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Shape:
Turn right to increase saturation/filtering effects.
Shape One is active per default; press corresponding button
for Shape Two.
(p. 8)
LoCut:
A variable low cut filter with a slope of 12 dB per
octave, ranging from 10 to 375 Hz. Turn right to raise the cut-
off frequency.
(p. 9)
Comp:
An intelligent soft knee compressor based on a
fixed 3:1 ratio. Fully left is off; turn right to lower the compres-
sion threshold.
(p. 10)
Direct:
High impedance/headroom direct input for instru-
ments etc.
Note:
The DI has priority over the mic input and will
automatically activate when a jack is connected.
(p. 9)
Meter:
A multi LED array showing input clipping (top),
output level or preamp gain (middle) and compression inten-
sity (bottom).
(p. 11)
Shape Two:
Changes the specially tweaked filter curve of
the sound shaper from instrument (LED off) to vocal (LED on)
focused enhancement.
(p. 8)
48V (Hold):
Activates or deact48V phantom pow-
er.
Note:
For safety reasons, the button must be pushed for a
period of two seconds to toggle its function.
Phase Reverse:
Switches the phase from normal (LED off)
to reverse or vice versa.
Note:
This will automatically trigger a
signal mute for a few milliseconds to avoid cracking noises.
Signal Mute:
Allows changing instruments and mics with-
out damaging ears and speakers, or a quick source signal
mute while playing back. LED is on while signal is muted.
