SA.3 PROFESSIONAL DJ MIXER OWNER’S MANUAL STANTON MAGNETICS, INC information@stantondj.com • 954.689.8833 w w w . s t a n t o n d j .
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P L E A S E R E A D C A R E F U L LY B E F O R E U S E FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED BELOW MAY VOID WARRANTY • Follow all security advice printed on your mixer • When removing the unit's AC plug from the power source, grasp and pull the plug, NEVER the cord itself! • Avoid placing your mixer near heat sources, such as power amplifiers. • When in use, place your mixer on a stable surface, away from vibration. Always use care when carrying your mixer.
S A . 3 F E AT U R E S The SA.3 professional scratch mixer has been designed specifically for scratch DJs. The SA.3 is a clean, simple and easy to understand mixer with the features that will help you as a scratch artist. • 2 channel scratch mixer. • Curve adjustment and reverse switch for Crossfader and Linefaders. • User replaceable / upgradeable faders. • Each channel features gain control, 3 band eq, and pan. • Headphone mute switch. • Dual headphone outputs (1/4"/6.3mm and 1/8"/3.5mm).
DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS TO P PA N E L 1. Microphone level - Controls the attenuation level of the microphone input. Use the microphone level adjustment to find the right gain for your microphone, then use the microphone mute button (3) to mute the input when not in use. 2. Microphone Mute LED - Indicates when microphone mute button (3) has been engaged. 3. Microphone Mute - Mutes the microphone input.
MIXER FUNCTIONS 4. Input Gains - Controls the input sensitivity level for each channel. Use the input gain in conjunction with the LED meters (19) to properly set the levels of your input. 5 . I n p u t E q u a l i z e r s - I n d i v i d u a l c o n t r o l s f o r h i g h f r e q u e n c y, mid-range, and low frequency equalization with 9db of boost and 25dB of kill. Note: Any changes made to EQ settings will change the overall output level of that input. 6.
MIXER FUNCTIONS 17. Power Indicator - Blue LED indicates when power has been switched on. 18. Line Fader - The linefader controls the level of each channel to the master outputs. 19. Level Meter - LED meter indicates level of each channel. The left LED meter is for channel 1. The right LED meter is for channel 2. Use the Input Gain (4) to adjust the signal to 0dB (yellow LED).
F R O N T PA N E L 25. Crossfader Curve - Controls the taper (fade) shape of the crossfader (23). The crossfader curve control continually adjusts the curve from a sharp cut to a long fade. 26. Headphone Outputs - 1/4” and 1/8” connector jacks for headphones. B A C K PA N E L B A C K PA N E L Power - Power switch to turn the mixer “ON” or “OFF”. AC IN: This is the input connection for the included power s u p p l y.
R E M O V I N G FA C E P L AT E 1. Unplug the power supply from the back o f t h e m i x e r. Ve r i f y that the mixer is powe r e d o ff . 2. Remove the 4 screws on the faceplate. Place the 4 screws somewhere safe where they will not be lost. (BACKPANEL VIEW) 2 3. Remove the 3 fader knobs from the line f a d e r s a n d c r o s s f a d e r. 2 3 4. The faceplate can now be removed from t h e t o p o f t h e m i x e r. 3 3 2 C L E A N I N G FA D E R S 1. Make sure the mixer i s p o w e r e d o ff .
R O TAT I N G T H E T R A N S F O R M S W I T C H E S The input selector (transform) switches on the Stanton SA.3 m i x e r c a n b e r o t a t e d t o 8 d i ff e r e n t p o s i t i o n s . F o l l o w t h e s t e p s below to rotate the transform switch to the position you like. 1 . M a k e s u r e t h e m i x e r i s p o w e r e d o ff . R e m o v e t h e f a c e p l a t e o f t h e m i x e r. 2. Remove the two outer screws from the transform switch as indicated in diagram.
T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Line inputs: 2 (RCA) x 2 channels, -10 dBV /10 kOhm Phono inputs: 2 (RCA) x 2 channels, -50 dBV / 47 kOhm Master output: 2 (TRS Balanced/RCA unbalanced), +4 dBu balanced / -10 dBV unbalanced Headphone output: 1 (1/4 inch), 1 (1/8 inch), greater than 32 Ohm load Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 1.
WA R R A N T Y Stanton Magnetics, Inc. – Warranty Provision – Returns for Repairs or Replacement Warranty Through Stanton’s authorized dealers around the World, Stanton, or one of Stanton’s authorized distributors outside the U.S., will, without charge, repair or replace, at the sole discretion of the entity responsible for making the repair or providing the replacement, any Stanton merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) following the date of original purchase.
