The
PHASE
switch inverts the phase at the input jack. This is useful to deal
with phase cancellation caused by system delays and other “out of phase”
problems.
It should be noted that the PAD and PHASE switches will affect both input
jacks at once as they are wired in parallel.
6: The input jacks are 1/4” TRS sockets. These sockets are able to accept
both mono and stereo jack plugs. One jack socket is marked “DI Input” and
the other marked as “Through”. The two sockets are wired in parallel, and
therefore can be interchanged. The through jack socket can be used to send
dry signals to other equipment. For instance: Plug a guitar into the DI Input
jack. The channel output (the D-25 Sub on the rear panel) could be sent to
your recording device. At the same time, plug a 1/4” patch lead into the
Through jack, the other end of which is plugged into your guitar amp.
7: The gain control is via the front panel knob. This controls the gain on the
Class A output stage (DSOP-2) that drives the output transformer. The output
has huge headroom available and the transformer can drive quite heavy
loads. It is unlikely that the output would ever be source of any distortion. In
the case of any distortion you should always look at the input levels first.
8: Earth lift switch. The illuminated earth lift switch on the rear panel is a
highly visible push-button. The switch disconnects the output cable screen of
each channel from the chassis/mains earth. It does not disconnect the chassis
safety earth.
9: The supplied PSU is a small form-factor world-wide approved, high quality,
stable unit capable of automatically adjusting to and accepting any
country/continent's mains voltage without the need for manual switching – just
plug and play.
The high quality, sturdy metal-bodied DC connector safely screw-locks into
the chassis connector on the rear of the unit and cannot be accidentally
kicked or pulled out.
Most racks have a convenient AC mains source and the PSU effectively filters
out any stray AC noise from external sources, but it’s tested and approved to
not add any stray AC noise.
No substitute PSU should be used with the N-8. Replacement PSUs are
available from Phoenix Audio.
There is no On/Off switch for the N-8. The unit is “always on” while plugged
into the AC mains.
