Phonic AM8GE, User Manual

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AM8GE
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CONTROLS AND SETTINGS
Channel Controls
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Compressor and Indicator
T h i s c o n t r o l s t h e o n b o a r d
compressor function on mono
channels. Turning this control
u p t o w a r d s t h e 1 2 o ’ c l o c k
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.
12. 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
a m o u n t o f t r e b l e i n c l u d e d
in the audio of the channel,
adding strength and crispness
to sounds such as guitars,
cymbals, and synthesizers.
13. 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.
14. Low Cult Filter (75 Hz)
This button, located on channels 1 to 4, will activate
a high-pass filter that reduces all frequencies below
75 Hz at 18 dB per Octave, helping to remove any
unwanted ground noise or stage rumble.
15. EFX Control
These controls alter the signal level that is sent to the
EFX Sends, sending the signal to the built-in digital
effect processor. They also determine the level sent
to the EFX Out, which can be used in conjunction
with external signal processors, or simply as an
auxiliary output for any means required.
16. 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.
17. Peak Indicator
This LED indicator will 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.
18. Level Control
This control will alter the signal level that is sent from
the corresponding channel to the main mixing bus.
19. +4 / -10 Switch
This switch, available on stereo
channels, is used adjust the input
s e n s i t i v i t y o f t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g
c h a n n e l s , w h i c h w i l l a d a p t t h e
mixer to external devices which may use different
operating levels. If the input source is -10 dBV, it
is best to engage the switch, allowing the signal
to be heard. The +4 dBu mode is suitable for use
with professional audio level signals, which are
considerably higher than the consumer level. If
you are unsure of the source’s operating level, we
suggest leaving the switch disengaged until you
test the source’s signal. You can then engage if
necessary (if the level of input is obviously too low).
Record/Playback
20. 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.
21. 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.
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