Introduction; Features; Getting Started; Channel Setup - Phonic POWERPOD 820 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing one of Phonic's many quality compact
mixers. The POWERPOD 820 Compact Powered Mixer –
designed by the ingenious engineers that have created a variety
of mixers fantastic in style and performance in the past – display
similar proficiency that previous Phonic products have shown; with
more than a few refinements, of course. The entire POWERPOD
series features full gain ranges, amazingly low distortion levels,
and incredibly wide dynamic ranges, just showing the dominance
these small machines will have in the mixing World.
We know how eager you are to get started – wanting to get the
mixer out and hook it all up is probably your number one priority
right now – but before you do, we strongly urge you to take a
look through this manual. Inside, you will find important facts and
figures on the set up, use and applications of your brand new
mixer. If you do happen to be one of the many people who flatly
refuse to read user manuals, then we just urge you to at least
glance at the Instant Setup section. After glancing at or reading
through the manual (we applaud you if you do read the entire
manual), please store it in a place that is easy for you to find,
because chances are there's something you missed the first time
around.

FEATURES

● Audiophile-Quality & ultra low noise
● Built-in 200 + 200 Watt stereo power amplifier for Main L/R,
Main(L+R)/Aux 1 or CTRL RM L/R
● Extra ALT 3-4 stereo bus
● 4 mono mic/line channels
● 2 stereo channels and 2 stereo aux returns
● 2 AUX sends per channel
● 75Hz low-cut filter on mono channel
● 3-band EQ on each channel
● Inserts on mic channels
● +48V phantom power
● 32-bit digital stereo multi-effect processor with 16 programs plus
one main parameter control and foot switch jacks
● Control room/Phones source matrix
● Stereo AUX send 1 cue for monitoring individual channel
● Master AUX return section with EFX to Monitor
● Convenient mini-stereo and RCA-type inputs and outputs
● Record output with independent trim control for recording level
matching
● High-volume headphone output
● 4 x 1/4" phone jacks for speaker connection
● Optional rack-mounting kit, model name ER-MU200XP
POWERPOD 820

GETTING STARTED

1. Ensure all power is turned off on your mixer. To totally ensure
this, the AC cable should not be connected to the unit.
2. All faders and level controls should be set at the lowest level
and all channels muted to ensure no sound is inadvertently
sent through the outputs when the device is switched on. All
levels can be altered to acceptable degrees after the device is
turned on using the channel setup instructions.
3. Plug any necessary equipment into the device's various outputs.
This could include amplifiers and speakers, monitors, signal
processors, and/or recording devices.
4. Plug the supplied AC cable into the AC inlet on the back of the
device and then into a power outlet of a suitable voltage.
5. Turn the power switch on and follow the channel setup
instructions to get the most out of your equipment.

CHANNEL SETUP

1. To ensure the correct audio level of the input channel is selected,
each of the level input controls of the Mixer should be turned
counterclockwise or down as far as they will go.
2. No input other than the one being set should have any device
plugged in. This will ensure the purest signal is used when
setting channels.
3. Set the level and AUX 1 controls of the channel you are setting to
the 0 dB mark. Also set the Main L-R fader to the 0 dB mark.
4. Press down the AUX 1 button on the control room source
section, allowing the level meter to display the level of the
channel being set.
5. Ensure the channel has a signal sent to it similar to the signal
that will be sent when in common use. For example, if the
channel is using a microphone, then you should speak or
sing at the same level the performer normally would during a
performance; if a guitar is plugged into the channel, then the
guitar should also be strummed as it normally would be (and
so on). This ensures levels are completely accurate and avoids
having to reset them later.
6. Set the gain so the Level Meter indicates the audio level is
around 0 dB.
7. This channel is now ready to be used; you can stop making
the audio signal.
8. You can repeat the same process for other channels Or not,
it's your call.
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