Studiomaster Powerhouse 300, Manual

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Powerhouse 300
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with "dry" input signals using the channel faders. Turning REV on each of the inputs 1 to 5 by the same
amount means that the same mix levels that were sent to the left and right busses by the channel faders are
now at the REVERB FADER. The AUX controls work in exactly the same way, but allow a different external
effect to be used.
MIXING EFFECTS
Both the REVERB and the effect connected to the AUX SEND need to be returned to the left and right
busses to be added to the mix.
The outputs of the built-in REVERB are connected directly to the left and right busses, so simply raise the
REVERB FADER to mix the "wet" (reverb added) signal to the rest of the mix. The REVERB FADER
actually controls the signal level being fed IN to the REVERB. This allows the REVERB to be removed from
the mix (with the fader setting preserved) by switching the REVERB OFF, either at the console, or via the
optional remote footswitch.
The outputs of an effect processor connected to the AUX SEND jack can be returned for mixing at either of
two places. The first is the STEREO RETURN, which is ideal for, perhaps, an autopanner or other effect
which operates in stereo. The STEREO RETURN jacks are connected directly to the left and right busses,
and the level of signal added to the mix is set by the AUX SEND control. For a mono effect, use only the
LEFT jack of the STEREO RETURN.
The other place the effect can be returned is a LINE input. The effect return would then be treated like any
other input signal and routed to the left and right busses, with the option of mixing it via the GRAPHIC
EQUALISERS (by depressing the L-R/GRAPHIC BUTTON). For a stereo effect, two LINE inputs will be
required. Using one or more LINE inputs for returning an effect should be considered very carefully, and
usually only when input channels are spare.
WARNING: DO NOT return the effect connected to the AUX SEND into an input channel and turn the AUX
control on that input channel - the console will start to oscillate.
THE MON CONTROL
While the REV and AUX controls are used for adding effects to the mix, the function of the MON controls is
to allow the performers to hear themselves playing. Adjusting MON controls on the input channels creates a
mix at the MON FADER, which sets the output level of the MON SEND. This would normally be connected
to an amplifier and monitor speaker, or headphone system, for the performers to listen to themselves.
MON, PRE-FADE
Pre-fade sends are used for foldbacks (on-stage monitoring) because a relative mix of signals different to
that used for front-of-house can be sent to the stage (performers generally do not want the same signal mix
as front-of-house). This is possible with the MON controls as they are pro-fade and therefore independent of
the input fader levels that have been set for the main mix.