3. FRONT PANEL FEATURES
The front panel of the MiniFuse 2 provides access to most of the essential features on the
unit.
1. The
combo jack(s)
accept two different kinds of input - XLR and TRS - allowing you to
connect a variety of microphones and instruments into the MiniFuse. The type of input is
determined by the Guitar and 48V switches next to the input.
2. The
Inst switch
toggles the high-impedance circuit for the corresponding input.
When recording instruments with pickups, like guitar and bass, using the high-impedance setting
adjusts the internal circuit so that you can plug the instrument directly into the input without having
to first plug into an amp or a direct box. When using other types of inputs, like synthesizers or
microphones, leave this switch in the inactive position.
3.
48V switch
turns on phantom power for the input(s). Phantom power delivers a power
current to a connected microphone and may be required to get a good signal out of certain
types of microphones. Please read the following recommendations regarding when and
how to use phantom power:
Only certain types of microphones, like condenser microphones, require phantom power to function
properly. Please check your microphone’s user manual to determine which type it is. Phantom power
may damage some equipment, like certain ribbon microphones. Ensure that you are only using
phantom power with microphones that require it. Do not connect or disconnect microphones while
phantom power is turned on. Turn off phantom power first, then connect or disconnect the microphone.
4. The
Gain knob
controls the gain of the input preamp. Use it to adjust the volume of the
input to ensure that you are capturing a good signal without overloading. The knob also
features a LED indicator to help with setting input gain. When an instrument or microphone
source is detected, the LED will illuminate blue. If the input signal overloads, the LED will
illuminate red. If this happens, turn down the Gain knob.
High-resolution input metering is available through the
MiniFuse Control Center [p.20]
application.
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