MASTER
42. AUX3/4 VOLUME
This fader controls the summed audio signal at the AUX3/4 SEND output. When used for monitoring, this fader lets you control the volume of the monitor system.
43. 7-BAND EQUALIZER
Left and right master channels employ a 7-band equalizer, which gets activated through the use of the EQ ON button. The EQ’s insert point is post master fader and pre power amplifier. The EQ is bypassed when the EQ ON switch is not locked in its “ON” position. Seven frequency bands offering 10 dB amplification/attenuation and a quality of Q=2 allow shaping the overall sound to meet your personal preferences or to optimally match it to the acoustic conditions of different locations.
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The frequency ranges as well as the characteristics of the EQ faders are very praxis-oriented. In case you want to have a clear and highly intelligible sound, which, as a side effect, provides the cymbals with more crisp, you should raise the levels of the 12kHz or 6kHz band a bit. If the MIDs are nasaling you should attenuate the mid range by some decibels. To provide the kick drum with more punch you have to boost the low frequency range, using the 63Hz or the 125Hz controls. In case the overall sound is undefined with too much bass, lowering the levels of these two frequency bands will solve the problem. However, especially with equalization you should be aware of the fact that in most cases less adjustments provide better results. Thus, your first choice should be to establish the mix using only the input channel controls and see if you get a satisfactory result. If so, you can use the graphic EQ for the AUX3/4 or the MONO bus, where in most cases, especially when used for the monitoring, it is more needed. You will find the description of how to include the graphic EQ in these buses in the following explanation of the MASTER PATCHBAY.
44. STATUS INDICATORS
These indicators are to inform you about the actual operational state of the PowerMate’s internal power amplifier.
The POWER ON indicator is always lit when the PowerMate is operational. If the LED does not light after switching the power on, please make sure that the PowerMate’s mains cable is correctly plugged in. If this is the case and the LED is still dimmed, please contact your dealer.
The LIMIT indicator signals that you are operating the PowerMate at the internal power amp’s limit. Frequent blinking of the LED
is acceptable, since the amplifier’s incorporated limiter prevents distortion. Continuous lighting indicates that you have to be aware of degradation in the outputted sound. In that case, the master level has to be reduced.
