Quick Start Guide; Powering; Input Channel Setup; Output Connection - Sound Devices 442 Nordic User Manual And Technical Information

Quick Start Guide

For those familiar with fi eld mixers or mixing consoles, this "Quick Start Guide" highlights basic functionality
to begin operating the 442.

Powering

1. Insert four AA batteries into the battery compartment. Insert with the positive (+) side fi rst.
2. Or, connect external DC power (5–18 VDC) to the unit's DC connector.
3. Slide the power switch to the intended power source.
4. View battery level by depressing the battery check button.

Input Channel Setup

1. Connect a signal source (microphone or line level signal) to a channel input connector.
2. Select the input type - MIC or LINE level.
3. Activate Phantom or T-powering, if required by the microphone.
4. Set the Channel Fader to the 0 (unity) position.
5. Adjust the Channel Pan for the appropriate position.
6. Adjust the High-Pass fi lter as needed.
7. Place the Master Gain control to the 0 (unity) position.
8. Adjust the Channel Gain/trim control for the required level.
9. Verify that there is signal present on the output meter.

Output Connection

1. Connect to the XLR output of the 442.
2. Select the output type - MIC, -10, or LINE level.
3. Verify that the destination input is receiving signal.

Headphone Monitoring

1. Connect headphones to the headphone connector on the output panel.
2. Select the ST position on the headphone selection switch to listen to stereo mixer program.
3. Monitor audio in the headphones.

Metering

1. View the master output level on the LED output meter.
2. Toggle between VU, PPM (Peak), or combined VU/PPM metering with the PK/VU button.
3. Adjust the meter brightness among its intensities with the meter brightness button.

Limiting

1. Activate the input and output limiters by engaging the front panel switch - either stereo linked or dual
mono.
2. Note limiting activity via the limiter LEDs and the output level.
3. Adjust the output limiter threshold and input limiter availability in the Setup Menu (see Appendix).
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