similarly to
the oscillator, it is not sent to the digital outputs.
The function key (
4
) may be programmed to provide an instant on/off control to
this function.
2.11. Power supply
MIXY operates from an internal Ni-MH battery. The integrated charger can
recharge it from an external DC supply in less than 5 hours.
An LED (
11
) shows the proper operation of the internal charger. The charger may
be inhibited by the user in order to restrain the consumption on the external source
(which may be desirable e.g. if the external source is itself derived from a battery
pack).
MIXY can operate from an external source of 8 V to 18 V DC voltage. MIXY
draws constant power from the external source when the voltage changes.
An LED (
12
) indicates the presence of the external power source. MIXY switches
automatically between its internal battery and the external source, without any noise
(priority is given to the external source when it is available!).