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General DescriptionThe Empath mixer combines the vision of Grandmaster Flash and Rane technology. Compact size, exceptional performance and advanced features set the Empath mixer apart. The Empath is the most able 3-channel, 10" format mixer available. The name implies understanding, awareness and sensitivity to the needs of DJs.The top plate is durable Lexan™, available in 4 versions:

• Rotary Empath• Original Blue• Black on Black• Grandmaster Flash Gold Signature EditionAll four versions have the same operating features. The

Empath meets the requirements of all DJ genres: trance · downtempo · techno · breakbeat · hip-hop · scratch · house · drum & bass · live music · freestyle · reggae · hardcore · chill out...

The Gold Signature Edition comes with a rugged road case, including room un-derneath the mixer for cables and headphones. The case is also avail-able separately.

­Features­Important­to­DJs• Universal internal power supply. When traveling, finding

power supply adapters is difficult. The Empath accepts 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power, for use anywhere in the world without adapters.

• Auto-Gain prevents performance-wrecking swings in pro-gram level when changing sources. The music is never too soft or clipped.

• FlexFX™ is a post-fader external stereo effects loop with indi-vidual Dry/Wet pan controls for Inputs 1, 2, 3 and the Mic.

• Penny & Giles™ faders are simply the best money can buy. Smooth, accurate and reliable mixing is made possible by employing the most respected name in audio faders.

• Two kinds of fader caps are provided for different mixing preferences: soft rubber caps for smooth mixing, and hard plastic caps for fast mixing.

• Flash-Cue allows the DJ to rapidly select Crossfader A-Cue-sum or Crossfader B-Cue-sum with the flick of a switch, normally slow or complicated on other mixers.

• Multiple Outputs. Nothing is more frustrating than arriving at a club and finding their jacks don’t match. Systems may have XLR, TRS or RCA connectors. The Empath provides all 3.

• Low and High headphone tone controls allow the DJ to match their mixer to their headphones.

• Both ¼" and 3.5mm headphone jacks are simultaneously usable. More headphones are compatible with the Empath.

• Two assignable CD triggers work with any CD player with fader start ability.

• Accelerated-Slope™, full-cut, 3-band tone controls are the most flexible and highest quality available.

• Crossfader assign switches allow any Input Channel to be mixed on the A-side, B-side or Post Crossfader.

• Level meters view Stereo Cue, Stereo Master Mix, Split Cue or Main Output signals.

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Parameter­ Specification Conditions/CommentsPhono Inputs: 3 Stereo Unbalanced RCA jacks..........Response RIAA ±1 dB..........Input Impedance 47.5 kΩ, 200 pF 1 kHz..........Gain 36 dB 1 kHzLine Inputs: 3 Stereo Unbalanced RCA jacks.........Input Impedance 3.4 kΩ minimum 1 kHz.........Gain -12 to +12 dB 1 kHz.........Tone controls (EQ) 3-band, Accelerated-Slope™ Full cut, see graphAuxiliary Input: 1 Stereo Unbalanced RCA jacks.........Input Impedance 10 kΩ 1 kHz.........Gain Off to +10 dB 1 kHzFlexFx Return: Stereo Unbalanced ¼" TRS jacks.........Input Impedance 10 kΩ 1 kHz.........Gain Off to +6 dB 1 kHzMic Input: Active balanced ¼" TRS jack.........Input Impedance 1022 Ω 511 Ω each leg to ground, 1 kHz.........Gain Off to +50 dB 1 kHz.........Frequency Response 20 to 20 kHz +0, -3 dB, Max gain.........CMRR >40 dB 1 kHz, Max gain.........S/N 76 dB Re +4 dBu, BW 20 to 20 kHz, gain 50 dB.........Tone Control 2-band, ±12 dB See graphMain Output/Booth Output: Stereo Balanced XLR jacks, ¼" TRS jacks.........Maximum Output +24 dBu.........Output Impedance 100 Ω balanced each leg.........Gain Off to +6 dB.........Frequency Response 20 Hz to 30 kHz +0, -3 dB.........THD+N 0.05% Re +4 dBu, 20 to 20 kHz, 20 kHz BW.........S/N 88 dB Re +4 dBu, 20 kHz BW, unity gainAux Output: Stereo Unbalanced RCA jacks.........Maximum Output +20 dBu.........Output Impedance 300 Ω 1 kHz.........Gain Off to 0 dBFlexFX Send: Stereo Unbalanced ¼" TRS jack.........Output Impedance 300 Ω 1 kHz.........Gain Off to +6 dBHeadphones: Stereo 3.5mm and ¼" TRS jacks.........Power output 150 mW 150 Ω load1-2-3 Auto-Gain Automatic gain for channel 1-3 inputs max gain adjust range ±12 dB.........Target 0 dBu (775 mV) no gain change.........Threshold –16 dBu (123 mV) AGC actions starts, Gain holds indefinitely below threshold.........Ratio 3:1 Input change : output change.........Gain Increase 5.33 dB/second see graph in Manual, page 2.........Gain Decrease 32 dB/second see graph in Manual, page 2Power Supply Requirement 100-240 VAC, ±10% 50/60 Hz, 20 wattsAmbient Temperature 50º C (122º F) maximumAgency Listing Safety: UL UL6500 E193164..........cUL (Canada) CAN/CSAE60065-00..........CE LVD 73/23/EEC EN60065EMI: CE EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.........FCC Part 15J Certified Class B DeviceConstruction All Steel..........Front Panel Size 13.3"H x 10"W (33.8 cm x 25.4 cm)..........Coffin Depth 3" (see detail) (7.7 cm)..........Weight: 9 lb (4.1 kg)Shipping: Size: 7.75"H x 12.75"W x 19.25"D (19.7 cm x 32.5 cm x 49 cm)..........Weight: 12 lb (5.5 kg)

EMPATHMIXERS

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AUDIO PRECISION vs

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AMPL(dBr)

20 100 1k 10k 50k

FREQ(Hz)

Low +12, High +12

Low 0, High 0

Low -12, High -12

Combined response of the Mic and Headphone Tone controls

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Summed Response

HighMidLow

Three Program EQ filter bands and the flat summed response

Interactivity of the Accelerated-Slope™ EQ controls

Fader Response

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FREQUENCY20 100 1k 10k 20k

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LOW+ MID+ HIGH+

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INPUT LEVEL

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Gain isheld belowThreshold

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-16 dB Threshold

Target

Auto-Gain ResponseAuto-Gain looks at the input signal level (black line) and com-pares it to the ideal or “Target” level (0 dB). With Auto-Gain on, the gain is increased when it’s above -16 dB, and decreased when it goes over the 0 dB Target (red line). Once Auto-Gain is active and falls below -16 dB, it is held indefinitely (blue line).

SLOW FAST

SLOW FAST

EQ ResponseThese curves represent the

upper and lower limits for

gain response vs fader posi-

tion. Contour controls allow

smooth and continuous

adjustment between a slow

fade and a fast cut.

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EMPATHMIXERS

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13.3"

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PROJECTION

Side View

SLOW FAST

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CONTOUR

CROSSFADER 3

HEADPHONES POWER

SLOW FAST SLOW FAST

3.1”3”

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STEREO AMPLIFIER

RIGHT MAIN RIGHT BOOTH

STEREO EQUALIZER (OPTIONAL) STEREO EFFECTS PROCESSOR

LEFT MAIN

STEREO AMPLIFIER

LEFT BOOTH

DUAL CD PLAYER

SAMPLER OR TAPE DECK

GROOVE BOX

PHONO 3

PHONO 2

PHONO 1

PHONO GROUND

MIC

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INPUT LEVEL

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