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28. EFX1 and EFX2 Return Controls
(Powerpod 885 Plus only)
These controls, one located below each of the Graphic
Equalizers, allow users to adjust how much of signal
processed by the built-in effects processor is sent to the
Main or Monitor mixing buses accordingly.
29. Tape In Controls
These controls, located below each of the Graphic Equal-
izers, are used to adjust the level of the Tape In input that
will be sent to the main or monitor mixes, accordingly.
30. AUX In Control
This control, located below the Main Graphic Equalizer,
is used to adjust the level of the AUX In input, that will be
sent to the main mix.
31. GEQ Select Switch
The GEQ switch, located below the Monitor Graphic
Equalizer, allows you – the user – to decide how to utilize
the two Graphic Equalizers to best suit your needs. When
switched to the uppermost position, the Graphic EQs will
be used for the Monitor and Main signals. When set in
the lower position, the Graphic EQ will be used to adjust
the Main left and right signal properties separately. The
feedback detection system is always used for whatever
signal the equalizer is utilized to.
32. Vocal Eliminator
Pushing this button in enables you to eliminate vocal
sections of any signal fed from a CD or tape player (or
any other input device) into the Tape In inputs. Using
phase cancellation of vocal frequency ranges between
the left and right channels, the Powerpod Molded Mixer’s
vocal eliminator can effectively remove vocals panned
dead center. This is particularly useful for Karaoke
application.
33. Power Indicator
The Power Indicator, located above the Monitor Level
Meter, will light up when the power of the Powerpod
Molded Mixer is switched on.
34. LED Level Meters
These 5-segment LED level meters show the output
levels of their corresponding signals. The Monitor
output features a mono level meter, whereas the Main
output has a stereo meter for the Main Left and Right
signal. The LEDs give you a constant visual warning of
excessive peaks in signals that might cause overloading.
Adjusting the output level control to cause indicator
lights to occasionally sit at the 0 position will ensure you
get little to no distortion. The signals monitored by these
meters are in no way changed when the GEQ selection
switch is used.
35. Master Controls
The two VR Master level controls allow users to adjust
the final output of the Monitor and Main left and right
signals, before sending the signals to the built-in power
amplifier.
36. Phantom Power Switch and Indicator
When this switch is in the on position it act8V
of Phantom Power for channels 1 through to 8, allowing
condenser microphones to be used on these channels'
XLR inputs. The corresponding LED will illuminate when
the Master Phantom Power is activated. Ensure you
turn the channel level control, as well as the main and
monitor master level controls, to a minimum (meaning
all the way to the left) before activating Phantom Power,
as to avoid causing unwanted noise, or even damage to
your audio system.
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