Connecting A Microphone - Korg PA4X Quick Start Manual

Connecting a microphone

Connecting the microphone
Use the MIC INPUT
connector, featuring an XLR and a 1/4" jack on the same connector. Use the
balanced XLR jack to connect a condenser microphone, or the 1/4" jack to
connect a dynamic microphone.
Microphone types
There are two main types of microphones that you can connect to your
Pa4X: dynamic and condenser.
Dynamic microphones do not require powering. They are usually con-
ceived for live use, and have a narrow cardioid or hypercardioid pattern
for better rejection of stage noises.
Condenser microphones require phantom powering supplied by Pa4X.
Usually found in studio, these microphones usually come with a wider car-
dioid pattern, capturing more ambience and deeper basses. Wide-capsule
condenser microphones are the preferred for studio voice applications.
Powering a condenser microphone
Condenser microphones require powering, supplied as a +48V phantom
power current on the
Connect and turn on the microphone
1 Press the MIC
will turn the microphone input off.
2 Connect a condenser microphone to the XLR
connector to connect a microphone. This is a combo
XLR MIC input.
button in the MIC/VOICE
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section to turn its indicator off. This
MIC input.