Front Panel Controls; Select Key And Rotary Encoder (Set) - RME Audio Micstasy User Manual

8. Front Panel Controls

8.1 Select Key and Rotary Encoder (SET)

The rotary encoder SET is a highly intuitive multifunctional device. It is used to set the gain, to
select the desired function, to deactivate the function of one or all channels, to select a preset,
and to select various options in the Setup menu.
To activate a function, press the knob repeatedly until the corresponding LEDs are flashing.
Pressing once all GAIN displays start flashing (gain setting), pressing twice selects all +48V,
then PHASE and so on*.
To activate or deactivate a specific function per channel, the corresponding SELECT button is
used. They are therefore also labelled ON/OFF.
Each channel offers the following functions:
GAIN Amount of amplification
+48V Phantom power (XLR only)
PHASE Phase reversal (180°)
M/S (D) Mid/Side encoding (digital outputs only)
LO CUT Subsonic/rumble filter
AUTOSET Automatic gain reduction
HI Z High input impedance for instruments
I Activates the INST/LINE jack
Setting the GAIN can be done in two ways:
• Individually: Hit the SELECT button of one or several channels. The corresponding GAIN
displays start flashing. Select the desired value with the rotary encoder. Or:
• Globally: Push the encoder knob once. All GAIN displays start flashing. Select the desired
value with the rotary encoder.
When adjusting several channels at the same time, the relation between individual channels will
be retained. So the gain of multiple channels can be increased or decreased without them loos-
ing their level relations. In case one of the linked channels reaches the highest or lowest gain
value (-9 or +76.5 dB), the gain relationship gets lost.
Turning the encoder knob to the left initiates a global OFF command for all selected (flashing)
channels. For example, Phantom power can be switched off for all channels by pressing the
encoder knob twice and then turning it to the left.
For safety reasons, the corresponding global ON command (a turn to the right) has only been
implemented for the AutoSet function.
Also for safety reasons, the Micstasy will leave the selected function after 6 seconds. This may
seem cumbersome when changing the gain frequently, because the gain function will have to
be selected every time via the Select button or the encoder first. On the other hand, the Mic-
stasy is absolutely safe from accidental changes.
* The factory default order when stepping through the functions is as described. Hold Select button 8 pressed from
power-on until the Gain displays show up to change the order of Hi Z and I. The factory default mode is set by holding
Select button 7 on power-up.
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