Master Section - Phonic AM440 User Manual

Master Section

25. 2T Return Routing Buttons
These two buttons allow users to decide the destination of the
signal received by the RCA 2T Return inputs. The "to Main"
button sends the signal to the main mix, whereas the "to Ctrl Rm"
sends the signal to the Control Room mixing bus for monitoring.
These buttons are not featured on the AM440DP.
26. Phones / Control Room Control
This control is used to adjust the audio level of the Control
Room feed, which is sent to both the Control Room outputs
(for monitoring, acting as side fill or other purposes) and
Phones outputs (to be used in conjunction with headphones
for monitoring). The AM440DP features a Phones control that
adjusts the output level to the headphones jack only.
27. Phantom Power Switch and Indicator
When this switch is in the on position, it activates +48V of
phantom power for all microphone inputs, allowing condenser
microphones (well, the ones that don't use batteries) to be used on
these channels. Activating Phantom Power will be accompanied
by an illuminated LED. 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.
28. Power Indicator
The Power Indicator will light up when the power of the mixer is
on.
29. Level Meter
The AM's stereo 4-segment level meter gives an accurate
indication of when audio levels of the MAIN L/R output reach
certain levels. It is suggested for the maximum use of audio to
set the various levels controls to a level slightly below that which
would cause the Peak LED to light up. This will help you get the
most out of your audio without causing any distortion.
30. Main L-R Control
This 60mm fader is final level control for the main left and right
audio feed, sent to the Main L and R outputs.
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31. AUX Send Control (AM440 only)
This control adjusts the final level of the AUX
mixing bus (as taken from the AUX controls on
each channel strip), the audio of which is sent
to the AUX Send output (and sent to the Control
Room/Phones output when the AUX to Ctrl
button is engaged).
32. AUX "to Ctrl" Button (AM440 only)
When this button is activated, the AUX send
signal (the level of which is decided by the AUX
send control) will be sent to the Control Room
mixing bus for monitoring purposes.
33. Bluetooth Button (AM440W only)
This button essentially mutes the audio
received by the Bluetooth receiver. When
Bluetooth signals are not muted, they
will be received by channel 11/12 on the
AM440W mixer.
USB Player AM440DP
34. USB Connector
Connect your USB flash drive to this input. Once a drive is
connected, the files will initiate and the first track will appear
paused on screen. Phonic recommends that users format their
USB flash drives using a FAT-32 file system.
35. USB Player Display
This will display the track number of the currently selected/
playing track and the time played.
36. Play / Pause Button
This button will allow users to play and pause files from the
inserted USB flash drive.
37. Back / Skip Buttons
These buttons are used to skip back and forth between tracks.
Pushing and holding one of these buttons will allow you to skip
forwards and backwards within the track.
38. Stop / Menu Button
Push this button to stop the currently playing track. Push again to
access the USB player's main menu (to adjust folder and repeat
options). For more information, see page 1.
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