Phonic POWERPOD 745, User Manual

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POWERPOD 745 / 865 / 885 User's Manual PHONIC
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PHONIC CORPORATION POWERPOD 745 / 865 / 885 User's Manual
13. Mains Power Inlet
This port is used to plug the
socket end of the included
AC cable. The other end
should be connected to an
appropriate power source.
Ensure you check local
voltage levels are consistent
with those needed by this
device before attempting to
connect to a power source.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS
Rear Panel
14. Power Button
This button is used to turn the Powerpods 745, 865
and 885 Plus on or off. It is advisable to ensure all level
controls are a minimum before turning the device on.
Channel Controls
15. HIGH (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.
16. MID (Middle Frequency)
Control
This control is used to provide
a peaking style of boost and cut
to the level of middle frequency
sounds at a range of ±15 dB.
On channels 1 and 2 of the
Powerpod Molded Powered
Mixers, a frequency control is also
provided, allowing you to select a
center frequency between 100 Hz
and 8 kHz. On all other channels,
the middle frequency is set at 2.5
kHz.
Changing middle frequencies
of an audio feed can be
rather difficult when used in a
professional audio mix, as it is
usually more desirable to cut middle frequency sounds
rather than boost them, soothing overly harsh vocal and
instrument sounds in the audio.
17. LOW (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. Monitor Control
This control alters the signal level
that is being sent to the Monitor
mixing buses, the signal of which
is suitable for connecting stage
monitors, allowing artists to listen
to the music that is being playing.
19. Effect Control
This control alters the signal
level that is sent to the Effect
output, which can be used in
conjunction with external signal
processors (the signal of which
can be returned to mixer via the
stereo return inputs), or simply as
additional auxiliary outputs for any means required. The
Effect control also adjusts the level of audio that is sent
to the built-in digital effect engine.
20. PAN/BAL Control
(Powerpods 865 and 885 Plus only)
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, where as on a stereo channel
(provided the channel is receiving a stereo signal),
adjusting the BAL control will attenuate the left or right
audio signals accordingly.
21. Level Control
This control will alter the signal level that is sent from
the corresponding channel to the main mixing bus. This
level control will also affect the level of audio sent to the
effect send.
22. PAD Button
The PAD button is used to attenuate the input signal of
the corresponding channel by 25 dB. This should be
pushed in when using line level input devices, or devices
of a higher signal level.