Samson S63, S83 manual S83/S63 Features

S83/S63 Features

•A phantom power switch enables you to use the S83 and S63 with high- quality condenser microphones. When turned on, 48 volts of phantom power is provided to the mic connectors of all input channels.

•Protection relay circuitry prevents “thumps” when powering on or off. This means that you can use the S83/S63 with a single power strip into which other audio devices are connected, without danger of damage to connected speakers.

•A rear-panel amplifier input allows you to bring external signals from other mixers or audio devices into the S83/S63 power amplifier.

•A rear-panel preamplifier output allows you to connect the S83/S63 to exter- nal power amplifiers when higher power ratings are required and/or when additional amplifier feeds are necessary.

•In the S83, a built-in headphone amplifier, with a front-panel 1/4” stereo connector and dedicated level control allows you to monitor your main mix.

•In the S83, a convenient front-panel meter allows you to see at a glance the continuous output signal level.

We’ll elaborate on many of these terms and features later in this manual. Now it’s time to take a guided tour of the units, starting with the S83.

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