Operation Manual

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM
IMPORTANT!
MICROPHONE USAGE
Here are some notes about using microphones with iPA Music System – and in general:
• iPA Music System includes a dynamic microphone and an XLR cable. Dynamic mics generally require
no power, whereas many condenser mics require "phantom power" supplied by the device it's
connected to. If you want to use a different mic, we recommend using a dynamic mic since iPA Music
System does not supply phantom power.
• iPA Music System's INPUT is a "combo" jack, which accommodates both XLR- and 1/4"-style cables.
• Before connecting a mic to the INPUT, be sure the INPUT VOLUME is at its minimum setting.
• After the mic is connected, slowly increase the INPUT VOLUME level to an appropriate level. A
generally safe range is anywhere between the "9 o'clock" and "3 o'clock" knob positions.
• Feedback is created when the sound from a speaker is fed back into the mic, resulting in a loud
humming or squealing sound that swells in volume and can get dangerously loud. To avoid feedback:
o Don't place the mic in front of the speaker. If you can't avoid it, use a longer mic cable so the mic
can be placed as far away from the speaker as possible.
o Don't turn up the INPUT VOLUME to extremely high levels.
o If you start to hear feedback—even if it's quiet—turn down the INPUT VOLUME knob.
• Hold the mic approximately 1-3 inches away from your mouth when using it. Holding it too far away
requires unnecessarily turning up the INPUT VOLUME, and holding it too close can result in overly loud
volumes, feedback, distortion, etc. when speaking.
• If several different people will be using the mic during a "session," keep an eye on your volume levels
and adjust the INPUT VOLUME knob accordingly, since everyone naturally speaks at different
volumes.
VOLUMES
When a sound source (music, voice, etc.) is loud enough, iPA Music System's SIGNAL/PEAK LED will light
up.
A red light means the sound is loud enough to activate the speaker's protection circuit. This prevents the
speaker from getting damaged from being "blown out," which can happen with other speakers. It's OK if the
red light flickers occasionally or intermittently, but if you hear the speaker's audio becoming fuzzy, overly
loud, "breaking up," etc., turn down the INPUT VOLUME and/or DOCK VOLUME knobs.
Generally, it's a good idea to monitor this light if you're playing several different kinds of music (different
styles of music are produced at different volumes) or if several different people are using the mic (everyone
naturally speaks at different volumes).
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Power
Microphone
Speaker*
iPad*