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Q-SD

fRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND fUNCTIONS

1. Microphone 1 - This combo jack will accept a standard 1/4 plug or XLR 3-pin balanced male
plug. The volume output level for this microphone will be controlled by its own respective VOLUME
knOb (22).

note: We recommend that you use a 500-600ohm microphone for the best sound

quality.
2. source seLector sWitch - These switches are used to select the input source assigned to
each channel. Each channel may only be assigned one input source at a time. This switch must be in
the “phono” position for turntable operation.
3. channeL Gain controL - This adjustment is used to adjust the audio source signal input gain
for a channel. Never use the gain control to adjust a channels output volume. Setting the gain level
properly will ensure a clean output signal. An improper gain level adjustment will send a distorted
signal throughout the entire audio line which may damage speakers and amplifiers. To properly set a
channels gain level control:

1. Be sure the MastEr VOLUME COntrOL (5) is set to level 8.

2. Set the ChannEL FadEr (19) to level 8.

3. Begin playback on an audio source connected to the channel you are adjusting.

4. Use the gain Control to adjust an average output volume of +4 dB.

5. Repeat this step for all channels

4. channeL eQ section -

CHANNEL TREbLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of a channel

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