Studiomaster Platinum 12Fx, Instruction Manual

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Balanced XLR
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Ground
Hot (+ve Phase)
Cold (-ve Phase)
Balanced TRS
Tip
Ring
Sleeve
+ve Phase
-ve Phase
Ground
Un-Balanced TRS
Tip
Sleeve
Signal
Ground
4. Front & Rear Panel Description
MIC/LINE CHANNEL: Control panel diagrams are reproduced at the rear of this manual and it is recommended that
these be consulted when familiarizing yourself with the location and function of the controls.
Each MIC/LINE channel is fitted with balanced XLR Mic and balanced ¼” jack Mic inputs. Do not use the Mic and Line
socket at the same time. 48V phantom power may be applied globally to all Mic/Line channels by pressing the recessed
48V switch in the master section of the console. Dynamic microphones wired for balanced operation may be used when
phantom power is active.
Unbalanced microphones must not be used in any channel when phantom power is active.
MIC INPUTS: This electrically balanced XLR input is designed to accept low impedance balanced signals from
microphones.
LINE INPUTS: The line input will accept line level balanced or unbalanced signal using ¼” stereo (TRS) Jack. The line
input is designed for instruments like Keyboards, Guitars, Drum Machines & other electronic instruments.
GAIN CONTROL:
This knob is used to gain both MIC & Line inputs signals. Please do not operate at high gain levels
as this distorts the signal & leads to audio clipping.
EQ SECTION:
The Platinum series has 3 Band Equalizer with mid-sweep Mono inputs and 3 Band Equalizer on Stereo
channels. The EQ is designed to be easy yet effective to use. It can be used to cut or boost certain frequencies to achieve
a particular tone, or to eliminate any unpleasant characteristics.
• HF Control: The HF control can be used to cut or boost up to +/- 15dB at 12 kHz.
Tip: This frequency band can be used to brighten up high frequencies.
• MF Control: The MF control can be used to cut or boost up to +/- 15dB at 2.5 kHz.
Tip: This frequency band can be used to enhance presence in vocals. Mid frequency variation is from 350Hz to 6KHz.
• LF Control: The LF control can be used to cut or boost up to +/- 15dB at 60Hz (Mono) & 45Hz (Stereo) Input.
Tip: This frequency band can be used to get a punchy bass response.
EFX CONTROL:
• Adjust the level of the channel signal being fed to the External effects processor. (Only for Platinum Basic MKI)
• Adjust the level of the channel signal being fed to the internal effects processor. (Only for Platinum MKIII & 12Fx)
AUX SECTION: The AUX is provided to be used with external effect processors like reverb and delay units, compressors,
gates etc. It can also be used for on stage monitoring or as an input in to a recorder.
(MON) Monitor control to provide a pre-fade send for use in setting up stage monitor mix. MON:
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AUX 1: Post-fade send control which adjusts the level of the channel signal being sent to the AUX output socket. This
would normally be used to drive an external effects unit.
AUX 2: Pre-fade send control which adjusts the level of the channel signal being sent to the AUX 2 output socket. This
would normally be used to setup a send stage monitor mix.
PAN/BAL Control:
This knob can be used to pan/balance the incoming signal between the left and right output channel.
WARNING: While using the condenser MIC, please insert the microphone first & then only switch on the
phantom supply.
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