User manual DYNACORD POWERMATE PM1600

[. . . ] The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated , , dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or the grounding-type plug. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrican for replacement of the obsolete outlet. [. . . ] FX ON This switch switches an internal FX unit on and the green LED lights. Please keep in mind that you can also use an external footswitch for the switching of the FX unit. In this case, the LED also shows the actual operational status of the FX unit. If you want to use a footswitch, the FX ON switch has to be engaged first. The corresponding FX unit is activated and you can use the footswitch to switch the selected effect program on or off. The phones output volume is independent of the corresponding channel fader's setting (PRE FADER LISTEN), which provides the possibility to listen to the sound of the selected audio signal, without including it in the main mix. Establish a "dry" mix ­ without effect settings ­ according to the previous descriptions. Play (start the reproduction of) the sound source connected to the desired input channel and adjust the desired amount of the FX signal, using the AUX/FX controls of this input channel. Repeat this step for all input channels that you want to include in your effect mix. Use the FX return faders to add the desired amount of the FX signal to the main mix. In case you are using a different effect setting for the second FX unit, you have to repeat steps 2 - 8, respectively. Pay some attention to the peak indicators when operating your PowerMate to be able to quickly interact when the signal levels exceed the normal range and enter clipping. In case you have to set these faders at a position above the +5dB mark, please check if the FX unit's input signals are adjusted properly. AUX3/4 SEND This output provides connection for an external FX unit or, when used for monitoring, a power amplifier or active stage monitor speaker systems. Using the AUX3/4 fader allows setting the output level in a wide range up to +20dBu. The AUX3/4 SEND is designed in Ground Sensing technology to prevent the induction of external noise, even with long cables. Use balanced cables for the connection of external components whenever it is possible. AUX3/4 POST As already previously described, this switch allows determining whether Pre- or Post-Fader signals are present at the AUX3/4 channel. The corresponding yellow LED signals when the switch is engaged and all input channel AUX3/4 controls are assigned post fader. FEEDBACK FILTER The feedback filter is a very narrow banded notch filter, which is only active in a range that is extremely susceptible for acoustical feedback. Several circumstances and conditions have an influence on how sensitive or insensitive your system is for acoustical feedback. The following notes are meant to assist you in avoiding feedback and you should take them into consideration even before you activate the feedback filter: 1. [. . . ] And for the rest, we like to wish you lots of fun and success with your new PowerMate mixer. The patch field within the master section is referred to as MASTER PATCHBAY The mixer's Line output levels, return and insert connections are to be found here. To provide you with a wide range of connection possibilities, the MASTER INSERTS, MAIN OUTPUTS, EQ INPUTS and EQ OUTPUTS, POWER AMP INPUTS, and the AUX SENDS and AUX RETURNS can be independently connected with each other or routed to external devices. In the basic configuration ­ when no plugs are inserted into any of the MASTER INPUT connectors ­ signals are patched internally and fed to the internal power amplifier. [. . . ]