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Introduction
Safety Precautions
Connections to Folio 4
The Controls at a glance -

Initial Setting Up
Setting Up for Multitrack Recording
The Controls in More Detail
Applications -

Glossary
Technical Specifications
System Block Diagram

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Mono Input Channel
Stereo Input Channel
Groups, Returns & Aux Masters
Master Section

Stereo PA
Stereo PA with Centre Feed
Stereo Recording
4-Track Recording

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Page 1: ...Multitrack Recording The Controls in More Detail Applications Glossary Technical Specifications System Block Diagram 1 1 2 3 5 7 9 11 12 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 Mono Input Channel Stereo Input Channel...

Page 2: ...lore the controls and the effect they have on the sound output the more you will appreciate how you can influence and enhance the final sound SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your own safety and to avoid invali...

Page 3: ...ics such as keyboards drum machines synths tape machines or guitars The input is BALANCED for low noise and immunity from interference but you can use UNBALANCED sources by wiring up the jacks as show...

Page 4: ...s the level of bass frequencies only and is a real bonus on a compact mixer Use this in live PA situations to reduce stage rumble or popping from microphones There are two knobs which work together to...

Page 5: ...e mixer and which must fade out with the input channel Aux 4 is an individual mono send while the 5 6 STE knob feeds the channel signal via the PAN control see below as a stereo pair to either Aux out...

Page 6: ...on when not required The control has a shelving response giving 15dB of boost or cut at a fixed frequency LF EQ Turn to the right to boost low bass frequencies adding extra punch to synths guitars and...

Page 7: ...ce they are independent of the main outputs they can provide additional sources for foldback effects processors or extra loudspeaker fills Leave the knobs turned down when not in use This send can be...

Page 8: ...by the position of the channel faders making them ideal for FOLDBACK or MONITORING Two Stereo Return sections each comprise a pair of unbalanced inputs suitable for 10dBV or 4dBu sources A mono signa...

Page 9: ...n A MONO switch is provided to turn Aux 7 8 into summed mono outputs if a greater number of mono sends is required Note that in this instance the position of the channel PAN and BAL controls may affec...

Page 10: ...the fader for smoothest control The BAL control trims the relative levels of Left and Right Mix signals and this is positioned before the Insert point so that the Mix signal can be balanced before any...

Page 11: ...be present at the Mix outputs at a level set by the Master Faders and the meters will display this same signal DO NOT press this switch if recording via the Mix output to the same tape machine or osc...

Page 12: ...control when using a MIC input try the LINE input instead The Stereo inputs do not have a GAIN control since the typical source for these inputs will be external tape machines or effects units which...

Page 13: ...channels routed to mix to make your monitor mix Connect a stereo amplifier and speakers to the monitor outputs or use headphones to listen to this mix Use the Aux 1 or Aux 2 or both send controls on e...

Page 14: ...cs such as keyboards drum machines synths tape machines or guitars The input is BALANCED for low noise and immunity from interference but you can use UNBALANCED sources by wiring up the jacks as shown...

Page 15: ...EQ Turn to the right to boost high treble frequencies by up to 15dB at 12kHz adding crispness to cymbals vocals and electronic instruments Turn to the left to cut these frequencies by up to 15dB redu...

Page 16: ...l via the PAN control see below as a stereo pair to either Aux outputs 5 6 or with the 7 8 switch pressed to Aux outputs 7 8 PAN This control sets the amount of the channel signal feeding the Right an...

Page 17: ...ass frequencies adding extra punch to synths guitars and drums Turn to the left to reduce hum boominess or improve a mushy sound Set the knob to the centre detented position when not required The cont...

Page 18: ...placing the selected source either Mix or Tape Return The PFL AFL LED on the Master section illuminates to warn that the headphones monitor outputs and right PPM meter are now responding to the PFL AF...

Page 19: ...ding Mix Left and Groups 2 and 4 feeding Mix Right Each pair of Groups may feed post fade to two Aux busses as a stereo pair with a choice of Aux 5 6 or 7 8 depending on the position of the 7 8 switch...

Page 20: ...auve cap colour 2 TRACK RETURN LEVEL The TAPE RETURN jacks are an ideal place to connect the playback of a tape machine without using up any of the LINE inputs This pot sets the level of playback sign...

Page 21: ...ted via the microphone input The output is taken from Mix L R and connected to the speakers via a suitable power amplifier A compressor limiter is included in the Mix Inserts and a cassette machine co...

Page 22: ...dividual rotary fader control Aux 7 8 would be ideal since a Group can also feed these Aux sends if required The individual channel Aux Sends allow a separate stereo mix to be created or the MONO butt...

Page 23: ...ut with the Mix L R Output feeding a 2 Track Tape Machine The tape outputs are brought back to the console for monitoring via the 2 Track Tape Returns Aux 1 2 or 3 globally switched pre fade may used...

Page 24: ...ing The set up is similar to the previous example but with a 4 track recorder fed from the Group Outputs and brought back for monitoring via 4 line inputs In this case a compressor limiter is shown ap...

Page 25: ...Headroom the available signal range above the nominal level before clipping occurs High Pass Filter a filter that rejects low frequencies Line level signals at a nominal level of 10 to 6dBu usually c...

Page 26: ...put Fader cut off 100dB Channel ON switch isolation 110dB Routing switch isolation 85dB Adjacent Channel Mic gain at max 150 termination 95dB Odd to Even Group isolation via PAN control 70dB Auxiliary...

Page 27: ...cont INPUT OUTPUT IMPEDANCES Mic Inputs 2k Line Inputs 10k Outputs 75 CMRR At max Mic Gain 1kHz 80dB Weight Console 12 7Kg Power Transformer 1 0Kg DIMENSIONS Dimensions are in millimetres and inches i...

Page 28: ...3 1 2 MONO INPUT CHANNEL STEREO INPUT CHANNEL STEREO RETURNS MASTER SECTION SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM SPIRIT FOLIO 4 27...

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