Initial Setup - Phonic T8300 User Manual

13 OUTPUT LEVEL control
This knob controls the channel ' s output level.
The range of control is from -12 to +12 dB.
14 CLIP indicator
This LED indicator lights up when high-level signals
overload the circuit, resulting in the clipping of signal
peaks. If this indicator lights up frequently, redu-
ce the level to avoid distortion.
15 POWER switch
This button switches the Tube Enhancer on when
depressed, and off when released.
Rear Panel
16 Power inlet and fuse holder
Use the supplied power cord to connect the Tube
Enhancer to an AC power outlet of a suitable voltage.
To change the fuse, use a screwdriver to slide
openthe fuse cover, then replace the fuse with o-
ne that is of identical type.
17 OUTPUT connectors
The output connection is equipped with a male
XLR and a 1/4" TRS jack. Both connectors are
balanced.
18 Nominal operating level (OUT)
This button determines the nominal operating
level for output (-10 dBV when depressed, and +4
level released). This setting should match the n-
ominal operating level of the target device. In g-
eneral, consumer products use -10 dBV, while
professional products use +4 dBu.
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19 Nominal operating level (IN)
This button determines the nominal operating
level for input (-10 dBV when depressed, and +4
dBu when released). This setting should ma-
tch the nominal operating level of the source de-
vice. In general, consumer products use -10dBV,
while professional products use +4 dBu.
20 INPUT connectors
The input connection is equipped with a female
XLR and a 1/4" TRS jack. Both connectors are
balanced.

INITIAL SETUP

Here is a recommended initial setup for your Tube
Enhancer. Perform each step for both channels.
1 Set the PROCESSOR switch to IN.
2 Set the bass timbre IN/OUT switch to IN.
3 Set the INPUT LEVEL and OUTPUT LEVEL
to 0 dB.
4 Set the BASS BOOST, BASS TIMBRE,ENH-
ANCER/EXCITER, and HIGH BOOST to the
lowest level.
5 Gradually turn up BASS BOOST and HIGH B-
OOST until changes in both bands are noticeable.
6 Adjust the TUNE control to set the frequency of
the high pass filter for the exciter.
7 Adjust the ENHANCER/EXCITER control to
find the best enhancer-to-exciter ratio.
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