Dynacord 1000 owner manual Stereo Input L/MONO R, Gain MIC, Line Trim

I N P U T / S T E R E O

Since most features of the stereo inputs are virtually identical to the ones of the monaural inputs, we will not discuss their functioning in detail again. Thus, we only point out the differences and ask you to refer to the analogous paragraphs in the first chapter of this owner’s manual.

14. MIC

Like their monaural counterparts the stereo input channels of the PowerMate incorporate extensive circuitry and electronically balanced XLR-type connectors for the

connection of low impedance microphones. A feature that often enough is not supported on mixers from other manufacturers. No

matter if your setup is more microphone-oriented or you have more line level sound sources to connect, you can always use the full amount of input channels, provided by your PowerMate. The

functioning principles were already discussed in detail in the previous chapter.

15. STEREO INPUT L/MONO R

Electronically balanced inputs for the connection of musical instruments with stereo output, like keyboards, drum machines, E-guitars and E-basses with an active output as well as all other equivalent sound sources with high level outputs, like additional mixing consoles, FX units, CD players, etc.

The stereo LINE input is meant for balanced or unbalanced sound sources with levels between –20dBu and +30dBu. For the connection of external devices you can use monaural or stereo phone plugs which are in accordance to the diagram below. If the external appliance is equipped with a balanced output stage, you should preferably use balanced cables and plugs, since this type of connection provides better shielding against HF induction and external noise.

In case you want to connect a monaural sound source to a stereo input channel, you just have to plug it into the L/MONO input. The signal gets internally routed to both channels. For further information, please refer to the chapter “INPUT/MONO”.

16. GAIN MIC

Rotary control to adjust the MIC inputs’ sensitivity, providing the possibility to optimally match the incoming signals with the mixer’s internal operation level. The GAIN MIC control is only active for the XLR-type connections of the stereo input channels.

Adjustment and functioning of these controls are identical to those of the monaural inputs. CAUTION: The GAIN MIC control of an inactive microphone input should always be set to its minimal marking. Otherwise the noise of the inactive input is added to the audio signal of the corresponding LINE input, which could lead to unnecessary extra noise at the main output, becoming clearly audible in program breaks.

17. LINE TRIM

These rotary controls are used to match the incoming line level signals with the operational level of the PowerMate. The total adjustment range is 30dB. Unity gain – no amplification (0 dB) – is achieved at the 0dB mark. The control offers a level reduction of the incoming signal by –20dB and an amplification of +20dB. This range is wide enough to allow the connection of most professional, semi professional, and even hi-fi sound sources.

For further details on how to adjust the LINE TRIM control, please refer to paragraph 4. GAIN.

If you use a keyboard as sound source on one of the stereo inputs, make sure that no split zones or layers with channel separation are activated. Otherwise the stereo channel mapping will appear like it is set on the keyboard and you will not have the opportunity to re-position the sound in the overall stereo image, using the controls of the mixer. The better alternative to connect a keyboard

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