Controls & Connections, Channel Section

Controls & Connections

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Channel Section

1. CHANNEL SECTION

(1) MIC INPUT

This electronically balanced XLR input is designed to accept signals from any balanced or unbalanced low impedance (Low Z) microphone. The XLR jack is configured for: Pin1 = ground, . Pin2 = positive (+), Pin3 = negative (-).

(2) LINE INPUT

This 1⁄4” input is designed to accept balanced or unbalanced line- level signals such as those from keyboards, drum machines, or samplers. If a balanced signal is to be connected to the line input, then a 1⁄4” TRS (stereo) phone plug should be wired for: .

Tip = positive (+), Ring = negative (-), Sleeve = ground. Unbalanced signals should use a typical ¼” TS plug.

[Note: Only the Mic or the Line input of a given channel should be connected at one time. Do not connect both at the same time].

(3) LOW CUT FILTER

Use this Low-Cut (high-pass) filter (18 dB/octave, -3 dB at 110Hz) for reducing floor rumble, popping, breathing noises, woolly bottom end, and to tighten up channels in a mix, etc. It is most effective when used carefully in conjunction with the Equalizer Controls(6).

(4) GAIN CONTROL

The Gain control adjusts the input sensitivity of the mic and line inputs on each channel. This control can be adjusted to accommodate input signals from a wide variety of sources, from the high outputs of keyboards or drum machines to the small signal outputs of microphones. The best balance of S/N and dynamic range will be achieved if you adjust the Gain control on each channel separately so that the maximum level signal can be input without distortion. While speaking, singing, or playing an instrument at maximum performance level, increase the Gain control until the Peak LED(5) flashes, then turn down the Gain control until the flashing stops.

(5) PEAK LED INDICATOR

The Peak LED illuminates when a channel input is overloading. It detects the peak level after the Equalizer Controls(6) and will light just before clipping to warn that the signal is approaching overload. You do not want the Peak LED to light except very intermittently. If it lights persistently, reduce the Gain Control(4).

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