MASTER
The frequency ranges as well as the characteristics of the EQ-faders are designed very praxis-oriented. In case you intend to have a clear and highly intelligible sound, which, as a side effect, provides the cymbals with more crisp, you should increase the level setting of the 6 kHz or 12 kHz band a bit. If the MIDs are nasaling, try attenuating the mid range by some decibels. If you like to provide your sound with more bass and the kick drum with more punch, you have to boost the low frequency range, using the 63 Hz or the 125 Hz controls. On the opposite, if the overall sound is undefined with too much bass, lowering the levels of the- se two frequency bands will solve the problem.
Especially when using the equalizer, you should be aware of the fact that in most cases less adjustment provides the better result. Thus, your first choice should be to establish the mix without involving the graphic EQ, using only the tone controls in the input channels and see if you get a satisfactory result.
40. MASTER LED-DISPLAY
The PowerMate offers two 8-segment LED-chains to mo- nitor the output levels of the L/R master signals. The LED- meter’s indication range is 33dB, displaying the levels in dBu which are present at the MAIN OUTPUT respectively at the POWER AMP INPUT. In other words: the meter’s 0dB mark is referenced to an output signal of 0dBu at the POWER AMP INPUT. Further increasing this level, the power amplifier’s maximum input level is reached at the +6dB mark, which equals an output power of 300 watts at 4 ohms per channel. Higher levels are not displayed, sin- ce the power amplifier’s processor limits the signal at this point which is indicated by the lighting of the LIMIT LED in the status indicator section.
41. MASTER L + R
Level controls to adjust the output signals of the left and right main outputs (MASTER).
NOTE: Please, make sure that the corresponding input channel faders or at least the master faders are set to their minimal position or the STANDBY switch is en- gaged, before connecting an external signal source to one of the inputs of the PowerMate. This will save you, your audience, and the equipment from unnecessary stress resulting from switching or feedback noise.
