Azden’s FMX-42 portable mixer has been trusted by audio professionals in the field for over a decade. Its extensive set of features, handcrafted quality and affordability have made it one of the most popular portable mixers on the market. Now with the new FMX-42u, Azden has added a USB digital audio output for even more flexibility.
The USB Out on the FMX-42u is designed to connect to a computer, smartphone or tablet and acts as a secondary stereo audio output (necessary USB cables and adapters are not included but readily available from electronics suppliers). This flexible feature could now allow you to use a mobile device or laptop computer as a backup digital recorder, use up to 4 XLR microphones white shooting video with a smartphone or tablet, or even use the FMX-42u as an in-studio mixer for web streaming or podcasting.
Of course the FMX-42u still boasts the many features of its predecessor, which include 4 balanced XLR line/mic inputs with individual level and pan controls, switchable (per channel) 48V phantom power and limiting, professional quality VU meters for accurate level setting, master level control, 1k tone generator, 2 balanced XLR outputs (line/mic switchable), stereo mini-jack output for DV cameras and a headphone output with level control.
The FMX-42u can be powered by either 6 internal “AA” batteries or an optional 12V DC external power supply (Azden part #BC-27H). A ballistic nylon carrying case is included.
| GENERAL | |
| Frequency Response | |
| Balanced or Unbalanced Output: | 20 Hz – 30 kHz (+0/-1.5 dB) |
| Monitor Output: | 30 Hz – 30 kHz (+0/-2 dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Balanced Output: | -120 dBu (A weighted, input equivalent level) |
| T.H.D. Balanced Output: | < 0.005% @ 1 kHz (at LINE position +19 dBu output) |
| Phantom Power Voltage: | 48V (±1.5V) |
| Sample Tone Frequency: | 1 kHz |
| Battery Requirement: | 6 Alkaline “AA” |
| External Power: | 10.5 ~ 17V DC @ 200mA |
| Dimensions: | 220 mm W x 160 mm D x 56 mm H (without protrusions) |
| 9″W x 6 1/2″ D x 2 1/4″ H (without protrusions) | |
| Weight: | 1.3 kg / 2.9 lbs (without batteries) |
| INPUT | ||
| Balanced Input: | XLR 3-pin Female x 4 (CH1, 2, 3 & 4) | |
| Level | LINE | Standard: +4 dBu (electronically balanced) |
| Maximum: > +26 dBu | ||
| Impedance: 20kΩ | ||
| MIC HI | Standard: -38 dBu (electronically balanced) | |
| Maximum: +4 dBu | ||
| Impedance: 2Kω | ||
| MIC LO | Standard: -58 dBu (electronically balanced) | |
| Maximum: -15 dBu | ||
| Impedance: 2kΩ | ||
| High Pass Filter (HPF): | 100Hz – 6dB/oct | |
| Return Inputs (FMX-42a): | Hirose 10-pin Female for Hirose Plug Part #RM15TD-10P | |
| 3.5mm (1/8″) Stereo Mini-Jack | ||
| Input Level: | -20 dBu – +19 dBu (unbalanced) | |
| Impedance: | 11kΩ |
| OUTPUT | |||
| Balanced Outputs: | XLR 3-pin Male x 2 (Output L & R) | ||
| Hirose 10-pin Female for Hirose Plug (FMX-42a only) | |||
| Unbalanced Output: | 3.5mm (1/8″) Stereo Mini-Jack | ||
| Monitor Output: | 6.3mm (1/4″) Stereo Jack | ||
| Digital Signal Output (FMX-42u): | USB mini-B connector (female) | ||
| Balanced Level Output | |||
| +4 dBu | LINE | Standard: | +4 dBu (electronically balanced, 5kΩ load) |
| Maximum: | +20 dBu (electronically balanced, 5kΩ load) | ||
| -36 dBu | MIC | Standard: | -36 dBu (electronically balanced, 5kΩ load) |
| Maximum: | -20 dBu (electronically balanced, 5kΩ load) | ||
| Impedance: | 600 Ω | ||
| Standard: | -36 dBu (electronically balanced, 2kΩ load) | ||
| Maximum: | -20 dBu (electronically balanced, 2kΩ load) | ||
| Impedance: | 120Ω | ||
| Monitor Output | Max Output: | +1 dBu (32Ω load at 9V) | |
| 16-100Ω load recommended | |||
| Meters | Standard Output Level: | 0 VU (+4 dBu) | |
| DIGITAL SIGNAL OUTPUT (FMX-42u Only) | |||
| Interface Format: | USB 2.0 Full Speed | ||
| Audio Data Format: | Isocronas Data Format | ||
| Sampling Frequencies: | 16 / 22.05 / 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz Compatible | ||
| Bit Depth: | 8 / 16 bit Compatible | ||
| Channels: | 2 | ||
| Device Name: | USB AUDIO CODEC |