Sm10 Quick Start - Samson SM10 Owner's Manual

SM10 Quick Start

The following section explains the basic operation of the SM10.
CONNECTING MICROPHONES AND INSTRUMENTS
1. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service)
and decide where the unit is to be physically placed—it can be mounted in
any standard 19" rack (requiring one rack space), or used on a tabletop.
2. Before connecting mics or instruments, make sure that the power to all your
systems components, including the SM10, are turned off. Also, make sure that
the Main Output control knob is turned all the way down.
3. Connect the cable(s) to your microphone(s) and instrument(s), and insert the
other end of the cable(s) firmly into the appropriate input(s) on the SM10.
NOTE: SETTING THE INPUT GAIN – When connecting a microphone to channels 1
and 2, it's a good idea to start with the Volume control turned all the way down.
Slowly raise the Volume control until you see the CLIP LED turn on. Now, back
the Volume control down so that the MUTE/CLIP LED only lights for a short time
during the loudest input the channel will experience.
4. Switch on the power of any peripheral devices, and then power up the SM10.
NOTE: It is important to remember the Golden Rule of audio ... "LAST ON, FIRST
OFF". Translated, this means that when turning on your system, you should
always turn your power amplifiers or powered monitors on LAST, and when turning
your system off, turn your power amps off FIRST. This helps avoid any loud pops
caused by rush current at power up, which can sometimes damage loudspeakers.
5. Turn on your power amp or powered monitors and raise the level control to the
manufacturers' recommended operating level.
6. Set the Main Output control of the SM10 master section to the 12 o'clock
(unity) position.
7. While speaking into the mic (or playing the instrument), adjust the channel
Volume control so that the "0" LED of the MAIN section peak level meter
lights only occasionally.
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