Contents
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Introduction
PL 2404 Features
Introduction
PL 2404 Features
CHANNELS
Guided Tour - Overview
MAIN SECTION
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CH 1/2
Guided Tour - Channels
Guided Tour - Channels
fully clockwise, only the even-numbered right input signal is heard panned hard right. When only the odd-numbered left input is connected, the Balance knob functions as a constant level Pan control, allowing you to continuously place the incoming signal anywhere in the left-right stereo field. For more information, see the “Using the Balance Control” section on page 18 in this manual
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Guided Tour - Main Section
6 Meter LEDs - These show the status of various conditions within the
Guided Tour - Main Section
Guided Tour - Rear Panel
12 Aux Returns 1 - 4 - These unbalanced 1/4 inputs allow you to route
Guided Tour - Rear Panel
+ SIGNAL
Connecting The PL 2404 - General Suggestions
+ SIGNAL
3 - SIGNAL 1 GROUND TO MIXER 2 + SIGNAL
SLEEVE TIP RING
Connecting The PL 2404 - General Suggestions
TIP RETURN GROUND RING SEND
R L MAIN Ω+4dBuBALANCED
Setting Up and Using The PL
Setting the Correct Gain Structure
i. If you have a microphone connected to channel 1 or channel 3, the procedure for setting optimum microphone levels is as follows sing or speak into the mic at the level you expect to use in performance while slowly raising the Level control for that channel to its 2 o’clock “0” position. Again, slowly raise the power ampli- fier volume until you reach the level you want to hear. Then raise the rear panel Trim control for that channel to a point at which you get a strong, clear signal that doesn’t distort even at the highest singing or speaking levels. For best signal-to- noise ratio, always keep the Trim control as high as possible short of distortion
Setting the Correct Gain Structure
Grounding Techniques
Grounding Techniques
If you’re using the PL 2404 in a fixed location such as a recording studio, you may want to invest the time and money into creating a star ground network. This is by far the best technique for avoiding grounding problems. It involves using a formidable ground source such as a cold water pipe or a copper spike driven into the earth. A thick grounding cable is connected to that source and then brought to a central distribution point from there, individual cables are connected to each piece of equipment. This setup also requires that you lift the ground plug of all three-prong AC connectors, so there is the possibility of danger if it is done incor- rectly. We strongly recommend that you contract with a qualified professional to carry out this or any kind of electrical work
Busing, Submixing and Channel Muting
L R BALANCE
Using the Balance Control
HIGH 15 +15 MID 15 +15 LOW 15 +15
Using Equalization
Using Aux Sends and Returns
INSERT
Using Channel Inserts
SOLO
Using PFL/AFL
MAIN
Application 1 - Using The PL 2404 As A Recording Mixer
Applications
Applications
Application 2 - Using The PL 2404 As A Main Live Mixer
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Applications
Application 3 - Using The PL 2404 As A Keyboard Submixer
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SECONDARY MIXER
Applications
SECONDARY MIXER
MASTER MIXER
AUX 3L
Appendix A Block Diagram
Dimensions
Specifications
Weight
3. Maximum Gain
Copyright 1996, Samson Technologies Corp Printed March
Produced by On The Right Wavelength for Samson Technologies Corp
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