User manual PHONIC POWERPOD 745

[. . . ] Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations where condensation may occur. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. [. . . ] 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. If you wish to use a monaural device on a stereo return input, simply plug the device's 1/4" phone jack into the left (mono) input and leave the right input bare. The signal will be duplicated to the right due to the miracle of jack normalizing. page 8 POWERPOD 745 / 865 / 885 User's Manual PHONIC One Speaker per Channel: When connecting a single speaker to each channel's output, speakers with impedances between 4 and 8 ohms should be used. This is the case for both the Phone Jack and Professional Speaker Connectors. 9. Record Outputs As with the Tape In ports, these outputs will accommodate RCA cables, able to feed a variety of stereo recording devices. Also included are mini stereo ports for the addition of recording devices such as MD players and laptop computers. Accompanying these outputs is a handy trim control, allowing users to adjust the Record Out level for easier level matching when recording. Main Output The Main output port will output the final stereo line level signal sent from the main mixing bus, allowing users to feed external devices that may run in parallel with the mixer. This may include additional power amplifiers, mixers, PA systems, as well as a wide range of other possible signal processors. The Powerpod 745 Plus features a single Main out jack, whereas the Powerpods 865 and 885 Plus feature stereo Main outputs. Monitor Output The Monitor output port can be used to send the audio signal to external devices, such as powered monitors, for artists or engineers to monitor audio. The signal for this output is taken from the monitor mixing bus, the final level of which is controlled by the Master Monitor level control, which takes its signal from the Monitor controls on each individual input channel. Two Speakers per Channel: When connecting two speakers to the Speaker Outputs, the loading of each speaker should be between 8 and 16 ohms (as two 8 ohm speakers will form a total loading of 4 ohms, two 16 ohm speakers a total loading of 8 ohms, etc). Three Speakers per Channel: If you wish to connect to all three speaker outputs, the loading of each speaker should be between 12 and 16 ohms (since three 12 ohm speakers will create a total loading of 4 ohms). Rear Panel Bridge Mono: When using bridge mono mode, either the Bridge Mono (1/4" phone jack) output connection or Professional Speaker output A-1 connection can be used (however should not be used simultaneously). The total loading of the speaker used should be no less than 8 ohms. 12. Speaker Outputs These jacks are used to connect to speakers, fed from the internal power amplifiers A and B. The first set of outputs (A-1 and B-1) are professional speaker (Speakon) connectors; to use these, insert an appropriate four pin plug into the connector, and twist to lock into place. The second set of outputs (A-2, A-3, B-2 and B-3) are 1/4" phone jacks; to use these, simply insert an appropriate 1/4" TS plug into them. Accompanying these outputs is a Mono Bridge output, which solely outputs the main mono signal with the combined power of both built-in amplifiers. NB. Only use passive speakers in conjunction with the Speaker outputs, as to avoid damaging any equipment. When connecting to professional speaker connector A1, power amp A can be utilized through pins 1+ and 1-, power amplifier B can be utilized through pins 2+ and 2-. For professional speaker connector B-1, power amplifier B can be utilized through pins 1+ and 1-. [. . . ] Phantom Power Switch and Indicator When this switch is in the on position it activates +48V of Phantom Power for channels 1 through to 8 on the 865 and 885 Plus, and channels 1 through 7 on the 745 Plus, allowing condenser microphones to be used on these channels. 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. 39. Amp Select Switch and Built-in Limiter This switch allows users to alternate between the different signals that can be processed by the built-in power amp and routed to the speaker outputs on the rear of the device. [. . . ]