MAKE THE CONNECTIONS:6. If necessary, apply channel EQ (28-34)
changes. Resultant level changes can be
1. Make sure your amplifiers are turned offcorrected by readjusting the TRIM (25).
before making any connections.
7. Disengage that channelOs SOLO (39)
2. Connect speakers to your amplifierOsswitch.
outputs (unless, of course, you have
powered speakers, such as the Mackie8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for the remaining
SRM 450 active monitors).active channels.
9. Stop making noise, start making music.
3. Plug all the sound system components into
suitable AC outlets; properly grounded and
capable of delivering adequate current. UseTWEAK THE MIX:
power strips to minimize ground loops.1. Engage MUTE (38) on all channels except
4. Using TRS or XLR cables, make connec-your rhythm section (drums & bass).
tions from the mixerOs MAIN OUTS (12),2. Adjust the rhythm sectionOs channel PANs
(16) to your amplification systemOs line(37) and CHANNEL FADERs (42) to get a
inputs.good balance of levels.
5. Make connections from your microphones3. Un-mute the other active channels and
and instruments to the mixer: Connectadjust their pans and faders.
balanced microphones to the mono4. Tweak the fader, pan and EQ controls. Fine
channel MIC (1) jacks. (For condensertune your mix. Walk the room to see how it
microphones, engage the PHANTOM (19)sounds away from the mixer. Keep tweak-
switch.) Connect line-level instruments
(synthesizers, guitar effects devices, directing.
5. Consider applying the proper EQ adjust-
boxes) to the mono or stereo channel LINE
IN (2) (4) TRS jacks.ments by cutting certain frequencies,
6. Follow the procedure shown on page 6 torather than boosting. Compensate for EQ
cut by a slight boost in volume. For live
zero the console. This will also MUTE (38)sound applications, this technique allows
each channel.for more gain before feedback, and gives
7. Turn on all the AC power switches, includ-improved system reliability.
ing the mixer and all other equipment.
Leave the amplifierOs power switch for last.KNOW THESE THINGS:
This prevents power-up thumps which can
damage speakers.Y Never listen to loud
music for prolonged
8. Turn up the MAIN MIX FADER (72) to theperiods. See the safety
OU� label. You should hear nothing at thisinstructions on page 2.
point.
Y Never plug amplifier
SET THE LEVELS:outputs into anything except speakers.
1. Choose one of the microphones or instru-Y Never use guitar cables to connect amplifi-
ers to speakers.
ments youOve connected. Make some noise.Y Before making connections to an amp or
If itOs a microphone, speak at your normal
singing volume. If itOs a synthesizer, play itreconfiguring an ampOs routing, turn the
at its normal output level.ampOs power off, make the changes and
then turn the power back on.
2. While making noise, engage that channelOs
SOLO (39) switch.Y When you shut down your equipment, turn
off all the amplifiers first. When powering
3. Turn up that channelOs TRIM (25) until theup, turn on the amplifiers last. This
METERS (54) peak near the O0� label.prevents power-up and power-down
4. Disengage that channelOs MUTE (38).thumps which can damage speakers.
5. Turn up the CHANNEL FADER (42) to theY Save the shipping box and packing mate-
unity gain (OU� label). You should now berial. You may need them someday.
hearing your noise in the phones or control
room (70).
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