SoundCraft 1605, 1603 manual Using the Console, MIC / DJ Channel

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USING THE CONSOLE

MIC / DJ CHANNEL 1

The Channel 1 has a slightly different arrangement from the other input channels. There are four differences between this channel and all of the others. They are:

The mic input to this channel can be made to form part of a venue’s emergency announcement system.

The output from the channel’s fader is routed directly to the master output buses rather than the A or B buses. This means that the output is never routed through the cross-fader.

When the mic input is selected the output can be blocked from being routed onto the DJ booth buses. If this mode of operation is selected it prevents howlround in the DJ booth.

The EQ is a conventional +/-12dB 3-band type.

THe channel must be activated using the ON switch.

Mic

This switch is a ‘push on, push off’ type. When this switch is pushed down, the MIC input on the rear connector panel is selected. A LED* in the switch lights up to show that the mic is selected. When the switch is in the ‘up’ position the phone or line input is selected (dependiing on the position of the phono/line switch). (Note: if the MIC switch is not selected this LED will flash if the eternal mute is activated. This shows that the mic is now routed to the master outputs.)

Phone/Line

This switch is a ‘push on, push off’ type. It routes the signal from the line input when it is ‘up’, and the phono input when it is ‘down’, The LED in the switch lights when the phono input is selected. This switch only operates when the mic switch is in the ‘up’ position.

Trim

This control gives a range adjustment of 32dB [+12/-20 for the Line/Phono and +20/-12 for the mic]. This allows you to adjust the input level to provide comparable levels on all of the channels’ faders.

Aux

The Aux pot controls the level of the channel’s signal which is sent to the aux buses. The signal can be pre-fade or post fade, depending upon the position of the Pre switch.

Pre

When the pre switch is in the ’down’ position, a pre-fade signal is sent to the Aux buses. This means that the signal level sent to the aux buses does not depend on the position of the channel’s fader.

When the pre switch is in the ’up’ position, a post-fade signal is sent to the aux buses. This means that the signal level sent to the aux buses also depends on the position of the channel’s fader.

EQ

The three EQ controls allow you to apply a cut or boost to different parts of the audio-frequency spectrum.

High

This gives a cut or boost of +/-12dB to frequencies over 8kHz

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Contents Music Mixer User Guide Potters BAR Contents Important Safety Instructions Green and Yellow US Green/Yellow Safety Symbol Guide Recommended Headphone Impedance = 200 OhmsIntroduction WelcomeInstallation General PrecautionsMains Installation Initial Wiring Considerations Audio WiringShielding Points to Remember Working Safely with SoundRecommended Headphone Impedance = 200 Ohms Inspection and Installation Unpacking and InspectionMaking Adjustments and Fitting Spares Removing The Top Panel FasciaRemoving The Fader Panel Replaceable Spares Part Numbers Replacing The Channel FadersReplacing The Cross- Fader Moving the Rear Connector Panel Enabling the External Mute FeatureRepositioning the Rack Ears Connecting to a Typical Sound System Block Diagram Page Using the Console MIC / DJ ChannelDJ Channel 1 Rear Panel Connectors High Pass Filter Master/B SwitchPhono/Line Mid Band Pass FilterChannels 2-7 2-4 on 1603 Rear Panel Connectors Mic XLRGround Point Master Section Meters Aux Send/ReturnMaster Booth HeadphonesXF Curve External Mute Operation Master/Booth Output SpecificationsRear Panel Connector connections Input and Output LevelsEffects Loop Output Dimensions/ weightMono Output NoiseGlossary Post after the channel faderEqualising the system to notch out the offending frequencies Riaa Warranty