SONOSAX SX42 User Manual
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SX42 User's Manual
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4.4.6
Monitor select (RET DIR)
This switch allows you to route the direct (L & R) or the return (RET IN) audio signal to
headphones output, according to the following:
RET position:
the signal from the RET IN input is routed to the phones output.
DIR position:
the signal from Left and Right output channels is routed to the
phones output.
4.4.7
Level meters
Two moving coil level meter indicators are presents to visualize the current level of the audio
signal (in VU or Peak mode, see NOTE). They have a large scale ranging from -32dB to +12dB,
are compensated in temperature and closed on the front side by tempered glasses. The right
level meter indicator also show the battery voltage, when the BATT push button is depressed.
NOTE: The factory setting is Peak for both level meters and it can be internally adjusted by
your nearest SONOSAX dealer or at the factory.
4.4.8
Meters backlight
The two level meter indicators have a red backlight with an automatic power ON or OFF
function. As soon as the detected daylight goes under a certain level, the meters backlight will
light ON. Thus, when using the SX42 mixer in a normal daylight environment the backlight is
turned OFF.
4.4.9
Power LED
This small power level indicator uses a two colors LED that will light:
GREEN:
when the SX42 mixer is turned ON and it is ready to operate.
RED:
when the SX42 mixer is turned ON and the batteries are low.
4.4.10
Talkback microphone
A small electret microphone with an automatic level control is located between the two level
meters and it is used for the talkback function. To use it: first select the MIC position on the
Talkback and Oscillator switch (4.3.8) located on the Top Panel and then depress the left or
right talkback push button to send the microphone signal to the corresponding output channel.
MASTERS SECTION
In this section you will find the output level controls and indicators, the talkback function and the
battery test control.
4.4.11
Power (OFF ON)
This switch allows you to turn ON or OFF the SX42 mixer.
OFF position: the SX42 is turned OFF.
ON position:
the SX42 is turned ON.
4.4.12
Output signal peak indicators (OVD LED)
This small level indicator uses a two colors LED that will light: