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Manual-4

Mic Input

•   Balanced ¼" TRS input (Tip (+), Ring (–), Sleeve (ground)
•   Accepts unbalanced ¼" TS (Tip-Sleeve) plugs.
•   Mic Engage switch turns the Mic on and off without changing the Mic level.

°   Green indicator lights when engaged.

•   MIC level control range is Off to +50 dB
•   Overload Indicator:

°   Lights 3 dB before clipping.
°   Monitors the signal level before and after the HI and LOW tone controls.
°   If it lights, turn the MIC level down and/or reduce the tone control boost.

•   2-band tone control:

°   Maximum boost: 12 dB.
°   Maximum cut: -12 dB.
°   Center frequency: 1 kHz.

•   FlexFX effects loop:

°   WET (effect), DRY (no effect) pan control.
°   Process mic with any combination of input channels.
°   See 

FlexFX Effects Loop

 section for details.

AUX Input and Output

•   AUX Input:

°   Unbalanced RCA jack.
°   AUX CUE signal is sent to the cue circuit before the AUX IN level control.
°   AUX IN level control range is Off to +10 dB.
°   AUX input sums to the Master mix after the Crossfader and FlexFX loop.

•   AUX Output:

°   Unbalanced RCA jack.
°   AUX OUT control range is Off to +0 dB
°   Source is the Master mix:
Program 1, 2, 3 (pre- or post-effects)

plus 

the Mic

(pre- or post-effects)

plus 

the AUX Input.

Booth Output

•   Balanced ¼" TRS output
•   Level control range is Off to +6 dB
•   Source is the Master mix:

Program 1, 2, 3 (pre- or post-effects)

plus 

the Mic

(pre- or post-effects)

plus 

the AUX Input.

Main Output

•   Balanced XLR output.
•   Level control range is Off to +6 dB.
•   Source is the Master mix:

Program 1, 2, 3 (pre- or post-effects)

plus 

the Mic

(pre- or post-effects)

plus 

the AUX Input.

10

0

+12

-12

2

4

8

6

OL

+12

-12

AUX IN

DRY

LOW

WET

CUE

AUX

HI

MIC

MIC

MIC ENGAGE

AUTO-GAIN

INPUT

1-2-3

10

0

2

4

8

6

AUX OUT

BOOTH

MAIN

10

0

2

4

8

6

10

0

2

4

8

6

10

0

2

4

8

6

Summary of Contents for Empath

Page 1: ...t competition remix live sound The Empath offers a combination of features compact size and quality presently unavailable at any price 1 2 3 0 10 2 0 4 8 6 10 2 0 4 8 6 10 2 0 4 8 6 10 2 0 4 8 6 10 10 8 0 2 6 4 2 0 4 6 8 10 12 4 8 8 4 0 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 0 4 6 8 10 L 12 OFF 10 0 12 12 2 4 8 6 OL R 6 20 10 4 7 2 12 10 2 0 4 7 OFF 6 OFF 6 12 12 OFF 6 OFF 6 OFF 6 OFF 6 OFF 6 OFF 6 L R L R 12 12 12 12...

Page 2: ...e the channel Fader Enable by setting the Input 1 2 3 Auto Gain switch to the in position Green indicator will light Auto Gain is engaged for all three channels or none Target Level 0 dBu No gain change Threshold 16 dBu Minimum level required for Auto Gain operation If the signal is below 16 dB the gain holds indefinitely Ratio 3 1 3 dB increase or decrease in input level results in 1 dB increase ...

Page 3: ...ctions on page Manual 7 CONTOUR controls are provided for Input 1 and Input 3 faders Allows any fader response from SLOW smooth fade to FAST cut CONTOUR control provided for the Crossfader Allows any response from SLOW smooth blend to FAST cut Advanced Cue selection Three position switch allows automatic Flash Cue or individual Cue selection Set switch to A to Cue all channels assigned to the A si...

Page 4: ...balanced RCA jack AUX CUE signal is sent to the cue circuit before the AUX IN level control AUX IN level control range is Off to 10 dB AUX input sums to the Master mix after the Crossfader and FlexFX loop AUX Output Unbalanced RCA jack AUX OUT control range is Off to 0 dB Source is the Master mix Program 1 2 3 pre or post effects plus the Mic pre or post effects plus the AUX Input Booth Output Bal...

Page 5: ...T pan control to send signal to the effects processor Set A CUE B switch to center CUE position Engage FlexFX RETURN CUE in Monitor the effect in the headphones Bring the effect into the master mix by increasing FlexFX RETURN Level Important reminders when using the FlexFX Return Cue The FlexFX Loop is after the channel Fader and Crossfader You will hear nothing in the Return Cue if the signal is ...

Page 6: ... attenuation Stop threshold is at 75 dB of control attenuation CD triggers may be used with some external effects processors and drum machines See manufacturers specifications for details Internal switching power supply Plug in virtually anywhere IEC inlet with power switch Universal internal switching power supply 100 to 240 VAC 10 50 60 Hz 20 watts US 120 volt cord provided Note The internal fus...

Page 7: ...r rocking a replacement assembly should be fitted 2 Clean the guide rod using a tissue or cloth removing all traces of dirt or contamination 3 Remove the track by carefully withdrawing from the unit and placing face up on the desk It may be cleaned with a lint free cloth rubbing firmly along the track so no debris remains If necessary the track can be washed in warm water wiped gently and then dri...

Page 8: ...SOR LEFT MAIN LEFT MAIN STEREO AMPLIFIER STEREO AMPLIFIER LEFT BOOTH LEFT BOOTH DUAL CD PLAYER DUAL CD PLAYER SAMPLER OR TAPE DECK SAMPLER OR TAPE DECK GROOVE BOX GROOVE BOX PHONO 3 PHONO 3 PHONO 2 PHONO 2 PHONO 1 PHONO 1 PHONO GROUND PHONO GROUND MIC MIC dB dB INPUT LEVEL INPUT LEVEL INPUT LEVEL INPUT LEVEL ON ON I 0 POWER MAIN BOOTH AUX PHONO GROUND FlexFX RETURN SEND 3 2 1 MIC LEFT LINE 100 240...

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