Phonic POWERPOD K-16 PLUS, User Manual

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23. MF (Parametric Middle Frequency) Control
This control is used to provide a peaking style
of boost and cut to the level of middle frequency
(100 Hz - 8 kHz) sounds at a range of ±15 dB.
Changing middle frequencies of an audio feed
can be rather difficult when used in a profession -
al audio mix, as it is usually more desirable to
cut middle frequency sounds rather than boost
them, soothing overly harsh vocal and instru-
ment sounds in the audio.
24. LF (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.
25. AUX Controls 1 and 2
AUX 1 and 2 controls will alter the signal level
that is being sent to the auxiliary 1 and 2 mix-
ing buses, the signal of which is suitable for con -
necting stage monitors, allowing artists to listen
to the music that is being playing.
26. Effect 1 and 2 (DSP) Control
These controls alter the signal level that is sent
to the EFX mixing buses, the signals of which
can be used in conjunction with external signal
processors (this signal can be returned to mixer
via the stereo return inputs), or simply as addi-
tional auxiliary outputs for any means required.
The EFX 2 (DSP) control will send the channel’s
signal directly to the internal digital EFX engine.
27. PAN / BAL Controls
This alternates the degree or level of audio that
the left and right side of the main mix should re-
ceive. On mono channels, this control will adjust
the level that the left and right should receive,
where as on a stereo channel, adjusting the BAL
control will attenuate the left or right audio sig -
nals accordingly. There are three positions: Left,
Right and Center.
28. On Button and Indicator
This turns the channel on, allowing the user to
use the feed from the channel’s inputs to supply
the MAIN L/R, MONO, AUX 1 and 2 and the EFX
1 and 2 buses. The corresponding indicator will
be illuminated when turned on. When the chan -
nel is not activated, the PFL button will still allow
the user to send the channel’s audio signal to the
Control Room/Phones mixing bus for monitoring
purposes.
29. SIG Indicator
This LED indicator will illuminate when a signal
of the corresponding channel reaches -20dB,
giving an indication of any signal being sent
through to the input channel.
30. Peak Indicator
This LED indicator will illuminate when the de -
vice hits high peaks, 6 dB before overload oc-
curs. It is best to adjust the gain of the channel
to a level slightly before that which will cause
the Peak indicator to light up. This will ensure a
greater dynamic range your audio. This indicator
also doubles as a PFL indicator, and will light up
when the PFL button is pushed.
31. PFL Button
The PFL – or Pre-Fader Listen – button is pushed
to allow the signal of a corresponding channel
to be sent to the Ctrl Rm/Phones control (pre-
fader, post-EQ), for use with either headphones
or studio monitors. This allows easier setting of
the input gain and tracking of audio by sound en-
gineers. The Peak LED will illuminate when the
PFL is activated.
32. Channel Level Control (Fader)
This control will alter the signal level that is sent
from the corresponding channel to the main mix-
ing bus.