output from a turntable cartridge. By placing the switch in the Line position, you can adjust this input to handle line level signals from a CD, Minidisc, or DAT player. An improper setting can result in severe clipping and distortion.
13. Phono/Line
This switch changes the input gain and equalization of the Phono/Line Level Input (12) to accommodate either a Phono or Line level signal. With the switch in, the input is set for line level signals. In the up position, the switch sets the input for low level cartridge signals. This switch does not affect the CD/Line Level Input (11).
CAUTION: DO NOT CHANGE THE PHONO/LINE SWITCH FROM THE LINE POSITION TO THE PHONO POSITION WHILE MATERIAL IS BEING PLAYED. A MAJOR CHANGE IN GAIN IS INTRODUCED, WHICH WILL RAISE YOUR SIGNAL LEVEL DRASTICALLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO BOTH HEARING AND EQUIPMENT.
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14. Input Selector
The Input Selector switch determines which stereo pair of RCA inputs will be present on the channel. In the CD position, the CD/Line Level Input (11) is utilized by the channel. When placed in the Phono/Line position, the channel uses the Phono/Line Level Input (12). This switch effectively gives you four inputs for connecting a variety of material sources.
15. Signal Present LED
This LED illuminates to indicate that a signal is present on the channel (prefader). Signals below the
16. Gain
The Gain control adjusts the input gain of the selected inputs. Use the Gain control to reduce strong signals and to amplify weaker signals. With the Channel Fader (19) set to 0 dB, adjust the gain control to a nominal output. The MIN position will produce no output and the MAX position will produce 6 dB of gain.
17. EQ
The EQ section consists of three active equalization controls: Hi, Mid, and Low. A shelving type filter is used for the Hi and Low, centered at 10 kHz and 70 Hz respectively. The Mid EQ is of the peaking type and is centered at 850 Hz. Each control offers a boost of up to +12 dB or a cut of up to
18. Cue/Cue LED
This switch allows the channelÕs signal to be present in the Headphone and the Booth Outputs. In typical operation, only the Cue switch from one channel should be activated at any given time. While one channel is playing, the other is usually in cue. Thus, you should find yourself pressing these buttons simultaneously and quite often throughout a show. The Cue LED will illuminate when the cue is active for the channel.
19. Channel Fader
This 100 mm stereo fader offers a smooth transition from infinite cut to +10 dB of boost. Use this control after your input gain and EQ have been set. Use the Stereo Level Meters to monitor the level from the Channel Fader. The signal level determined by the Channel Fader should stay consistent when crossfading from channel to channel. In standard practice, this control is generally set to 0 dB for nominal output.
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