(Play/Pause Button)
Push this button to start and stop playback and recording of the
currently displayed track. Starting a track after it is paused will
resume the track from the point at which it was paused (in both
record and playback mode). This is also used to confirm and/or
select settings when navigating the main menu.
(Back/Next Buttons)
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Pushing these buttons will allow users to skip back and forwards
between tracks. When the menu is activated, these buttons are
used to scroll through on screen options.
/MENU (Stop/Menu Button)
Push this button to stop playback or recording when applicable.
Pushing the button while in the main menu will return you to the
previous page.
9. Record Out
These outputs will accommodate RCA
cables, able to be fed to a variety of recording
devices such as digital recorders, tape
recorders, and even laptop computers.
10. 2T Return
These RCA stereo inputs are used to connect
the mixer with external devices, such as tape
and CD players, or even Laptop computers,
receiving a signal from another source and
feeding it to the Main L-R mix.
Rear Panel
11. Main L and R Outputs
These two ports will output the final stereo balanced line level
signal sent from the main mixing bus. The primary purpose of
these jacks is to send the main output to external devices, which
may include power amplifiers (and in-turn, a pair of speakers),
other mixers, as well as a wide range of other possible signal
processors (Equalizers, Crossovers, etcetera).
12. Control Room Outputs
These two 1/4" Phone Jack outputs feed the signal altered by
the Control Room/Phones level control on the face of the mixer.
This output has extensive use, as it can be used to feed the
signal from the mixer to an active monitor, for the monitoring of
the audio signal from within a booth, among other possible uses.
13. ALT 3-4 Output
These unbalanced outputs are fed from the ALT 3-4 mix and
can be used in conjunction with a large array of input devices,
including signal processors, recording devices, monitor mixers,
and so on. The ALT 3-4 mix is created by muting signals on
channels 1 through 8.
14. USB Connector
The AM1204FX RW can be connected to any modern Windows
or Mac-based computer. Doing so will allow users to get a stereo
signal both to and from the computer.
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15. Power Switch and AC Connector
The power switch, located on the rear of the mixer, is used to
activate the mixer. But there's no point in activating the mixer
if there's no power, therefore an AC power connector has been
included to ensure your mixer gets the power it needs. Please
use the power cable that is included with this mixer only.
16. Phantom Power Switch
When this switch is in the on position, it activates +48V of
phantom power for all microphone inputs, allowing condenser
microphones (well, the ones that don't use batteries) to be
used on these channels. Activating phantom power will be
accompanied by an illuminated LED above the left channel level
meter. Before turning Phantom Power on, turn all level controls
to a minimum to avoid the possibility of a ghastly popping sound
coming from the speakers.
NB. Phantom Power should be used in conjunction with balanced
microphones. When Phantom Power is engaged, single ended
(unbalanced) microphones and instruments should not be used
on the Mic inputs. Phantom Power will not cause damage to most
dynamic microphones, however if unsure, the microphone's user
manual should be consulted.
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17. Low Cut Filter (75 Hz)
This button, located on channels 1 through to 4, will activate a
low-cut / high-pass filter that reduces all frequencies below 75
Hz at 18 dB per octave, helping to remove any unwanted ground
noise or stage rumble.
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