Operating the PA324
BASIC OPERATION
The following section explains the basic operation of the PA324.
CONNECTING MICROPHONES AND INSTRUMENTS
1.Before connecting mics or instruments, make sure that the power of all your sys- tems components including the PA324 is turned off. Also, make sure that the level controls of each channel of the PA324 and the VOLUME control of the MAIN section are turned all the way down.
2.Connect the cables to your microphones and instruments, and insert the other end of the cable firmly into the appropriate input on the PA324.
When connecting a line level device to channels 1 through 6, it’s a good idea to start with the pad switch on. (Note: You cannot use a channel’s
3.Switch on the power of any peripheral devices, and then power up the PA324.
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CHANNEL 1 | CHANNEL 2 | CHANNEL 3 | CHANNEL 4 | CHANNEL 5 | CHANNEL 6 | EFFECTS |
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SAMSON | 24BITDSP |
POWERED MIXER | DIGITAL EFFECTS |
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| MONITOR / MAIN |
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CHANNEL 1 | CHANNEL 2 | CHANNEL 3 | CHANNEL 4 | CHANNEL 5 | CHANNEL 6 | EFFECTS |
| AUX IN | TAPE IN | REC OUT | MAIN OUT | MONITOR OUT |
SIGNAL FLOW | SIGNAL FLOW | SIGNAL FLOW | SIGNAL FLOW | SIGNAL FLOW | SIGNAL FLOW |
Signal Processor
Signal Processor
Direct Box
Vocal | Vocal | Rhythm Guitar | Bass Guitar | Lead Guitar | Keyboards |
NOTE: Since the PA324 contains two power amplifiers, it is important to remem- ber the Golden Rule of audio … " LAST
ON, FIRST OFF". Translated, this means that when turning on your system, you should always turn your power amplifiers on LAST, and when turning your system off, turn your power amps off FIRST. This helps avoid any loud pops caused by rush current at power up, which can sometimes damage loudspeakers .
4.Set the VOLUME control of the MAIN section to the "5" position.
5.While speaking into the mic (or playing the instrument), adjust the channel LEVEL control so that the "O" LED of the MAIN section peak level meter lights occasionally.
6.If you wish to adjust the tone of each channel, adjust the equalizer controls as desired.
7.Use the MAIN section graphic equalizer and VOLUME control to adjust the overall volume and tone.
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