Master - Dynacord Power Mixer PowerMate 1600 Owner's Manual

MASTER

42. AUX3/4 VOLUME
This fader controls the summed audio signal at the AUX3/4 SEND
output. When used for monitoring, this fader lets you control the
volume of the monitor system.
43. 7-BAND EQUALIZER
Left and right master channels employ a 7-band equalizer, which gets
activated through the use of the EQ ON button. The EQ's insert point
is post master fader and pre power amplifier. The EQ is bypassed
when the EQ ON switch is not locked in its "ON" position. Seven
frequency bands offering 10 dB amplification/attenuation and a
quality of Q=2 allow shaping the overall sound to meet your personal
preferences or to optimally match it to the acoustic conditions of
different locations.
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The frequency ranges as well as the characteristics of the EQ faders
are very praxis-oriented. In case you want to have a clear and highly
intelligible sound, which, as a side effect, provides the cymbals with
more crisp, you should raise the levels of the 12kHz or 6kHz band a
bit. If the MIDs are nasaling you should attenuate the mid range by
some decibels. To provide the kick drum with more punch you have to
boost the low frequency range, using the 63Hz or the 125Hz controls.
In case the overall sound is undefined with too much bass, lowering
the levels of these two frequency bands will solve the problem.
However, especially with equalization you should be aware of the
fact that in most cases less adjustments provide better results. Thus,
your first choice should be to establish the mix using only the input
channel controls and see if you get a satisfactory result. If so, you can
use the graphic EQ for the AUX3/4 or the MONO bus, where in most
cases, especially when used for the monitoring, it is more needed.
You will find the description of how to include the graphic EQ in these
buses in the following explanation of the MASTER PATCHBAY.
44. STATUS INDICATORS
These indicators are to inform you about the actual operational
state of the PowerMate's internal power amplifier.
The POWER ON indicator is always lit when the PowerMate is
operational. If the LED does not light after switching the power on,
please make sure that the PowerMate's mains cable is correctly
plugged in. If this is the case and the LED is still dimmed, please
contact your dealer.
The LIMIT indicator signals that you are operating the PowerMate
at the internal power amp's limit. Frequent blinking of the LED
is acceptable, since the amplifier's incorporated limiter prevents
distortion. Continuous lighting indicates that you have to be aware
of degradation in the outputted sound. In that case, the master level
has to be reduced.
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