Phonic RoadGear 160 Plus, User Manual

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8 Road Gear 160 Plus/Road Gear 260 Plus
Master Controls
23. System Equalizer
The RoadGear 260 Plus’s built in equalizer provides you with
3 different level controls, for perfect control over the high, mid
and low frequencies of your audio. Changing the level of high
frequencies included in your audio with enhance the treble
sounds, such as guitars, as well as enhancing the crispness
of vocals. Changing the level of low frequencies in your audio
will enhance bass sounds, including drums and bass guitars,
and add to the overall warmth of the sound. Changing middle
frequencies can help add crispness to vocals.
The RoadGear 160 Plus features a single bass / treble control
for adjusting the high and low frequency balance of your mix.
24. L/R Level Controls
These controls are used to adjust the final volume level of the
MAIN Left and Right signal, sent to the power amplifier and
respective outputs (as set by the mode selector switch).
25. Limiter Indicators
There are 2 limiters built-in the stereo power amplifier featured
in the RoadGear 160 Plus and 260 Plus. The limiters will kick
into action (and these lEDs illuminate) when the signal levels
become excessive. The limiter system will help prevent any
damage from occurring to any of your equipment, as well as try
to maintain signal clarity. However, if these lEDs are lighting
up, it is advisable to turn the main level controls.
26. Mode Selector
This is used to alternate the use of the power amplifier outputs. If
stage monitors are used in your set of speakers, then the switch
can be set to the MAIN / MONI position. On the RoadGear 260
Plus, this will allow you to plug main speakers into the lEFT /
MAIN speaker outputs, and a set of passive monitors (with an
impedance of 8Ω or above) to the RIGHT / MONI outputs. On
the RoadGear 160 Plus, this selection will cause the left speaker
output to send the main signal (in mono); the right speaker out-
put will send the monitor signal. When set to lEFT / RIGHT, the
speaker outputs send the main left and right signals as normal.
27. +48V Switch (RoadGear 260 Plus only)
This switch su48v of phantom power to all input chan-
nels, used for powering condenser microphones.
28. Power Switch
This button is used to turn the device on and off.
Rear Panel
29. DC Power Supply Input
This DC power input is used to connect the RoadGear 12vDC-
to±48vDC converter (12vDC-to±40vDC on RoadGear 160
Plus) (and portable 12v battery) to the RoadGear, enabling
you to use the RoadGear system when an AC power source
is unavailable. The rightmost socket is used for the positive
connection, and the leftmost is used for the negative. The two
middle sockets are used for grounding. The power supply used
should not exceed 51vDC(44vDC on RoadGear 160 Plus) as
to ensure safe operation of the RoadGear.
30. Power Connector and Fuse Holder
This port is used to plug the female end of the included AC
power cable. The other end should be connected to an ap-
propriate power source. just below this connector is the
RoadGear’s fuse holder. In the event that the fuse blows, users
can open this holder, remove the old fuse and replace it with
another suitable fuse (listed near the power connector).
31. Voltage Selector
The voltage Select switch is used to adapt the RoadGear to dif-
ferent Countries’ voltage levels. You are able to select between
115v (which you can use in Countries with standard voltage
between 100v and 120v) and 230v (which can be used in
Countries with standard voltage between 220v and 240v).
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