PreSonus FP10 - Manual (Page 18)

APPLICATION NOTES
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4 . 1 M I C R O P H O N E S
The FIREPOD works great with all types of microphones including dynamic, ribbon and condenser
microphones. Dynamic microphones and ribbon microphones are generally lower output devices and require
no external power source. Condenser microphones are generally more sensitive than dynamic and ribbon
microphones and typically require external 48V phantom power.
NOTE: If you are using a ribbon microphone, please check the manual on the unit before applying
phantom power. Applying phantom power to some microphones could cause damage to the
microphone.
4 . 2 U S I N G T H E P R E A M P O U T P U T / L I N E I N P U T A S A N I N S E R T
The FIREPOD features ¼” TRS balanced Send and Return jacks on Channels 1 and 2. These jacks are
labeled as Preamp Output (SEND) and Line Input (Return). These connectors allow the use of external
processors such as reverbs, de-essers, limiters, EQ’s, etc. Simply connect the Preamp Output jack, balanced
or unbalanced to the input of the external processor. Then connect the FirePod’s Line Input jack to the output
of the external processor. The signal is now routed out of the FIREPOD, into the external processor, then back
into the FIREPOD. The final, processed signal will be available to record now. The Line Input can also be used
as a standard line level input for devices that do not require preamplification (such as a CD player, drum
machine, sampler and etc.).
NOTE: The line inputs on channels 1 and 2 take precedence over the combo mic/Instrument inputs
on the front of the unit. If a cable is plugged into channel one line input on the rear of the
FIREPOD, then the mic/instrument input on channel one will be inactive until the cable is removed
from line input 1.