Mackie PORTABLE RECORDING PREAMP Manuel D’Utilisation

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5. FireWire Indicator
This LED illuminates when a valid FireWire connec-
tion is made between the Onyx Satellite and a computer.
6. 48V Phantom Power Switch and Indicator 
Most professional condenser microphones require 
phantom power, which is a low-current DC voltage 
delivered to the microphone on pins 2 and 3 of the XLR 
microphone connector. Push in the 48V button if your 
microphone requires phantom power. An LED lights 
next to the button to indicate that phantom power is 
active.
This is a global phantom power switch and applies 
48V to the XLR input connectors on channels 1 and 2.
Dynamic microphones, like Shure’s SM57 and SM58, 
do not require phantom power. However, phantom 
power will not harm most dynamic microphones should 
you accidentally plug one in while the phantom power 
is turned on. Be careful with older ribbon microphones. 
Check the manual for your microphone to find out for 
sure whether or not phantom power can damage it.
7. CTRL RM/PHONES 1 Level
Use this knob to adjust the signal level at the CTRL 
RM Out [11] jacks on the rear panel of the pod. It also 
adjusts the signal at the PHONES 1 [9] jack on the 
front, since they share the same signal. It ranges from 
off (∞) to maximum gain (MAX). 
8. PHONES  Level
This knob adjusts the signal level at the PHONES 2 
jack [9] on the front panel. It ranges from off (∞) to 
maximum gain (MAX).
Having independent level control for each headphone 
output means that in an overdub situation, for example, 
the musician and the engineer can each adjust their 
own headphone volume to taste.
9. PHONES 1 and  Outputs
This is where you plug in your stereo headphones. 
These are 1/4" TRS stereo jacks. The same signal ap-
pears at both PHONE jacks, but each has its own indi-
vidual level control [7/8]. The same signal is also routed 
to the CONTROL ROOM outputs [11], which share the 
level control with the PHONES 1 output.
WARNING: The headphone amps are 
designed to drive any standard head-
phones to a very loud level. We’re not 
kidding! They can cause permanent 
hearing damage. Even intermediate 
levels may be painfully loud with 
some headphones.  
BE CAREFUL! Always start with the PHONES level 
turned all the way down before connecting headphones 
to the PHONES jack. Keep it down until you’ve put on 
the headphones. Then turn it up slowly. Why? Always 
remember: 
“Engineers who fry their ears, find them-
selves with short careers.”
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CTRL RM/
PHONES 1
PHONES 2
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