Soundcraft EPM12 [20/36] Phantom power

1 PHANTOM POWER

Many professional condenser mics need PHANTOM POWER, which is a

method of sending a powering voltage down the same wires as the mic

signal. Press the switch to enable the +48V power to all of the MIC inputs.

The adjacent LED illuminates when the power is active.

WARNING: TAKE CARE when using unbalanced mics which

may be damaged by the phantom power voltage. Balanced

dynamic mics can normally be used with phantom power switched

on (contact your microphone manufacturer for guidance).

Mics should always be plugged in, and all output faders set to minimum

before switching the Phantom Power ON to avoid damage to external

equipment

2 POWER INDICATOR

This LED lights to show when power is connected to the console.

3 MASTER FADERS

The MASTER FADERS set the final level of the MIX outputs, and separate

faders are provided for each output. These should normally be set close to

the ‘0’ mark if the input GAIN settings have been correctly set, to give maximum

travel on the faders for smoothest control.

4 MIX OUTPUTS & INSERTS

The Mix LEFT and RIGHT outputs are sent from the XLR sockets as balanced

signals. The Mix INSERT points are on 3-pole ‘A’ gauge jacks and are

unbalanced.

5 BARGRAPH METERS

The three-colour peak reading BARGRAPH METERS normally show the level

of the MIX RIGHT and MIX LEFT outputs, giving you a constant warning of

excessive peaks in the signal which might cause overloading. Aim to keep

the signal within the amber segments at peak levels for best performance.

Similarly, if the output level is too low and hardly registering at all on the

meters, the level of background noise may become significant. Take care to

set up the input levels for best performance.

When any PFL switch is pressed, the meters switch to show the selected PFL

signal on both meters, in mono; the PFL ACTIVE LED also lights.

MASTER SECTION