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Explains terms, warnings, indicators, tips, and see references used in the manual.
Provides a high-level overview of the console's signal flow and connections.
Describes the physical layout and front panel controls of the mono input module.
Illustrates the internal signal path and component connections for mono inputs.
Details the specific controls found on the mono input module's front panel.
Explains the function of +48V phantom power, pad, gain, and polarity controls.
Explains the purpose and operation of the Lo-Cut filter for reducing low frequencies.
Describes the four-band equalization controls (HF, HM, LM, LF) and their functions.
Covers channel muting systems and signal level monitoring indicators.
Details internal user-configurable options and rear panel connectivity.
Describes the physical layout and front panel controls of the stereo input modules.
Illustrates the internal signal flow and component connections for stereo inputs.
Details the specific controls found on the stereo input module's front panel.
Explains the Gain control and Lo-Cut filter for stereo inputs.
Covers stereo channel muting and bus routing options.
Details stereo fader, signal monitoring, and rear panel connectors.
Describes the physical layout and front panel controls of the group modules.
Illustrates the internal signal flow and component connections for group modules.
Details the specific controls found on the group module's front panel.
Explains Group Pan Pot, Bus Assignment, Mute Switch, and 100mm Fader functions.
Covers group monitoring, mixing features, and creating additional mixes.
Details the group output and insert connections on the rear panel.
Describes the physical layout and front panel controls for auxiliary mixes.
Illustrates the internal signal flow and component connections for auxiliary mixes.
Details the specific controls for Aux Master and Fader Area controls.
Covers control of aux output level and signal monitoring indicators.
Details the aux output and insert connections on the rear panel.
Describes the physical layout and front panel controls for L-R buses.
Illustrates the internal signal flow and component connections for L-R buses.
Covers Mute, Mono Assign, Fader, and monitoring for L-R buses.
Explains how the fader can control Aux outputs when used as a monitor console.
Details the L-R output and insert connections on the rear panel.
Describes the physical layout and front panel controls for the mono bus.
Illustrates the internal signal flow and component connections for the mono bus.
Covers Mute, Fader, and monitoring features for the mono bus.
Details the mono output and insert connections on the rear panel.
Describes the top panel controls for matrix sends and masters.
Covers system block diagrams and rear panel matrix I/O.
Details the matrix output connector and its specifications.
Covers Monitor, Solo, Talkback, and Mute Scenes sections on the master module.
Describes the dedicated LED meters for output level monitoring.
Explains the solo system, its operation, and associated metering.
Explains the manual mute scene functionality and channel assignment.
Details the talkback functionality, input, level, and bus selection.
Covers console voltage monitoring LEDs and illumination lamp connectors.
Details input AC, internal PSU, and external DC connections on the rear panel.
Explains external supply controls, AC input, fan, DC output, and ground link.
Describes powering the console with internal and external supplies for redundancy.
Lists technical specifications including frequency response, noise, crosstalk, and dimensions.
| Type | Analog |
|---|---|
| Channels | 8 |
| Aux Sends | 2 |
| Returns | 2 |
| EQ | 3-band |
| Phantom Power | Yes |
| Microphone Inputs | 8 (XLR) |
| Line Inputs | 8 (TRS) |