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.
Azden FMX-42u Features
- 2 channel USB digital audio output
- USB out connects to computer, smartphone or tablet
- 4 balanced XLR line/mic inputs and pan controls
- Switchable 48V phantom power and limiting
- Professional quality VU meters
- 2 balanced XLR outputs (line/mic switchable)
- Stereo mini-jack output for DV cameras
- 6x AA battery powered (not included)
- FMX-42u 4-Channel USB Portable Audio Mixer1
- Two Year Warranty1
- 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 (WxDxH) without protrusions: 9x3.5x2.25" (220x160x56mm)
- Weight (without batteries): 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg)
- 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
- LINE
- 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)
- LINE
- -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
- MIC
- +4 dBu
- Monitor Output
- Max Output:
- +1 dBu (32Ω load at 9V)
- 16-100Ω load recommended
- Meters
- Standard Output Level: 0 VU (+4 dBu)
- Balanced Outputs:
- 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
