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A portable 2-channel field mixer designed for use by the professional videographer, the small (4" x 1.65" x 5"), all metal, battery operated (9V) mixer can be attached directly to the camera with supplied velcro or belt-worn using the 3-position belt clip. Replacing the FMX-2, the FMX-20 has the following new features: enhanced circuitry for improved signal-to-noise ratio, 3-step LED array for easy signal monitoring, a 12V DC input for external power, switchable input limiter to reduce possibility of overload distortion, channel-addressable 1/4" monitor headphone jack with level control.

As with the FMX-2, it also has: 2 balanced XLR mic inputs, 2 channel addressable balanced XLR line-level outputs with level controls, a stereo mini-jack (3.5mm) output, and a POWER On/Off/Low Battery LED indicator.

Azden FMX-20 Key Features

Multiple Mounting Options

• Belt Clip (supplied): The belt clip can be attached to the backside of the mixer in 3 different positions.
• Velcro (supplied): Velcro can be attached to either side of the mixer and to any adjoining flat surface, such as the camera body or a tripod.
• Strap (not supplied): A strap can be looped through the strap cutouts on the sides of the mixer.

Configurable Output

One microphone can be mixed to both outputs as well as either single output while two microphones can be mixed to either single output or mixed together to both outputs. When mixing 2 mics, you can also output the audio from one microphone to one channel while outputting the audio from both mics to the other channel.

Two XLR Outputs, One Mini Jack Output

The FMX-20 features 2 balanced XLR mic/line switchable outputs. Connect a cable from OUTPUT CH A and/or CH B to the mic or line input of your video camera or audio recorder. These outputs accept a standard 3-pin female XLR connector equipped cable.

The UNBALANCE OUTPUT (mini-jack) is designed for video cameras or audio recorders which have mini-jack microphone or line inputs. Because the FMX-20 has low-impedance XLR inputs and a mini-plug output, users of mini DV cameras that have mini-plug microphone inputs can now use high-quality microphones with XLR outputs. The UNBALANCED OUTPUT output is stereo (dual-channel). It is recommended to use a stereo-to-stereo mini cable (not supplied) from the UNBALANCED OUTPUT to the mic or line input of your video camera or audio recorder.

3-Step LED Array For Easy Signal Monitoring

Separate Input Level Controls for Both Channels

Controls the input level of the microphone connected to each input channel. Zero is the lowest (quietest) setting, 10 is the highest (loudest).

12V DC Input

The FMX-20 can be run on 9v battery power or plug the supplied AC adapter into the 12 volt input on the receiver then into an AC electrical outlet. A 3-position Power switch allows you to select internal (battery) power, external (AC) power or OFF.

Switchable Input Limiters

The limiters can be switched on to protect against peak distortion due to overload.

Channel-Addressable 1/4" Monitor Headphone Jack With Level Control

You can connect a stereo or mono headphone to the MONITOR output. A MONITOR control adjusts the volume level of headphones connected to the MONITOR output. A 3-position switch allows you to monitor either the Left or Right channel or both. Normally, your would set the MONITOR selector to position L/R, allowing you to monitor the sound of all connected microphones using either stereo or mono headphones. If you only want to hear the output from the left channel, use stereo headphones and set the switch to position L. Or, if you only want to hear the output from the right channel, use stereo headphones and set the switch to position R.

POWER On/Off/Low Battery LED Indicator

When the POWER switch is turned ON, the POWER LED will turn green to indicate the power is on and the battery is charged. When the battery voltage level is low, the POWER LED will turn red.

Azden FMX-20 Specifications

Frequency Response:

Main and Unbalanced Output: 40-15,000Hz (-3dB)
Monitor Output: 50-17,000Hz (-3dB)

Noise Level:

Mic (-50): -57dB
Line (+0): -60dB

T.H.D.:

Less than 0.17% @ 1KHz

MIC Input Level Electronic Balanced:

-50dBu

Main Output:

+6.5dBu with 600 ohm load: 0dBu ref @ 0.775Vrms
+13.5dBu with 1000 ohm load: 0dBu ref @ 0.775Vrms

Monitor Output 3.5mm Stereo:

(Max Load 16 ohm) -18dBu

Battery Type:

9-Volt Alkaline

Battery Life:

6 Hours

Current Draw:

38mA nominal, 50mA maximum

Dimensions (H x W x D):

1.65" x 5.1" x 4.05" (42 x 130 x 103mm)

Weight with Battery:

21.2 ounces (600 grams)

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