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DIP switch #6. With the switch in MIX mode (the downward
position), this control will operate normally as a simple mixer.
With this knob turned fully counter-clockwise, the outputs
(set to mix) will be sending 100% Ch1. With the knob turned
fully clockwise, the outputs will be sending 100% Ch2. With
the knob centered at 12 o’clock, the outputs with be sending a
50/50 blend of Ch1 and Ch2.
Remember, if you intend to blend Ch1 and Ch2, you must
set the DI output(s) or Amp output to ‘mix’ mode via the
pushbutton toggle switches on the rearpanel.
If Felix is set to A/B mode via the left side panel DIP switch #6,
then this control will have no effect.
9.6 FOOTSWITCH CONTROLS
Blend – A/B
This is the far left foot switch on Mr. Felix. If the unit is set to
blend mode via DIP switch # 6, then this switch will do nothing,
and both adjacent LEDs will be permanently illuminated. If the
unit is set to A/B mode, then this switch will be used to toggle
between Ch1 and Ch2, with the accompanying amber LEDs
lighting and extinguishing accordingly. This toggle mode is
exclusive, so if you have Ch1 selected, Ch2 will be muted and
vice versa.
Boost
You guessed it. This switch activates the Boost circuit, at the
level you set with the upper row ‘boost’ knob. This circuit is
global, so the boosted signal will be coming out of every
output. For those about to rock, kindly activate this switch first.
The LED will light up GREEN for go.
Mute / Tune
This switch mutes all Felix outputs (ISO 1, ISO 2 and AMP)
except the tuner and headphone outputs. This enables you
to quickly and easily cut your signal to tune or unplug your
instrument without having to have the soundperson mute your
channel.
When MUTE / tune is active, the adjacent LED illuminates RED.
9.7 SIDE PANEL CONTROLS
Felix has a lot going on, more than we could fit on the rear
and top panels alone. So there are a number of features to be
familiar with on the side panel.
Ch1&2 Phase Reverse
These two pushbutton toggle switches reverse the polarity of
each channel’s audio signal. To reverse the polarity of either
channel, simply push the toggle in, to return to no polarity
reverse, push the toggle again to return it to it’s outer position.
48V Phantom Power
This activates 48V phantom power for the Ch1 microphone
preamplifier. Phantom power is sent out on pins 2 and 3 of the
XLR connector.
DIP Switches
This is a bank of 6 DIP switches, used to activate various modes
or settings. Switches 1 & 2 select between Ch1 & Ch2’s HPF or
notch setting. Switches 3 & 4 select between Ch1 & Ch2’s mid
EQ’s frequency range, LO or HI. Switch 5 activates 12V power on
the instrument inputs. Switch 6 selects between blend or A/B
mode.
DIP switches are hard to adjust, which is good because they
probably won’t get inadvertently changed, but bad when you
actually want to change them. Use the edge of a fingernail, a
guitar pic or a toothpick. Whatever you chose, take care not to
dig into the plastic too hard. You’ll get the hang of it.
Headphone Jack
This is a standard 1/8” mini headphone jack, suitable for
most types of headphones. It is left / right mono, and follows
whatever signal is present at the AMP output. The level control
for this is the Amp / phones knob on the right side of the top
panel. This output is always active, even if the top panel MUTE
/ tune switch is activated. This way you can play or practice
privately with your headphones on while your stage outputs
remain muted. Bandmates will be relieved, soundpeople will be
happy. Kumbaya, etc...
