Master Level Knob
The Master Level Knob is used to control the output level of the Fathom when the Variable Level mode is selected on the front control panel.
When rotated fully counter clockwise, the Fathom’s output will be fully muted. When at the “0” or straight up position, the Variable gain level matches the Reference level setting. When turned fully clockwise, the Fathom’s output level is 15 dB higher than the Reference setting.
Lights
The “Lights” selector switch allows the user to select one of three indicator light modes.
“Off” turns off all of the front panel LED’s at all times.
“Dim” sets all of the front panel LEDs to a low brightness level when the Fathom is turned on.
“On” sets all of the front panel LEDs to full brightness level when the Fathom is turned on.
IMPORTANT: WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING OR CALIBRATING THE A.R.O. FEATURE, MAKE SURE THAT THE “LIGHTS” SWITCH IS SET TO “DIM” or “ON.”
LP Filter
The Low Pass (LP) Filter selector switch determines the operating mode of the Fathom’s
“Off” defeats the low pass filter, completely removing this circuit from the signal path.
“12 dB” sets the roll off slope of the low pass filter to a 12 dB per octave slope (Butterworth alignment).
“24 dB” sets the roll off slope of the low pass filter to a 24 dB per octave slope
The 24 dB setting more aggressively attenuates high frequencies above the LP Frequency setting (see below). If you are using the Fathom’s
LP Freq
The Low Pass (LP) Frequency selector knob allows the user to choose the roll- off frequency of the Fathom’s internal low pass filter. The frequency is variable between 30 Hz (full
80 Hz is a commonly used filter frequency and usually serves as a good starting point for adjustments.
IMPORTANT
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