Getting Started - Focusrite VoiceMaster Pro Mode D'emploi

quarter inch jack INSTRUMENT INPUT. The INSERT SEND and INSERT
RETURN quarter inch jack connectors on the rear panel allow an additional
processor to be inserted into the signal chain between the pre-amp and the other
processing sections of the unit.
Outputs are provided on both XLR (balanced, +4 dBu) and quarter inch jack
(unbalanced, -10 dBV), and there is also a PRE DE-ESSER output XLR (balanced,
+4 dBu).
Additionally, the VoiceMaster Pro includes a mono, unbalanced FX SEND and
balanced stereo FX RETURN with quarter inch jack connectors, to allow an effects
unit to be monitored, together with balanced stereo EXT MONITOR INPUT and
MONITOR OUTPUT connections on quarter inch TRS jacks. See the LATENCY-
FREE MONITORING and the EXT MONITOR INPUT/MONITOR OUTPUT
sections on pages 10-11 for further details.
Finally, the ADC EXT INPUT (balanced, quarter inch TRS jack) allows an external
signal to be routed to the second channel of the optional digital converter card. This
allows the digital converter to be used for stereo mastering applications, as a stand-
alone A/D converter, or simply to provide a second (line level) record input. For
information on the optional digital output board, see page 11.

GETTING STARTED

1. Ensure that nothing other than the mains supply is connected to your VoiceMaster
Pro, then switch it on via the POWER switch on the right hand side of the unit. If
your unit is permanently connected to a patchbay, ensure audio is not being fed to any
connected speakers to avoid any turn-on speaker pops.
2. Connect the appropriate OUTPUT (either +4 dBu balanced XLR or –10 dBV
unbalanced jack) on the rear panel of the VoiceMaster Pro to your recorder or audio
interface. If using the digital output option, connect the digital output to the digital
input of your recorder or audio interface. See page 11 for more information on the
VoiceMaster Pro digital output option.
3. Connect the MONITOR inputs and outputs to your external kit/monitor speakers.
4. Ensure that each processing section is switched out (IN switch disengaged and
unlit), and that the PROCESS BYPASS switch is also disengaged (out).
5. Connect your input source as required. A microphone can be plugged into the
XLR MIC INPUT on either the front fascia or the rear panel. If you wish to connect
a line-level source (to use the VoiceMaster Pro's dynamics processing when mixing
down, for example) connect this to the TRS LINE INPUT on the rear panel.
Alternatively, you may connect an electric guitar or bass to the INSTRUMENT
INPUT via the unbalanced quarter inch jack input on the front fascia.
6. Check that the correct input is selected in the DISCRETE CLASS A PRE-AMP
section. If recording a line level source connected to the rear panel LINE INPUT,
ensure the LINE switch is engaged. If a microphone is connected to either of the MIC
INPUTS, or an electric guitar or bass is connected to the INSTRUMENT INPUT,
ensure the LINE switch is disengaged.
7. Make sure the phase reverse (Ø) and HPF ( ) switches are disengaged and that the
INPUT GAIN control is fully counter-clockwise. Set the OUTPUT FADER to the
'0' position.
8. If using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power, engage the +48V
switch. If you are unsure whether your microphone requires this phantom power,
refer to its user guide. Phantom power can damage some microphones, especially
ribbon microphones.
9. Increase the INPUT GAIN control, checking the input level meter LEDs and
ensuring the red O/L LED does not illuminate, except occasionally and briefly when
the loudest signal is present.
10. If using a microphone, ensure that the microphone placement is at its best. Before
you start recording, alter the microphone placement until you get as close as possible
to the sound you want. Note that moving the microphone may have an effect on the
level of the signal entering the VoiceMaster Pro, requiring an alteration to the INPUT
GAIN setting.
11. Add additional processing as required using the various signal-processing blocks,
which may be individually switched in or out. For more information on the specific
functions of the various sections, refer to the following section, FACILITIES AND
CONTROLS.
ENGLISH
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