Phonic AM5GE, User Manual

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AM5GE / AM6GE
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CONTROLS AND SETTINGS
Channel Controls
13. Pad Button
The PAD button is used to
attenuate the input signal by 25
dB. This generally will only be
used when using line-level input
devices are connected.
14. Line/Mic Gain Control
This controls the sensitivity
of the inputsignal of the Line/
Microphone input. The gain
should be adjusted to a level
that allows the maximum use of
the audio, while still maintaining
the quality of the feed. This can
be accomplished by adjusting it
to a level that will allow the peak
indicator occasionally illuminate.
The AM5GE features a single
gain control for channel 1,
located on the face of the mixer,
whereas the AM6GE features a
gain controls on both channels 1
and 2, located directly below the
Line inputs.
15. Compressor and Indicator
This controls the onboard compressor function on
mono channels. Turning this control up towards
the 12 o’clock position will adjust the threshold and
ratio of the compressor at varying degrees. Once
you reach the 12 o’clock position, the control will
then adjust the compression settings along with an
onboard expander (or, in other words, a compander).
The LED that accompanies this control will light up
when the compressor is triggered.
16. High Frequency Control
This control is used to give a shelving boost or cut
of ±15 dB to high frequency (12 kHz) sounds. This
will adjust the amount of treble included in the audio
of the channel, adding strength and crispness to
sounds such as guitars, cymbals, and synthesizers.
17. Low Frequency Control
This control is used to give a shelving boost or cut
of ±15 dB to low frequency (80 Hz) sounds. This will
adjust the amount of bass included in the audio of
the channel, and bring more warmth and punch to
drums and bass guitars.
18. AUX Control (AM6GE only)
These controls alter the signal level that is sent to the
AUX Sends, which can be used in conjunction with
external signal processors, or simply as an auxiliary
output for any means required.
19. Pan / Balance Controls
This alternates the degree
or level of audio that the left
and right side of the main mix
should receive. On mono
channels, this control will
adjust the level that the left
and right should receive (pan),
where as on a stereo channel,
adjusting the BAL control will
attenuate the left or right audio
signals accordingly (balance).
Each model features a PAN or
BAL control on every one of
their channel strips.
20. Peak Indicator
T h i s L E D i n d i c a t o r w i l l
illuminate when the device
hits high peaks, 6 dB before
overload occurs. It is best to
adjust the gain of the channel
so that the PEAK indicator
lights up on intervals. This
will ensure a greater dynamic
range of audio. The Peak
indicator is featured on the
mono channels of every model.
21. Level Control
This control will alter the signal level that is sent from
the corresponding channel to the main mixing bus.
Record/Playback
22. TF Card Slot
Insert an appropriately formatted (FAT-32) flash card
into this slot. This card can then be used to record
MP3 or WAV files.
23. Display
This display will display the track number currently
being played. It also offers play, pause and record
indicators as well as the current play/record time.
24. Stop/Menu Button
Push this button to stop playback or recording when
applicable. Push and hold the button to access the
TF recorder/player’s main menu.
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