Fredenstein F200 - Manual (Page 4)

Fredenstein F200 Dual Mic-Pre and Compressor
Detailed Description:
Microphone Preamplifier:
Gain Control:
Microphone Preamplifier Gain Control from 0dB (with PAD) to +60dB (without PAD)
A clip indicator LED turns on, if the microphone preamplifier output level is greater than +24 dBu.
PAD – Input Attenuator:
when turned on (LED lit), a 20dB attenuator at the input allows line level signals to pass through
the preamplifier.
Low Cut – High Pass Filter:
when turned on (LED lit), the 60 Hz High Pass Filter is activated to suppress unwanted low
frequencies.
P48 Phantom Power:
Most FET condenser microphones as well as some other microphones with built-in amplifiers
require +48V Phantom Power. Setting the P48 switch to the “ON” upper position enables +48V
through the balanced microphone line, but not through the DI input. Please check your microphone
documentation, if you are not 100% sure. Enabling P48 on microphones not designed for P48
might cause severe damage to the microphone.
POL – Polarity Control:
Setting the signal polarity, when turned on (LED lit) the signal is inverted. As am example, the
bottom microphone on a snare drum needs polarity reversal.
DI – Direct Input:
The most common use for the DI input is to connect instruments like guitars directly to the F200.
The input impedance is greater than 100 KOhm to insure compatibility with most instrument
pickups. After inserting a balanced (TRS, Tip-Ring-Sleeve) or an unbalanced (TS, Tip-Sleeve) plug,
the XLR microphone input on the back panel is automatically disabled.
Fredenstein F200 Manual V1.2 July 18, 2014 Page 3