Samson MPL 1204, Owner'S Manual

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MPL 1204 Features
• Electronically balanced XLR Main stereo outputs as well as an independent
electronically balanced stereo Control Room output (with dedicated level
control) for connection to a power amplifier and studio monitors.
• A phantom power switch enables you to use the MPL 1204 with high-quality
condenser microphones. When turned on, 48 volts of phantom power is
provided to the mic connectors of all twelve input channels.
• Two auxiliary sends and two stereo auxiliary returns (which can be routed to
any of the four buses). Aux send 1 is pre-fader and post-equalizer, while
Aux send 2 is post-fader and post-equalizer.
• Independent 3-band equalization for each channel, with 15 dB of cut or boost
for low (100 Hz) and high (10 kHz) frequencies, and 12 dB of cut or boost for
mid (1 kHz) frequencies.
• Constant level Pan controls for each channel that allow you to precisely
place each input signal in the left-right plane.
• Center detents for all Pan and EQ controls, making it easy to use the
MPL 1204 even in low-light situations such as live performance.
• Selectable Pre Fade Listen (PFL) or After Fade Listen (AFL) soloing for each
channel. PFL allows headphone monitoring of individual channels, pre-fader
(but post-EQ), while AFL enables headphone monitoring of individual
channels, post-fader and post-EQ. Both types of solo function are
non-mix-destructive in that they do not affect the signal being output
either by the Main, Bus, or Control Room outputs.
• A flexible front panel metering system includes a ten-segment level meter
and allows you to view at a glance the levels of the main Left/Right output,
as well as main power, phantom power, and PFL or AFL status.
• An independent front-panel headphone output with dedicated volume
control for private monitoring of soloed channels.
• Channel inserts for all twelve channels, enabling you to use outboard signal
processors such as equalizers, compressor/ limiters, or noise gates in a
standard “effect loop.”
• Bus inserts allow external signals to be submixed into any or all of the four
buses and also enables linking of multiple mixers.
• The MPL 1204 can be mounted in any standard 19" rack (taking four rack
spaces), making it easy to integrate into any existing system.
• Last but certainly not least, affordability. The MPL 1204 has been designed
from the ground up to provide versatility and excellent sound quality at a
cost-conscious price.
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