Inintroduction; Features; System Requirements; Basic Setup - Phonic AM844D User Manual

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on choosing one of Phonic's many quality
compact mixers. The AM844D USB compact mixer – designed
by the talented engineers that, in the past, have created a variety
of mixers fantastic in style and performance – displays similar
proficiency that previous products have shown; with more than
a few refinements, of course. The entire AM series features
full gain ranges, amazingly low distortion levels, and incredibly
wide dynamic ranges – just showing the dominance these small
machines will have in any venue. The AM844D USB also offers
a USB interface for making stereo recordings on any modern
Windows- or Mac-based computer.
We know how eager you are to get started – wanting to get the
mixer out and hook it all up is probably your number one priority
right now – but before you do, we strongly urge you to take the
time to look through this manual. Inside you will find important
facts and figures on the setup, use and application of your brand
new mixer. If you do happen to be one of the many people who
flatly refuse to read user manuals, then we just urge you to at
least glance at the Basic Setup section. After glancing at or
reading through the manual (we applaud you if you do read the
entire manual), please store it in a place that is easy for you to
find, because chances are there is something you missed the
first time around.

FEATURES

• Stereo USB interface for PC or Mac recording
• Eight Mic/Line mono channels with direct outs, 3-band EQ and
compressor
• Four stereo channels (two with microphone inputs)
• Eight direct outputs for multi-track recording
• 3-band EQ with swept-mid range plus low cut on each mono
channel
• 18dB/oct, 75Hz Loc Cut Filter on each mic channels
• Four AUX sends, AUX 1 & 2 with Pre/Post selector
• 32/40-bit digital stereo multi-effect processor with 100
programs, tap-delay and test-tones
• Four stereo AUX Returns
• Solo selector on each input channel
• CTRL RM Phones with multi input source matrix selector
• Eight subgroups with fader control and L-R assign buttons
• 2T/USB return with control level and TO MAIN L/R assign button
• Built-in switching power supply with universal connector, 100-
240VAC, 50/60Hz
• 12V BNC connector for gooseneck lamp
• Solo switch pre/post selector for AUX Returns

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows
• Windows™ XP SP2, Vista™ or 7
• Intel™ Pentium™ 4 processor or better
• 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
Macintosh
• Apple™ Mac™ OSX 10.5 or higher
• G4™ processor or better
• 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
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BASIC SETUP

Getting Started
1. Ensure all power is turned off on the AM844D USB mixer. To
totally ensure this, the AC cable should not be connected to
the unit.
2. All faders and level controls should be set at the lowest
level and all channels switched off to ensure no sound is
inadvertently sent through the outputs when the device
is switched on. All levels should be altered to acceptable
degrees after the device is turned on.
3. Plug all necessary instruments and equipment into the
device's various inputs as required. This may include line
signal devices, as well as microphones and/or guitars,
keyboards, etc.
4. Plug any necessary equipment into the device's various
outputs. This could include amplifiers, active speakers or
monitors, signal processors, and/or recording devices.
5. Plug the supplied AC cable into the AC inlet on the back of
the device ensuring the local voltage level is identical to that
required on your device.
6. Plug the supplied AC cable into a power outlet of a suitable
voltage.
7. Turn the power switch on.
Channel Setup
1. To ensure the correct audio levels of each input channel is
selected, every channel should first be switched off and all
faders set to 0.
2. Choose the channel that you wish to set the level of, and
ensure that channel has a signal sent to it similar to the
signal that will be sent when in common use. For example, if
the channel is using a microphone, then you should speak or
sing at the same level the performer normally would during
a performance. If a guitar is plugged into that channel, then
the guitar should also be used as it normally would be.
3. Press the Solo button of the channel, and ensure the Pre /
Post button is pushed-in, allowing you to see the audio level
in the master level meter.
4. Set the gain of the selected channel to a level that ensures
the audio level is around 0 dB, as indicated by the level
meter.
5. This channel is now ready to be used; you can stop making
the audio signal.
6. To activate the channel, release the Solo button and
engage the channel's 'ON' button and press the 1-2, 3-4
or L-R routing buttons, allowing the signal to be sent to the
corresponding destinations.
7. You should now select the next channel to set and go back
to follow steps 1 through 6.
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