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SONIC STATION 22 / SONIC STATION 32
Master Controls and Indicators
58. Phantom Power Buttons
When one or more of these buttons is pushed in, +48V of
Phantom Power for the corresponding microphone inputs is
activated, allowing condenser microphones (well, the ones
that need DC power, yet don’t use batteries) to be used on
these channels. There are four buttons in total, each of
which will activate Group Phantom Power for the channels
indicated. Activating Phantom Power will be accompanied by
an illuminated LED above the button. Before turning Phantom
Power on, turn all level controls to a minimum to avoid the
possibility of a ghastly popping sound from the speakers.
NB.
Phantom Power should be used in conjunction with balanced
microphones. When Phantom Power is engaged, single ended
(unbalanced) microphones and instruments should not be used
on the Mic inputs. Phantom Power will not cause damage to most
dynamic microphones, however if unsure, the microphone’s user
manual should be consulted.
59. Level Meter
These 12 segment level meters give an accurate indication
the level of the Group 1 - 4 (or AUX), Mono or Main left
and right audio signals. The 0 dB indicator illuminates is
approximately equal to an output level of +4 dBu (balanced),
and the PEAK indicator illuminates about 1.5 dB before the
signal is dynamically clipped. To make the maximum use
of audio, set the various level controls so that it sits steadily
around 0 dB to make full use of audio, while still maintaining
fantastic clarity.
If any Solo buttons are activated on input channels, or in the
master or group/aux sections, the Main L/R Level Meter will
display the Solo signal’s properties.
60. Solo Indicator
When the Solo indicator, located beside the Main L-R level
meter, is illuminated, one or more Solo button has been
pushed. In this case, the Main Level meter will display
properties of the Solo signal, which is helpful in the setting
of channel properties. If the Solo indicator illuminates green,
this means the Solo feed is a pre-fader signal; if the solo
indicator illuminates red, the feed is post-fader.
61. Power Indicator
The Power Indicator will light up when the power of the mixer
is on; in case you weren’t too sure.
62. Record Out Control
This control allows users to adjust the level of the pre-fader
Main L-R signal that is sent to the Record Output on the rear
of the Sonic Station. This is helpful in matching output levels
with external recording devices.
63. 2T Return Controls
Turning the 2T Return level control adjusts the signal level
of the feed from the 2T Return inputs. The "to Main" and "to
CTRL RM" buttons that accompany this control allow users
to send the 2T return signal to the Main L-R and Control
Room mixing buses. When the "to Main" button is pressed,
the Main L-R mix signal is not sent to the Rec Out, as to
avoid producing a feedback loop when recorded signals are
fed back into the 2T return.
64. Talkback Mic and Button
Talking into the built-in talkback microphone of the Sonic
Station, while pushing down the Talkback button, allows
users to send their voice to any of the outputs, as selected
by the Talkback destination buttons. Pressing the external
mic button will replace the built-in mic signal with the external
microphone.
65. Talkback Control
This control adjusts the level of the Talkback mic's (either
internal or external) signal, which is sent to the destinations
decided by the talkback selection buttons.
