Dynacord 1000 owner manual Mic, Line

I N P U T / M O N O

1. MIC

Electronically balanced XLR-type inputs for the connection of low impedance microphones, likewise the ones that are featured in major studio and live mixing consoles. This type of input stage provides extraordinary low noise signal conversion at an extremely low distortion rate (typical <002%) even in the high frequency range.

Generally, any type of microphone can be connected as long as its pin assignment is in accordance to the diagram shown aside. When

condenser microphones are connected, you have to press the PHANTOM button which is located in the master section. The microphone gets its operational voltage (+24Vdc) through the mixer

and you can forget about battery replacement times.

CAUTION: Make sure to always connect the microphones before turning on the phantom power or switching the PowerMate on with activated phantom power. This is the only way to certify that your microphones are not damaged. Also make sure to engage the stand-by button in the master section to safe yourself and your environment from nasty power-on noise.

The connection of condenser type microphones and dynamic microphone models at the same time is possible and should generally not lead to any problems. Before you do so, please refer to the microphone’s manual to make sure that this kind of operation is in accordance to the manufacturer’s guidelines.

The MIC input is laid out for levels between –60dBu … +11dBu – depending on the setting of the corresponding gain control. Because of their low impedance design and the phantom power these XLR-type inputs are not meant for cascading other mixing consoles or the connection of FX units, keyboards or other electronic equipment. When connecting this kind of equipment, please use the LINE level inputs.

2. LINE

Electronically balanced inputs for the connection of electronic instruments, such as keyboards, drum machines, E-guitars and E-basses with an active output, as well as all other high level signal sources, like additional mixers, FX units, CD player, etc.

The LINE input is laid out for levels between –40dBu … +30dBu. The connection of balanced or unbalanced signal sources is established through monaural or stereo phone plugs, assigned according to the diagram below. If the device that you want to connect has a balanced output stage, the use of balanced cables with stereo phone plugs is preferable. This type of connection is greatly insensitive to the induction of external noise or HF interference.

Do not connect signal sources to the MIC and the LINE inputs at the same time, since the signals would interfere with each other, resulting in a level reduction.

One more note: Please, do not connect E-guitars or E-basses with passive, high impedance outputs directly to one of the LINE inputs. The LINE inputs of the PowerMate – like the Line level inputs of mixers from all other manufacturers – are meant for the connection of the relatively low source impedance of electronic instruments or eqiupment. The reproduction of the instrument’s original sound characteristics will be unsatisfactory – unless this effect is intended. Those instruments should be connected using a special transformer or pre-amplifier with very high input impedance. Musical instruments that are equipped with an active electronic output stage (battery) can be connected without second thoughts.

When connecting signal sources, please make sure that the corresponding channel faders or at least the master faders are at their minimal settings or the STANDBY button is engaged. This will save you, your audience, and the equipment from extensive wear from unpleasant knacking noise.

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