User manual

Main Channel strip
Descripon
MODEL 1.4 has four idencal main channel strips, each equipped with 2 auxiliary
sends, Input drive control, an innovave hybrid EQ lter system, Dual Cues, and a high
quality 60mm twin rail fader. The input to each channel is via an RCA connector on
the rear panel, or via the fully balanced DB25 system (see page 12). Channels 2 and 3
are also equipped with an RIAA pre-amplier for use with turntables.
AUX Sends - The two AUX controls send the channel signal to the Auxiliary mix output
jack sockets for use with external eects processors or, in some applicaons, local
monitors. The PRE FADE switch selects whether AUX 1 sources its signal Pre or Post
the channel fader; default is post fader, (switch up posion). AUX 2 is always post
fader, though there is an internal opon to allow AUX 2 to be switched Pre or Post
fader along with AUX 1.
LINE/PHONO/DSUB - This switch selects which input connector the channel signal is
sourced from. The default (switch up posion) sources the signal from its associated
RCA connector on the rear panel. Pressing the switch routes the signal from the DSUB
(DB25) connector system - see page 12. Channels 2 and 3 can be congured for use
with turntables (Phono) by selecng the small red buon on the rear panel, situated
below its associated earth binding post. If this buon is pressed the LINE/PHONO/
DSUB switch cap will glow red, (only in the up posion), to indicate that this channel
has been congured as a turntable input.
DRIVE - This control varies the maximum signal level the channel input pre-amplier
can pass (headroom) before it is driven into clipping (distoron). With the control
fully counter clock-wise the channel headroom is unaected, and signal levels of >
+20dBu will remain clean. As the drive control is rotated clockwise input headroom is
progressively reduced, unl at maximum rotaon the pre-amplier will start to clip at
signal levels above –4dBu. The sha of the drive control is illuminated and will light
red to give a visual indicaon of the clip funcon. See page 9 for more informaon on
the drive control.
CONTOUR/SCULPT - PLAYdierently’s unique Hybrid EQ. See page 6 for details.
FILTER - This switch routes the channel signal through to the Master Filter secon, see
page 4 for more informaon on the Master Filter. This switch is controlled by the zero
-crossing detecon system so can be used as a performance eect.
CUE A, CUE B - MODEL 1.4 is equipped with two independent Cue systems, CUE A and
CUE B. CUE A sends the channel pre-fader, post-EQ, signal to the right headphone
monitor secon, and CUE B to the le headphone monitor.
VCA FADER - The 60mm fader controls the DC level for the channel VCA (voltage
control amplier). These twin rail faders have been carefully chosen to ensure long life
and smooth operaon, and feature a heavy feel for greater precision.
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