Mackie SR40.8 Owner's Manual page 5

Special Icons
Throughout these chapters you'll find illus-
trations, with each feature numbered. If you're
curious about a feature, simply locate it on the
appropriate illustration, note the number at-
tached to it, and find that number in the
nearby paragraphs.
This icon marks information that is criti-
cally important or unique to the SR40•8. For
your own good, read these sections and
remember them.
This icon will lead you to in-depth explanations
of features and practical tips. While not mandatory,
they'll have some valuable information.
The Glossary: A Haven Of Non-techiness For The
Neophyte
Just in case you're new to the audio world,
we've included a fairly comprehensive dictio-
nary of pro audio terms. If terms like
"clipping," "noise floor," or "unbalanced" leave
you blank, flip to the glossary at the back of
this manual for a quick explanation.
A Plug For The Connectors Section
Also at the back of this manual is a section
on connectors: XLR, TRS and RCA connectors,
balanced connectors, unbalanced connectors,
special hybrid connectors. If you plan on wir-
ing your own cables, please visit this section
before you start.
Arcane Mysteries Illuminated
Last but not least, we've included an appen-
dix titled "Balanced Lines, Phantom Powering,
Grounding and Other Arcane Mysteries." This
section discusses some of the down 'n' dirty
practical realities of microphones, fixed instal-
lations, grounding and balanced versus
unbalanced lines. It's a gold mine for the neo-
phyte, and even the seasoned pro might learn
a thing or two.
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