User manual PHONIC POWERPOD 1062 DELUXE

[. . . ] Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover. Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time. [. . . ] The Powerpod Molded Mixer will take up 7 standard units of rack space. EXPANSION SLOT FOR WIRELESS MICROPHONE You may have noticed a small door on the side of your Powerpod Molded Mixer, which, inside, has a small expansion slot. This is for the addition of a wireless microphone module (either the UM11, VM11, UM22 or VM22, not included with this mixer). By simply inserting your wireless mic module into the expansion slot, and screwing it into place, you can then use wireless microphones along with your Powerpod Molded Mixer. The signal of the wireless microphone is defaultly routed to the channel 1 input. page 6 POWERPOD 745 / 865 / 885 User's Manual PHONIC UTILIZING THE MOLDED MIXER At A 45° Angle or Perpendicular To The Ground Use the special molded casing's unique design allows the Powerpod Molded Powered Mixer to sit at an angle that best suits your needs and your environment. Mounted On A Tripod Optional tripod stand, model name S3. Attach tripod stand's connection plate to Mixer using screws provided. By using the optional tripod stand you are able to maintain the best control over your mixer's position. PHONIC CORPORATION POWERPOD 745 / 865 / 885 User's Manual page 7 MAKING CONNECTIONS Channel Inputs The Powerpod 865 and 885 Molded Powered Mixers provide users with a total of 8 input channels, 2 of which accept stereo signals and another 2 that accept Super Hi-Z signals. The Powerpod 745 Plus, on the other hand, provides a total of 7 input channels, including 3 dual mono input channels and two Super Hi-Z inputs. The stereo and dual mono channels on each device feature both XLR microphone inputs, as well as two 1/4" line inputs, and do not feature PAD buttons. Master Section 5. Line (Hi-Z) Inputs These inputs accept typical 1/4" TRS or TS inputs, for balanced or unbalanced signals. By pushing the PAD button, guitars, synthesizers, and other high-level input devices can be safely connected to these inputs. Line (Super Hi-Z) Inputs These unbalanced 1/4" phone jack inputs are best suited for direct input of acoustic electric guitars, electric guitars, bass guitars, and other instruments like synthesizers and drum machines. Stereo / Dual Mono Channel Inputs Each of the Powerpod Molded Powered Mixers provide at least 2 stereo input channels (or dual mono on the Powerpod 745 Plus), the inputs of which differ slightly to the mono channels. The 3-pin XLR inputs are for the addition of microphones with typical XLR male inputs, where the two Line 1/4" TS jacks are for the addition of various stereo line level input devices, such as keyboards. This will adjust the amount of bass included in the audio of the channel, and bring more warmth and punch to drums and bass guitars. Monitor Control This control alters the signal level that is being sent to the Monitor mixing buses, the signal of which is suitable for connecting stage monitors, allowing artists to listen to the music that is being playing. Effect Control This control alters the signal level that is sent to the Effect output, which can be used in conjunction with external signal processors (the signal of which can be returned to mixer via the stereo return inputs), or simply as additional auxiliary outputs for any means required. The Effect control also adjusts the level of audio that is sent to the built-in digital effect engine. PAN/BAL Control (Powerpods 865 and 885 Plus only) This alternates the degree or level of audio that the left and right side of the main mix should receive. On mono channels, this control will adjust the level that the left and right should receive, where as on a stereo channel (provided the channel is receiving a stereo signal), adjusting the BAL control will attenuate the left or right audio signals accordingly. Level Control This control will alter the signal level that is sent from the corresponding channel to the main mixing bus. This level control will also affect the level of audio sent to the effect send. PAD Button The PAD button is used to attenuate the input signal of the corresponding channel by 25 dB. This should be pushed in when using line level input devices, or devices of a higher signal level. CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Rear Panel 14. Power Button This button is used to turn the Powerpods 745, 865 and 885 Plus on or off. [. . . ] 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. These meters are in no way changed when the GEQ selection switch is used (in case you were wondering). Master Controls The two VR Master level controls allow users to adjust the final output of the Monitor and Main left and right signals (Main mono on the Powerpod 745 Plus), before sending the signals to the built-in power amplifier. 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