Input Section - Midas XL42 Operator's Manual

Input section

The PAD line/switch provides
attenuation to the input signal and allows the
connection of high output microphones or line
level signals. If the using the XL42's optional
transformer-coupled input, the pad greatly
reduces the risk of saturation at very low
frequencies.
25dB of
A +48 volt Phantom Power switch is provided to
allow the connection of devices that require
phantom power (i.e. Condenser Microphones,
D.I. Boxes etc.).
XL42 Operators Manual - Page 6
Front Panel Front Panel
The Mic/Line gain knob gives a continuously
variable input gain control depending upon the
input selected.
Microphone: +15dB to +70dB Gain
Microphone : -10dB to +45dB
(PAD enabled)
The Phase switch inverts the input signal by
applying a 180-degree phase shift.