Wharfedale EZ-M 10X2 User Manual

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Low Impedance (Low Z) MIC Input

The low noise, high headroom “Low Z” MIC input is for

use with balanced, low impedance dynamic microphones.

NOTE: Condenser microphones will not work on this

mixer.

LINE IN

This ¼” Tip, Ring, Sleeve (TRS) jack is designed to be

connected with (-10 to +4dBu) balanced or unbalanced line

level sources.

GAIN Control

In order to achieve the best signal to noise ratio and

adequate dynamic range, the input preamp level of the

Mic/Line channel is adjusted with a GAIN control on channel

1. Set the GAIN control by watching the LED bar-graph

meters—above the MAIN MIX level control in the Master

section of the mixer—while the signal source for that channel

is active (whether it be a microphone or an instrument

connected to the LINE IN of the channel). The ideal level is

between 0dB and +6dB on the bar graph meters.

If the CLIP LED on the channel lights up consistently, the

GAIN control is set too high. It is acceptable for the CLIP

LED to flash periodically especially with loud instruments like

drums or during peak sound levels during loud portions of a

performance.

CLIP LED

The CLIP LEDs (on channel 1) will light up when the input

signal is driven too high. This indicates that the signal is

overloading the preamp and causing distortion.