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ENG-44
Front Panel
1.
CH1-CH4 Gain Controls
Individual gain controls for each of the four input audio
channels, marked 1-4.
Gain controls are also known as faders or level controls
.
2.
Master Gain Control
Controls overall gain.
3.
FLAT/Low Cut Filter Switches
Switches for each of the four input channels
select between flat (no filter) and 100 Hz roll off (attenuates audio in frequencies
below 100 Hz). Use to reduce wind noise or other low frequency noise.
4.
Pan Selectors
Slide switches for each of the four input channels assign each input
to either the left, right or both audio channels. (Select C position for both channels to
place the audio in the center).
5.
LED Audio VU Meter
Two rows of LEDs light in progression to indicate level for
both right and left audio channels. Use VU Meter Intensity Switch on the underside
of the unit to select HIGH for high visibility outdoors or select LOW to conserve
battery.
6. Other LED Indicators
LIM Output Limiter
LIM lights when limiter is triggered by audio level beyond a
specified threshold which has been preset at the factory. The limiters compress the
audio when this threshold is reached.
Power EXT
lights automatically when external power is being used.
Power BAT
lights automatically when battery power is being used.
Low Battery Warning
BAT flashes when battery needs to be replaced.
Prior to this BAT will flash on audio peaks to offer early warning.
NOTE:
The
unit is
reverse voltage protected. No permanent damage can be
sustained from reverse voltage.
7.
Reference Tone
Switch from MIX to TONE to generate 1KHz reference tone.
8.
Slate
Momentary push button activates slate mic located on front panel. Push and
hold in while verbally identifying the audio take. Release to deactivate slate mic and
continue with the take.
9.
Head Phone Jack
1/8” jack for operator head phone monitoring. (Note that there
is a separate XLR head phone jack for boom operator. See Right Panel.) Turn down
headphone level control before connecting or putting on headphones.
10.
Head Phone Level Control
Adjusts head phone volume for both mixer operator
and boom mic operator. Reduce volume before putting on headphones to protect
your hearing. Use at lowest practical level to protect your hearing.
11.
Tape Return Selector
Slides from MIX to TAPE RETURN to allow head phones
to monitor audio from video camera, tape recorder or other audio device.
12.
Strap Ears
Adjustable shoulder strap (included) attaches to these metal ears.