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Quick Reference: UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid Front Panel

1. This XLR/TRS combo jack accepts either a mic cable or a

cable with a quarter-inch plug. It is equipped with

approximately +60 dB of boost for the mic (XLR) input

and +32 dB of boost for the instrument (TRS) input.

Separate settings are maintained for the XLR and TRS

inputs for saving with presets. The XLR (mic) input can

also be supplied with 20 dB pad and 48V phantom

power.

2. These two Precision Digital Trim™ rotary encoders

provide +60 dB and +32 dB of boost, respectively, for

the mic (XLR) and instrument (TRS) inputs on the front

and rear panel. Adjustment can be made in approxi-

mately 1 dB increments. Both have preamps, so you can

plug in just about anything: a microphone, a guitar or

even a synth. For +4 dB signals, use the rear panel TRS

inputs. Use the trim knob and input level meter in the

LCD to calibrate the input signal level. For the Mic (XLR)

input, Push the TRIM encoder to toggle a 20 dB pad; push

and hold to toggle 48V phantom power.

3. Turn the VOL knob to control the headphone volume. The

LCD provides visual feedback for the headphone volume

setting as you turn the knob. Push the knob once to view

the current volume setting in the LCD display; push it

again to control the UltraLite-mk3’s MASTER VOLUME

setting. From the factory, MASTER VOLUME controls the

(TRS) MAIN OUTS 1-2 on the rear panel, but MASTER

VOLUME can be programmed to control any combination

of outputs. See “The Monitor Group” on page 90 for

details.

4. When power is off, push the VOL knob to power on the

UltraLite-mk3; press and hold to turn it off. When

connected to the computer via FireWire, the

UltraLite-mk3 is powered by its FireWire connection to

the computer. When connected via USB, it must be

powered with the included DC power adapter.

5. The multi-purpose backlit LCD provides metering for all

of the UltraLite-mk3’s inputs and outputs. It also gives

you access to the UltraLite-mk3’s built-in mixer and

other settings. There are eight independent stereo mix

busses. Each mixes all inputs (or any subset you wish) to

a stereo output of your choice. The four knobs to the right

of the LCD correspond directly to the four labeled

sections of the LCD. Push the PARAMETER knob repeat-

edly to cycle through the three main LCD display modes:

METER, CUEMIX and SETUP.

METER mode provides level meters for each input and

output. The labels above and below the LCD refer to all of

the UltraLite-mk3’s inputs and outputs (both analog and

digital).

CUEMIX mode lets you program the UltraLite-mk3’s on-

board CueMix FX mixer. Use the CHANNEL knob to

choose the input, output or mix you wish to edit. Push it

to switch among inputs, outputs and busses, then turn it

to choose the desired channel or bus. Use the PAGE,

PARAM and VALUE knobs to access the settings for the

chosen channel.

SETUP mode lets you access general settings. Use the

PARAMETER knob to browse settings, and use the VALUE

knob to adjust them.

6. This is a standard quarter-inch stereo headphone jack.

From the factory, its output matches the main outs on

the rear panel. But it can be programmed to mirror any

other output pair (digital or analog). It can even be

programmed to serve as its own independent output.

Use the volume knob above to control its level.

7. Push the TRIM rotary encoder to toggle the 20 dB pad

independently for each mic input. Hold it in momen-

tarily to toggle 48V phantom power independently for

each mic input.

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