Phonic AM844D manual
Contents
1. i gt L 1 1 12 3 1 NIVIA lt wavs MOD XIN dnO 9 ALNO oat lino 238 NIYIN OL 16 vONas XNV eanas 2 1 35 XNV lt lt XIIN 2 QN1S O1OS R L PFL PFL L EFX3 SEND Sao C AFL R AFL f 43 EXNV Hl 586 lt XZL 008 08 1 i ONOW LIS a VNI8 XNV WVUDOUA o L il onon 193333 66 L B SIS o 188 XNV e il a Xn V i ONOW 9 613NNVH2O 15 VL ELHO 105 3 i 3d 91 02 2101 2 ml E onon 840 1 JINNVHO ONON LNO LOAUIG 5 183SNI NIVO AM844D TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL PHONIC GEAR AND ACCESSORIES To purchase Phonic gear and optional accessories contact any authorized Phonic distributor For a list of Phonic distributors please visit our website at www phonic com and click on Ge2. mw sp me so os ro o 2 xR _____ f speen _MODE TYPE amp vme oe ss __ 28 mo __ me __ 96 me oewre memi 3 wawe 2 2 omma so 7 omava omms s omemvi t Od cmomemva gt J gt s _chorusereva 3 J 3 s chorusereva a s gt s es _chorusereve s 6o _choruserev7 7 ao s Jo 3 _Fuancerereva a 2 mawmmvs s gt s s 6o 55 s 9 ___ RE ee carep revia 00 mome ___ ooz REVERSE PLATE 99 ___ 10 os REVERSE PLATE meoua RANGE meo 9 Woms 2 5 m eoa 9 006 276 006 276 FREQUENCY SHARE PN REV FLANGER AM844D SPECIFICATIONS PHONIC Model Name AM 844D Inputs Balanced Mono Mic Line channel Balanced Mic Stereo Line channel Balanced Stereo Line Channel A
3. 16 7 oO aM All measurements shown mm inches 17 AM844D PHONIC 18 DIGITAL EFFECT TABLE PROGRAM PARAMETER SETTING __________ __ EARIVIEVEL 90 w br compactroom2 oa o os oo a __ oo w os 32 w a o o oo smuni s m seenen 19 womuz gt s __ 2r 9 HE os 9 morm oo 2 fl 22 o 2 onser fl 26 9 m a2 9 DELAYi stereo DELAYAVERG Raeve m sem o as 2 o movavi o o 29 SHORTDELAY oo 19 ___ os so WARMER CHORUS s2 po e iro BEP GENTLEFLANGER o6 s WARMFLANGER 15 is MODERNFALANGER2 28 89 DEEPFALANGER 10 Ba memwvemsER2 6 28 wuommsRi 74 08 ss WkoPHASER2 oe 48 No PROGRAMNAMET PARAMETER SETTING
4. PAN PAN RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT L R 15 16 ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be pl
5. 1 DLY CHORUS _ PAN TREMOLO NOISE 24 39 55 11 PROGRAM 35 Program Control This control is used to scroll through the various ef fects Turning the control clockwise will allow users to ascend into higher program numbers and turning it counter clockwise will allow users to descend into lower program numbers Pushing this control will apply the new effect When a tap delay effect is se lected pressing this control will allow users to select the tap delay time By pushing the button several times the effect pro cessor interprets the time between last two pushes and remembers this as the delay time until the button is pushed again this is kept even after the power is turned off When the tap delay effect is se lected a small LED will flash within the digital effect display window at the selected intervals 36 Effect On Button This button is pushed to turn the internal effect pro cessor on or off AM844D Master Section 37 AUX Return 1 and 2 Controls These controls adjust the signal level of audio fed through to the stereo AUX Return inputs The To AUX Send 1 and To AUX Send 2 controls adjust the pre fader level of the signal from the AUX Return controls to the corresponding AUX mixing buses for effect to monitor sends 38 EFX Return Control This control adjusts the signal level of audio fed through to stereo AUX Return 3 inputs If no device is plugged into the AUX Return 3 inputs it then a
6. PHONES AD SOURCE 2T RTN 47 ROUP 1 2 ROUP 3 4 45 2T Return Controls Turning the 2T Return level control adjusts the sig nal level of the feed from the 2T Return inputs The to Main L R button that accompanies this control allows users to send the 2T return signal to the Main L R mixing bus When this is done the 2T return signal is not sent to the Rec Out as to avoid produc ing a feedback loop when recorded signals are fed back into the 2T return 46 Control Room Phones Control This control is used to adjust the audio level of the Control Room and Phones feeds for use in the monitoring and tracking of audio The signal of the control Room Phones mixing bus is decided by the Source Selection buttons located immediately be low this control If no buttons are selected the solo signal will be used instead 47 Control Room Phones Source Selection These four buttons allow users to select the various possible sources for the Control Room and Phones outputs By simply pushing one of these buttons us ers have the ability to monitor the Group 1 2 Group 3 4 Main L R and 2T return signals either together or individually Priority Signal High From Solo Low Selected Source s 48 48V Indicator The internal Phantom Power will be activated when you turn on t
7. channel s button should be disengaged to ensure the integrity of the Mixer s circuitry If you are unsure of the source s operating level we suggest leaving the switch disengaged until you test the source s signal You can then engage if necessary if the level of input is obviously too low PHONIC 23 High Frequency Control Use it to give a shelving boost or cut of 15 dB to high frequency 12 kHz sounds This will adjust the amount of treble included in the audio of the chan nel adding strength and crispness to sounds such as guitars cymbals and synthesizers 24 Middle Frequency Control You can provide a peaking style of boost and cut to the level of middle frequency sounds at a range of 15 dB with this control The AM 844D mixer also provides a sweep control allowing you to select a center frequency between 100 Hz and 8 kHz Changing middle frequencies of an audio feed can be rather difficult when used in a professional au dio mix as it is usually more desirable to cut middle frequency sounds rather than boost them soothing overly harsh vocal and instrument sounds in the au dio The stereo channels of the AM 844D mixer feature a High Mid and Low Mid control instead of the typical controls described above They provide a peaking style of boost and cut to middle frequencies where the frequencies are set at 3 KHz and 800 Hz for the High and Low Mids respectively 25 Low Frequency Cont
8. NING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure 8440 Compact Mixer USER S MANUAL CONTENTS TION wen 4 FEATURE E E E 4 za a E E A E ere ee ee 5 CHANNEC ee ee ene ee eee 5 MAKING GONNEG ONS 6 LONEROL SAND SET CIO 9 DIGHALEFFEGI ENGINE BA 12 13 APPECA TON cer E 16 DIMEN STON 17 DIGIAL EFFECT TABLE ing 18 SPECIFICA HON 19 BLOCK i A ta 21 Phonic reserves the right to improve or alter any information suppied within this document without prior notice V1 1 MAY 8 2006 PHONIC INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing one of Phonic s many quality compact mixers The brand new AM844D Mixers designed by the ingenious engineers that have cre ated a variety of mixers fantastic in style and perfor mance in the past display similar proficiency that previous Phonic products have shown with more than a few refinements of course Featuring full gain ranges amazingly low distortion levels and incred ibly wide dynamic ran
9. PHONIC AM844D Compact Mixer PHONIC AM844D 8 MIC LINE 4 STEREO MIXER WITH HIGH RESOLUTION DIGITAL EFFECT 12VLAMP 02 SMALLROOM 13 MID HALL PA PHONES 55 PING PONG DELAY 35 SOFT CHORUS 42 GENTLE FLANGER 51 COOL PHASER 55 VINTAGE TREMOLO 74 DELAY REVERB 83 CHORUS REVERB 99 GATE REVERB 70 78 TAPDLV 0 2 L M HSINE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 pr PINK NOISE 32 40 BIT HIGH HRES DIGITAL EFFECTS RI TAP DELAY 80 88 TEST IONE 7 715 715 715 STEREO AUX RETURN 4 AUX SEND SOLO L SOLO CTRLRM PHONES CTRLRM PHONES ONLY RETURNS 48V POWER 10 O 7 MAIN L R 4 2 0 o gt 20 soo O 4 0 f NORMAL SOLO LEVEL SET PFL GREEN LEVELSET O C LEFT LEFT LEFT LEFT Jierr RIGHT
10. R GUITAR GUITAR DIRECT BOX 2T RTN REC OUT m E 8 DRUM MACHINE BASS GUITARS L BAL R UNBAL MONO 15 16 12V LAMP PHONES PHONIC AM844D 8 MIC LINE 4 STEREO MIXER WITH 02 SMALL ROOM MID HALL TAIL PLATE 20 REVERSE PLATE 26 PING PONG DELAY 35 SOFT CHORUS GENTLE FLANGER COOL PHASER 55 VINTAGE TREMOLO 74 DELAY REVERB 83 CHORUS REVERB 99 GATE REVERB 70 78 TAP 0 2 L M H SINE pr PINK NOISE HEADPHONES KEYBOARD HIGH RESOLUTION DIGITAL EFFECT AM844D PHONIC DIMENSIONS 006 a Cy 149 5 9 nn 9999 oj 00 UU 60000 0000 00 Ue 000 e0 o 600000 Oe 000 0 d 000 e 0 000 0 000000 dudit o 9600000 0009 88 0 000 0 999 ee e O 000 0 000000 0 000 0 000090909 0009 0 000 0 09 0 000 0 000000 999 0 000 0 999999 E nee em e 0 000 0 o 000000 991 067 8 Ol 9 7 oO oO oO 423
11. aced on the apparatus The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Warning the user shall not place this apparatus in the confined area during the operation so that the mains switch can be easily accessible er d e 10 11 12 13 14 Read these instructions before operating this apparatus Keep these instructions for future reference Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation Follow all instructions provided in this document Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations where condensation may occur Clean only with dry cloth Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners Unplug this apparatus before cleaning Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 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 A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug convenience receptacles and the point where t
12. c inputs Phantom Power will not cause damage to most dynamic microphones however if unsure the microphone s user manual should be con sulted LOW CUT 775 AM844D PHONIC Channel Controls 20 Line Mic Gain Control This controls the sensitivity of the input signal of the Line Microphone input of mono channels the gain should be adjusted to a level that allows the maximum use of the audio while still maintaining the quality of the feed This can be accomplished by adjusting it to a level that will allow the peak indica tor occasionally illuminate On channels 9 10 and 11 12 the gain control affects the microphone input only and on channels 13 14 and 15 16 this only af fects line inputs as there are no microphone inputs on these channels 21 Low Cult Filter 75 Hz Located on channels 1 through to 8 will activate a high pass filter that reduces all frequencies below 75 Hz at 18 dB per Octave helping to remove any unwanted ground noise or stage rumble Stereo channels does not feature this low cut filter 22 4 10dB Buttons Located on stereo channels 9 10 and 11 12 these buttons select the input signal level allowing the mixer to better adapt to different operating levels If the input source is 10 dBu consumer audio stan dard it is best to engage the switch allowing the signal to be heard If the input source is 4 dbV pro fessional audio standard the corresponding input
13. cts as the final level control of the built in Digital Effect Engine 39 Main L R Group Buttons The first of these buttons changes the destination of the signal sent from the AUX Return 3 mixing buses between the Main L R and Group mixing buses The second button works when the user selects to send the signal To Group allowing the signal to be sent to either Group 1 2 or Group 3 4 STEREO AUX RETURN AUX SEND lt gt kl l 2 i 2 20 NE Q gt 5 15 2 M We P at 2 15 N 00 20 o 20 99 20 PHONES ONLY AM844D PHONIC 40 AUX Return 4 Control This control adjusts the signal level of audio fed through to the stereo AUX Return 4 inputs The ac companying C R Phones Only button allows users to send the signal to the Control Room Phones mixing bus for monitoring purposes 41 Solo Returns Button Pushing this buttons allows you to send the signal from all AUX Returns to solo mixing bus which is intern send to the Control Room Phones mixing bus When the Solo is activated the corresponding LED indicator will illuminate 42 AUX Send Master Controls These controls adjust the final level of the AUX 1 2 and 3 4 signals as taken from the AUX 1 2 3 a
14. different instruments with the mixer s special functions such as digital effect processing in the case of the AM440D will ensure that your audio sounds exactly the way you want it FOH SPEAKERS AMPLIFIER COMPRESSOR DAT RECORDER DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION ro REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ON POWER PHANTOM POWER WARNING THE RIS OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ce 2 A PE me PA SPEAKERS SIDE FILL MICROPHONES EQ MA ACTIVE MONITORS FOOTSWITCH CD PLAYER CONFORMS TO m ANSI UL STD 60065 MAINS POWER USE THEN j TO REDUCE THE RISK OF CERTIFIED TO 100 240V 50 60Hz 50W FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME CAN CSA STD Wes O SANG FUSE T2AL 250V for 100 240V FUSE AND RATING 119301 LEFT RIGHT LAPTOP COMPRESSORILIMITER COMPRESSORY LIMITE
15. ed from the channel s inputs to supply the MAIN L R GROUP 1 2 GROUP 3 4 AUX and EFX buses as specified by the user of course The cor responding indicator will be illuminated when turned on 29 1 2 3 4 and L R Buttons These handy buttons allow you to decide the audio path of the corresponding channel Pushing the 1 2 or 3 4 buttons allows the signal to be sent to the Group 1 2 or 3 4 mixes respectively where the L R allows it to be sent to the Main L R mix 30 Peak Indicator This LED indicator will illuminate when the channel hits high peaks 6 dB before overload occurs It is best to adjust the channel level control so as to allow the PEAK indicator to light up on regular intervals only This will ensure a greater dynamic range of au dio This indicator also doubles as a Solo indicator when the SOLO button is engaged AM844D PHONIC 31 Solo Button The Solo button is pushed to allow the signal of the corresponding channel to be sent to the Control Room Phones mixing bus pre or post fader de pending on the properties selected by the pre post button located by the Control Room Phones source buttons for use with either headphones or studio monitors This button also allows for easier isolation of individual channel signals ensuring setting of the input gain or tracking of audio by sound engineers is made simpler The Peak indicator above the Solo button also doubles as a Peak Indicator illu
16. ernal digital effect engine is then disabled L ala A A JJ Q uD 17 Power Connector and Fuse Holder Used for the addition of a power cable and supply allowing power to be supplied to the mixer Please use the power cable that is included with this mixer only The Fuse holder located above the AC Power connector is of course for the AM 884D s fuse If the fuse happens to blow open the holder cover and replace the fuse with a suitable replacement as indicated on the fuse holder s cover AM844D CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Rear Panel 18 Power Switch You can use it to turn the mixer on and off Ensure you turn all level controls down before activating 19 Phantom Power Switch When this switch is in the on position it activates 48V of phantom power for all microphone inputs allowing condenser microphones well the ones that don t use batteries to be used on these channels Activating Phantom Power will be accompanied by an illuminated LED above the left channel Level Me ter Before turning Phantom Power on turn all level controls to a minimum to avoid the possibility of a ghastly popping sound from the speakers NB Phantom Power should be used in conjunction with balanced microphones When Phantom Power is engaged single ended unbalanced microphones and instruments should not be used on the Mi
17. evel of this input can just ad justed using the 2T Return control on the face of the Mixer 6 Record Outputs As with the 2T Inputs these outputs will accommo date RCA connectors able to be fed to a variety of recording devices 2TRTN REC OUT AM844D 7 Phones Outputs These output ports are suited for use with head phones or headphone amplifiers allowing monitor ing of the mix The audio level of this output is con trolled using the Control Room Phones control on the front panel s master section 8 12V Lamp This BNC socket allows you to attach a 12 Volt gooseneck lamp allowing better visibility in areas with poor light 12V LAMP PHONES REAR PANEL 9 Direct Outs These connections are for the direct output of the signals received by mono channels 1 through to 8 post fader post EQ post HPF post mute They are most commonly used to connect Multi track record ers and they can be also used to connect your mul tichannel audio to your DAW AM 844D can also be used as an 8 track studio mixer 3 AM844D PHONIC 10 Auxiliary AUX Sends These 1 4 phone jacks are the final output of line level signal fed from the corresponding auxiliary send mixing buses and are best suited for use with stage monitors Feeding the output from the Auxil lary outs to an amplifier and possibly an equalizer and then to a floor monitor speaker allows artists to monitor their own instr
18. ges these amazing mixers are bound to make a big splash in the World of mixing We know how eager you are to get started want ing to get the mixer out and hook it all up is prob ably your number one priority right now but before you do we strongly urge you to take a look through this manual Inside you will find important facts and figures on the set up use and applications of your brand new mixer If you do happen to be one of the many people who flatly refuse to read user manuals then we just urge you to at least glance at the Instant Setup section After glancing at or reading through the manual we applaud you if you do read the entire manual please store it in a place that is easy for you to find because chances are there s something you missed the first time around FEATURES Audiophile Quality amp ultra low noise 8 Mic Line channels with inserts and phantom power 4 stereo channels with 4 band EQ 4 true subgroups with main L and R routing switches and double bused outs 10 mic preamps with 48V phantom power Direct outputs for multi track recording 3 band EQ with swept mid range plus low cut on each mono channel 18dB oct 75Hz low cut filter on each mic chan nels 4 aux sends aux 1 amp 2 with Pre Post switch 4 stereo aux returns 2 with effect to monitor 4 10 level matching on Ch9 10 Ch11 12 ste reo line in for expanded applications 32 40 bit digital stereo 100 effect processor with tap control p
19. h port is for the inclusion of a foot switch used for remote activation and deactivation of the built in Digital Effect processor 15 Group Outs These 1 4 phone jacks output the final feed from the Group 1 5 2 6 3 7 and 4 8 Faders on the main panel of the mixer These outputs can be sent to the Left or Right Main channels using the corresponding selector they can also be used to feed multi track records as well as an amplifier and speakers to be used along with the Main Speakers Since the signal of Group 1 is mimicked to the Group 5 output Group 2 to Group 6 and so forth these outputs can eas ily be used to feed an 8 track recorder by simply connecting the Group outputs to the corresponding Multi track input channels Similar to if a Y cord was built into your AM 844D 16 AUX Returns The 1 4 TRS AUX Return inputs are for the return of audio to the AM 844D mixers processed by an external signal processor If really needed they can also be used as additional inputs The feed from these inputs can be adjusted using the AUX Return controls on the face of the mixer When connect ing a monaural device to the AUX Return 1 2 and 4 inputs simply plug a 1 4 phone jack into the left mono input and the signal will appear in the right as well You can use balanced and unbalanced sig nals NB When any device is plugged into the mixer s corre sponding EFX Return inputs AUX Return 3 the mixer s int
20. hey exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 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 tip over Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat ing and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WAR
21. his switch 49 Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light up when the power of the mixer is on in case you weren t too sure AM844D 50 Level Meter The dual 12 segment level meter gives an accurate indication of when audio levels of the Main L R sig nal reach certain levels The O dB indicator illumi nates is approximately equal to an output level of 4 dBu balanced and the PEAK indicator illumi nates about 1 5 dB before the signal is dynamically clipped To make the maximum use of audio set the various level controls so that it sits steadily around 0 dB to make full use of audio while still maintaining fantastic clarity O0 0 0 O0 CO OQ O O O 51 Group 1 5 2 6 3 7 and 4 8 Controls These four faders are the final level control for the Group 1 to 4 audio feeds the signals of which are doubled in the 5 8 Group outputs sent to the cor responding Group outputs on the rear of the AM844D to feed external devices such as effect processors and most commonly multi track recorders These faders can be fed a signal from the various mono and stereo channels as well as the AUX Return 3 depending on your selections When pushed all the way up these faders provide 10 dB of gain to the signal and when set all the way down effectively mute the signal AM844D PHONIC The Group Controls also feature individual left and right buttons which allow you to
22. l that you wish to set the level of and ensure that channel has a signal sent to it similar to the signal that will be sent when in common use For example if the channel is us ing a microphone then you should speak or sing at the same level the performer normally would during a performance If a guitar is plugged into that channel then the guitar should also be used as it normally would be Press the Solo button of the channel and engage the level set button next to the level meter al lowing you to see the PFL audio signal level in the level meter Set the gain of the selected channel to a level that ensures the audio level is around 0 dB as indicated by the level meter This channel is now ready to be used you can stop making the audio signal To activate the channel release the Solo button and engage the channel s on button and press the 1 2 3 4 or L R routing buttons allowing the signal to be sent to the corresponding destina tions You should now select the next channel to set and go back to follow steps 1 through 6 PHONIC MAKING CONNECTIONS Channel Inputs 1 XLR Jacks These jacks accept XLR inputs for balanced signals They can be used in conjunction with microphones such as professional condenser dynamic or ribbon microphones with standard XLR male connectors With low noise preamplifiers these inputs serve for crystal clear sound replication NB When using an unbalanced microphone please en
23. lus test tone generator and foot switch on off control Control Room and Phones outputs with multi input sources select function Built in switching power supply with universal connector 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Rack mounting kit included AM844D GETTING STARTED Ensure all power is turned off on the AM844D Mixer To totally ensure this the AC cable should not be connected to the unit All faders and level controls should be set at the lowest level and all channels switched off to ensure no sound is inadvertently sent through the outputs when the device is switched on All levels should be altered to acceptable degrees after the device is turned on Plug all necessary instruments and equipment into the 5 various inputs as required This may include line signal devices as well as mi crophones and or guitars keyboards etc Plug any necessary equipment into the device s various outputs This could include Amplifiers active speakers or monitors signal processors and or recording devices Plug the supplied AC cable into the AC inlet on the back of the device ensuring the local voltage level is identical to that required on your device Plug the supplied AC cable into a power outlet of a suitable voltage Turn the power switch on AM844D PHONIC CHANNEL SETUP To ensure the correct audio levels of each input channel is selected every channel should first be switched off and all faders set to 0 Choose the channe
24. minating when the signal reaches high peaks 32 Channel Level Control Fader This control will alter the signal level that is sent from the corresponding channel to the correspond ing mixing buses 28 29 L R Ed 36 PEAK 30 5010 32 31 11 PHONIC Digital Effect Engine 33 Digital Effect Display This 2 digital numeric display shows the program number that is currently applied to your EFX au dio signal When you rotate the Program control you can scroll through different program numbers however the display will revert back to the original program if a new program is not selected within a few seconds For a list of available effects please observe the Digital Effect Table 34 Sig and Clip Indicators Located within the Digital Effect Display are Clip and Sig LEDs The Sig LED will light up when any sig nal is received by the effect processor and the Clip LED will light up shortly before excessive signals are dynamically clipped If the Clip LED lights up too of ten it may be advisable to turn down one or all EFX controls on input channels to ensure the signal level is not too high 40 BIT HIGH RES EFFECTS 2 COMBO VERB 12 99 4 TAP DELAY 80 8 6 SEL QN JIL REVERB 0 23 z
25. nd 4 level controls on each channel strip the audio of which is sent to the corresponding AUX send out puts The SOLO buttons accompanying these con trols allow you to send the AUX send signals to the Control Room Phones mixing bus for monitoring purposes 43 AUX Solo Buttons Pushing one or more of these buttons allows you to send the signals from the AUX 1 2 or 3 4 mixing buses to the Control Room Phones mixing bus AUX SEND PHONIC 44 Solo Mode Button and Indicator This button alternates the solo source signals be tween those of post fader normal and pre fader feeds level set to be sent to the Control Room Phones mixing bus When the Solo indicator located beside the Level Meter is illuminated one or more Solo buttons has been pushed therefore the Level meter will display properties of the Solo signal which is helpful with setting of channel properties If the Solo indicator illuminates green this means the Solo feed is a pre fader signal If the solo indicator illumi nates red the feed is post fader If no Solo buttons are activated the Control Room Phones selected sources Main L R Group 1 2 Group 3 4 and or 2T Return signal properties are displayed by the Level Meter In this case the Level meter will display the sum of the selected signals vt 4 D 2 mo _ 27
26. rol This control is used to give a shelving boost or cut of 15 dB to low frequency 80 Hz sounds 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 LOW CUT 15 26 AUX Controls These four AUX controls alters the signal level that is being sent to the auxiliary 1 to 4 mixing buses the signal of which is suitable for connecting stage monitors allowing artists to listen to the music that is being played AUX 1 and 2 feature a Pre Post button which alternates the feed to the AUX mixing bus between a post and pre fader feed AUX 3 on the other hand acts as an EFX send the signal of which can be used in conjunction with external sig nal processors which can be returned to the mixer via the AUX return input or simply as an Auxiliary output Both the AUX 3 EFX and AUX 4 controls are post fader and are sent directly to the corre sponding outputs 27 Pan Balance Controls This alternates the degree or level of audio that the left and right side of the main mix should receive On mono channels the PAN control will adjust the level that the left and right should receive pan where as on a stereo channel adjusting the BAL control will attenuate the left or right audio signals accordingly balance AM844D 28 On Button and Indicator This turns the channel on allowing the user to use the fe
27. send the various Group signals to the Main Left and Right This can be handy when wanting to combine the signals from different signals and control their input levels simul taneously then send them to the Main L R signal eg when multiple inputs are used for say drums you can combine these inputs together to be con trolled much simpler by a single fader 52 Main L R Fader The Left and Right main mix is controlled with this fader the final level control for the Main Left and Right audio feeds sent to the Main L and R outputs When pushed all the way up the Main L R fader provides 10 dB of gain to the signal and when set all the way down the signal is effectively muted LEFT LEFT LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT 2 ou exilia dada bilbao aad a GROUPS PHONIC 16 APPLICATION There are potentially hundreds of ways to connect instruments and devices to the AM Mixers It is advisable that you explore the functions and find the best setup possible for your needs which may depend on what instruments you wish to connect as well as how many external devices you wish to connect and your required monitoring applications Combining the use of
28. sure phantom power is switched off However when us ing condenser microphones the phantom power should be activated 2 Line In Jacks These inputs accept 1 4 TRS and 1 4 TS line inputs for the addition of various music instruments such as keyboards drum machines electric guitars as well as a variety of other electric instruments 3 INS External Device Insert Jack The primary use for these TRS phone jacks is for the addition of external devices such as dynamic pro cessors or equalizers to the corresponding mono input channel This will require a Y cord that can send and receive signals of the mixer to and from an external processor 4 Stereo Channel Inputs The AM 844D features 4 stereo input channels channels 9 through to 16 the inputs of which differ slightly to the mono channels The 3 pin XLR inputs on the first two stereo inputs are for the addition of microphones with typical XLR male inputs where the Line 1 4 TRS 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 re turn input simply plug the device s 1 4 phone jack into the left mono stereo input and leave the right input bare The signal will be duplicated to the right due to the miracle of jack normalizing MASTER SECTION 5 2T Return These inputs accommodate RCA connectors from such devices as tape and CD players PCs and other sources The l
29. t Gear You may also contact Phonic directly and we will assist you in locating a distributor near you SERVICE AND REPAIR Phonic has over 100 service centers worldwide For replacement parts service and repairs please contact the Phonic distributor in your country Phonic does not release service manuals to consumers and advice users to not attempt any self repairs as doing so voids all warranties You can locate a dealer near you at www phonic com WARRANTY INFORMATION Phonic stands behind every product we make with a no hassles warranty Warranty coverage may be extended depending on your region Phonic Corporation warrants this product for a minimum of one year from the original date of purchase against defects in material and workman ship under use as instructed by the user s manual Phonic at its option shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase You will need it for any warranty service No returns or repairs will be accepted without a proper RMA number return merchandise authorization In order to keep this warranty in effect the product must have been handled and used as prescribed in the instructions accom panying this warranty Any tempering of the product or attempts of self repair voids all warranty This warranty does not cover any damage due to accident misuse abuse or negligence This warranty is valid only if the product
30. uments or vocals whilst performing There are four AUX Sends at the AM 844D BAL UNBAL 11 Main Outputs These outputs will output the final stereo line lev el signal sent from the main mixing bus The pri mary purpose of the two XLR jacks is to send the main output to external devices which may include power amplifiers and in turn a pair of speakers other mixers as well as a wide range of other pos sible signal processors equalizers crossovers et cetera The two 1 4 phone jacks are able to send the Main output to 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 PHONIC 12 Main Insert Located on the rear of the AM 844D the primary use for these TRS phone jacks is for the addition of external devices such as dynamic processors or equalizers to the main L and main R signals This will require a Y cord that can send pre fader and receive signals to and from an external processor 13 CTRL RM Control Room Outputs These two 1 4 Phone Jack outputs feed the signal altered by the Control Room level control on the face of the mixer This output has extensive use as it can be used to feed the signal from the mixer to an active monitor for the monitoring of the audio signal from within a booth among many other possible uses 14 Foot Switch Jack The foot switc
31. ux Return 2T Input Outputs Main L R Stereo Main out with inserts Rec Out CTRL RM L R Phones Direct Out Channel Strips Aux Sends Pan Balance Control Channel Insert Volume Controls Master Section Aux Send Masters Master Aux Send Solo Stereo Aux Returns Aux Return Assign to Subgroup Effects Return to Monitor Global AFL PFL Solo Mode Faders Metering Number of Channels Segments Phantom Power Supply Switches 32 40 bit Digital Effect Processor Frequency Response Mic input to any output 20Hz 60KHz 20Hz 100KHz Crosstalk 1KHz OdBu 20Hz to 20KHz bandwidth channel in to main L R outputs Channel fader down other channels at unity AM844D 12 2 4 stereo Stereo RCA 2 x 1 4 TRS Bal amp 2 x XLR Yes Stereo RCA 2 1 4 TS 2 Mic Line Ch1 Ch8 12 Yes 1 60mm fader 2 Yes 4 subgroups Main L 8 2 12 48V DC Master 100 effects with tap delay control Test tone and foot switch effect on off 0 1 dB 0 3 dB 90 dB PHONIC Model Name AM 844D Noise 20Hz 20KHz measured at main output Channels 1 4 unit gain EQ flat all channels on main mix channels 1 3 as far left as possible channels 2 4 as far right as possible Reference 6dBu Master 0 unity channel fader down 86 5 dBu Master unity channel fader unity 84 dBu S N ratio ref to 4 290 dB Microphone Preamp 129 5 dBm 150 ohms terminated ma
32. was purchased new from an authorized Phonic dealer distributor For complete warranty policy information please visit http www phonic com CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT We encourage you to visit our online help at http www phonic com help There you can find answers to frequently asked questions tech tips driver downloads returns instruction and other helpful information We make every effort to answer your questions within one business day Phonic America Corporation 5411 Johns Road 605 Tampa FL 33634 813 890 8872 support phonic com http www phonic com PHONIC PHONIC WWW PHONIC COM
33. x gain THD Any output 1KHz 14dBu 0 00596 20Hz to 20KHz channel inputs CMRR 1 KHz 0 60dBu Gain at 80dB maximum Maximum Level Mic Preamp Input 10dBu Other Input 21dBu Balanced Output 28dBu Impedance 2K ohms All Other Input except insert 10 K ohms RCA 2T Output 1 1 K ohms Ch Equalization 3 band 15dB 4 band on Stereo Ch Mid EQ mono channel 100 8k Hz sweepable LMid EQ stereo channel 800 Hz 75 Hz 18 dB oct Mic Preamp Input Low cut filter Built in Power Supply 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Net Weight 5 9 kg 13 Ibs Dimensions WxHxD 418x140x438 mm 16 5 x5 5 x17 25 20 AM844D PHONIC AM844D BLOCK DIAGRAM 21 SNHd 2 O d TOWINOQ LNLY 7 6 Z S3NOHd d el XIN 1504 v S3NOHd l WY TLS TIS lt 4 JWA RIL ISOd 3ild JOUNOS lt 11 Twat xat Sig lt 949 1VOIIN3Ql 8 789 JOs 0 649 E 599 v e le ido Ld THOT LXAV OL 2 _ INI 1VOIIN3Ql 2 289 l E lt lt PFX NIU LC 5 o 3 za THO dus NIS 16
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search