Overview
We started from a totally blank sheet, and the desire to design a mixer that was focused on being intuitive, simple to use and immediate.
LOGICAL LAYOUT
- The features, the layout, even the spacing of controls and the artwork were all carefully considered to make what we feel is the most approachable and usable mixer for live music.
- Most mixers are not used by professional sound engineers; often they are used on the side of the stage by a band member, or by a friend of the band.
The H&H ELECTRONICS PERFORMER FX was designed to facilitate easy set up, and easy adjustment with great flexibility.
The front panel is spaced to enable the user to easily find the desired control, and then adjust it without accidentally changing others. The artwork guides the user through the flow of FX and Aux channels, and all outputs and inputs are aligned with the relevant controls.
USB power is provided (separate to the Audio connections) so low cost desk lamps can easily be sourced, or a phone / MP3 player can be charged.
The Rec out (via USB or RCA) can be selected as main mix or Aux1/2, allowing different stereo mixes. Every channel has a signal/clip indicator next to the gain control. 6 (of the 9) mic inputs have individually switchable phantom power.
The FX channels can be used as additional stereo input channels. Each Aux has a notch filter for fast and easy feedback control.
The PERFORMER FX is equipped with 2 independent 16 DSP FX engines featuring only the most useful of FX programs – each with a dedicated parameter adjust.
Our aim was to design a mixer with everything you might need, but make it easy to use without needing a degree in Sound Engineering or 30 years experience. We feel we have achieved that.As always, the focus is simplicity without compromise. Effective products that deliver in performance, ease of use, versatility and value for money.
Features:
- 9 mic inputs featuring high quality HH British designed pre-amp circuitry
- 6 mono channels - each with switchable PAD and Phantom Power + 3-band active EQ with swept MID
- 3 stereo channels with stereo / mono switch, XLR /JACK combi sockets with 4-band EQ
- USB audio input on last stereo channel
- Every channel features an "ON" switch and LED indicator , 80Hz Hi pass filter, 2 FX and 2 AUX send controls
- Mic, LINE & FX channels feature unique HH dual colour signal/peak LED
- 2 independent DSP FX sections each with 16 presets and variable affect parameters (foot switchable on/off)
- FX channels can be used as additional stereo inputs or add external FX with (or in place of) the on board FX
- 2 x FX sends with stereo returns
- 2 AUX sends each with switchable/variable notch filter on each aux channel for quick feedback elimination
- USB audio output and record output use same signal, selectable as main L/R or AUX 1/2. Both controlled by rec out level and allow two different stereo mixes simultaneously
- Switchable 9-band graphic Master EQ
- Separate USB power output for lamp desk or as USB charger
- MAIN XLR outputs
- Mono Output with independent level control
- Stereo headphones socket with level control
- Record OUT RCA with level control
- Alternative master outputs with independent level control - parallel to Master XLR outputs
- Master Inserts
- Intuitive , easy to follow layout
- 19" rack width compatible (rack ears optional extra)
- Built in carrying handle
Specifications:
Product Type ..................... Passive Mixing Desk
Mono Channels .................. 6 mono channels
Stereo channels...................3 Stereo channels
Channel features..................mono channels – each with switchable PAD and Phantom Power + 3 band Active EQ with Swept Mid. Stereo channels with STEREO/MONO switch, XLR/Jack Combi sockets with 4 band EQ
Inputs....................................9 mic inputs featuring High Quality HH British Designed pre-amp circuitry.
Speaker Connections..............XLR Master Outs
Effects..................................2 independent DSP FX sections, each with 16 Presets and variable effect parameters (footswitchable on/off)
USB.....................................USB audio input on last Stereo Channel
FX Sends..............................2 x FX sends with stereo returns
Channel LED........................Mic, Line & FX channels feature unique HH Dual Colour Signal/Peak LED
AUX SENDS.......................2 Aux sends each with Switchable/variable notch filter on each AUX channel for quick feedback elimination
Master Controls...................Switchable 9 band graphic MASTER EQ
Signal Outputs..................... Mono Output with independent level control, Stereo Headphone socket with level control, Record Out RCA with level control and switchable to either MAIN Mix or AUX
Tape in................................Tape In RCA with level control
Rack mount.........................19” Rack width compatible rack ears supplied as standard
Handles...............................Built in carrying handle
Dimensions (HxWxD) (mm)....115 x 470 x 495
Weight ......................................7.4kg
USB charger..............................Separate USB power output for desk lamp, or as USB charger for a mobile phone
Headphone socket.................... Stereo Headphone socket with level control