Front of House Mixing Consoles

4 BUS MIXING CONSOLE
WITH USB I/O & DUAL 24BIT DIGITAL EFFECTS
Safety Instructions/Consignes de sécurité/Sicherheitsvorkehrungen

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or
back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel.The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Please read all instructions before operating the unit.
2. Keep these instructions for future reference.
3. Please heed all safety warnings.
4. Follow manufacturers instructions.
5. Do not use this unit near water or moisture.
6. Clean only with a damp cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on and pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and at the point at which they exit from the unit.
11. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug damage, or if
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution ou d’incendie, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, ne
pas ôter le couvercle ou le dos du boîtier. Cet appareil ne contient aucune pièce remplaçable par l'utilisateur. Confiez toutes les réparations à un personnel qualifié.
Le signe avec un éclair dans un triangle prévient l’utilisateur de la présence d’une tension dangereuse et non isolée dans l’appareil. Cette tension constitue un
risque d’électrocution. Le signe avec un point d’exclamation dans un triangle prévient l’utilisateur d’instructions importantes relatives à l’utilisation et à la mainte-
nance du produit.
Consignes de sécurité importantes
1. Veuillez lire toutes les instructions avant d’utiliser l’appareil.
2. Conserver ces instructions pour toute lecture ultérieure.
3. Lisez avec attention toutes les consignes de sécurité.
4. Suivez les instructions du fabricant.
5. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près d’une source liquide ou dans un lieu humide.
6. Nettoyez l’appareil uniquement avec un tissu humide.
7. Veillez à ne pas obstruer les fentes prévues pour la ventilation de l’appareil. Installez l’appareil selon les instructions du fabricant.
8. Ne pas installer près d’une source de chaleur (radiateurs, etc.) ou de tout équipement susceptible de générer de la chaleur (amplificateurs de puissance par
exemple).
9. Ne pas retirer la terre du cordon secteur ou de la prise murale. Les fiches canadiennes avec polarisation (avec une lame plus large) ne doivent pas être modi-
fiées. Si votre prise murale ne correspond pas au modèle fourni, consultez votre électricien.
10. Protégez le cordon secteur contre tous les dommages possibles (pincement, tension, torsion,, etc.). Veillez à ce que le cordon secteur soit libre, en particulier à
sa sortie du boîtier.
11. Déconnectez l’appareil du secteur en présence d’orage ou lors de périodes d’inutilisation prolongées.
12. Consultez un service de réparation qualifié pour tout dysfonctionnement (dommage sur le cordon secteur, baisse de performances, exposition à la pluie, pro-
jection liquide dans l’appareil, introduction d’un objet dans le boîtier, etc.).
ACHTUNG: Um die Gefahr eines Brandes oder Stromschlags zu verringern, sollten Sie dieses Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit aussetzen.Um die Gefahr eines
Stromschlags zu verringern, sollten Sie weder Deckel noch Rückwand des Geräts entfernen. Im Innern befinden sich keine Teile, die vom Anwender gewartet
werden können. Überlassen Sie die Wartung qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.Der Blitz mit Pfeilspitze im gleichseitigen Dreieck soll den Anwender vor nichtisolierter
“gefährlicher Spannung” im Geräteinnern warnen. Diese Spannung kann so hoch sein, dass die Gefahr eines Stromschlags besteht. Das Ausrufezeichen im gleich-
seitigen Dreieck soll den Anwender auf wichtige Bedienungs- und Wartungsan­leitungen aufmerksam machen, die im mitgelieferten Informationsmaterial näher
beschrieben werden.
Wichtige Sicherheitsvorkehrungen
1. Lesen Sie alle Anleitungen, bevor Sie das Gerät in Betrieb nehmen.
2. Bewahren Sie diese Anleitungen für den späteren Gebrauch gut auf.
3. Bitte treffen Sie alle beschriebenen Sicherheitsvorkehrungen.
4. Befolgen Sie die Anleitungen des Herstellers.
5. Benutzen Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser oder Feuchtigkeit.
6. Verwenden Sie zur Reinigung des Geräts nur ein feuchtes Tuch.
7. Blockieren Sie keine Belüftungsöffnungen. Nehmen Sie den Einbau des Geräts nur entsprechend den Anweisungen des Herstellers vor.
8. Bauen Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen wie Heizkörpern, Wärmeklappen, Öfen oder anderen Geräten (inklusive Verstärkern) ein, die Hitze
erzeugen.
9. Setzen Sie die Sicherheitsfunktion des polarisierten oder geerdeten Steckers nicht außer Kraft. Ein polarisierter Stecker hat zwei flache, unterschiedlich breite
Pole. Ein geerdeter Stecker hat zwei flache Pole und einen dritten Erdungsstift. Der breitere Pol oder der dritte Stift dient Ihrer Sicherheit. Wenn der vorhan-
dene Stecker nicht in Ihre Steckdose passt, lassen Sie die veraltete Steckdose von einem Elektriker ersetzen.
10. Schützen Sie das Netzkabel dahingehend, dass niemand darüber laufen und es nicht geknickt werden kann. Achten Sie hierbei besonders auf Netzstecker,
Mehrfachsteckdosen und den Kabelanschluss am Gerät.
11. Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker des Geräts bei Gewittern oder längeren Betriebspausen aus der Steckdose.
12. Überlassen Sie die Wartung qualifiziertem Fachpersonal. Eine Wartung ist notwendig, wenn das Gerät auf irgendeine Weise, beispielsweise am Kabel oder
Netzstecker beschädigt wurde, oder wenn Flüssigkeiten oder Objekte in das Gerät gelangt sind, es Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt war, nicht mehr wie
gewohnt betrieben werden kann oder fallen gelassen wurde.
 Instrucciones de seguridad / Istruzioni di Sicurezza

PRECAUCION: Para reducir el riesgo de incendios o descargas, no permita que este aparato quede expuesto a la lluvia o la humedad. Para reducir el riesgo de
descarga eléctrica, nunca quite la tapa ni el chasis. Dentro del aparato no hay piezas susceptibles de ser reparadas por el usuario. Dirija cualquier reparación al
servicio técnico oficial. El símbolo del relámpago dentro del triángulo equilátero pretende advertir al usuario de la presencia de “voltajes peligrosos” no aislados
dentro de la carcasa del producto, que pueden ser de la magnitud suficiente como para constituir un riesgo de descarga eléctrica a las personas. El símbolo de
exclamación dentro del triángulo equilátero quiere advertirle de la existencia de importantes instrucciones de manejo y mantenimiento (reparaciones) en los
documentos que se adjuntan con este aparato.
Instrucciones importantes de seguridad
1. Lea todo este manual de instrucciones antes de comenzar a usar la unidad.
2. Conserve estas instrucciones para cualquier consulta en el futuro.
3. Cumpla con todo lo indicado en las precauciones de seguridad.
4. Observe y siga todas las instrucciones del fabricante.
5. Nunca utilice este aparato cerca del agua o en lugares húmedos.
6. Limpie este aparato solo con un trapo suave y ligeramente humedecido.
7. No bloquee ninguna de las aberturas de ventilación. Instale este aparato de acuerdo a las instrucciones del fabricante.
8. No instale este aparato cerca de fuentes de calor como radiadores, calentadores, hornos u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que produzcan calor.

9. No anule el sistema de seguridad del enchufe de tipo polarizado o con toma de tierra. Un enchufe polarizado tiene dos bornes, uno más ancho que el otro.
Uno con toma de tierra tiene dos bornes normales y un tercero para la conexión a tierra. El borne ancho o el tercero se incluyen como medida de seguridad.
Cuando el enchufe no encaje en su salida de corriente, llame a un electricista para que le cambie su salida anticuada.
10. Evite que el cable de corriente quede en una posición en la que pueda ser pisado o aplastado, especialmente en los enchufes, receptáculos y en el punto en
el que salen de la unidad.
11. Desconecte de la corriente este aparato durante las tormentas eléctricas o cuando no lo vaya a usar durante un periodo de tiempo largo.
12. Dirija cualquier posible reparación solo al servicio técnico oficial. Deberá hacer que su aparato sea reparado cuando esté dañado de alguna forma, como si
el cable de corriente o el enchufe están dañados, o si se han derramado líquidos o se ha introducido algún objeto dentro de la unidad, si esta ha quedado
expuesta a la lluvia o la humedad, si no funciona normalmente o si ha caído al suelo.

ATTENZIONE: per ridurre il rischio di incendio o di scariche elettriche, non esponete questo apparecchio a pioggia o umidità. Per ridurre il pericolo di scariche
elettriche evitate di rimuoverne il coperchio o il pannello posteriore. Non esistono all'interno dell'apparecchio parti la cui regolazione è a cura dell'utente. Per even-
tuale assistenza, fate riferimento esclusivamente a personale qualificato. Il fulmine con la punta a freccia all'interno di un triangolo equilatero avvisa l'utente della
presenza di "tensioni pericolose" non isolate all'interno dell'apparecchio, tali da costituire un possibile rischio di scariche elettriche dannose per le persone. Il punto
esclamativo all'interno di un triangolo equilatero avvisa l'utente della presenza di importanti istruzioni di manutenzione (assistenza) nella documentazione che
accompagna il prodotto.
Importanti Istruzioni di Sicurezza
1. Prima di usare l'apparecchio, vi preghiamo di leggerne per intero le istruzioni.
2. Conservate tali istruzioni per una eventuale consultazione futura.
3. Vi preghiamo di rispettare tutte le istruzioni di sicurezza.
4. Seguite tutte le istruzioni del costruttore.
5. Non usate questo apparecchio vicino ad acqua o umidità.
6. Pulite l'apparecchio esclusivamente con un panno asciutto.
7. Evitate di ostruire una qualsiasi delle aperture di ventilazione. Posizionatelo seguendo le istruzioni del costruttore.
8. Non posizionatelo vicino a sorgenti di calore come radiatori, scambiatori di calore, forni o altri apparecchi (amplificatori compresi) in grado di generare calore.
9. Non disattivate la protezione di sicurezza costituita dalla spina polarizzata o dotata di collegamento a terra. Una spina polarizzata è dotata di due spinotti, uno
più piccolo ed uno più grande. Una spina dotata di collegamento a terra è dotata di due spinotti più un terzo spinotto di collegamento a terra. Questo terzo
spinotto, eventualmente anche più grande, viene fornito per la vostra sicurezza. Se la spina fornita in dotazione non si adatta alla vostra presa, consultate un
elettricista per la sostituzione della presa obsoleta.
10. Proteggete il cavo di alimentazione in modo che non sia possibile camminarci sopra né piegarlo, con particolare attenzione alle prese, ai punti di collegamento
e al punto in cui esce dall'apparecchio.
11. Staccate l'apparecchio dalla alimentazione in caso di temporali o tempeste o se non lo usate per un lungo periodo.
12. Per l'assistenza, fate riferimento esclusivamente a personale qualificato. È necessaria l'assistenza se l'apparecchio ha subito un qualsiasi tipo di danno, come
danni al cavo o alla spina di alimentazione, nel caso in cui sia stato versato del liquido o siano caduti oggetti al suo interno, sia stato esposto a pioggia o
umidità, non funzioni correttamente o sia stato fatto cadere.

Copyright 2008 - Samson Technologies Corp.

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Samson Technologies Corp.
45 Gilpin Avenue
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Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
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www.samsontech.com
 Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
L2400 And L3200 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Controls And Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 11
Input Channel Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
24 Bit Digital Effect Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Master Auxiliary Send Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Stereo Aux Return Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Meter Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Talkback Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Group Output Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mono/subwoofer Output Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11
Main Output Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
L2400 And L3200 Input and Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 13
Using The USB I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Getting Started With Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Getting Started With Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recording From The L Series’ USB I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Playing Back From The L Series’ USB I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
L2400 And L3200 Wiring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 - 20
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson Perfectly suited for recording, live sound
L2400 or L3200 mixing console! The L2400 and reinforcement and commercial installations, the
L3200 are twenty-four and thirty-two channel, L2400 and L3200 mixers are ideal solutions that
true 4 bus consoles, with USB input and outputs offer plenty of inputs, sweet sounding effects and
in ergonomically correct, attractively appointed studio quality sound in a convenient package.
enclosures. The L Series include professional In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description
features such as high quality mic pre amplifiers, of the features of the L Series consoles, as well
3-band, swept mid EQ, 100 mm faders and 6 as a guided tour through its control panel, step-
auxiliary busses, with up to eight mixes possible. by-step instructions for its setup and use, and
Connecting all your microphones and instruments is full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card
simple, with 16 mic/line inputs plus four additional enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail
stereo channels on the L2400, and 24mic/line it in so that you can receive online technical support
inputs plus four additional stereo channels on the and so we can send you updated information
L3200. In addition, each console has two extra mic about these and other Samson products in the
preamplifiers on the stereo channels, bringing the future. Also, be sure to check out our website (www.
total number of mic inputs to 18 on the L2400 and samsontech.com) for complete information about
26 on the L3200. There are also dedicated stereo our full product line.
effects returns for the onboard digital effects. And
the effects! You can add one of 100 dazzling digital With proper care and adequate air circulation,
studio quality effects, which include Delays, Chorus, your L-Series mixer will operate trouble free for
Flanging, and of course, lush Reverbs to your vocals many years. We recommend you record your serial
or instruments using the onboard 24-bit multi- number in the space provided below for future
effects processor. It’s easy to dial up your favorite reference.
effects preset with the large seven-segment LED
display. Need more effects? The L Series’ employs
Serial number: _________________________
two onboard 24-bit multi-effects processors. Plus,
the L Series mixers have extensive auxiliary busses,
allowing you to have complex combinations of Date of purchase: _______________________
effects on all the channels, or two different effects
on different groups of channels. The auxiliary buses
are also extremely flexible when it comes to monitor Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return
mixes and up to six simultaneous monitor mixes Authorization number (RA) must be obtained before
are possible. The L series consoles also feature shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number,
a sophisticated onboard USB digital interface the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson
allowing you to record and playback digital audio at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for a Return
from virtually any PC running most any recording Authorization number prior to shipping your unit.
software. The flexible routing option lets you Please retain the original packing materials and if
assign the USB output to send the signal from the possible, return the unit in the original carton and
Main stereo mix, or use the aux sends to record a packing materials. If you purchased your Samson
completely independent mix. The L2400 and L3200 product outside the United States, please contact
will give you clean, clear sound reproduction thanks your local distributor for warranty information and
to the advanced circuit topology, high quality service.
components, low noise microphone preamps and
super clean, low impedance mix bus design. The
super-tough steel construction ensures reliable,
high quality sound from venue-to-venue and
performance-to-performance day in, and night out.


L2400 and L3200 Features

The Samson L2400 and L3200 consoles are • Each of the L2400 and L3200’s mic / line channels
comprehensive and great sounding making them feature Gain control, Low Cut filter, a three-
suitable for a variety of live sound and recording band equalizer with variable mid-range control
applications. Here are some of their main features: enabling you to tailor the tonal response of each
• The L2400 and L3200 are twenty four and thirty input, and a convenient Insert Point jack to patch
two channel mixers in ergonomically correct, in external effects.
table-top enclosures providing easy to see and • The L Series has 6 auxiliary sends. Two dedicated
easy to operate front panel controls. pre -fader Aux sends for monitors, plus a second
• Ample inputs, the L2400 has sixteen mic/line pair of Aux sends that can be set up to be either a
inputs plus four stereo line inputs, while the L3200 monitor send or an effects send using the Pre/Post
features twenty four mic/line inputs plus four switch, and two additional EFX sends for sending
stereo line inputs. Plus dedicated stereo returns to the dual internal multi-effects processors. For
for the onboard effects. added flexibility, the EFX sends can be routed to
the AUX 5-6 output instead of the internal effects
• Two additional mic preamplifiers on the stereo allowing you to set up 8 different aux mixes.
channels brings the total number of mic inputs to
18 on the L2400 and 26 on the L3200. • Dedicated Mono/Subwoofer Output with variable
Low-pass Filter controlled by a 100mm long throw
• On board, bi-directional USB interface for fader.
recording to a computer based Hard disk system.
The Output routing can be selectedfrom MAIN • Two pairs of twelve segment LED Meters which
mix or AUX 1 - 2, and the Input routing can be can be switched to display Main left and right
from the MAIN mix or last stereo channel. with AFL and PFL, or Groups 1 - 4 output levels.

• Custom designed, long throw (100mm) faders on • A comprehensive Talkback section including XLR
all channels, busses, mono and left and right main mic input with phantom power, Level control and
outputs. routing switches to Aux 1/2, Aux 3/4, Group 1/2,
Group 3/4 and Main mix outputs.
• The L series have two onboard 24-bit DSP (Digital
Signal Processor) multi-effects processors with • The brilliant sound quality is achieved thanks
100 selectable presets offering dazzling studio to the advanced circuit design, utilizing low-
quality effects including Reverb, Delay, Chorus noise operational amplifiers and low impedance
and Flanging. bussing.

• The L Series mixers feature high-quality, low-noise • Durable steel enclosure is road tough insuring
microphone pre-amplifiers that can accept signals reliable performance from night to night and
from most any standard microphone. Condenser venue to venue.
microphones are connected easily using the • Three-year extended warranty.
available 48 Volt Phantom Power.


 Controls and Functions
Mono Inputs Stereo Inputs INPUT CHANNEL SECTION
1 25/26
The following section details each part of the L2400
1
SIGNAL SIGNAL

and L3200’s INPUT CHANNELS including the 3-BAND

-30 -30
-10 0

GAIN GAIN

2 EQ, the MONITOR and EFX sends, PAN, GAIN and

VOLUME controls.
-10
+20 -20

LOW CUT
75Hz
18dB/OCT
3
AUX 1 AUX 1
1 – SIGNAL LED
The L2400 and L3200’s MIC/LINE pre-amp also
AUX 2
4 AUX 2
includes a SIGNAL LED which, when illuminated,
indicates that a signal is present at the input.
AUX 3 AUX 3 2 - GAIN Control Knob
The L2400 and L3200’s pre-amp stage has a variable
AUX 4
5 AUX 4 GAIN control with a range of -6 to -50dB on the MIC
input and +14 to -30dB on the LINE input.
PRE /
POST
6 PRE /
POST 3 - LOW CUT Switch
EFX 1 EFX 1
Each of the L Series’ channels include a LOW CUT (or
high pass) filter which rolls off the low frequencies
7
EFX 2 EFX 2
from 75Hz and below at the rate of 18dB per octave.
Auxiliary Buses ( 4 - 8 )
8 The L Series include several auxiliary signal paths,
AUX 5 AUX 5
AUX 6 AUX 6

HF
12K
HF
12K
or buses, that can be used to create independent
mixes for sending to the internal or external effects
MF

9
HI-MID
3K
processors, or to an external monitor system.
These buses start by sending the signal from each
800 FREQ
Hz
LO-MID
500 individual channel, which is set with one of the
auxiliary control knobs. Then, the mix of all the
channels auxiliary level is ultimately sent to either
100 8k

LF LF
80 80

an internal effects processor, or to an output jack to

PAN BALANCE
connect to an external effect or monitor system. To
10 help you control your effects and monitor mixes, the
L series has six auxiliary buses, with switching to give
CH CH you a possibility of 8 mixes.
1
11 17/18

PRE….? POST….? What’s That?

In order to operate your mixer correctly, it is
10
PEAK

12 10
PEAK
important to understand the concept of PRE and
POST fader sends. An auxiliary bus that is set up
13
PFL PFL
as PRE Fader routes, or sends, the signal to its
5

14
5

output from a point in the channels’ circuit that is

electronically before the channel Fader. That means
1-2 1-2

0
15 0

3-4 3-4
the channel Fader has no effect on the PRE aux
16
5 MAIN 5 MAIN
level. A Pre Fader send is what you want to use for
10 10
a monitor mix, so when the level is changed for
15 15 the mix in the main PA speakers using the channel
20 20 Fader, the level in the monitor set by the aux control
30 30
knob remains the same. An auxiliary bus that is set
40 40
up as POST Fader routes, or sends, the signal to its
17 output from a point in the channels’ circuit that is
electronically after the channel Fader.
CH 1 CH 17/18

1 to 24 on the L3200 25/26 to 31/32 on the L3200

1 to 16 on the L2400 17/18 to 23/24 on the L3200

Controls and Functions
INPUT CHANNEL SECTION - continued independently on each channel. The channel’s EFX1-
That means that the channel Fader also affects the 2 knob controls the amount of signal that is sent to
level of a POST aux send. A POST Auxiliary bus is each the two EFX bus feeding the two internal DSP
what you want to use (almost always) for sending effect processors. For additional flexibility, the EFX1-
to an effects processor, either internal or external. 2 signal can also be sent to an external effect device
When using the POST aux sends, (while turning the connected to the AUX 5-6 Output jacks located on
channel Fader up or down) the level of effects will the rear panel jack field. 5
track the channel level correctly. 8 – AUX 5-6 - switch
4 – AUX 1-2 Pre Fader Send The AUX 5-6 switch is used to select the point that
Each of the L series’ input channels include a pair the EFX1-2 / AUX 5-6 uses to send the signal. When
of Pre Fader Auxiliary sends; AUX 1-2 and their a channel’s AUX 5-6 switch is set6to on (down), the
control knobs adjust the amount of that channel’s signal from that channel is routed to the AUX 5-6
signal that is sent to the AUX 1-2 Output. The signal bus. This separate mix can be sent to an external
feeding AUX 1-2 is sent before, or pre, the channel effect device connected to the AUX 5-6 jacks located
Fader, so the channel Fader has no effect on the AUX on the rear panel jack field.
1-2 output levels. The AUX 1-2 busses are usually 7
9 - Channel Equalizer - Mono Channels
used to create a separate mix for a floor monitor The L2400 and L3200 mic/line input channels
system. incorporate a 3-band, swept-mid equalizer
5 – AUX 3-4 – Pre/Post Fader allowing you to adjust the high, mid-range, and
Each of the L series’ input channels include a pair low frequencies independently on each channel.
Auxiliary sends which can switch from Pre to Post The frequency centers, range of boost or cut, and
sends; AUX 3-4 and their control knobs adjust the equalizer type for each band are described in the
amount of that channel’s signal that is sent to the following section:
AUX 3-4 Output. Aux 3-4 can be configured for pre HF (HIGH FREQUENCY) 12kHz +/- 15dB Shelving
or post fader send using the PRE/POST switch (6). type
The AUX 3-4 bus is usually used to create a separate The channel’s HIGH frequency response is flat when
mix for a floor monitor system, but you can set the the knob is in the “12:00” position. Rotating the
Pre/Post switch to Post to use the send as en effects knob towards the right will boost the channel's high
bus to an external processor. frequency response at 12 kHz by 15dB, and rotating
6- PRE/POST - switch it towards the left will cut the high frequency by
The PRE/POST switch is used to select the point that 15dB.
the AUX 3-4 bus uses to send the signal. When the MF (MID FREQUENCY) CUT & BOOST
PRE/POST switch is set to PRE, the signal feeding The MF knob is used in conjunction with the
AUX 3-4 is sent before the fader, so the channel FREQ knob to create the tonal shape in the mid-
Fader has no effect on that level. This is the normal range frequency when using the mono channel’s
setting when using AUX 3-4 as a monitor send. equalizers. You can adjust the frequency on the
When the PRE/POST switch is set to POST, the mid-range control with the FREQ knob, and use the
signal feeding AUX 3-4 is sent after the fader, so the MF control to either boost or cut that frequency by
channel Fader has an effect on that level, meaning plus or minus 15dB. The channel’s MID frequency
the Aux level tracks up and down with the channel response is flat when the MF knob is in the “12:00”
Fader. This is the normal setting for using AUX 3-4 position.
as an effects send, since when you set the channel
loude,r you normally want the effect to get louder. FREQ (MID FREQUENCY) Variable 100Hz – 8K
The FREQ is a control enabling you enhanced
Channel Fader up or down the level of effects will capabilities in the tonal shaping of the input channel
track the channel level correctly. signal. Thanks to the FREQ control, you have a
7 – EFX1-2 / AUX 5-6 - Post Fader Send variable mid-range equalizer, allowing you to pin
The L series provide high quality, 24 Bit digital point the exact frequency you want to boost or cut.
effects, and the level of effects can be set The MID SWEEP has a “fixed Q” of two octaves (the
amount, or width, of frequencies

 Controls and Functions
INPUT CHANNEL SECTION - continued 12 – PEAK LED
around the center point that are effected by the MID The L2400 and L3200’s MIC/LINE pre-amp also
CUT & BOOST control) and can be set in a range from includes a PEAK LED which when illuminated,
100Hz to 8Khz. indicates that the signal is peaking or overloading.
To reduce distortion, lower the GAIN control to keep
LF (LOW FREQUENCY) 80Hz +/- 15dB shelving this LED from staying on.
type
The channel’s LOW frequency response is flat when 13 - PFL (Pre Fader Listen) switch
the knob is in the “12:00” position. Rotating the The Mono Input channel’s PFL, or Pre Fader Listen
knob towards the right will boost the channel's low switch allows you to listen, or “solo” a channel or
frequency response at 80 Hertz by 15dB, and rotating group of channels in the headphones. When the
it towards the left will cut the frequency by 15dB. PFL switch is pressed down, the channel is assigned
to the solo bus and can be heard in headphones
9 - Channel Equalizer - Stereo Channels plugged in to the PHONES connector located in
The L2400 and L3200 Stereo input channels feature the front panel jack field. Since the signal is sent
a 4-band equalizer allowing you to adjust the high, pre fader, you can hear the signal regardless of the
mid, and low frequencies independently on each position of the channel volume Fader. This allows
channel. The stereo channel equalizer is laid out like you to listen to a channel by itself: (let's say) to see
a mono input on the control panel input strip, but if an artist is out of tune, or to cue up a channel
internally, the equalizer is affecting a stereo signal without having to play it through the main PA
path. The channel’s frequency response is flat when speakers.
the knobs are in the “12:00” position. Rotating the
knob towards the right will boost the corresponding 14 - 1-2 Group Assign switch
frequency band by 15dB, and rotating it towards the The 1-2 Group assign switch is used to assign the
left will cut the frequency by 15dB. The frequency input channel to the 1-2 Group output bus.
centers, range of boost or cut, and equalizer type for Note: The Group output follows the channel’s PAN
each band are as follows: control, so if a channel is panned all the way to the
High: 12kHz +/- 15dB shelving type left it will only feed Group Output 1. Conversely, if a
channel is panned all the way to the right, it will only
High Mid: 3kHz +/- 15dB peaking type feed Group Output 2.
Lo Mid: 500 kHz +/- 15dB peaking type 15 – 3-4 Group Assign switch
Low: 80Hz +/- 15dB shelving type The 3-4 Group assign switch is used to assign the
10 - PAN Control input channel to the 3-4 Group output bus.
The L2400 and L3200’s PAN control is used to place Note: The Group output follows the channel’s PAN
or position the mono signal into the stereo main Left control so if a channel is panned all the way to the
and Right MIX bus. You can create a stereo image by left, it will only feed Group Output 3. Conversely, if a
panning some input signals to the left and others channel is panned all the way to the right, it will only
to the right. The L2400 and L3200’s PAN control is a feed Group Output 4.
Power-Pan circuit, which includes a 3dB dip in the 16 –MAIN Assign switch
center position. This is desirable since there’s a 3dB The MAIN assign switch is used to assign the input
increase in gain when the mono input signal is heard channel to the left and right stereo bus outputs.
in both the Left and Right MIX bus.
17- VOLUME - Fader Level Control
11 - MUTE switch The VOLUME Fader control adjusts the level of each
The Mono Input channels feature a large, backlit mono input channel.
MUTE switch allowing you to easily turn that channel
on or off. When MUTE switch is illuminated, the
channel is off. Conversely, when the backlight is off,
the channel is on.


Controls and Functions
24 BIT DIGITAL EFFECT SECTION 24BIT DIGITAL EFFECT SECTION
The L2400 and L3200 feature built-in, 24 Bit Digital Multi-
effects Processor(s) with 100 dazzling, studio quality
EFFECTS
effects like Delay, Chorus, Flanging and lush Reverbs
including Halls, Plates and Rooms. In addition, there are
18 multi-effects presets that have two effects combined
together. For example, Delay and Reverb or Reverb and
PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2
Chorus, to name a few. The following section describes
00-09
PERFORMANCE
00-09
PERFORMANCE
the features control knobs and layout of the powerful on-
10-19
HALL REVERB
10-19
HALL REVERB
board digital Multi-effects section.
20-29 20-29
PLATE REVERB
30-39
SPRING REVERB
PLATE REVERB
30-39
SPRING REVERB
18 - Program Effects Display
19 40-49
ECHO
40-49
ECHO
The L Series mixers Multi-effects Processors feature a
50-59
FLANGE+VERB
50-59
FLANGE+VERB
dual digit, seven-segment numerical Effects Display for
showing the effects PROGRAM number from 00 - 99. You
60-69 60-69
CHORUS+VERB CHORUS+VERB
70-79 70-79
ECHO+VERB
80-89
ECHO+VERB
80-89
will see the PROGRAM numbers change as you scroll
CHORUS
90-99
CHORUS
90-99 through the effects pre-set using the DSP SELECT control.
When the Effects Display shows two straight lines through
FLANGE FLANGE

the center of each segment, the effects are turned off

and the EFX ON switch is in the out position. See section
20 number 25 below.
19 - Effect PROGRAM List
TO
AUX 1
TO
AUX 1
This section identifies the ten banks of built-in DSP
21 effects presets. The first bank of 10 presets have been
programmed with common effects for live performance,
TO TO
AUX 2 AUX 2
and the following banks are set up in groups by the types
22
of effects.
TO TO
AUX 3 AUX 3
20- SELECT control knob
23
The SELECT control knob is a continuously variable
TO
AUX 4
TO
AUX 4 encoder, or tweaker, that allows you to call up one of
24 the 100 built-in digital effects presets. Simply rotate the
SELECT knob to scroll through the preset programs using
the Effects Display to choose the effect number you want.
21 - TO AUX 1 - Effects Return to Aux 1 control knob
The TO AUX 1 control is used to adjust the level of the
25 EFX EFX

effects from the built-in digital Multi-effect that’s being

1 2

sent to the AUX 1 monitor bus. This allows you to add the
DSP effects to the signal in your monitor speakers. Turn
26 10
PEAK

10
PEAK
this knob up if you want to hear the effect in the AUX 1
monitor mix.
27
PFL PFL
22 – TO AUX 2 - Effects Return Control
28
5 5
The TO AUX 2 control is used to adjust the level of the
1-2 1-2 32 effects from the built-in digital Multi-effect being that’s
29 0 0

3-4 3-4 being sent to the AUX 2 monitor bus. This allows you
30 5 MAIN 5 MAIN
to add the DSP effects to the signal in your monitor
speakers. Turn this knob up if you want to hear the effect
10 10 in the AUX 3 monitor mix.
15 15
23 – TO AUX 3- Effects Return Control
20 20
The TO AUX 3 control is used to adjust the level of the
30 30
effects from the built-in digital Multi-effect being that’s
40 40
being sent to the AUX 2 monitor bus. This allows you
31
to add the DSP effects to the signal in your monitor
speakers. Turn this knob up if you want to hear the effect
RTN 1 RTN 2
in the AUX 3 monitor mix.

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24BIT DIGITAL EFFECT SECTION - continued 32 – Effect 2 control strip
24 – TO AUX 4- Effects Return Control Same as functions 18 – 31 for DSP Multi-effects number 2.
The TO AUX 4 control is used to adjust the level of the Master Auxiliary Send Section
AUX SEND
effects from the built-in digital Multi-effect that’s being
sent to the AUX 4 monitor bus. This allows you to add the
DSP effects to the signal in your monitor speakers. Turn
this knob up if you want to hear the effect in the AUX 4
AUX 1

monitor mix. AFL

25 – EFX ON switch AUX 2

The EFX ON switch is used to turn the internal Digital

Effect on and off. The effects are by-passed when the AFL

switch is in the out position and the Effects Display shows AUX 3

two dashes.
AFL

26– PEAK - LED AUX 4

The L2400 and L3200’s DSP section also includes a

PEAK LED which when illuminated, indicates that AFL

the signal is peaking or overloading. To reduce 33 34

distortion, lower the EFX controls to keep this LED AUX 5

from staying on.

AFL

27 - PFL EFX RTN 1 (Pre Fader Listen) - switch AUX 6

The EFX RTN 1’s PFL, or Pre Fader Listen switch allows you
to listen, or “solo” the EFX 1 Return or group of channels AFL

in the headphones. When a stereo input channel’s PFL EFX 1

switch is pressed down, the EFX RTN 1 signal is assigned

to the solo bus and can be heard in headphones plugged AFL

in to the PHONES connector located in the front panel EFX 2

jack field. Since the signal is sent pre fader, you can hear
the signal regardless of the position of the EXF RTN 1 AFL

volume Fader. This allows you to listen a EFX RTN 1 by

itself: (let's say) to see if a reverb is long enough, or to cue 33 - AUX 1 - 8 Master Send Fader
up an echo without having to play it through the main PA. Each of the L Series AUX 1-8 buses has a master con-
28 - 1-2 RTN1 Group Assign switch trol knob, which is used to adjust the overall level
The 1-2 Group assign switch is used to assign the of that AUX bus output. The Aux 1-8 signals from
DSP RTN1 to the 1-2 Group output bus. mono and stereo input channels, along with the DSP
returns are mixed together and sent to the AUX 1-8
29 – 3-4 RTN 1 Group Assign switch Output respectively. Use the AUX 1-8 level controls
The 3-4 assign switch is used to assign the DSP RTN to set the amount of signal being sent to Aux 1-8
1 to the 3-4 Group output bus. Output.
30 –MAIN Assign switch 34 - AUX 1 - 8 AFL switch
The MAIN assign switch is used to assign the DSP The AUX 1-8 master send output’s AFL, or After Fader
RTN 1to the left and right stereo bus outputs. Listen switch allows you to listen, or “solo” an AUX
31- RTN1 - Fader Level Control send in the headphones. When any the AUX 1-8 AFL
The RTN1 Fader control adjusts the level of the DSP 1 switch is pressed down, that Aux’s signal is assigned
effects in the MAIN left and right mix. to the solo bus and can be heard in headphones
plugged in to the PHONES connector located in the
front panel jack field. This allows you to listen to an
AUX send by itself, let’s say, to check that a signal is
not distorted before it gets to the power amplifier.
Since the signal is sent after the Aux 1 level fader,
you hear the signal with the added gain from the
AUX 1 Level control.

Controls and Functions
STEREO AUX RETURN Input RETURN feeds AUX1 / AUX2. When the SHIFT switch is in
STEREO
the down position, the STEREO AUX RETURN feeds AUX3
AUX RETURN
/ AUX4.
1
39 - PFL switch
AUX 1 The STEREO AUX RETURN’s PFL, or Pre Fader Listen switch,
35 allows you to listen to, or “solo”, the STEREO AUX RETURN
in the headphones. When the stereo input channel’s PFL
switch is pressed down, the STEREO AUX RETURN signal is
assigned to the solo bus and can be heard in headphones
SHIFT 38 plugged in to the PHONES connector located in the front
panel jack field. Since the signal is sent pre fader, you can
AUX 2
hear the signal regardless of the position of the channel
36 Level control. This allows you to listen to a channel by
itself: (let's say), to check the reverb decay time, or to cue
MAIN
up an echo without having to play it through the main PA
speakers.
37
CD /TAPE

39
PFL 40 41
LEVEL PFL

The L Series feature two additional STEREO AUX RETURN

inputs that can be used to return the outputs of the an
external effects processor, or to connect the output of 40 -CD/TAPE – control
any stereo line level device. The STEREO AUX RETURN can The L2400 and L3200 have a dedicated line level CD/TAPE
be routed to the MAIN mix, or to a pair of AUX outputs, LEVEL input to connect a CD, Tape or MP3 player. The
allowing you to send the signal to a monitor mix. CD/TAPE Level control is used to adjust the volume of the
signal connected to the CD/TAPE input.
35 - AUX 1/AUX 3 - control knob 41 - PFL switch
Each of the L Series STEREO AUX RETURN include an AUX The CD/TAPE input channel’s PFL, or Pre Fader Listen
1 / AUX 3 control knob, which controls the amount of that switch allows you to listen to, or “solo”, the CD/TAPE input
AUX RETURN’S signal that is sent to the AUX output. Use in the headphones. When the CD/TAPE input channel’s
the SHIFT switch (38) to select between AUX 1 and AUX 3. PFL switch is pressed down, that channel’s signal is
The signal feeding AUX 1 / AUX 3 is sent before, or pre, the assigned to the solo bus and can be heard in headphones
channel Level control, so the channel Level has no effect plugged in to the PHONES connector located in the front
on the AUX 1 and AUX 3 level. panel jack field. Since the signal is sent pre fader, you can
hear the signal regardless of the position of the channel
36 - AUX 2/AUX 4 - control knob Level control. This allows you to listen to a channel by
Each of the L Series STEREO AUX RETURN include an AUX itself: (let's say), to cue up a song on a CD player without
2 / AUX 4 control knob, which controls the amount of having to play it through the main PA speakers.
that channel’s signal that is sent to the AUX output. Use
the SHIFT switch (38) to select between AUX 2 and AUX 4.
The signal feeding AUX 2/AUX 4 is sent before, or pre, the PHONES
channel Level control, so the channel Level has no effect
on the AUX 2 and AUX 4 level.

37 - MAIN – control knob

The L Series’ STEREO AUX RETURN MAIN control knob
is used to adjust the overall level of the STEREO AUX LEVEL

RETURN to the MAIN left and right bus.

42
38 SHIFT - switch
You can use the SHIFT switch to select which pair of AUX
buses the STEREO AUX RETURN will feed. When the SHIFT 43 PFL
DEFEAT
switch is in the up position, the STEREO AUX

 Controls and Functions
42 - PHONES – control knob track in the MAIN mix, and you can use the channels
This control adjusts the overall level of the AUX sends to feed any of the AUX buses. This will
Headphone Output. let you hear the USB playback tracks in the monitor
43 – PFL DEFEAT – switch mixes.
You can defeat all the channels in PFL by using the 46 – MONITOR – USB headphone enable switch
PFL DEFEAT switch. When the switch is pressed Press the USB MONITOR switch down if you want
down it will illuminate, indicating the PFL and AFL to hear the signal from the USB return in the
are temporarily turned off. At that point you will headphones.
hear the MAIN mix in the headphones until the PFL Meter Section
DEFEAT is turned off and you will now hear the SOLO
bus again in the headphones. 47
USB I/O Section
The L series consoles incorporate a sophisticated
USB I/O with on board AD and DA converters 48
providing a digital audio path for connecting to a
PC running most any recording and/or playback
software. The INPUT and ASSIGN switch give you
added flexibility in routing the digital audio signal to
and from the PC.

49
50
44
47 - CLIP LEDs
45 The left and right CLIP LED’s illuminate when the
signal from the selected bus is beginning to reach
a level where distortion occurs. If the CLIP lights
46 stay on, your mix is too hot and you need to lower
the level control. It is okay for the PEAK light to
occasionally light, however they should go off
44 – SEND – USB input send switch quickly and not stay on.
The USB INPUT switch allows you to select one of 48 - LED VU METER
two stereo (or two channel) signal paths to feed the The OUTPUT LEVEL METER allows you to monitor
USB output to send to the connected PC. When the the level of the signal, which is being sent to the
INPUT switch is in the up position, the USB signal will MIX OUT jacks. Depending on the position of the
feed from the MAIN left right mix. When the INPUT Meter select switch, the meters will display the MAIN
switch is in the down position, the USB signal will MIX with PFL and AFL, or display the level from the
feed from the AUX 1 and AUX 2 buses which enables GROUP 1–4 outputs.
you to create a unique mix to send to the PC. 49 - PFL/AFL LED - indicator
The LED will illuminate whenever any PFL or AFL
45 – RETURN – USB return switch switch is pressed.
The USB RETURN switch allows you to select one of
two stereo return paths to receive USB audio from 50 – Meter select switch
the connected PC. When the ASSIGN switch is in the The Meter select switch allows you to configure the
up position, the USB signal will return to the MAIN Meters for MAIN MIX with PFL and AFL, or to display
mix bus. When the ASSIGN switch is in the down the level from the GROUP 1–4 outputs. When the
position, the USB signal will return to the last pair METER select switch is up, the MAIN MIX, PFL and
of stereo channels which enables you to playback a AFL are displayed. When the METER select switch is
recorded down, the GROUP output are displayed.

Controls and Functions
51 - PHANTOM POWER – switch 55 – PAN – control knob
The PHANTOM POWER switch is used to activate If any GROUP is assigned to the MAIN mix, use the
the phantom power on the microphone channels PAN control to position the signal in the stereo field.
enabling the use most any condenser microphone.

54
TO MAIN TO MAIN TO MAIN TO MAIN

51 55
PAN PAN PAN PAN

TALKBACK Section 56
The L2400 and L3200’s TALKBACK section provides AFL AFL AFL AFL

an XLR input with phantom power, allowing you

to connect most any microphone. By using the
10 10 10 10

TALKBACK assign switch, the sound engineer can

communicate with on-stage performers, crew and 5 5 5 5

even the audience using the AUX, GROUP and MAIN

outputs. 0 0 0 0

5 5 5 5
TALKBACK
MIC
10 10 10 10
AUX 1/2

15 15 15 15

AUX 3/4

52
20 20 20 20

GROUP 1/2

30 30 30 30

40 40 40 40

GROUP 3/4 LEVEL

57
MAIN
53
GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4

52 – TALKBACK ASSIGN – switches 56 – AFL - switch

Use these switches to assign the TALKBACK The GROUP 1-4 output’s AFL, or After Fader Listen
microphone to the AUX, GROUP and MAIN outputs. switch allows you to listen to, or “solo”, a GROUP
53 – TALKBACK Level - control knob send in the headphones. When any of the GROUP
The TALKBACK Level control is used to control the 1-4 AFL switches are pressed down, that GROUP’s
volume level of the TALKBACK microphone. signal is assigned to the solo bus and can be heard
in headphones plugged in to the PHONES connector
located in the front panel jack field. This allows you
Group Output Section to listen to a GROUP send by itself, let’s say, to check
54 – TO MAIN – switch that a signal is not distorted before it gets to the
The TO MAIN switch is used to assign the GROUP to connected power amplifier.
the MAIN stereo mix. If you want to send the GROUP 57 – Group Level - fader control
mix to the stereo mix press the TO MAIN switch The Group level fader is used to control the overall
down. level of the GROUP mix.
MONO/SUBWOOFER Output Section
The L2400 and L3200 have a MONO output that
can be used to send to a secondary speaker zone.
You can also configure the MONO Output to drive a
subwoofer system by using the built-in variable Low
Pass Filter.

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 Controls and Functions
MONO/SUBWOOFER Output Section - continued MAIN Output Section
SUB
WOOFER

58
ON/OFF
MAIN B

59 62
20Hz 200Hz
FREQUENCY
LEVEL

60 63
AFL AFL

10 10

5 5

0 0

5 5

10 10

15 15

20 20

30 30

40 40

61 64

MONO MAIN MIX

58 - SUBWOOFER ON/OFF – switch 62 - MAIN MIX B – control knob

Used to engage the Low Pass Filter and turn the The L Series mixers provide a second set of output
MONO output into a subwoofer output. connectors carrying a duplicate of the MAIN MIX
59 - FREQUENCY – control knob signal for the purpose of feeding another speaker
The L Series mixers have an onboard Low Pass Filter zone or recorder. The MAIN MIX B control knob is
to make it simple to connect a subwoofer. Use the used to set the volume of the MAIN Mix B output.
FREQUENCY control to adjust the crossover point 63 - AFL (MAIN MIX) – switch
for the Low Pass Filter in a range of 20 Hz to 200 Hz. The MAIN MIX output’s AFL, or After Fader Listen
The FREQUENCY control knob is active when the switch allows you to listen to, or “solo”, the MAIN MIX
SUBWOOFER ON/OFF switch is set to ON. in the headphones. When the MAIN MIX AFL switch
60 - AFL - switch is pressed down, the left/right mix will be heard in
The MONO output’s AFL, or After Fader Listen switch headphones plugged in to the PHONES connector
allows you to listen to, or “solo”, the MONO signal located in the front panel jack field. This allows you
in the headphones. When the MONO AFL switch to listen to the stereo mix , (let’s say), to check that
is pressed down, the left/right mix will be heard in a signal is not distorted before it gets to the power
headphones plugged in to the PHONES connector amplifier. Since the signal is sent after the MAIN MIX
located in the front panel jack field. Since the signal level fader, you hear the signal with the added gain
is sent after the MONO level fader, you hear the from the MAIN MIX Level control.
signal with the added gain from the MONO Level 64 - MAIN MIX (left and right) - Level fader
control. The MAIN MIX Level fader adjusts the level of MAIN
61 - MONO - fader control left and right stereo mix.
The MONO level fader control is used to adjust the
volume of the signal connected to the MONO/SUB
output.
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L2400 and L3200 Input and Output Connections
CHANNEL - MONO MIC/LINE INPUTS on/off simultaneously for channels 1 through 20(28).
The L Series mixers offer plenty of mono mic/line XLR connector pin-out - Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Hot (+),
and stereo line input channels, sixteen on the L2400 Pin 3: Cold (-)
and twenty four on the L3200’s, for connecting a Stereo Input Channels - 1/4-inch and XLR
variety of signal sources from microphones to line Each of the L Series mixers has four stereo line level
level devices such as synthesizers, drum machines input channels for connecting stereo signals like
and direct boxes. The mono mic/line inputs each those from CD or MP3 players, electronic keyboards,
have a LINE level, Hi-Z (High Impedance) input, a drum machines and other line level signals. The first
MIC level, Low-Z (Low Impedance) input; and an two stereo inputs also include an extra mic pream-
Insert connector for effects. Both LINE and MIC plifier. Use these for connecting stereo signals like
inputs are balanced, with MIC inputs compatible those from CD or MP3 players, electronic keyboards,
with microphones of output impedance 50-600 drum machines and other line level signals. The
Ohms and LINE inputs compatible with line level remaining stereo inputs have both 1/4-inch and RCA
devices of 600 Ohms. Following is a description of connectors for connecting your gear. Following is a
the Mic/Line input connectors: description of the Mic/Line input connectors:
INSERT
LINE 19

1
LINE
4
LINE 20

2
MIC MIC

3 5

19/20
1

1 – INSERT - Send and Return jack

The L2400 and L3200 have a 1/4-inch, TRS (TIP/ 4 - Stereo Inputs - 1/4-inch jacks
RING/SLEEVE) Insert jack for connecting outboard The L2400 and L3200 have two pairs of 1/4-inch
effects processors directly on the channel input. The jacks for connecting stereo line level sources. For
signal is sent on the tip (the Send) and returns on stereo inputs use the LINE L to connect the left chan-
the ring (the Return) of the connector. nel and the LINE R to connect the right channel.
2 – LINE - Line Level Input Use these inputs to connect high impedance micro-
Use these inputs to connect high impedance micro- phones, synthesizers and drum machines. The LINE
phones, synthesizers and drum machines. The LINE inputs have a nominal operating level of -40dBV
inputs have a nominal operating level of -40dBV through - 10dBV. TRS phone jack connector pin-out
through - 10dBV. TRS phone jack connector pin-out - Sleeve: Ground, Tip: Hot (+), Ring: Cold (-)
- Sleeve: Ground, Tip: Hot (+), Ring: Cold (-) 5 - XLR mic input
Use these inputs to connect Low Impedance micro-
NOTE: It is not possible to simultaneously use both phones and low-level signals from direct boxes.
the LINE and MIC inputs on the same channel. For The MIC inputs have a nominal operating level of
each channel, use only one of the inputs as appro- –50dBV through -20dBV. The MIC inputs also feature
priate for the input source. +48V phantom power, allowing you to use condens-
3 - MIC - Microphone Input er microphones. The Phantom Power is switched
Use these inputs to connect Low Impedance micro- on/off simultaneously for channels 1 through 20(28).
phones and low-level signals from direct boxes. XLR connector pin-out - Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Hot (+),
The MIC inputs have a nominal operating level of Pin 3: Cold (-)
–50dBV through -20dBV. The MIC inputs also feature
+48V phantom power, allowing you to use condens-
er microphones. The Phantom Power is switched

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 L2400 and L3200 Input and Output Connections
LINE 23 8 - MAIN OUT B - 1/4-inch jacks
In a live sound application, you can drive a second
6 speaker system using the MAIN OUT B outputs con-
LINE 24

nected to a power amplifier or powered speakers. In

a recording application, the MAIN OUT B outputs are
used to connect a stereo device such as computer
23

sound card, MP3, or cassette recorder. The signal at

24
7 the MAIN OUT jacks follows the MAIN OUT B level
control knob allowing you to set a different level
23/24 to the recorder. TR phone jack connector pin-out -
6 - Stereo Inputs - 1/4-inch jacks Sleeve: Ground, Tip: Hot (+).
The L Series second two stereo channels have 1/4-
inch jacks for connecting stereo line level sources. 9 – FOOTSWITCH - 1/4-inch jack
For stereo inputs, use the LINE L to connect the left With a footswitch connected to this jack, you can
channel and the LINE R to connect the right channel. turn on and off the on-board digital effects by sim-
If you are using the inputs for a mono line input, use ply stepping on the footswitch.
the LINE L input, (channels 17 or 19 on the L2400
and channels 25 or 27 on the L3200), only so that 10 - MAIN INSERT (Left and Right) - 1/4-inch Send
the signal feeds both the right and left Main mix bus. and Return jack
Use these inputs to connect high impedance micro- Send and return patch point on TRS (TIP/RING/
phones, synthesizers and drum machines. The LINE SLEEVE) jack for interfacing external effects proces-
inputs have a nominal operating level of -40dBV sors on Left and Right MIX bus. The signal is sent on
through - 10dBV. TRS phone jack connector pin-out the tip (the Send) and returns (the Return) on the
- Sleeve: Ground, Tip: Hot (+), Ring: Cold (-) ring of the connector.

7 - Stereo Inputs - RCA jacks 11 - MAIN OUT – XLR

The L Series second two stereo channels also have In a live sound application, you can drive a speaker
RCA connectors that accept signals from stereo line system using the MAIN OUT outputs connected to a
devices. The RCA line level inputs have a nominal power amplifier or powered speakers. The signal at
operating level of -40dBV through - 10dBV. the MAIN OUT jacks follows the MAIN volume fader.
XLR connector pin-out - Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Hot (+),
Master Input and Output Section Pin 3: Cold (-)
The TXM mixer's Master Input and Output section
has the connectors for interfacing the FOOTSWITCH, 12 - MONO/SUB OUT- XLR
MAIN OUT, MAIN OUT B, MAIN INSERT POINTS, The Left and Right Mix outputs are summed
GROUP OUTS, GROUP INSERT POINTS, and the AUX together and sent to the MONO/SUB output. The
OUT’s. volume of the Mono signal can be adjusted using
the MONO/SUB OUT level fader control and used to
8 9 feed a speaker zone in a fixed installation. For added
MAIN B FOOT SWITCH GROUP OUT
flexibility, the MONO/SUB OUT can be used to feed
a subwoofer using the onboard variable Low Pass
INSERT Filter. XLR connector pin-out - Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2:
Hot (+), Pin 3: Cold (-)
10 13
13 - MONO INSERT (Left and Right) - 1/4-inch
INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT

Send and Return jack

11 INSERT Send and return patch point on TRS (TIP/RING/
SLEEVE) jack for interfacing external effects proces-
MAIN OUT MONO OUT
sors on MONO MIX bus. The signal is sent on the tip
INSERT
(the Send) and returns (the Return) on the ring of
12 14 15 the connector.
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L2400 and L3200 Input and Output Connections
14 - GROUP OUT - XLR 1/4" jacks 19 - Record Out - RCA jacks
In a live sound application, you can connect The signal present at this connector is the MAIN bus
additional zone speaker systems using GROUP OUT signal before it has passed through the MASTER
outputs connected to a power amplifier or powered level control and graphic equalizer. The nominal
speakers. The signal at the GROUP OUT jacks follows output level is -10dBV and the impedance is 100
the GROUP volume fader.TRS phone jack connector Ohms.\
pin-out - Sleeve: Ground, Tip: Hot (+), Ring: Cold (-) 20 - EFX OUT 1 -2 - 1/4-inch jack
15 - GROUP INSERT - 1/4-inch Send and Return The EFX OUT 1 -2 output is used to send a signal
jack to an external signal processor such as a delay
Send and return patch point on TRS (TIP/RING/ or reverb. The signal present at the EFX OUT 1 -
SLEEVE) jack for interfacing external effects 2 output is sent from the EFX OUT 1 -2/EFX 1- 2
processors on GROUP bus outputs. The signal is sent bus, which is fed from the EFX OUT 1 -2 /EFX 1- 2
on the tip (the Send) and returns (the Return) on the bus send on the input channels. TRS phone jack
ring of the connector. connector pin-out - Sleeve: Ground, Tip: Hot (+),
Ring: Cold (-)
16 17
1 AUX RETURN 2
1
AUX SEND
2 USB

3 4
21

5 6

21 – USB PORT Connect standard standard USB

cable here.
CD/TAPE REC
IN OUT 1 EFX OUT 2

18 19 20
PHONES
16 – AUX RETURNS
The L2400 and L3200 have two pairs of 1/4-inch
jacks for connecting stereo line level sources like 22
those from the outputs of effects processors. The
LINE inputs have a nominal operating level of -
40dBV through - 10dBV. TRS phone jack connector
pin-out - Sleeve: Ground, Tip: Hot (+), Ring: Cold (-) 22– PHONES - 1/4-inch jack (front Panel)
17 - AUX OUT (1 and 2) - 1/4-inch jacks Connect standard stereo headphone, 60 to 600
The signal present at the AUX 1and Aux 2 outputs Ohms, here.
are sent from the AUX 1 and AUX 2 bus, which is
fed from the AUX 1 and AUX 2 control knobs on the
input channels. The AUX 1 and AUX 2 are normally
used as a MONITOR MIX bus in a live sound situation
by connecting the output to a power amp and 23
monitor speaker. TR phone jack connector pin-out
- Sleeve: Ground, Tip: Hot (+).
18 - CD/TAPE Inputs - RCA jacks 23 - USB BUS POWER – socket
The L Series mixers feature a stereo line level input
on RCA connectors for connecting the output of Plug any USB bus powered lamp here.
devices such as MP3, CD, computer soundcard,
cassette player, or any other line level device.
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 Using the USB I/O
Using the USB I/O
The L series consoles have a built-in stereo USB 3. Most of the time, you’ll want the output volume
audio interface allowing you to record and playback from the computer at the maximum position, but
from a PC using virtually any digital recording sometimes it defaults to the middle of the slider,
software. In addition, the L series consoles feature making the output very quiet. The volume can be
powerful routing options that let you route your USB increased in several ways. The simplest is to click the
digital recording and playback. loudspeaker icon (figure 3) in the system tray and
drag the slider to the top (figure 4).

Connecting the L series to your computer is a simple

procedure that takes just a few minutes. Since the
L Series consoles are USB compliant, you can use
either a MAC or PC, connect the included USB cable
and plug IN and play. You will be able to control your
L series using the standard audio interface controls Figure 3
in the MAC or Windows operating system. You will
find detailed instructions on setting up with MAC
OS and Windows in the following sections of this
manual.
Getting Started with Windows XP
1. The first time you plug the L series into a USB port,
Windows will install the universal drivers for that
port. A balloon tip will pop up, telling you it has
found the USB Audio codec (figure 1).

Figure 4
Figure 1 4. If the icon is not there, the volume can be changed
by going to Control Panel and opening Sounds and
2. When it is finished installing the drivers, it will say Audio Devices (figure 5).
“Your new hardware is installed and ready to use”
(figure 2).
Note: This balloon will not pop up again for the same
USB port.

Figure 2

Figure 5

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Using the USB I/O
Getting Started with Windows XP - continued 2. To select the L SERIES as the computer's audio
5. To use the L Series as your default input/output input, open the System Preferences from the dock
device (for system sounds and programs like Sound or the main Apple Menu (figure 8).
Recorder), ensure that it is set for playback and
recording in the Audio tab (figure 6).

Figure 8
3. Next open the Sound preference (figure 9).

Figure 6

6. The volume can then be set by pressing the

Volume button (figure 7).
Figure 9
4. Now, click in the Input tab and select USB Audio
Codec (figure 10). You may notice that the Volume
slider sets itself to the full level. This will allow you to
have full range using L Series’s hardware input level
controls.

Figure 7
USB AUDIO CODEC

7. To prevent system sounds from coming through

the L Series, select a different sound card for the
system default, and then choose the L Series
manually within your DAW software.

Getting Started with MAC OS X

1. Connect the L Series console to your mac using Figure 10
a standard USB cable. The LED will light to indicate
it is receiving USB power. The MAC will recognize
the USB audio device and automatically install a
universal driver.
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 Using the USB I/O
Getting Started with MAC OS X - continued You can also assign the USB out to feed from the
5. Next, click in the Output tab and select USB Audio AUX1 and AUX2 outputs enabling you to build a
Codec (figure 11). You may notice that the Volume stereo mix for recording that’s independent from
slider sets itself to the full level. This will allow you the house sound system.
to have full range using L Series’ hardware MAIN Press the USB SEND switch down to send the AUX1
Volume control. and AUX2 mix to the USB input.

Figure 11
At this point you can begin using your L Series console
with most any audio recording software, but you need
to select it as an input and output device within the Playing Back From the L Series’ USB I/O
DAW. When selecting the inputs and outputs just look Press the USB MONITOR switch down if you want to
for and select the USB Audio Codec. hear the USB playback in the headphones.
For playback, you can return the USB stereo signal
Recording from the L Series’ USB I/O directly into the Main left and right mix bus so that
For recording a live performance, you can send the the playback from the PC sums with the MAIN mix
MAIN Left and Right mix signal to the USB out for on the console.
recording exactly the same mix as you hear in the You can also use the USB RETURN switch TO route
sound system. the signal from the USB output to the last stereo
Be sure that the USB SEND switch is set to MAIN (up channels.
position) to send the MAIN Left and Right mix to the To hear the USB playback in the MAIN mix, be
USB input. sure that the USB SEND switch is set to MAIN (up
The USB I/O is always active and it will send a stereo position).
signal based on the position on the USB SEND For added flexibility, you can assign the USB stereo
switch. When the USB SEND switch is set to MAIN, playback signal to the last stereo channels (23/24
the signal sent to the computer will be comprised on the L2400 and 31/32 on the L3200). This gives
of the input channels that are assigned to the MAIN you the ability to mix the signal in the MAIN mix,
Left and Right Bus. The mix level follows the channel and also, you can assign to the Auxiliary sends and
FADER and the stereo image set by the channel’s Bus outputs so you can mix the playback in floor
PAN control. monitors or isolate the playback to a mix zone.

Press the USB RETURN switch down to return the

USB input to the last stereo input.

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L2400 and L3200 Wiring Guide
CONNECTING THE L2400 and L3200
There are several ways to interface the L2400 and L3200 to support a variety of applications. The L2400 and L3200 fea-
ture balanced inputs and outputs, so connecting balanced and unbalanced signals is possible.
Unbalanced 1/4” Connector

Balanced TRS 1/4” Connector

XLR Balanced Wiring Guide

1/4” Insert Cable

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 Specifications
Maximum Output Level +24dB(MAIN L/R) @10k +20dB(GROUP, AUX/EFX, CTRL ROOM) @10k
(0.5% T.H.D at 1kHz) +20dB(INSERT) @10k More than 100mW(HEADPHONES) @33

T.H.D
<0.1% @+14dB 20Hz ~ 20kHz (MAIN L/R, GROUP, AUX /EFX SEND) @10k

Frequency Response
20Hz ~ 20kHz, +1/-2dB (MIX L/R, GROUP, AUX /EFX SEND) @10k

Hum and Noise -128dBu equivalent input noise ( Rs=150 )

Input GAIN=Maximum
Input sensitivity -95dBu Residual noise (MAIN L/R, MONO, MAIN B, GROUP, AUX ,EFX OUT)
-50dBu -83dBu MAIN, MONO, GROUP * Master fader at nominal level and all channel fader
Minimum.
-76dBu AUX Master control at nominal level and all channel control Minimum.
Maximum Voltage Gain 74dB MIC IN TO MAIN L/R, GROUP, MONO
66dB MIC IN TO AUX (PRE)
76dB MIC IN TO AUX (POST) / EFX SEND
52.2dB MIC IN TO REC L/R
54dB LINE IN TO Main L/R, GROUP, MONO
46dB LINE IN TO AUX (PRE)
56dB LINE IN TO AUX (POST) / EFX SEND
44dB ST IN TO MAIN L/R, GROUP, MONO
16dB AUX RETURN IN TO MAIN L/R
27.8dB TAPE IN TO MAIN L/R
Crosstalk (at 1kHz) -70dB between input channels
-70dB between input/output channels (CH INPUT)
Gain Control(mono Input
44dB Variable (-50dB ~ -6dB), (-30dB ~ +14dB)
Channel)
Gain (stereo Input CH) 40dB Variable (-20dB ~ +20dB)
High Pass Filter 75Hz, 18 dB/Octave
Input Channel HIGH: 12kHz shelving 15 dB
Equalization MID : 100~8kHz peaking 15 dB
LOW: 80Hz shelving 15 dB
Input Channel HIGH: 12kHz shelving 15 dB
Equalization HI- MID : 3kHz peaking 15 dB
LO-MID : 500Hz peaking 15 dB
LOW: 80Hz shelving 15 dB
LED Meters 12-point LEDx2 MAIN L/R, PFL/AFL,GROUP(1~4)
Internal Digital Effects 2 x 24 BIT DSP, 100 selectable presets
FOOT switch (ON/OFF)
Channel Indicators Peak: An indicator for each channel turns on when the pre-channel fader signal is 5dB
below clipping.
Phantom Power +48V DC
USB Bus Power +5V DC 0.5A max USB A-TYPE FEMALE
Power Source/Power
AC 120V/230V/240V, 50/60Hz L2400:60W, L3200: 75W
Consumption
Weight L2400 : 35.6 lb. (16.2kg), L3200 : 40 lb. (18.1kg)

L2400 : 31.5” (W) x 21” (D) x 6.25” (H) / 798(W) x 533(D) x 162(H)mm,
Dimensions
L3200 : 40.4” (W) x 21” (D) x 6.25” (H) / 1014(W) x 533(D) x 162(H)mm

Where 0dBu= 0.775V and 0dBV=1V

Measured with 12.7kHz, -6dB/oct. low pass filter
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Specifications
- Input Specifications

Input Nominal Load Rated Input

Input Connector Connector Type
Impedance Impedance Level
CH Mic 4k 50 ~ 600 -50dBu
XLR Type Balanced

CH Line 10k 600 -30dBu Phone Jack (TRS) T = Hot R =

Cold S = GND

Stereo Input Mic 3k 600 -50dBu XLR Type Balanced

Stereo Input 5k 600 -20dBu Unbalanced Phone Jack

Mono Channel Insert Input 10k 600 +0dBu Unbalanced Phone Jack

Mono Channel Insert Input 10k 600 0dBu Phone Jack (TRS) T = Out R =
In S = GND
RETURN 10k 600 +4dBu Unbalanced Phone Jack

TALK BACK 3k 50-600 -50dBu XLR Type Balanced

Tape In 10k 600 -10dBV RCA pin Jack

- Output Specifications

Output Nominal Load Rated Output

Output Connector Connector type
Impedance Impedance Level
MAIN L/R 200 600 +4dBu XLR-3-32 type(balanced)
GROUP 150 600 +4dBu Phone Jack (TRS)
Impedance balanced
[T: hot ; R: cold; S: ground]
Aux Send 75 10k +4dBu Phone Jack (TRS)
Impedance balanced
[T: hot ; R: cold; S: ground]
CH INSERT OUT 100 10k 0dBu Phone Jack (TRS)T = Out R = In S = GND

Main L/R INSERT OUT 100 10k 0dBu Phone Jack (TRS) T = Out R = In S = GND
GROUP INSERT OUT
(1~4)

Rec Out 600 10k -10dBV RCA pin Jack

Phones Out 100 33 100mW Stereo Phone Jack

* Specifications and design subject to change without notice.

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 Block Diagram

21
Notes

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