Front Panel - Sign Video ENG-44 Operator's Manual

Front Panel

1. CH1-CH4 Gain Controls
controls are also known as faders or level controls.
2. Master Gain Control
3. FLAT/Low Cut Filter Switches
100 Hz roll off (attenuates audio in frequencies below 100 Hz). Use to reduce wind noise or other low frequency
noise.
4. Pan Selectors
Slide switches for each of the four input channels assign each input to either the left, right or both
audio channels. (Select C position for both channels to place the audio in the center).
5. LED Audio VU Meter
channels. The meter has a VU scale, however the meter ballistics are those of an instantaneous peak reading
meter. The VU METER INTENSITY switch on the Underside Panel may be switched to HIGH for high visibility
when outdoors or may be switched to LOW to conserve battery power.
6. Other LED Indicators
LIM Output Limiter
EXT Power
BAT Power
Low Battery Warning
NOTE: The unit is reverse voltage protected. No permanent damage can be sustained from reverse voltage.
7. Reference Tone
the output level of the reference tone. When it is set to 0 VU, an output of -4 dBu (0.489 V
Outputs (when LINE level is selected on the Balanced XLR Output of the Underside Panel).
8. Slate
Momentary push button activates the Slate Mic. located on front panel. Push and hold in while verbally
identifying the audio take. Release to deactivate the Slate Mic. and continue with the take.
9. Head Phone Jack 1/8"
phone jack for boom operator. See Right Panel.) Turn down headphone level control before connecting or putting
on headphones.
10. Head Phone Level Control
Reduce volume before putting on headphones to protect your hearing. Use at lowest practical level to protect your
hearing.
11. Tape Return Selector
camera, tape recorder or other audio device.
12. Strap Ears
Adjustable shoulder strap (included) attaches to these metal ears. These are removable.
Individual gain controls for each of the four input audio channels, marked 1-4. Gain
Controls overall gain and volume of the Reference Tone.
Switches for each of the four input channels select between flat (no filter) and
Two rows of LEDs light in progression to indicate peak level on the right and left audio
Lights when the limiter is triggered by audio levels just below the preset
threshold of +4 dBu.
Lights automatically when external power is being used.
Lights automatically when battery power is being used.
BAT flashes when the battery needs to be replaced. Prior to this, BAT will flash
only on audio peaks as an early warning.
Switch from MIX to TONE to generate
jack for operator head phone monitoring. (Note that there is a separate XLR head
Adjusts head phone volume for both mixer operator and boom mic operator.
Slides from MIX to TAPE RETURN to allow head phones to monitor audio from video
1 kHz
reference tone. The Master Gain Control varies
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) is sent to the XLR
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