Introduction
The console controls are organized into several sections according to their function:- Input channels
- Telephone hybrid control
- Studio monitoring and talkback
- Preview monitoring (CUE)
- Microphone equalizers
- Level and compression indicators
Microphones
- MIC 1 and MIC 2: handle microphone signals only
- 48V phantom power is activated globally (all or none)
- Dynamic microphones can handle 48V DC, so condenser and dynamic mics can be mixed
- Can be assigned to the processing stage (4-band equalizer and compressor)
Lines
- Analog lines: accept balanced (BAL) and unbalanced (LINE) stereo inputs with A/B switching from the panel
- USB digital channel: handles one digital input (USB) and one analog stereo input (LINE)
- The USB connection also sends PGM or REC outputs to the computer
VU Meter Bridge
The meter bridge contains LED VU meters that display:- Program level (peak average)
- Compressor action
Quick Check
Basic procedures to verify the console is properly connected:Signal Input Check
- Connect a signal source (microphone, USB audio)
- Select the corresponding input on the used channel (MIC or BAL-LIN)
- This is a common source of error in line channels (wrong input selection)
- Press CUE on the channel receiving the signal
- Raise the CUE fader in the monitoring section
- Audio should be heard through the console speaker
Sending Signal On-Air
- Assign PGM on the channel to send the signal to the main output
- Raise the channel fader to the desired level
- The signal will be sent on-air and displayed on the program VU meters
- Adjust gain so the normal working position of the main fader is at -15 dB (gray zone)