CRATE AUDIO PA6FX - Basic Connections and Settings; Hi-Z vs. Low-Z Input; Instrument Level Input; Keyboard;Line Level Input

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*1: There are two basic types of mics: Hi-Z (Z = imped-
ance) and Low-Z. Hi-Z connectors plug into the “Hi-Z
Line” inputs, Low-Z connectors plug into the “Lo-Z
Balanced” inputs. For Hi-Z mics, set the Level control
around “9.” For Lo-Z mics, set the Level control
around “4.”
*2: Most guitars have an “instrument level” signal and work best with the Level control set
at “5” or less.
*3: Most keyboards, drum machines, etc. have a “line level” signal and work best with the
Level control set around “2” or “3.”
*4: The Aux In jack sends its signal into the mixer just prior to its Master Level and Tone
controls.
Basic Connections and Settings:
The illustration below offers some basics for using the box mixer. Actual connections
and settings will vary depending on the application. These are merely guidelines.
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Low
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Level
100
Mon
100
DSP/
Eff
100
DSP/
Eff
100
DSP/
Eff
100
DSP/
Eff
100
DSP/
Eff
100
DSP/
Eff
100
High
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Mid
+15dB 15dB
Low
+15dB 15dB
Level
100
Mon
100
High
+15dB 15dB
Mid
+15dB 15dB
Low
+15dB 15dB
Level
100
Mon
100
High
+15dB 15dB
Mid
+15dB 15dB
Low
+15dB 15dB
Level
100
Mon
100
High
+15dB 15dB
Mid
+15dB 15dB
Low
+15dB 15dB
Level
100
Mon
100
High
+15dB 15dB
Mid
+15dB 15dB
Low
+15dB 15dB
Level
100
Mon
100
High
+15dB 15dB
Mid
+15dB 15dB
Low
+15dB 15dB
Main
100
Monitor
100
Tape In
Level
100
DSP
Multi
SAR
LAR
SPR
Delay
Aux/Eff
Ret
100
DSP Ret
100
Effects
Return
Monitor
Out
Effects
Send
Aux In
Ta p e
In
Ta p e
Out
MicMicMicMicMic
Mic
EFFECTS
SPEAKERS
TO SPEAKER
JACKS ON BACK
TO EFFECTS LOOP 2
JACKS ON BACK
IN
OUT
REC
MONO
OUT
PLAY
LO-Z
MIC
*1
HI-Z
MIC
*1
GUITAR
*2
BASS
*2
KEYBOARD
*3
CD OR
TAPE
PLAYER
(OUTPUTS
SUMMED TO
MONO SIGNAL)
TAPE PLAYER/
RECORDER
2Ω MIN. LOAD
(UP TO FOUR
8Ω SPEAKERS)
SEE THE CHART
ON PAGE 5
(PE1510H, PE15H,
PSM15, etc.)
SM1-SP, etc.
CMX62,
CSX8, etc.
EQ
LS1-131, etc.
EQ
LS1-131, etc.
POWER AMP
SPA1400, etc.
MONITORS
UFM15H, etc.
D.I. BOX or AMP
LINE OUT
DRUM MIX
*4
Typical Hi-Z (1/4”) mic connector:
Typical Lo-Z (XLR) mic connector:
PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects