First Usage - Quick Start; Controls - Connectors - Displays - RME Audio Micstasy User Manual

4. First Usage – Quick Start

4.1 Controls - Connectors - Displays

The front of the Micstasy features eight instrument/line inputs, eight LED level meter, eight nu-
merical LED displays, eight Select keys, a rotary encoder, further keys for more specific con-
figuration options, and 69 LEDs providing a detailed status
display.
Each channel has a dedicated configuration area on the front
plate. The display GAIN shows the currently set amount of
amplification. The 13-segment LEVEL meter with switchable
Peak Hold function shows the AD-converter's input level.
The inputs INST/LINE accept both a balanced line signal as
well as an unbalanced instrument signal via 1/4" TRS and TS
plugs.
The SELECT button is used for a per-channel activation /
deactivation of:
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 front INST/LINE jack
Pushing the knob SET several times lets you access all functions consecutively. The rotary
encoder 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.
The key ANALOG OUT defines the
analog reference level at the analog
outputs. This level is reached at full
scale of the AD-converters, thus
matching the front panel level meter's
level indication.
REMOTE defines the source for MIDI remote control operation (Option Slot/MADI or DIN jack).
After pressing the SAVE button and selecting one of the 8 internal memories with the rotary
encoder, the current channel settings will be stored as preset by pressing SAVE a second time.
After pressing the RECALL button, selecting a preset with the rotary encoder and pressing
RECALL a second time, the selected preset is loaded and the state of the channels is updated.
In the CLOCK SECTION the current clock reference and frequency multiplier is chosen.
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