Spirit FOLIO SX mixer - Manual (Page 10)

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONSOLE
Mono Input Channel
1 DIRECT OUTPUT
The first eight channels have a dedicated Direct Output which allows direct connec-
tion to external devices, for example to feed Tape Machines or effects units. See the
‘Advanced Features’ section on page 18 for a full explanation of these outputs.
2 MIC INPUT
The mic input accepts XLR-type connectors and is designed to suit a wide range of
BALANCED or UNBALANCED signals. Professional dynamic, condenser or ribbon
mics are best because these will be LOW IMPEDANCE. You can use low-cost HIGH
IMPEDANCE mics, but the level of background noise will be higher. If you turn the
PHANTOM POWER on (top right-hand side of the mixer) the socket provides a suitable
powering voltage for professional condenser mics.
ONLY connect condenser microphones with the +48V
powering OFF, and ONLY turn the +48V powering on or off
with all output faders DOWN, to prevent damage to the
mixer or external devices.
TAKE CARE when using unbalanced sources, which may be damaged by the phan-
tom power voltage on pins 2 & 3 of the XLR connector.
Unplug any mics if you want to use the LINE Input. The input level is set using the
SENS knob.
3 LINE INPUT
Accepts 3-pole `A’ gauge (TRS) jacks. Use this input for sources other than mics,
such as keyboards, drum machines, synths, tape machines or guitars. The input is BAL-
ANCED for low noise and top quality from professional equipment, but you can use
UNBALANCED sources by wiring up the jacks as shown below, although you should
then keep cable lengths as short as possible. Unplug anything in the MIC input if you
want to use this socket. Set the input level using the SENS knob.
4 INSERT POINT (ALTERNATIVE DIRECT SEND)
The unbalanced, pre-EQ insert point is a break in the channel signal path, allowing
limiters, compressors, special EQ or other signal processing units to be added in the sig-
nal path. The Insert is a 3-pole ‘A’ gauge jack socket which is normally bypassed. When
a jack is inserted, the signal path is broken, just before the EQ section.
The Send may be tapped off as an alternative pre-fade, pre-EQ direct output if
required, using a lead with tip and ring shorted together so that the signal path is not
interrupted (see below).
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2
3
4
5
6
9
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11
12
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14
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8
Mono pre-fade
Direct Send
RCA Phono
XLR
XLR
Signal Send
Wire Link
centre
Screen
Signal
Link pins 1 & 3
Screen
Insert Point
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2
3