PRESONUS VXP User Manual page 18

Phantom power through the XLR input. This power is supplied at a
constant level to prevent any degradation of audio quality.
XLR connector wiring for Phantom Power
PAD: Engaging the Pad switch provides -20 decibels of attenuation with
the push of a button. This is a very useful feature for rapidly reducing the
level coming into the VXP and thus preventing the input signal from over-
driving (distorting) the input. This may occur due to high output level from a
microphone or other device. Padding the input serves to provide increased
"headroom" for the operator while lessening the likelihood of an input signal
overload.
2 . 3 C O M P R E S S O R
CONTROL: The knob labeled Control selects one of the 16 factory
preset compression curves. The amount of compression available ranges
from Light, Medium, to Heavy. The appropriate setting depends upon your
taste and application.
P R E S E T S
LIGHT: The five presets contained in the section labeled "Light" have
ratios ranging from 1.1:1 to 1.5:1. These settings are subtle and retain
most of the dynamic range of the input signal with only slight restriction of
the transient characteristics of the signal. These settings are appropriate for
vocals as normally encountered in Ballads that have quiet passages in the
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
PIN 1 GND
PIN 2 +48v
PIN 3 +48v
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