6EUROPORT EPA900 User Manual

2.2Setup

1.Separate the three pieces of the PA unit as described in Chapter 2.1.

2.Place the mixing console and loudspeakers in the required positions in the venue.

◊Use of the optional loudspeaker stands ensures a wider, more even dispersion of sound.

3.Using the supplied cables, connect the loudspeakers to the rear loudspeaker outputs.

!!Caution

ONLY connect the EPA900’s loudspeakers, never other equipment, via the rear loudspeaker connectors. Otherwise, your equipment could get damaged.

4.Connect instruments, microphones, and additional equipment via the remaining connectors on the mixer (see Chapter 4).

5.If you have an active subwoofer available (not included), connect it to the SUB OUT socket.

6.Ensure that the two volume control knobs in the MAIN LEVEL CONTROL have been turned counterclockwise as far as possible.

7.Use the IEC power cord to connect the mixer’s power inlet to an AC outlet.

8.Turn on the mixer.

9.Make the desired settings.

!!Caution

We would like to point out that high volume levels could damage your hearing. Always make sure that the appropriate volume is set.

3.Control Elements and Connections

The EPA900 mixer is equipped with 4 mono and 2 stereo inputs and an additional AUX input. The input signals are internally distributed to a stereo bus. It is also possible to use its channels separately (mono), such as when used for FOH/PA and stage. Depending on the requirements, one stereo or two independent mono sounds can be run. An internal effect can be used as an AUX effect from each channel. The 7-band graphic equalizer is used to process the stereo bus or the two mono paths.

3.1 Mono Channels (1-4)

Channels 1-4 are designed as mono channels and are used to connect microphones or mono line-level sources. The connectors are balanced to ensure high interference resistance. If possible, you should use balanced cable connectors to profit from the advantages of this type of connection.

3.1.1 Microphone/Line Inputs

MIC

You can connect either dynamic microphones or condenser microphones to the MIC connector using XLR plugs.

LINE IN

Via the LINE IN connector, you can connect instruments (e.g., keyboards, electric guitars) or other line-level sources (e.g., CD player, external mixers, notebook sound card).

The ¼" jack accepts both balanced and

unbalanced connectors.

Fig. 3.1: Mono channel connectors

PAD

With the PAD switch, you can weaken loud input signals by 20 dB. Use this function if the CLIP LED is lit up and the level cannot be reduced any further using the LEVEL control.

PHANTOM

With the PHANTOM switch, you can activate the phantom power supply for all microphone channels. Use the supply for condenser microphones.

3.2 Stereo Channels (5/6-7/8)

Channels 5/6-7/8 are designed as stereo channels and are used to connect stereo line-level sources.

3.2.1 Line Inputs

LEFT (L) / RIGHT (R)

Via these connectors, you can connect stereo line-level sources (e.g., keyboard, CD player, external mixers, notebook sound card). Either the cinch jacks or the ¼" jacks can be used, but not both at the same time.

VOICE CANCELLER (Channel 7/8)

The VOICE CANCELLER function enables voice to be filtered out of stereo signals. This function is useful for karaoke applications with a player (CD/MP3 player, etc.).

Fig. 3.2: Stereo channel connectors