Making Connections; Channel Inputs; Master Section; Rear Panel - Phonic AM844D Manual Del Usuario

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Channel Inputs

1. XLR Jacks
These jacks accept XLR inputs for bal-
anced signals. They can be used in con-
junction with microphones such as pro-
fessional condenser, dynamic or ribbon
microphones - with standard XLR male
connectors. With low noise preamplifi-
ers, these inputs serve for crystal clear
sound replication.
NB. When using an unbalanced microphone,
please ensure phantom power is switched off.
However, when using condenser microphones
the phantom power should be activated.
2. Line In Jacks
These inputs accept 1/4" TRS and 1/4" TS line inputs for the ad-
dition of various music instruments – such as keyboards, drum
machines, electric guitars, as well as a variety of other electric
instruments.
3. INS (External Device Insert Jack)
The primary use for these TRS phone jacks is for the addition of
external devices, such as dynamic processors or equalizers, to
the corresponding mono input channel. This will require a Y cord
that can send and receive signals of the mixer to and from an
external processor.
4. Stereo Channel Inputs
The AM 844D features 4 stereo input channels (channels 9
through to 16), the inputs of which differ slightly to the mono
channels. The 3-pin XLR inputs on the first two stereo inputs
are for the addition of microphones with typical XLR male inputs,
where the Line 1/4" TRS jacks are for the addition of various
stereo line level input devices, such as keyboards. If you wish
to use a monaural device on a stereo return input, simply plug
the device's 1/4" phone jack into the left (mono) stereo input and
leave the right input bare. The signal will be duplicated to the
right due to the miracle of jack normalizing.
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5. 2T Return
These inputs accommodate RCA connectors from such devices
as tape and CD players, PCs and other sources. The level of this
input can just adjusted using the 2T Return control on the face
of the Mixer.
6. Record Outputs
As with the 2T Inputs, these outputs will accommodate RCA con-
nectors, able to be fed to a variety of recording devices.
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7. Phones Outputs
These output ports are suited for
use with headphones or headphone
amplifiers, allowing monitoring of the
mix. The audio level of this output
is controlled using the Control Room
/ Phones control on the front panel's
master section.
8. 12V Lamp
This BNC socket allows you to attach
a 12 Volt gooseneck lamp, allowing
better visibility in areas with poor light.

REAR PANEL

9. Direct Outs
These connections are for the direct output of the signals re-
ceived by mono channels 1 through to 8, post-fader, post-EQ,
post-HPF, post-mute. They are most commonly used to connect
Multi-track recorders and they can be also used to connect your
multichannel audio to your DAW, AM 844D can also be used as
an 8-track studio mixer.
10. Auxiliary (AUX) Sends
These 1/4" phone jacks are the final output of line-level signal
fed from the corresponding auxiliary send mixing buses, and are
best suited for use with stage monitors. Feeding the output from
the Auxiliary outs to an amplifier - and possibly an equalizer -
and then to a floor monitor speaker allows artists to monitor their
own instruments or vocals whilst performing. There are four AUX
Sends at the AM 844D.
11 Main Outputs
These outputs will output the final stereo line level signal sent
from the main mixing bus. The primary purpose of the two XLR
jacks is to send the main output to external devices, which may
include power amplifiers (and in-turn, a pair of speakers), other
mixers, as well as a wide range of other possible signal proces-
sors (equalizers, crossovers, etcetera). The two 1/4" phone jacks
are able to send the Main output to external devices that may
run in parallel with the mixer. This may include additional power
amplifiers, mixers, PA systems, as well as a wide range of other
possible signal processors.
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