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Manual-

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

+12

-12

10

0

2

4

8

6

OL

AUX IN

DRY

LOW

WET

CUE

AUX

HI

MIC

MIC

MIC ENGAGE

AUTO-GAIN

INPUT

1-2-3

-20

-10

-4
-7

-2

+10

+2

0

+4

+7

10

0

2

4

8

6

10

0

2

4

8

6

10

0

2

4

8

6

AUX OUT

BOOTH

MAIN

LEFT

RIGHT

MAIN

CUE

Summary of Contents for ROTARY EMPATH

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

Page 2: ...nd WET FlexFx loop See FlexFx Loop section for details A POST B Crossfader assignment Input channels are assignable to A side B side or Post Crossfader See Advanced Cue Selection section for automatic Flash Cue operation Auto Gain Switch Monitors channel 1 2 and 3 input signals and automatically adjusts the input gain Level is monitored at the Cue point After PHONO LINE source selection After GAIN...

Page 3: ...nput 1 and Input 3 controls 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 side of the Crossfader Set switch to B to Cue all channels ...

Page 4: ...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 TRS output Level...

Page 5: ...o 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 turned down by the channel Fad...

Page 6: ...op 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 fuse F1 should be ...

Page 7: ...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 dried thoroughly using a dry cloth When dry wipe with a lint free cloth and check for marks along the track Note Lint free clothes are recommended to avoid d...

Page 8: ... the power 3 Remove knobs from controls covered by the lower Lexan faceplate 4 Remove the four screws attaching the Lexan faceplate 5 Remove the Lexan faceplate as seen here 6 The three rotary pots are mounted on a separate plate Remove the six screws hold ing the fader mounting plate 7 Lift the plate out of the chassis and rotate it up as in the photo below 8 Carefully disconnect the ribbon conne...

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