Introduction; Features; Basic Setup; Getting Started - Phonic IMPACT 8.4 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing one of Phonic's many quality
compact mixers. The Impact mixing consoles - designed
by the same talented engineers that have created a va-
riety 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.
With a total of 8 models in the Impact series, the Impact
8.4, Impact 12.4, Impact 16.4, Impact 24.4, Impact 8.4 X,
Impact 12.4 X, Impact 16.4 X, and Impact 24.4 X, all with
varying inputs yet displaying the same efficacy, you have
no doubt purchased a mixer that will not only proove ideal
for your application, but will outlast many others.
We know how eager you are to get started - wanting to
get the mixer out and hook it all up is probably your num-
ber 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 reading through the manual,
please store it in a place that is easy for you to find, be-
cause chances are there is something you missed the
first time around.

FEATURES

Audiophile-Quality & ultra low noise
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Mono channels with inserts and phantom power
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2 stereo channels with 4-band EQ
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10, 14, 18, 26 mic preamps on Impact 8.4/8.4X,
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12.4/12.4X, 16.4/16.4X, 24.4/24.4X
3-band EQ with swept mid-range plus low cut on each
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mono channel
18dB/oct, 75Hz low cut filter on each mono channels
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4 aux sends, aux 1 & 2 with XLR and 1/4" output jacks
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2 stereo aux returns, each with effect to monitor
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Pad on mono channels to handle difficult signals
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Main Stereo and Mono output with XLR and 1/4" jacks
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Mono output with variable low pass filter for subwoofer
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speaker
Tape input can be routed to aux 1 and aux 2
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Handy mini-stereo I/O for MD, MP3 player/recorder
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Built-in switching power supply with universal connec-
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tor, 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Optional Rack-mounting kit for Impact 8.4 and Impact
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8.4 X only, model name ER8IM
Impact X models further feature 32-bit DSP digital multi-
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effect processor with 99 programs
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BASIC SETUP

GETTING STARTED

1. Ensure all power is turned off on the Impact Mixer. To
totally ensure this, the AC cable should not be con-
nected to the unit.
2. All faders and level controls should be set at the low-
est level and all channels switched off to ensure no
sound is inadvertently sent through the outputs when
the device is switched on. All levels should be altered
to acceptable degrees after the device is turned on.
3. Plug all necessary instruments and equipment into the
device's various inputs as required. This may include
line signal devices, as well as microphones and/or gui-
tars, keyboards, etc.
4. Turn the gain of the selected channel to a degree that
allows the audio level shown in the level meter to sit
around 0 dB, ensuring it never reaches 7 dB..
5. Plug the supplied AC cable into the AC inlet on the
back of the device ensuring the local voltage level is
identical to that required on your device.
6. Plug the supplied AC cable into a power outlet of a suit-
able voltage.
7. Turn the power switch on.

CHANNEL SETUP

1. To ensure the correct audio levels of each input chan-
nel is selected, every channel should first be switched
off and all faders set to 0.
2. Choose the channel that you wish to set the level of
and ensure that 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 per-
former normally would during a performance. If a gui-
tar is plugged into that channel, then the guitar should
also be used as it normally would be.
3. Press the PFL button of the channel, allowing you to
see the audio properties in the level meter.
4. Turn the gain of the selected channel to a degree that
allows the audio level shown in the level meter to sit
around 0 dB, ensuring it never reaches 7 dB.
5. This channel is now ready to be used; you can stop
making the audio signal and disengage the PFL but-
ton.
6. You should now select the next channel to set and go
back to follow steps 1 through 6.
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