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AM844D
English
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing one of Phonic’s many quality compact
mixers. The brand new AM844D mixers – designed by the
ingenious engineers that have created a variety of mixers
fantastic in style and performance in the past – display similar
proficiency that previous Phonic products have shown; with more
than a few refinements, of course. Featuring full gain ranges,
amazingly low distortion levels, and incredibly wide dynamic
ranges, these amazing mixers are bound to make a big splash in
the World of mixing.
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 glancing 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
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Audiophile-Quality & ultra low noise
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8 Mic/Line channels with inserts and phantom power
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4 stereo channels with 4-band EQ
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4 true subgroups with main L and R routing switches and
double-bused outs
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10 mic preamps with +48V phantom power
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Direct outputs for multi-track recording
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3-band EQ with swept mid-range plus low cut on each mono
channel
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18dB/oct, 75Hz low cut filter on each mic channels
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4 aux sends, aux 1 & 2 with Pre/Post switch
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4 stereo aux returns, 2 with effect to monitor
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+4/-10 level matching on Ch9/10, Ch11/12 stereo line in for
expanded applications.
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32/40-bit digital effect processor with 16 effects
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Control Room and Phones outputs with multi-input sources
select function
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Built-in switching power supply with universal connector,
100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
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Rack-mounting kit included
GETTING STARTED
1. Ensure all power is turned off on the AM844D 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 ensure no sound is
inadvertently sent through the outputs when the device
is switched on. All levels should 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, as well as microphones and/or guitars,
keyboards, etc.
4. Plug any necessary equipment into the device’s various
outputs. This could include Amplifiers, active speakers or
monitors, signal processors, and/or recording devices. 5.
Plug the supplied AC cable into the AC inlet on the back of
the device ensuring the local voltage level is identical to that
required on your device.
6. Plug the supplied AC cable into a power outlet of a suitable
voltage.
7.
Turn the power switch on.
CHANNEL SETUP
1. To ensure the correct audio levels of each input channel is
selected, every channel should first be switched off and all
faders set to 0.
2.
Choose the channel that you wish to set the level of, and
ensure that 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 microphone, then you should speak or
sing at the same level the performer normally would during a
performance. If a guitar is plugged into that channel, then the
guitar should also be used as it normally would be.
3.
Press the Solo button of the channel, and engage the “level
set” button next to the level meter, allowing you to see the
PFL audio signal level in the level meter.
4. Set the gain of the selected channel to a level that ensures
the audio level is around 0 dB, as indicated by the level
meter.
5.
This channel is now ready to be used; you can stop making
the audio signal.
6.
To activate the channel, release the Solo button and engage
the channel’s on button and press the 1/2, 3/4 or L/R routing
buttons, allowing the signal to be sent to the corresponding
destinations.
7.
You should now select the next channel to set and go back to
follow steps 1 through 6.
