Input Stereo - Dynacord PowerMate 2200 Mode D'emploi

INPUT STEREO

Since most features of the stereo inputs are virtually identical to the ones of the monaural in-
puts, we will not discuss their functioning in detail again. Thus, we only point out the differences
and ask you to refer to the analogous paragraphs in the fi rst chapter of this owner's manual.
14. MIC
Like their monaural counterparts the stereo input chan-
nels of the PowerMate incorporate extensive circuitry
and electronically balanced XLR-type connectors for the
connection of low impedance microphones. A feature
that often enough is not supported on mixers from other
manufacturers. No matter if your setup is more microphone-
oriented or you have more line level sound sources to con-
nect, you can always use the full amount of input channels,
provided by your PowerMate. The functioning principles
were already discussed in detail in the previous chapter.
15. STEREO INPUT L/MONO R
Electronically balanced inputs for the connection of musical instruments with stereo output, like
keyboards, drum machines, E-guitars and E-basses with an active output as well as all other
equivalent sound sources with high level outputs, like additional mixing consoles, FX units, CD
players, etc.
The stereo LINE input is meant for balanced or unbalanced sound sources with levels be-
tween –20dBu and +30dBu. For the connection of external devices you can use monaural or
stereo phone plugs which are in accordance to the diagram below. If the external appliance is
equipped with a balanced output stage, you should preferably use balanced cables and plugs,
since this type of connection provides better shielding against HF induction and external noise.
In case you want to connect a monaural sound source to a stereo input channel, you just
have to plug it into the L/MONO input. The signal gets internally routed to both channels. For
further information, please refer to the chapter "INPUT/MONO".
16. GAIN MIC
Rotary control to adjust the MIC inputs' sensitivity, providing the possibility to optimally match
the incoming signals with the mixer's internal operation level. The GAIN MIC control is only ac-
tive for the XLR-type connections of the stereo input channels.Adjustment and functioning of
these controls are identical to those of the monaural inputs.
CAUTION: The GAIN MIC control of an inactive microphone input should always be set to its
minimal marking. Otherwise the noise of the inactive input is added to the audio signal of the
corresponding LINE input, which could lead to unnecessary extra noise at the main output,
becoming clearly audible in program breaks.
17. LINE TRIM
These rotary controls are used to match the incoming line level signals with the operational
level of the PowerMate. The total adjustment range is 30dB. Unity gain – no amplifi cation (0
dB) – is achieved at the 0dB mark. The control offers a level reduction of the incoming signal
by –20dB and an amplifi cation of +20dB. This range is wide enough to allow the connection of
most professional, semi professional, and even hi-fi sound sources.
For further details on how to adjust the LINE TRIM control, please refer to paragraph 4. GAIN.If
you use a keyboard as sound source on one of the stereo inputs, make sure that no split zones
or layers with channel separation are activated. Otherwise the stereo channel mapping will ap-
pear like it is set on the keyboard and you will not have the opportunity to re-position the sound
in the overall stereo image, using the controls of the mixer. The better alternative to connect a
keyboard with pre-programmed channel mapping is to use two adjacent monaural input chan-
nels, leaving you the option to place the sound in the fi nal mix via PAN controls.
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