Lexicon Lexicon MC-12 manual Step a Connecting the Microphones, Microphone Inputs

MC-12

SETUP

Step A: Connecting the Microphones
CAUTION	•	The microphones included in the Lexicon Microphone Kit				LFE	MAIN AUDIO OU
		require careful handling. Dropping or otherwise physically	3		MICROPHONE INPUTS
		abusing the microphones might cause errors during use or
				1	2	3	4
		irreparable damage to the microphone.
	• Never make or break microphone input connections unless
		the MC-12 is powered off with the rear panel power switch			TRIGGER OUTPUTS
		OR standby mode is activated with the front panel or remote
		control standby button.				MC-12 Rear Panel

Note the following:	A-1. Make sure the MC-12 is powered off with the rear panel
• Automatic calibration requires the microphones included in the	power switch OR standby mode is activated with the front
	panel or remote control standby button.
Lexicon Microphone Kit available at authorized Lexicon dealers.
Performing automatic calibration with other microphones will
produce unknown results.	A-2. Connect the microphones included in the Lexicon
• Proper microphone placement is essential to achieving the	Microphone Kit to the microphone input connectors on the
	MC-12 rear panel shown above. Make sure the microphone
desired automatic calibration results. Pay particular attention to
	cable plug is fully inserted for a solid connection.
the microphone placement instructions and illustrations
included in this section.
• It is important to read and observe the care and handling	During the microphone check, the microphones will be
	referred to as 1, 2, 3, and 4 based on the input connector to
documentation included with the Lexicon Microphone Kit to
	which the microphone is connected. It is recommended to
ensure optimal microphone performance.
	label the microphones for troubleshooting purposes.
	A-3. Power on the MC-12 with the rear panel power switch OR
	deactivate standby mode with the front panel or remote
	control standby button.

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