Digital Effect Section - Phonic Mixing Console User Manual

24. AUX 1 (Monitor) Control
This control allows the user to send the
corresponding signal to the AUX 1 output, which
can be used in conjunction with an amplifier and
studio or stage monitors, or simply as an auxiliary
output for any means required. The control is
pre-fader, therefore any changes made to the
corresponding channel level control do not affect
the AUX 1 send signal.
25. AUX 2 (Effects) Control
This control alters the signal level that is sent
to the AUX 2 (or EFX) send output, which can
be used in conjunction with external signal
processors (this signal of which can be returned
to mixer via the AUX return input, or any stereo
input channel), or simply as an auxiliary output
for any means required. This control is post-
fader, therefore any changes made to the
corresponding channel level control are also
applied to the EFX signal. The EFX send signal
is also sent to the built-in effect processor for
providing effects to the main output and AUX 1
send, as required.
26. Pan / Balance Controls
This alternates the degree or level of audio that
the left and right side of the main mix should
receive. On mono channels, this control will
adjust the level that the left and right should
receive (pan), where as on a stereo channel,
adjusting the BAL control will attenuate the left
or right audio signals accordingly (balance).
27. Mute / ALT 3-4
This handy little button is basically a typical mute
button – effectively stopping any signal received
by the channel from being sent to the Main L/R
or AUX 2 send mixing buses – however it does
so much more. Pushing this button routes the
channel's signal away from the Main L/R and to
its own "Alternate" stereo output (Alt 3-4), where
the signal can be used at will. If you wish to use
it to connect an amplifier and speakers, or simply
patch it through to an unused input channel, you
can easily do so.
28. Peak Indicator
This LED indicator will illuminate when the device
hits high peaks, 6 dB before overload occurs. It is
best to adjust the gain of the channel so that the
PEAK indicator lights up on intervals only. This
will ensure a greater dynamic range of audio.
This LED will light up while the Mute button is
pushed in.
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29. Level Control
This rotary control will alter the signal level that is
sent from the corresponding channel to the Main
or Alt. 3-4 mixing bus.
30. +4 / -10 Switch
This button, located on both
stereo input channels, is used
adjust the input sensitivity of
the corresponding
which will adapt the mixer to
external devices which may
use different operating levels.
If the input source is -10 dBV (consumer audio
level), it is best to engage the switch, allowing
the signal to be heard. The +4 dBu level is
suitable for Professional Audio signals, which
are considerably higher than the consumer
level. However, if you are unsure of the source's
operating level, we suggest leaving the switch
disengaged until you test the source's signal.
You can then engage if necessary (if the level of
the input signal is obviously too low).

Digital Effect Section

31. Digital Effect Display
This 2-digital numeric display shows the program
number that is currently applied to your EFX
audio signal. When you rotate the Program
control, you can scroll through different program
numbers; however the display will revert back
to the original program if a new program is
not selected within a few seconds. For a list
of available effects, please observe the Digital
Effect Table.
32. Sig and Clip Indicators
Located within the Digital Effect Display are Clip
and Sig LEDs. The Sig LED will light up when
any signal is received by the effect processor,
and the Clip LED will light up shortly before
excessive signals are dynamically clipped. If the
Clip LED lights up too often, it may be advisable
to turn down the AUX 2/EFX control on one or all
input channels to ensure the signal level is not
excessive.
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