Phonic IS16v1 User Manual

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IS16
English
Analog Controls and Settings
Analog Input Section
1. XLR Mic Inputs
TheseXLRmicrophoneinputscanbeusedin
conjunctionwithawiderangeofmicrophones,
such as professional condenser, dynamic
or ribbon microphones, with standard XLR
male connectors. With seriously low-noise
preampliers, these inputs serve for crystal
clear sound replication.
NB.Whenusinganunbalancedmicrophone,
it’s best to ensure that phantom power is
switchedoff.However,whenusingcondenser
microphones the phantom power should be
activated. Check your microphone’s user
manual for information on whether to use
phantom power or not.
2. 1/4” Line Inputs
These 1/4” TRS phone jack inputs accept signals from both
balanced and unbalanced line-level sources. Channels 1 through
16 all feature a single line input jack. It should be noted that
phantom power is not fed to these inputs.
3. Insert Jacks
This1/4”TRSphonejackcanbeusedinconjunctionwithasplit-or
y-cabletoallowanexternaldevice(effectsprocessor,compressor,
etc)tobeusedinconjunctionwiththecorrespondingchannel’s
signal.TheTRS jack’s tip will send the signals to the external
device,while thering will receive the returnsignal backto the
mixer. The sleeve acts as the grounding.
4. PAD Switch
Pushing the PAD switch in will attenuate the signal of the
corresponding channel 20 dB. The PAD button can be found on
channels 1 through 16.
5. Gain Control
TheGaincontrolallowsuserstoadjusttheinputsensitivityofthe
correspondinginput.Linelevelsignalscanbeadjustedbetween
-10and40dB(whenthePADbuttonisengaged),whereasmic
signalscanbeadjustedbetween10and60dB(whenthePAD
buttonisreleased).
6. Peak Indicator
ThisLEDindicatorwilllightupwhenthecorrespondingchannel
reaches 0 dB on the respective channels meter.
Monitoring & Headphones
7. Phones Output
This1/4”TRSphonejackisforsendingstereosignalstoapair
ofheadphones,allowingsignalstobemonitored.
8. Phones Control
ThiscontrolwilladjustthelevelofthePhonesOutput.
9. Control Room Rotary Control
ThiscontrolwilladjustthesignalleveloftheControlRoomoutputs,
found on the rear of the IS16.
2 Track Send and Return
10. Channel 15/16 / 2TR In Button
This button changes the input source of input channels 15 and 16.
Pushing it in will allow channels 15 and 16 to use the signal taken
from the RCA 2TR inputs found on the rear of the IS16. When this
buttonisdisengaged,theXLRor1/4”lineinputjackswillbeused
for these input channels.
11. Control Room / 2TR In Button
Pushing this button in allows users to monitor the RCA 2TR inputs
throughtheControlRoomoutputs.Whenreleased,userswillbe
able to monitor their main stereo signal or Solo signals.
Channel Strips
12. Select Button
This button allows you to select the current channel. The channel
isselected(whetherit’stheinputchannelorthecorresponding
AUX,GrouporMultimix)willdependonyourlayersettings.The
Mainchannelstripalsofeaturesaselectbutton,allowingusersto
adjustthepropertiesoftheMainmix.Theselectbuttonwilllight
up when the corresponding channel is selected.
13. Solo Button
Pushthisbuttonto‘solo’thecorrespondingchannel,sendingitto
the Control Room mix. The solo button will light up when a solo
is activated on a channel.
14. On Button
These buttons will activate the current channel. Activation will be
accompaniedbyanilluminatedLEDwithinthebutton.
15. Faders
These faders will adjust the level of the currently
selected Channel /AUX / Group / Main mix. They
are completely automated, so will revert to their
appropriate positions when layer settings are altered.
Theywillalsoautomaticallyadjusttheirpositionwhen
virtual faders are altered through the GUI.
Mode Buttons
16. AUX (Sends) Fader Mode Buttons
AnyoneoftheseAUXbuttons(from1to 8) willallowusersto
assignAUXsendontochannelfaders.Thiswillallowyoutoadjust
thesignalssentfromeachinputchanneltotheselectedAUXmix.
17. Layer Mode Buttons
These three buttons determine which signals the channel strips
willcontrol.When“CHANNEL”isselected,thechannelstripswill
controlthemaininputsignals(channels1through16),whereas
if“AUX/GP”isselected,thechannelstripswillcontroltheAUX
1to 8 and Group 1to 8 mixes. When “MULTI”is selectedthe
channelsstripswillcontroltheAES/EBUIn,Effect1and2,and
Multi1through8.TheCHANNELandAUX/GPbuttonsbothhave
anLEDthatindicateswhenthelayerisselected(notfeaturedon
theMULTIbutton).
18. Meter Button
TheMeterbuttonallowsuserstojumpimmediatelytothemeter
functioninthetouchscreen’sGUI.
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Phonic IS16v1 Specifications

General

Brand	Phonic
Model	IS16v1
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English