Ecler COMPACT 5 - Manual (Page 4)

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1. IMPORTANT REMARK
We thank you for trusting on us and choosing our COMPACT 5 mixer. In order to get
the most in operation and efficiency from your mixing unit, it is VERY IMPORTANT for you -
before you plug anything - to read this manual very carefully and take seriously into account all
considerations specified within it.
In order to guarantee the optimum operation of this unit, we strongly recommend that
its maintenance be carried out by our Authorised Technical Services.
1.1. Safety Precautions
This apparatus must be earthed through its mains cable.
Do not expose the unit to rain or water splashes, and do not place liquid containers or
incandescent objects like candles on top of the unit. Do not obstruct the ventilation
shafts with any kind of material.
Any change in the configuration of the unit must be carried out by a qualified technician.
Should any connection / disconnection task be done, always disconnect the unit from the
mains supply.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit.
2. INTRODUCTION
The Compact 5 merges flexibility, simplicity and ECLERs renowned quality into an
universal mixer which has been specially designed for non-technical users: The COMPACT 5.
This simple and intuitive mixer is suited for a broad variety of installations, ranging from
conference rooms or church sound systems to outdoor P.A., children entertainment,
presentations or fashion shows to name a few.
Its reduced size and the specially designed chassis make it ideal both for rack
mounting or as a table-top unit. Last but not least, the technological concept and the carefully
selected electronic components make this mixer a 100% professional unit.
The COMPACT 5 incorporates 5 mixable channel, each with different input capabilities:
Channel 1 LINE A and LINE B
LINE B switchable to PHONO from rear panel
Channel 2 LINE A and LINE B LINE B switchable to PHONO from rear panel
Channel 3 LINE / MICRO / AUXILIARY AUXILIARY on front panel
Channel 4 LINE / MICRO
Channel 5 LINE / MICRO Additional MICRO input on front panel
All channels feature a lever switch input selector, independent gain control and 3
band tone controls.
All inputs are PFL capable in order to visually (through the VU meters) and
acoustically (through headphones) monitor any signal connected to the inputs of the unit.