Formula Sound FSM-400

Formula Sound FSM-400 Product Details

Description

A compact 4 channel fixed format mixer

 The FSM-400 is a fixed format mixer designed for the professional DJ or small installation.

Available in 2 sizes - Standard or with 19" rack mount front.

Features

7 stereo inputs, 3 of which may be selected to RIAA

1 balanced mic input

3 band E.Q. per channel. (specially tailored for this mixer). E.Q. range +5dB to 20dB

Fully assignable crossfader, stereo channels

2 gain settings per input on channels 2,3 + 4 (internal jumpers). The gain range is normal ±15dB or low setting +2dB to -19dB

Split monitoring

Music dim button to allow talk over

Individual circuit cards per channel

Zone, booth outputs (mono or stereo)

Internal selection provided for the unit to be set to individual needs

Main output (balanced). Separate mono main output

2 pairs record outputs (music only & programme)

Transformer isolated trigger output

Sub bass output

2 headphone output jack sockets

Remote music mute

Long life crossfader and Punch button

Alps pot and faders throughout

Integral fully regulated power supply

Formula Sound are recognised as one of the leading manufacturers of audio equipment and the FSM-400 is built to their usual high standards of construction and audio quality. Although the FSM-400 is a fixed format design the use of individual circuit cards per channel improve reliability and aid servicing should the need arise.

The FSM-400 is primarily aimed at the professional DJ but will also be used in smaller installations where a four channel mixer with each channel switchable to two inputs can be utilised.

Channel 1 is switchable between low impedance microphone and stereo line inputs. Phantom power is available for microphones (internal selection).

Channels 2 to 4 are switchable between A and B inputs. The A input may be internally configured to be either an RIAA equalised input for a magnetic phono cartridge or a normal line input to accept CD, tape etc. The B input is always a normal line input.

Three band equalisation is fitted to all inputs. The range is +5dB to -20dB. The amount of large cut eliminates the need for frequency cut switches and is available on all channels allowing creative mixing.

Channels 2 to 4 have internal jumpers to provide 2 gain settings per input. The gain range is - normal ±15dB or low setting +2dB to -19dB.

Push button switches are used for input selection, PFL (pre fade listen) routing etc. and a smooth 60mm fader, which is arranged to eliminate the ingress of dirt, complete the channel controls.

The output section provides plenty of facilities to cope with most applications. It includes a new design of crossfade circuitry that places less demand on the fader to ensure exemplary attenuation and extended life. A punch button facility is also included.

Illuminated push buttons, led meters and indicators are fitted throughout to provide the operator with good visual indication of the mixer status.

Unlike the majority of fixed format mixers on the market all connectors are fitted to the back face which allows unrestricted access when the mixer is fitted through a work top or console.