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POWERPOD 865 / POWERPOD 885
English
Master Section
5. Effect Out
This 1/4" TS outputs may be
used to connect to an external
digital effect processor, or even
to an amplifier and speakers
(depending on your needs), to
the mixer; the level of which is
determined by the Effect controls
on each input channel.
6. Foot Switch Jack
This port is for the inclusion of a momentary-type foot
switch, used to remotely turn the Digital Effect Engine on
and off.
7. AUX In
These 1/4" phone jack inputs are for the return of audio to
the Powerpod Molded Mixers, processed by an external
signal processor. If really needed, they can also be used as
additional inputs, with a level control located on the face of
the mixer. These stereo AUX inputs can also accept mono
signals, however, by simply plugging the 1/4" phone jack of
any device into the left stereo input, the signal of which will
be duplicated to the right input.
8. Tape In
These inputs accommodate RCA cables from such stereo
devices as tape and CD players. These allows the unit to
receive the signal from portable CD and MP3 players, as
well as laptop computers, for a more versatile sound. The
line from this feed is directed to the Tape In mixing bus,
before being fed through to the Main L/R mixing bus.
9. Record Outputs
As with the Tape In
ports, these outputs will
accommodate RCA cables,
able to feed a variety of
stereo recording devices.
Accompanying these
outputs on the Powerpod
885 Plus is a handy trim
control, allowing users to
adjust the Record Out level
for easier level matching
when recording. The
865 does not feature this
control.
10. Main Output
The stereo Main output port will output the final stereo
line level signal sent from the main mixing bus, allowing
users to feed external devices that may run in parallel with
the mixer. This may include additional power amplifiers,
mixers, PA systems, as well as a wide range of other
possible signal processors.
MAKING CONNECTIONS
Channel Inputs
The Powerpod 865 and 885 Plus Molded Powered Mixers
provide users with a total of 8 input channels, 2 of which
accept stereo signals, and another 2 that accept Super
Hi-Z signals. The stereo channels on each mixer feature
both XLR microphone inputs and stereo 1/4" line inputs.
These inputs do not feature the PAD buttons that are on
mono channels.
1. XLR Microphone (Low-Z) Inputs
These jacks accept XLR Microphone inputs. They can be
used in conjunction with such microphones as professional
condenser, dynamic or ribbon microphones with standard
XLR male connectors. With low noise preamplifiers, these
inputs serve for crystal clear sound replication.
NB.
When using an unbalanced microphone, please ensure phantom power
is switched off. However, when using condenser microphones the phantom
power of the corresponding channel should be activated.
2. Line (Hi-Z) Inputs
These inputs accept typical 1/4" TRS or TS inputs, for
balanced or unbalanced signals. By pushing the PAD
button, guitars, synthesizers, and other high-level input
devices can be safely connected to these inputs.
3. Line (Super Hi-Z) Inputs
These unbalanced 1/4" phone jack inputs are best suited
for direct input of acoustic electric guitars, electric guitars,
bass guitars, and other instruments like synthesizers and
drum machines.
4. Stereo Channels
Each of the Powerpod Molded Powered Mixers provides
2 stereo input channels, the inputs of which differ slightly
to the mono channels. The 3-pin XLR inputs are for the
addition of microphones with typical XLR male inputs,
where the two Line 1/4" TS jacks are for the addition of
various stereo line level input devices, such as keyboards
or drum machines. If you wish to use a monaural device on
a stereo return input, simply plug the device’s 1/4" phone
jack into the left (mono) input and leave the right input bare.
The signal will be duplicated to the right due to the miracle
of jack normalizing.
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