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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 FAI LU R E TO F O LLO W TH E I N S TR U C TI O N S PR I N TE D B E LO W M AY V O I D WAR R AN TY • 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 . 5 F E AT U R E S Introducing the world’s first all fader battle mixer from Stanton. The SA.5 is a highend, affordable mixer with all the requirements of today’s top turntablist. The simplicity of the layout is sure to make the SA.5 the preferred mixer for the battle circuit.
DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS 2 3 4 1 6 5 8 7 10 9 12 14 11 13 15 15 16 18 17 1. Session Level control: Controls the input level of the session or mic input, depending on setting of session/ Mic switch (27). 2. Gain: Controls the gain of each input channel. The sensitivity of the gain faders is adjusted by the phono trim (25) knob on the back of the mixer. 3. Program Reverse: Reverses the signal of input channels 1 and 2. When switched down, channel 1 will control channel 2’s inputs. 4.
MIXER FUNCTIONS 6. Crossfader Reverse: Reverses the direction of the crossfader. When switched down, channel 1 will be assigned to the right side of the crossfader, and channel 2 to the left side. 7. OS2 lock: Locks the OS2 in its current position to avoid accidentally switching sources. Whether the OS2 is in phono or line, activating the OS2 lock will keep it there even if the OS2 is moved. 8. Cue Level: Controls the headphone output level. 9.
B A C K PA N E L 22 23 25 26 25 26 27 20 28 29 19 30 21 24 31 32 31 32 19. AC IN: Input connection for the included power supply. 20. Power switch: Turns the mixer on or off. 21. Balanced Master output: TRS balanced (1/4”) connectors are typically used to connect to a P.A. mixer or an amplifier for live performances or a recording console for recording. 22.
B A C K PA N E L 28. Headphone output: Standard 1/4” headphone output connector. 29. Session/Mic switch: Used to assign the Session/Mic fader to either the Session input or the MIC input. 30. Microphone input: 1/4” connector for connecting a microphone. 31. Phono Inputs: Phono level inputs for channels 1 and 2. Do not plug line outputs into phono inputs. 32. Line inputs: Line level inputs for channels 1 and 2. F R O N T PA N E L 33 34 34 34 35 36 35 37 33.
FA D E R C L E A N I N G A N D R E P L A C E M E N T After constant scratching, the SA.5 faders may need to be cleaned and lubricated from time to time. This will ensure long life and keep a smooth feeling throughout the fader's lifetime. Follow the instructions below to lubricate and clean your faders: REMOVING A FADER: 1. Make sure mixer is powered off and power supply is disconnected from the back of the mixer. 2.
FA D E R C L E A N I N G A N D R E P L A C E M E N T 5. 6. Examine the center channel of the fader body (found inside the bottom of the fader casing) and if dirty, clean using cotton buds. Re-assemble and lubricate the fader as follows: a) Secure the end block and guide rail onto the fader body. b) Insert track into the fader body. c) Insert slider assembly onto guide rail and into the fader body. Move slider from end to end to disperse the oil evenly.
T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Line input: 2 (RCA) x 2 channels, -10 dBV / 10 kOhm Session Input: 2 (RCA), -10 dBV / 10 kOhm Phono input: 2 (RCA) x 2 channels, -50 dBV / 47 kOhm Mic input: 1(1/4") -50 dBV / 2.
WARRANTY 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.
