The Ashly MX-508 Mic/Line Mixer is an 8-input stereo rackmountable mixer. Designed for many applications, it has an extensive mix of features for a small unit combined with excellent sound and quiet performance.
The MX-508 features 84dB of gain to ensure full output with low-level or distant microphones. Several years of research went into the microphone preamp and the result is a discrete circuit with better than -129 dBu Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) and very low distortion. Low and High Shelving EQ combined with mid-band peaking EQ tunable from 140Hz and 8 kHz make for a very flexible tone control. Phantom power of +48 VDC is provided for condenser microphones via a switch on the front panel. Each input has its own 20dB pad switch. Vari- able gain trim and Mic/Line selection switches are also found on each input channel. Rounding out the list of standard input features are a Peak Clip indicator, two Aux Sends (factory-set with one pre-EQ and level and the other post-EQ and level, these sends may be modified by a qualified technician), in/out channel patching, level and pan controls, and both balanced XLR microphone and TRS Line inputs. Transformer-balanced Left and Right XLR outputs are standard, as are balanced Left and Right TRS 1/4" outs. There is also an independent Mono output with its own front panel level control, as well as a selectable Headphone output with Level Control.
There are Pre-Master Sub In/Out patch points for linking other mixers. Peak Clip indicators are also provided for the Outputs, and the 10-Segment LED Meters may be selected to monitor either Program Left and Right or Aux 1 and 2. Maximum output level is +24dB into 600 Ohms. The MX-508 also has two Master Aux Sends and two panable Master Aux Returns (one stereo and the other mono). A 3.5mm stereo line in jack on the front panel offers a convenient input alternative for MP3 players and smartphones with level control to the Mains or to Aux 1. Stereo RCA Outputs are also provided. The MX-508 combines traditional Ashly quality with internally modular construction in a package offering outstanding value and reliability.
| Input | |
|---|---|
| Mic 1-8 Balanced/Unbalanced | Balanced |
| Mic 1-8 Input Level & Pad | Input level @ -60 (pad out) Input level @ -20 (pad out) Input level @ -20 (pad in) |
| Mic 1-8 Load Impedance | ≥ 1 K ohm |
| Mic 1-8 For use w/Nominal | 50Ω to 600Ω mics |
| Mic 1-8 Sensitivity | -80 dBu-40 dBu-20 dBu |
| Mic 1-8 Max Input before Clip | -42 dBu0 dBu+20 dBu |
| Mic 1-8 Connector | Female XLR |
| Line 1-8 Input | |
| Balanced/ Unbalanced | Balanced |
| Input Level & Pad | Input level @-24 Input level @+22 |
| Load Impedance | ≥ 10 K ohm |
| For use w/ Nominal | 600Ω lines |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBu |
| Max Input before Clip | -2 dBu+24 dBu |
| Connector | 1/4" TRS |
| Aux Returns 1 & 2 Input | |
| Balanced/ Unbalanced | Unbalanced |
| Load Impedance | ≥ 10 K ohm |
| For use w/ Nominal | 600Ω lines |
| Sensitivity | -26 dBu |
| Max Input before Clip | +24 dBu Ret 1+23 dBu Ret 2 |
| Connector | 1/4" TRS |
| Sub (L, R, Aux) Input | |
| Balanced/ Unbalanced | Unbalanced |
| Load Impedance | ≥ 10 K ohm |
| For use w/ Nominal | 600Ω lines |
| Sensitivity | -8 dBu |
| Max Input before Clip | +24 dBu |
| Connector | 1/4" TRS |
| Output | |
| Master Out (L, R) Balanced/Unbalancedz | Transformer Balanced |
| Source Impedance | ≥ 200 Ω |
| For use w/ Nominal | ≥ 600Ω lines |
| Output Level Nominal | +4 dBu |
| Output Level Maxbefore Clip | +24 dBu |
| Connector | Male XLR |
| Master Out (L, R) Mono Out Aux Out 1, 2) | |
| Source Impedance | ≥ 200 Ω |
| For use w/ Nominal | ≥ 10 kΩ lines |
| Output Level Nominal | +4 dBu |
| Output Level Max before Clip | +23 dBu |
| Connector | 1/4" TRS |
| Sub Out (L, R) | |
| Balanced/ Unbalanced | Sub Out (L, R): Quasi-Balanced Sub Out (AUX 1,2): Unbalanced |
| Source Impedance | Sub Out (L, R): ≥ 200 Ω, Sub Out (AUX 1,2): ≥ 680Ω |
| For use w/ Nominal | Sub Out (L, R): and Sub Out (AUX 1,2): ≥ 10 kΩ lines |
| Output Level Nominal | Sub Out (L, R): and Sub Out (AUX 1,2): +4 dBu |
| Output Level Max before Clip | Sub Out (L, R): and Sub Out (AUX 1,2): +23 dBu |
| Connector | Sub Out (L, R): and Sub Out (AUX 1,2): 1/4" TRS |
| Tape Out (L, R) | |
| Balanced/ Unbalanced | Un Balanced |
| Source Impedance | ≥ 680Ω |
| For use w/ Nominal | ≥ 10 kΩ lines |
| Output Level Nominal | +4 dBu |
| Output Level Max before Clip | +12 dBu |
| Connector | RCA |
| Distortion | THD at +4 dBu, 20Hz-20KHz: |
| HUM & NOISE | |
| Equivalent input hum and noise | |
| Residual output noise, all levels at minimum | |
| Master Level and one Ch. Level at nom | |
| Aux 1 or 2 Out, Aux Master and one Ch. Aux at nom . | |
| MAXIMUM VOLTAGE GAIN (±2dB) | |
| Mic Input to Master Output, 600 ohm load | 84dB, 42dB |
| AUX SENDS | Mic Input to Aux Master Output, pre ch. level: 76dB; Aux Master 2 Output, post ch. level: 92dB |
| AUX RETURNS 1 or 2 to Master Output | 30dB |
| TAPE/CD In to Master Output | 34dB |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20KHz: +0.5/-1.0dB; 50Hz-10KHz: +0/-0.5dB |
| Equalization | Low: ±12dB at 70Hz, shelvingMid: ±12dB peaking, 140Hz-8KHzHigh: ±12dB at 15KHz, shelving |
| Crosstalk | |
| Adjacent inputs, 20Hz-20KHz | |
| Mic Input to Master Output, 1KHz | |
| Mic Input to Master Output, 20KHz | |
| VU METERS | 0VU = +4dBu |
| Peak Indicators | Indicator on Inputs, L & R outputs, lights 3dB below clipping |
| Phantom Power | Maximum total current draw = 80mA.Maximum single channel current draw = 14mA |
| Power Requirements | 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 30 watts |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 5.25" (133 mm) x 19" (483 mm) x 9.4" (239 mm) |
| Shipping Weight | 19 lbs (9 kg) |
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
