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SPIRIT FOLIO - A quick overview
The Controls - The Mono Input Channel

The Stereo Input Channel
The Master Section

Introduction
Safety Precautions
Initial Setting Up
The Controls in More Detail
Using Folio - Typical Applications

Stereo Public Address
Stereo Recording
Location Recording

Glossary
Technical Specifications
System Block Diagram

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Summary of Contents for SPIRIT FOLIO

Page 1: ...Safety Precautions Initial Setting Up The Controls in More Detail Using Folio Typical Applications Stereo Public Address Stereo Recording Location Recording Glossary Technical Specifications System B...

Page 2: ...an up or enhance the sound The AUX SENDS let you set up a separate mix for artists FOLDBACK or to add EFFECTS PROCESSORS PAN swings the signal to the LEFT or RIGHT of the stereo MIX output 1 You can l...

Page 3: ...the signal from the MONITOR OUTPUTS via a suitable power amplifier The MASTER FADERS set the level of the combined signal from all of the input channels going to the amps and speakers The CHANNEL FADE...

Page 4: ...s 3 pole A gauge TRS jacks Use this input for sources other than mics such as keyboards drum machines synths tape machines or guitars The input is BALANCED for low noise and immunity from interference...

Page 5: ...n be enhanced or reduced Set the lower knob to the centre detented position for a neutral EQ response Turn to the right to boost high treble frequencies adding crispness to cymbals vocals and electron...

Page 6: ...age 13 This is similar to the Aux Send 1 control but is always POST FADE Turn to the right to boost low bass frequencies adding extra punch to synths guitars and drums Turn to the left to reduce hum b...

Page 7: ...o image When the control is turned fully right or left you feed only that side of the signal to the mix See page 13 The linear FADER gives you smooth control of the overall signal level in the channel...

Page 8: ...swaps back to the previous source This works just the same as AUX 1 AFL See page 14 See page 14 The three colour peak reading BARGRAPH METERS normally show the level of the MIX RIGHT and MIX LEFT outp...

Page 9: ...pe machine without using up any of the LINE inputs This pot sets the level of playback signal fed either to the MIX when MIX is pressed or MONITOR when TAPE RETN is pressed Press this switch to route...

Page 10: ...llows The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol The wire which is coloured Blue must be connect...

Page 11: ...to mix down input signals but also to provide a monitor mix for artists to hear previously recorded tracks when overdubbing new parts A typical set up is as follows Connect input sources and set gain...

Page 12: ...as shown below although you should then keep cable lengths as short as possible to minimise interference pick up on the cable Unplug anything in the MIC input if you want to use this socket Set the i...

Page 13: ...Turn to the left to cut low frequencies by up to 15dB for reducing hum stage rumble or to improve a mushy sound Set the knob to the centre detented position when not required AUX SEND 1 This is used t...

Page 14: ...re detented position when not required The control has a shelving response giving 15dB of boost or cut at a fixed frequency AUX SEND 1 This is used to set up a separate mono mix for FOLDBACK EFFECTS o...

Page 15: ...same level You should therefore aim for an average reading of 6 9 if the mix contains a high proportion of high level transients and a lower reading of around 0 for steadier signals with the Master F...

Page 16: ...ll Tape Return signal MONITOR PHONES LEVEL This control sets the output level to the MONITOR LEFT RIGHT outputs If HEADPHONES are plugged into the PHNS jack the Monitor outputs are cut off and the kno...

Page 17: ...ufficient level for a direct connection and will require a Direct Injection DI box connected via the microphone input The output is taken from Mix L R and connected to the speakers via a suitable powe...

Page 18: ...reverb or other effects unit is fed from Aux 1 set as post fade and brought back to the mixer on a Stereo input Location Mixing In this example the mixer is used as a simple very portable microphone m...

Page 19: ...ing occurs High Pass filter a filter that rejects low frequencies Line level signals at a nominal level of 10 to 6dBu usually coming from a low impedance source Oscillator a built in tone generator fo...

Page 20: ...onse 20Hz 30kHz relative to 1kHz 1dB Input Output Impedances Mic Inputs 2k Line Inputs 10k Outputs 75 Input Output Levels Mic Input 11dBu maximum Line Input 30dBu maximum Any Output 22dBu maximum Head...

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