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usING THE Exo-Pod
Managing signal levels
The Exo-Pod is designed to be fed from either the line level input from a
mixing desk or the extra powerful output from the Radial mPress press
box. A TRIM control at the input allows you to adjust the signal level to
suit either mic or line level devices. If connecting line level devices, begin
with the TRIM turned fully clockwise (maximum ouput level). For mic
level recording devices, start with the TRIM at 12 o'clock and turn down
as needed. Connect all of the destinations (video cameras, hand held
recorders and so on) and run audio through your mixer and the Exo-
Pod to test. If the recording devices are distorting or overdriven, you can
reduce the output by adjusting the TRIM control to suit.
Eliminating Noise
Noise inducing ground loops most often occur when the audio ground and
electrical ground interact. Each of the Exo-Pod outputs are transformer
isolated in order to reduce hum and buzz caused by ground loops.
gRoUND LIFT switches can also be engaged to further abate noise
should it be encountered.
Expanding your system
Depending on what type of source you are using to drive the Exo-Pod,
you can daisy-chain two or more together to expand the outputs from
14 to 28 or more using the LooP THRU connection. +4dBu will drive
two Exo-Pods in series. +24dBu will drive up to four Exo-Pods in series.
Note that as you increase the number of outputs, you are increasing the
demands on the source. This means that you may have to compensate
by increasing the output from your mixer and increase the sensitivity
(input levels) on the recorders in the press gallery.
When using the Exo-Pod with the Radial mPress, as many as four Exo-
Pods may be connected in series as the mPress is outfitted with special
high output drivers for this purpose.
Radial Engineering Ltd.
True to the Music
Use the TRIM to
optimize signal level
to the outputs. The
TRIM control will not
affect the level of the
LOOP THRU output.
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Exo-Pod™ Audio Splitter
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