Stanton SA-5 - Manual (Page 3)

The SA-5 “The Official Mixer Of The Allies All-Star Beatdown”
Introducing the world’s first all fader battle mixer. Designed by Stanton based on
DJ Infamous’ requirements, the SA-5 is a high-end, affordable mixer with all the
requirements of today’s top turntablist. The simplicity of the layout is sure to make
the SA-5 the preferred mixer for the battle circuit.
Features include:
• Only mixer in the world with all faders (no rotary knobs)
• OS II optical phono/line switches (for "noise-free" transforms) with lock feature
• 3-way adjustable curve control on line faders & cross fader
• Balanced Master output
• 2 Phono, 2 Line, 1 switchable Mic / Session inputs
• 3 position cue select switch (Pre CF / Post CF / Master). An all new concept in
cueing: Post Fader Cue allows you to listen to your scratches in the headphone
while using the crossfader as normal
• Program reverse
• Master output attenuation control
• Phono input attenuation control
• 3 headphone outputs (2 x 1/4” and 1 x 1/8” minijack) w/ headphone mute button
• New screwless faceplate
• Includes custom designed P&G (Penny & Giles) crossfader and line faders.
• Unique recessed front panel design prevents DJ’s from accidentally damaging
the headphone jack and the mixer during battling
• An ergonomic layout for non-interrupted performance
S A - 5 F E A T U R E S
Line input: 2 (RCA) x 2 channels, -10 dBV / 10 kOhm
Session Input: 2 (RCA), -10 dBV / 10 kOhm
Phono input: 2 (RCA) x 2 channels, -50 dBV / 47 kOhm
Mic input: 1(1/4") -50 dBV / 2.4 kOhm balanced
Master output: 2 (1/4”) Balanced / 2 (RCA) unbalanced,
+4 dBu balanced / -10 dBV unbalanced
Record output: 2 (RCA), -10 dBV / < 100 Ohms
Headphone output: 2 (1/4 inch), 1 (1/8 inch)
Greater than 32 Ohm load
Frequency Response (Line): 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-1 dB
THD+N: < 0.015 % at 1 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio
(ref: max level): > 110 dB (main signal path)
Noise: < -92 dBV (Line input to any output)
Channel EQ: Hi +9, -45 dB, (Kill)
Mid +9, -35 dB, (Kill)
Low +9, -55 dB, (Kill)
Crosstalk: < -90 dB at 1 kHz
Channel and Crossfader Kill: < -100 dB
Dimension (LxWxD): 17.5 in x 14.2 in x 4.3 in
(44.5 cm x 36 cm x 11 cm)
Weight: 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)
T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
To replace the cross or channel faders, follow steps 1 and 2 of the cleaning
instructions. The following replacement parts are available from Stanton or your
local Stanton dealer.
CF-PG110 Penny & Giles crossfader/ line fader
OS2 Optical Scratch Switch (phono/line selector)
PS-16US US Power Supply (110v)
PS-16EU European Power Supply (220v)
PS-16UK UK only Power Supply (240v)
R E P L A C E M E N T PA RT S