Manual

Front Panel
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(8) High Boost/Cut - Selects the amount of cut or boost applied by the high shelving filter. The
positive and negative numbers on the front panel denote dB values (-9, -6, -4.5, -3, -1.5, 0, +1.5, +3,
+4.5, +6, +9).
(9) Low Frequency - Selects the corner frequency for the low shelving filter. Available frequencies are
70 Hz, 100 Hz, and 200 Hz.
(10) Low Boost/Cut - Selects the amount of cut or boost applied by the low shelving filter. The
positive and negative numbers on the front panel denote dB values (-9, -6, -4.5, -3, -1.5, 0, +1.5, +3,
+4.5, +6, +9.
(11) +48 V - Most modern condenser microphones require +48 volts of phantom power to operate.
This toggle switch applies 48 volts to the 6176 MIC INPUT when the switch is up (in the +48V
position). ( See page 26 for more information about phantom power)
(12) Power - Turns the 6176 power on or off. When powered on, the purple LED immediately above this
switch is lit.
(13) Join / Split - This switch allows separate use of the preamp section and the limiter / compressor
section. When the switch is in the SPLIT (down) position, each side of the 6176 acts as a separate
device, each with its own separate rear panel in / out connections. ( see #1 and #2 on page 9 and
#5 and #6 on page 9) When the switch is in the JOIN (up) position, the 6176 behaves like a channel
strip, with the preamp output automatically routed internally to the limiter / compressor section.
 Keep phantom power off (switch down) when it is not required.
 To avoid loud transients, always make sure phantom power is off when connecting or
disconnecting microphones.
 Always check the power requirements of your microphone with the manufacturer before
applying phantom power.
 When operating in JOIN mode, the rear panel Preamp LINE OUT and the Limiter/Compressor
LINE IN jacks are automatically disconnected.