Phonic AM5GE, User Manual

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AM5GE / AM6GE
English
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing one of Phonic’s many
quality compact mixers. The AM Gold Edition Mixers
– designed by the ingenious engineers that have
created a variety of mixers fantastic in style and per-
formance in the past – were created to provide a more
elegant mixing experience with more pleasing asthet-
ics than previously available. The AM series features
full gain ranges, amazingly low distortion levels, +22
dBu line signal handling, and incredibly wide dynamic
ranges, just showing the dominance these small ma-
chines will have in the studio or live venues.
We know how eager you are to get started – wanting
to get the mixer out and hook it all up is probably your
number one priority right now – but before you do, we
strongly urge you to take a look through this manual.
Inside, you will find important facts and figures on the
set up, use and applications of your brand new mixer. If
you do happen to be one of the many people who flatly
refuse to read user manuals, then we just urge you to
at least glance at the Instant Setup section. After glanc-
ing at or reading through the manual (we applaud you
if you do read the entire manual), please store it in a
place that is easy for you to find, because chances are
there’s something you missed the first time around.
FEATURES
AM5GE

Balanced Mic/Line Neutrik “Combo” input with
compressor and 2-band EQ

2 stereo inputs with balance and level controls

Stereo USB audio interface for connecting to Win-
dows and Mac computers (24-bit, 48 KHz)

Playback of digital media files from TransFlash media

Internal TransFlash module for high quality stereo
recording in WAV or MP3 formats

2.4GHz BT connectivity for streaming digital audio
directly from smartphones and tablets

+48V phantom power for mic input

Peak and VU metering (10 segments)

Peak indicators on mono input channel

2T RTN assignable individually to Main or Headphones

Stereo RCA 2T Return inputs plus mini-stereo

Balanced master output with main rotary control
AM6GE

2 balanced Mic/Line Neutrik “Combo” inputs with
3-band EQ and variable compressor

2 stereo inputs with 3-band EQs

Stereo USB audio interface for connecting to Win-
dows and Mac computers (24-bit, 48 KHz)

Playback of digital media files from TransFlash media

Internal TransFlash module for high quality stereo
recording in WAV or MP3 formats

2.4GHz BT connectivity for streaming digital audio
directly from smartphones and tablets

One stereo AUX return

Post-fader AUX send on every input

48V phantom power for microphone inputs

Peak and VU metering (10 segment)

Peak indicators on both mono input channels

2T RTN assignable individually to Main or Control room

Balanced master output with 60mm fader control

Headset mic and headphone connectors perfect
for livestreaming and web conferencing
INSTANT SETUP
Getting Started
1. Ensure all power is turned off on your mixer. To
totally ensure this, the AC cable should not be
connected to the unit.
2. All faders and level controls should be set at the
lowest level and all channels switched off to en -
sure no sound is inadvertently sent through the
outputs when the device is switched on. All levels
can be altered to acceptable degrees after the
device is turned on.
3. Plug all necessary instruments and equipment
into the device’s various inputs as required.
This may include line signal devices, such as
keyboards and drum machines, as well as micro-
phones and/or guitars, keyboards, etc.
4. Plug any necessary equipment into the device’s
various outputs. This could include amplifiers and
speakers, monitors, signal processors, and/or
recording devices.
5. Plug the supplied AC power supply into the inlet
on the rear of the device and then into a power
outlet of a suitable voltage.
6. Turn the power switch on and follow the channel
setup instructions to get the most out of your
equipment.
Channel Setup
1. To ensure the correct audio level of the input
channel is selected, each of the level input con-
trols of the Mixer should be turned counterclock-
wise as far as they will turn (which should be the
-∞ mark).
2. No input other than the one being set should
have any device plugged in. This will ensure the
purest signal is used when setting channels.
3. Ensure the channel has a signal sent to it similar
to the signal that will be sent when in common
use. For example, if the channel is using a mi-
crophone, then you should speak or sing at the
same level the performer normally would during a
performance; if a guitar is plugged into the chan-
nel, then the guitar should also be strummed as
it normally would be (and so on). This ensures
levels are completely accurate and avoids having
to reset them later.
4. Set the gain so the level meter indicates the au-
dio level is around 0 dB.
5. This channel is now ready to be used; you can
stop making the audio signal.
6. You can repeat the same process for other channels.