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MIC / STEREO LINE CHANNELSMIC / LINE CHANNELS
MASTER SECTION
The MIC/LINE channels of the PowerMate are outstand-
ingly well-equipped and offer a multitude of useful extras.
To allow the use of condenser microphones, phantom
power can be switched to the channels in groups of six.
Inserts in each mono channel permit the external process-
ing of the microphone signals. Ergonomically designed
GAIN pots with a range of 60 dB plus Signal Present and
Peak LEDs beside the faders provide optimum control
over the performance of the discrete microphone pre-
amps. A switchable 80 Hz LO-CUT FILTER is provided for
the suppression of low frequency noise. The 3-band EQ
section includes a sweepable (100 Hz – 8 kHz) semi-para-
metric MID, a LO-SHELV at 60 Hz and a HI-SHELV at 12
kHz with a control range of +/- 15 dB in each case. AUX1
and AUX2 are switched post-fade and control the level of
signal sent to the onboard effects devices FX1 and FX2.
AUX3 and AUX4 are designed to be switched pre-fade for
separate monitor mixes but can also be switched post-
fade to supply additional effects devices in the sum. The
channel strips also include PAN pots as well as PFL and
MUTE switches, each with its own LED. Ultra-high quality
dust-protected ALPS faders with extremely high maximum
attenuation levels control the ratios of the individual channels.
With its special asym-
metric structure, this
filter, which can be
switched to each mic-
channel separately,
emphasizes the fre-
quency range in which
the fundamental tones
of the human voice are located, raising the profile of the
vocals within the overall mix. This type of contouring, which
cannot be achieved using ordinary EQ, solves the problem
of ‘thin voices’.
The MIC/STEREO LINE channels differ from the mono
channels in having separate GAIN MIC and LINE TRIM
controls instead of the LO-CUT and VOCAL VOICING
switches, 3-band equalisation (LO, MID and HI) and a
BALANCE control instead of the PAN control offered by
the mono channels.
The AUX3 and AUX4
auxiliary sends offer
switchable anti-feed-
back filters, sweep-
able over the range
80Hz – 7.7kHz, for
the swift and precise
elimination of feed-
back between the microphones and monitor loudspeakers
(a common problem) and for which an additional equaliser
would otherwise be needed.
In the master section, too, you’ll find PowerMates are excep-
tionally well-equipped. Faders are provided for the returns of
the integrated effects devices, FX1 and FX2, as well as for
the AUX3 and AUX4 sends and the stereo MASTER. The
left and right channels of the 2 x 7-band equaliser used to
neutralise problematic room acoustics (with frequency bands
optimised for live performance) are separately switchable
and adjustable. The AUX1 and AUX2 sends can be used to
supply separate effects devices, either parallel to the internal
ones or on their own, and have individual level controls.
There is an additional MONO OUT, switchable pre/post.
Power, Limit and Clip LEDs and a 2 x 12 LED Master Display
provide a clear overview of the operating state. The 2-
TRACK RETURN allows a line input signal — e.g. from a
tape machine — to be fed into the sum or AUX3 and AUX4
monitor sends with individual level control. Also on hand is a
STANDBY switch that eliminates the mixer section altogeth-
er, in which case only the signals from the 2-TRACK
RETURN are fed to the built-in amplifier.
STAGELIGHT
To permit the swift and sure operation of the PowerMate
on dark stages during live performances, a socket is pro-
vided for an XLR gooseneck light (12V, 2.4W) which is
available as an optional extra.
FEEDBACK FILTER
PROTECTIVE LID
Included in the delivery is a
robust, metal lid that clicks shut
and allows the PowerMate to
be transported safely without
the need for an additional flight-
case.
VOCAL VOICING FILTER