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676 Quick Start Guide
1
Power down interconnecting equipment and make connections to the 676 (see
reverse side for connection diagrams).
2
Turn down the
GAIN
and
POST TUBE ATTENUATION
controls, connect the
included IEC power cable, then switch on the front-panel power switch. Now power on all
interconnected equipment.
3
Disable the EQ and Compressor/Limiter by disengaging the
EQ ENABLE
and
COMP/LIM ENABLE
buttons.
4
If connecting a bass or guitar to the INSTRUMENT INPUT jack on the front panel,
engage the INSTRUMENT INPUT
ENABLE
button. If connecting to the MIC INPUT jack
on the rear panel, disengage the INSTRUMENT INPUT
ENABLE
button.
5
Engage the
+48V
button only if a condenser microphone which requires it is
connected to the 676. If connecting a ribbon or dynamic microphone, ensure the
+48V
button is disengaged before connecting the microphone.
6
With source signal present, raise the
GAIN
control until the input PEAK LED lights
then lower it slightly so the LED goes out. If the PEAK LED lights when the
GAIN
control
is set very low, engage the
20dB PAD
button then try again.
7
Raise the
POST TUBE ATTENUATION
control for the desired output level,
making sure not to clip the input on the next device. For cleaner tones, lower the
GAIN
control and raise the
POST TUBE ATTENUATION
control. For warmer tones, raise the
GAIN
control and lower the
POST TUBE ATTENUATION
control.
8
Engage the
POLARITY INVERT
button if required for the application. Engage the
80Hz
button if the source signal does not contain useful content below 80 Hz.
9
To use the EQ, engage the
EQ ENABLE
button then adjust the EQ controls to
taste. If no EQ is required, leave the
EQ ENABLE
button disengaged.
10
To use compression and/or limiting, ensure you’re connected to the
COMPRESSOR / LIMITER output then enable the compressor/limiter with the
COMP/
LIM ENABLE
button and adjust the compressor/limiter settings to taste.
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
•
676 Tube Microphone Preamp Channel Strip
•
Power Cable
•
4 Rack Mount Screws & Washers
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