Phonic Powerpod Molded Powered Mixer
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1. WIRELESS MIC STAND BY TO Ch1 MUTE 1 8 121 1 VDD K Al Z o o 48V a lt lt gt CHANNEL1 4 p PAN R TONE Z LEVEL ne a HIGH MID FREQ LOW SWEEPABLE MID Hi z ON CH1 2 ONLY MON LIMITER CHANNELS 9 L 7 BAND GEQ W M PAN FEEDBACK 20005 px E 6 aS R JU TONE e MONLEVEL EU 7v mon out pz LEVEL A 125 250 4 8K PROTECTOR MAIN MON PAD 25 Ed S HIGH MID LOW 5 m T SUPER Hi Z LEFT RIGHT L 1 GEQ SELECT spun M MAIN MON o 7 BAND GEQ W d SYSTEM 3 FEEDBACK MAIN BRIDGE A B BRIDGE SPEAKON DETECTION TONE be A 2 24 Lever BAL io 1 1 2 BRIDGE BRIDGE 7 125 250 4 8K Oo ONL 244 ue e L AMP SELECT 2 5 2 e A 5 SOLID HIGH LOW L MONO i MAIN LEVEL SYSTEM EFX 75 O BRIDGE R L VE j B2 R E gt OUT MAIN OUT PROTECTOR LEVEL BAL _ l R ee TRIM 00006 LDISPLAY2. WIRELESS MIC STAND BY TO Ch1 MUTE CH1 7 xiziz PHANTOM VDD RE JL 5 0D 48V p CHANNEL1 2 i TONE e a LEVEL PAD 25 e Zi Zi 2 EFX HIGH MID FREQ LOW SWEEPABLE MID Hi z ON CH1 2 ONLY MON LIMITER CHANNEL3 4 MON LEVEL 7 GEQ W 00000 eV FEEDBACK gt Pra DETECTION TONE Z e 19 MON OUT m 2 LEVEL 125 250 4 8K n Q GEQ SELECT PROTECTOR 9 4 MAIN MON 25 EFX C HIGH LOW bes 1 MON MAIN1 MAIN2 1 RN s A CHANNELS5 7 BHONIC 2 z MAIN1 MAIN2 5 FED eK W BA rear A B BRIDGE SPEAKON DETECTION o ses MAIN LEVEL e 1 1 24 2 B ke En k k i 1 2 BRIDGE o o O E 125 250 4K 8K l E BRIDGE e ous AMP SELECT SOLID Low MON L PHONIC HIGH 7 PHONIC ae EFX BRIDGE i Vt C il MAIN OUT T B2 LINE2 2 REC OUT PROTECTOR TR
3. HDA 24 BIT DSP EFFECT ENGINE MAIN L R STEREO EFFECT OUT INPUT TO MAIN OUTPUT VOCAL ELIMINATOR MAIN SONG STEREO EFFECT AW ON OFF SUPER Hi Z SUPER Hi Z MINI STEREO C pM oe Sao meus ENGLISH aea I 10 11 12 13 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions before operating this apparatus Keep these instructions for future reference Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation Follow all instructions provided in this document Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations where condensation may occur Clean only with dry cloth Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners Unplug this apparatus before cleaning Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does
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5. output power watts THD lt 0 5 1KHz Number of Power channels 2 3 O 8 ohms per channel 4 ohms per channel je 8 ohms bridge mono 2060 8 0 4 Hi Z channels 4 2 with super Hi Z 6 2 with super Hi Z 6 2 with super Hi Z 470K ohms 470K ohms 470K ohms 2T input 1x Mini Stereo amp 2x RCA 1x Mini Stereo amp 2x RCA 1x Mini Stereo amp 2x RCA Aux returns 1 x 1 4 TS Unbal 2 x 1 4 TS Stereo Unbal 2x 1 4 TS Stereo Unbal Main out 1x 1 4 TS Unbal 2 x 1 4 TS Stereo Unbal 2x 1 4 TS Stereo Unbal Monitor out 1 x 1 4 TS Unbal 1 x 1 4 TS Unbal 1 x 1 4 TS Unbal Efx send 1 x 1 4 TS Unbal 1 x 1 4 TS Unbal 1 x 1 4 TS Unbal Rec out 2 x RCA amp Mini Stereo 2 X RCA amp Mini Stereo 2 x RCA amp Mini Stereo Speaker outputs 2 x speakon amp 5 x 1 4 TS 2 x speakon amp 5 x 1 4 TS 2 x speakon amp 5 x 1 4 TS 4 6 Channel Strips 7002080 2 3 o Faders Monitor Main Rotary Monitor Main L R Rotary Monitor Main L R Rotary 7 2 48 VDC 48 VDC Phantom Supply 48 VDC Switches Global Global Global Digital Effect Processor 16 preset programs 24 bit 16 effects with one main 16 effects with one main with foot switch effect on off parameter control tap delay parameter control tap delay control foot switch control foot switch effect on off tap effect on off tap Graphic EQ
6. POWERPOD 745 PLUS Program Name Program Description VOCAL 1 VOCAL 2 VOCAL 3 ECHO 1 ECHO 2 DELAY HALL This reverb simulates a moderately size hall L HALL This reverb simulates a large expanse setting such as a concert hall CATH Creates acoustics similar to those of a Cathedral ROOM 1 Creates acoustics similar to those of a small room ROOM 2 Creates acoustics similar to those of a small room PLATE 1 Simulates a small plate reverb device creating hard sounding Reverb Reverberation PLATE 2 Simulates a medium plate reverb device creating hard sounding Reverb Reverberation GATE REVERB Produces effect by cutting the reverberation FLANGE Adds a sense of pitch to the sound Flange Reverb M HALL This reverb simulates a medium sized setting POWERPOD 865 885 PLUS Program Name Program Description Controllable Parameter Variable Range HALL This reverb simulates a large expanse setting such Reverb Time 0 3 10 0 sec as a concert hall ROOM Creates acoustics similar to those of a small room 0 3 3 2 sec 3 sounding Reverberation REVERB VOCAL REVERB VOCAL 2 Ideal for Reverb of vocals ECHO 1 ECHO 2 DELAY 1 DELAY 2 EARLY REF Modifies early reflections creating a deeper sound or Room Size 0 1 10 0 echo like effect DOUBLER Creates an effect simulating 2 vocalists Pitch Fine SYMPHONIC Adds richly layered depth to the sound Depth 0 100 FLANGE Adds a sense of pitch to the sound Modulation
7. alter any information suppied within this document without prior notice V1 0 NOV 12 2004 PHONIC INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing one of Phonic s many quality powered mixers The unique Powerpod Molded Powered Mixers innovated by the same talented engineers that have created a variety of mixers fantastic in style and performance in the past display similar proficiency that previous Phonic products have shown with more than a few refinements of course The all new Powerpod Molded Powered Mixers feature full gain ranges amazingly low distortion levels and incredibly wide dynamic ranges just showing the dominance these small machines will have in the mixing World The innovative features of Powerpods 745 865 and 885 Plus are obvious at first glance The new molded casing provides not only added durability but versatility that has previously been unavailable in mixers Thanks to the Powerpod Molded Mixers construction you can simply place the mixer on a desk top or other surface to sit at a 45 angle for a better view of controls and easier utilization of the mixer It is also possible to mount the new Powerpods on a unique tri pod stand allowing users to bring the mixer up into their focal visual and dextral range Because of the over all distinctiveness of the Powerpods 745 865 and 885 Plus we know by now youre already extremely eager to get started and see what this baby can do but before you do we strongly urge you t
8. kit parallel to either side of the mixer face using the screws provided along with the optional kit Ensure the kit is firmly attacked before attempting to attach the Powerpod Mixer to a rack gt om 809909090 19999090999 199909999 199909999 199909999 1909090000 9000000 99999909 9 2 rn cn cn e eo oo ee P 00 o o o After attaching the Powerpod Molded Powered Mixer to your audio rack you may then set up all your inputs and outputs as may be necessary The Powerpod Molded Mixer will take up 7 standard units of rack space EXPANSION SLOT FOR WIRELESS MICROPHONE page 6 You may have noticed a small door on the side of your Powerpod Molded Mixer which inside has a small expansion slot Do not panic This is for the addition of a wireless microphone module either the UM11 11 UM22 or VM22 not included with this mixer By simply inserting your wireless mic module into the expansion slot and screwing it into place you can then use wireless microphones along with your Powerpod Molded Mixer The signal of the wireless microphone is defaultly routed to the channel 1 input POWE
9. not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equi lateral triangle
10. 0 05 4 00 Hz Frequency DISTORTION Used to distort the sound 0 100 TAP DELAY Allows you to select the delay time by clicking a Feedback Gain button twice or by use of a footswitch The amount of feedback is adjusted using the PARAMETER Delay Time 100 ms 600bpm control 2690 ms 22 3bpm page 14 POWERPOD 745 865 885 User s Manual PHONIC GATE REVERB Produces effect by cutting the reverberation 0 1 5 0 PHONIC DIMENSIONS CN e CN N co e CD 1 1 f 20000 i tl a2 em el E xw cu jme o Zo co vo gt ooaa o gt 660600606 oo 606000000 oo 6606006 0006 OG o SJ 6600000608 o Sj 60000060 OG o SJ 6660000068 0000 0006 99 474 7 18 7 459 18 339 7 13 4 lt a 0 0 O O O O O O 8 Measurements are shown in mm inch page 15 POWERPOD 745 865 885 User s Manual PHONIC CORPORATION PHONIC SPECIFICATIONS POWERPOD 745 Plus POWERPOD 865 Plus POWERPOD 885 Plus POWER
11. IM 22 0 00000 DISPLAY AA LIMITER AUX_IN Me EFX OUT RR ON OFF B SPEAKON E e FOOTSW ON OFF DIGITAL EFFECT MAIN 4 4 PROGRAM gt TAPE IN VOCAL ELIMINATOR To F gt STAND BY MAIN L MAIN R MON POWERPOD 745 865 885 User s Manual page 18 PHONIC POWERPOD 865 885
12. N 30 EFX to Mon Main Controls These controls one located below each of the Graphic Equalizers allow users to adjust how much of signal processed by the built in effects processor is sent to the Main or Monitor mixing buses accordingly 31 Tape In Controls These controls located below each of the Graphic Equal izers are used to adjust the level of the Tape In input that will be sent to the main or monitor mixes accordingly 32 AUX In Control This control located below the Main Graphic Equalizer is used to adjust the level of the AUX In input that will be sent to the main mix page 11 PHONIC 33 GEQ Select Switch The GEQ switch located below the Monitor Graphic Equalizer allows you the user to decide how to utilize the two Graphic Equalizers to best suit your needs When switched to the uppermost position the Graphic EQs will be used for the Monitor and Main signals When set in the lower position the Graphic EQ will be used to adjust the Main left and right or Main 1 and Main 2 for the Powerpod 745 Plus signal properties separately The feedback detection system is always used for whatever signal the equalizer is utilized to 34 Vocal Eliminator Pushing this switch in enables you to eliminate vocal sections of any signal fed from a CD or tape player or any other input device into the Tape In inputs Using phase cancellation of vocal freque
13. No input other than the one being set should have any device plugged in This will ensure the purest signal is used when setting channels Set the level control of the channel you are setting to the 0 dB mark Set the master level controls main amp monitor to around the 12 o clock position Ensure the channel has a signal sent to it similar to the signal that will be sent when in common use For example if the channel is using a microphone then you should speak or sing at the same level the performer normally would during a performance if a guitar is plugged into the channel then the guitar should also be strummed as it normally would be and so on This ensures levels are completely accurate and avoids having to reset them later Set the channel level control so the Level Meter indicates the audio level is around the 0 dB mark This channel is now ready to be used you can stop making the audio signal You can repeat the same process for other channels POWERPOD 745 865 885 User s Manual page 5 PHONIC INSTALLING RACK MOUNT KIT An optinoal rack mount kit ER PLUS can easily be added to your Powerpod Molded Powered Mixer allowing it to be installed into a standard 19 rack To do so the handles of the Molded Mixer should first be removed as indicated in the pictures below After removing the Powerpod Molded Powered Mixers handles attach the rack mounting
14. PHONIC POWERPOD 745 865 885 PLUS Molded Powered Mixer HALL zoow ONIG PLATE VOCAL 1 VOCAL 2 PHANTOM ECHO 1 ECHO 2 DELAY 1 DELAY 2 epe on a a 12 18 R P wD 2 5 2 5 15 Qj eoo 3 H 7 7 7 L U U 125 250 500 ik 2k 4k 8k GRAPHIC EQ WITH FEEDBACK DETECTION SYSTEM AMP SELECT EARLY RER REVERB DOUBLER 2221 SYMPHONIC M i Api GEQ SELECT Y FLANGE 2 MON MAIN DISTORTION TAP DELAY 0 LEFT RIGHT do a m PROGRAM EFX TO MON TAPE IN MASTER MONITOR 45 UN gt Km pm UT Ps PARAMETER LOW 80 2 45 MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR MONITOR a ES 9 E EFFECT 5 00 5 5 o ON gt OFF s 5 SPEAKER PEAK MIN 125 250 500 2k 4k PROCESSING GRAPHIC EQ WITH FEEDBACK DETECTION SYSTEM STAND BY CH 1 8 MUTE 1 pode e 1 e e O o 5 DELAY EFX TO MAIN AUXIN TAPE IN MASTER
15. Plus and channels 1 through 7 on the 745 Plus allowing condenser microphones to be used on these channels The corresponding LED will illuminate when the Master Phantom Power is activated Ensure you turn the channel level control as well as the main and monitor master level controls to a minimum meaning all the way to the left before activating Phantom Power as to avoid causing unwanted noise or even damage to your audio system page 12 POWERPOD 745 865 885 User s Manual 39 Amp Select Switch and Built in Limiter This switch allows users to alternate between the different signals that can be processed by the built in power amp and routed to the speaker outputs on the rear of the device It enables users to select from L R ie Stereo or the Main 1 and 2 outputs of the Powerpod 745 Plus Main L R Mon and Bridge Mono which is output via either professional speaker Speakon output A 1 or 1 4 L R Bridge output only ensuring the Powerpod Plus mixers can be used for most any possible speaker configuration NB When using a mono bridge connection do not connect a speaker to either the 1 4 phone jacks or the professional speaker jack B 1 speaker connector located on the rear of the mixer 40 sPs Solid Phonic System Speaker Enhancement Switch and Indicator Using this switch will enable the user to give their sound a little lift to improve the overall robustness of the audio It basically cuts very low f
16. RPOD 745 865 885 User s Manual PHONIC PHONIC UTILIZING THE MOLDED MIXER 45 Angle or Perpendicular To The Ground zy eeeeeeee eseeeoeceo Ii a T Use the special molded casing s E unique design allows the Un ir ecccocooc S9 88 Powerpod Molded Powered to sit at angle that best suits your needs and your environment Ra i o 0200200 2 Mounted On A Tripod Optional tripod stand model name S3 3 NA 4 VI C 27 4 Attach tripod stand s By using the optional tripod connection plate stand you able to Mixer using screws maintain the best control provided over your mixer s position PHONIC CORPORATION POWERPOD 745 865 885 User s Manual page 7 PHONIC MAKING CONNECTIONS Channel Inputs The Powerpod 865 and 885 Molded Powered Mixers provide users with a total of 8 input channels 2 of which accept stereo signals and another 2 that accept Su
17. TOP BASS GUITAR PROCESSOR PROCESSOR Boag INHUT TO MAIN OUTPUT VOCAL ELIMINATOR TRIM MAIN Hi Z SUPER Hi Z SUPER Hi Z STEREO EFFECT ON OFF MINI MONITOR y FOOT SWITCH Mp3 Player VOCAL MIC VOCAL MIC VOCAL ELECTRIC GUITAR SPEAKERS SPEAKERS 8 160 8 160 8 160 8 160 ANOTHER ZONE PASYSTEM SPEAKERS SPEAKERS 1 L R BRIDGE B Le Pos MONITOR MAIN L R 0Ga MONITOR ge SPEAKER KEYBOARD SYNTHSISER SAMPLER OR DRUM MACHINE CASSETTE RECORDER 7 E PROCESSOR PROCESSOR 2 0 HII s BASS GUITAR LINE LINE MIC INPUT MAIN OUTPUT VOCAL ELIMINATOR IM SUPER Hi Z EFFEC OUT MINI TEREO MAIN EFFECT ON OFF VOCAL MIC VOCAL CD LD VCR PLAYER FOOTSWITCH ELECTRIC GUITAR SPEAKER SPEAKER ANOTHER ZONE PA SYSTEM SPEAKERS SPEAKERS L R BRIDGE PHONIC CORPORATION POWERPOD 745 865 885 User s Manual page 13 PHONIC DIGITAL EFFECT TABLES
18. amp input 10 dBu 10 dBu 10 dBu All other inputs 22 dBu 22 dBu 22 dBu Unbalanced output 22 dBu 22 dBu 22 dBu Impedance Lo Z input Mic in 2 2K ohms 2 2K ohms 2 2K ohms Hi Z input Line in 5K ohms 5K ohms 5K ohms 470K ohms 470K ohms 470K ohms 10K ohms 10K ohms 10K ohms 1 2K ohms 1 2K ohms 1 2K ohms 560 ohms 560 ohms 560 ohms 3 band 15 dB 3 band 15 dB 3 band 15 dB 100 8K Hz sweepable 100 8K Hz sweepable 100 8K Hz sweepable 2 5 kHz 2 5 kHz 2 5 kHz 12 kHz 12 kHz 12 kHz Digital effect mute ON OFF Digital effect mute ON OFF Digital effect mute ON OFF tap delay tap delay lt 122 dBm lt 122 dBm 122 dBm Power Consumption 220 Watts 300 Watts 400 Watts Average Maximum Power Requirement 100 120VAC 220 240VAC 100 120VAC 220 240VAC 100 120VAC 220 240VAC depends on regions 50 60 Hz 50 60 Hz 50 60 Hz 10 5 kg 23 1 Ibs 11 kg 24 2 Ibs 12 kg 26 4 Ibs Dimensions W x H x D 474x348x340mm 474x348x340mm 474x348x340mm 19 14 13 19 14 13 19 14 13 PHONIC CORPORATION POWERPOD 745 865 885 Users Manual 17 PHONIC PHONIC BLOCK DIAGRAMS POWERPOD 745
19. be connected to the unit All faders and level controls should be set at the lowest level and all channels switched off to ensure no sound is inadvertently sent through the outputs when the device is switched on All levels should be altered to acceptable degrees after the device is turned on NB Ensure that the rear of the mixer is not less than 30 centimeters from the wall as being closer than that may obstruct the cooling fans and cause overheating 3 Plug all necessary instruments and equipment into the device s various inputs as required This may include line signal devices as well as microphones and or guitars keyboards etc Plug any necessary equipment into the device s various outputs This could include speakers monitors signal processors and or recording devices NB No devices other than speakers should be connected to the power amp outputs Plugging inappropriate devices into the mixer will likely cause damage to the device Also guitar cables should not be used to connect amplifiers to speakers 5 Plug the supplied AC cable into the AC inlet on the back of the device ensuring the local voltage level is identical to that required on your device 6 Plug the supplied AC cable into a power outlet of a suitable voltage 7 Turn the power switch on channel is selected each of the level input controls of the Mixer should be turned counterclockwise as far as they will go which is the 0 mark
20. damaging any equipment When connecting to professional speaker connector A 1 power amp A be utilized through pins 1 and 1 power amplifier B can be utilized through pins 2 and 2 For professional speaker connector B 1 power amplifier can be utilized through pins 1 and 1 Pins 2 and 2 are not used on professional speaker connector B 1 When in bridge mono mode pins 1 and 2 on speakon jack A 1 are used only page 9 PHONIC 13 Mains Power Inlet This port is used to plug the socket end of the included AC cable The other end should be connected to an appropriate power source Ensure you check local voltage levels are consistent with those needed by this device before attempting to connect to a power source AC IN CONTROLS AND SETTINGS Rear Panel 14 Power Button This button is used to turn the Powerpods 745 865 and 885 Plus on or off It is advisable to ensure all level controls are a minimum before turning the device on Channel Controls 15 HIGH High Frequency Control This control is used to give a shelving boost or cut of 15 dB to high frequency 12 kHz sounds This will adjust the amount of treble included in the audio of the channel adding strength and crispness to sounds such as guitars cymbals and synthesizers 16 MID Middle Frequency Control This control is used to provide a peaking style of boost and cut to the level of middle frequency sound
21. different effects that can be added to audio When you select the effect the LED imbedded next to the effect name will illuminate and the alteration be applied automatically 24 Program Control This control is used to scroll through the various effects shown on the Digital Effect Display Turning the control will automatically change the effect and apply it to the mix PROGRAM 865 885 PLUS oR 745 PLUS 25 Parameter Control Powerpods 865 and 885 Plus only This will adjust the one main parameter of the digital effect that is currently applied to the audio feed Please refer to the Digital Effects Table for more information on Effect parameters 26 Peak Indicator Powerpods 865 and 885 Plus only This LED indicator will illuminate when the Digital Effect Processor overloads It is best to adjust the Effect control on input channels so as to ensure the Peak indicator does not light up This will ensure a greater quality over all of audio 27 DSP Effect On Button and Indicator This button is pushed to turn the corresponding effect panel on or off When the effect processor is turned on the corresponding LED illuminates POWERPOD 745 865 885 User s Manual PHONIC 28 Tap Delay Button and Indicator Powerpods 865 and 885 Plus only When the tap delay effect is selected this button is used to determine the delay time By pushing the button several times the mixer interprets the ti
22. he level of audio that is sent to the built in digital effect engine CH 1 20 PAN BAL Control Powerpods 865 and 885 Plus only This alternates the degree or level of audio that the left and right side of the main mix should receive On mono channels this control will adjust the level that the left and right should receive where as on a stereo channel provided the channel is receiving a stereo signal adjusting the BAL control will attenuate the left or right audio signals accordingly 21 Level Control This control will alter the signal level that is sent from the corresponding channel to the main mixing bus This level control will also affect the level of audio sent to the effect send 22 PAD Button The PAD button is used to attenuate the input signal of the corresponding channel by 25 dB This should be pushed in when using line level input devices or devices of a higher signal level PHONIC PHONIC CORPORATION VOCAL 1 HALL vocat 2 Room VOCAL 3 PLATE ECHO 1 vocari ECHO 2 vocar2 23 DELAY ECHO S HALL EcHo2 23 HALL DELAY L HALL pELAY2 CATH EARLY REF ROOM 1 REVERB ROOM 2 DOUBLER PLATE 1 SYMPHONIC PLATE 2 FLANGE G REVERB DISTORTION FLANGE DELAY 745 PLUS 865 885 PLUS Digital Effect Section 23 Digital Effect Display This panel displays the titles of
23. inputs of which differ slightly to the mono channels The 3 pin XLR inputs are for the addition of microphones with typical XLR male inputs where the two Line 1 4 TS jacks are for the addition of various stereo line level input devices such as keyboards If you wish to use a monaural device on a stereo return input simply plug the device s 1 4 phone jack into the left mono input and leave the right input bare The signal will be duplicated to the right due to the miracle of jack normalizing page 8 POWERPOD 745 865 885 User s Manual Master Section 5 Effect Out This 1 4 TS outputs may be used to connect to an external digital effect processor or even to an amplifier and FOOT SW speakers depending on your needs to the mixer the level of which is determined by the Effect controls on each input channel EFFECT OUT EFFECT ON OFF 745 PLUS 6 Foot Switch Jacks These ports are for the Gut inclusion of a momentary type foot switch used to remotely adjust properties of the built in Digital Effect Engine The 6 Powerpod 745 Plus features a single foot switch jack allowing users to turn the Digital Effect Engine on and off The Powerpods 865 and 885 Plus on the hand features two foot switch jacks the uppermost jack is used for turning on and off of digital effects where the lower jack is used to adj
24. is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s ing and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure PHONIC POWERPOD 745 865 885 PLUS Molded Powered Mixer USER S MAIN UAL CONTENTS page EU 4 INFRODUC TION 4 BASIC SETUP 5 E EEE o 5 enaner oC UD 5 INSTALLING RACK MOUNT KIT ee 6 EXPANSION SLOT FOR WIRELESS 6 UTILIZING THE MOLDED 7 MAKING CONNECTIONS ee 8 FINS 8 Ma ler SCHON 8 STEEL 9 CON FESO 10 SEN 10 Channel on 10 Digital Elect eel elio ENERO 11 Ma SC HOU MM ETT 11 APPLICATION 13 DIGITAL EFFECT TABLES UNUM 14 Bd lend 15 SPFRECIRICANONS 16 LOGI m 18 Phonic reserves the right to improve
25. lti effect processor with 16 programs plus one main parameter control tap Record output with trim control for recording level control and foot switch jacks matching Handy mini stereo I O for MD recorder input with level control 48V phantom power 8 balanced mic inputs through XLR jacks 10 line inputs through 1 4 jacks 2 speakon and 5 1 4 phone jacks for speaker Pad control on channel 1 6 connection Stereo aux input Optional tripod stand to raise cabinet model number S3 Powerpod 885 Plus Optional rack mounting kit model name ER 400W 400W 4 ohms amplifier for main L amp or PLUS main monitor Bridge mono 800W 8 ohms Wireless mic tuner compartment for optional 24 bit digital stereo multi effect processor with 16 module model number VM11 VHF Handheld programs plus one main parameter control tap system VM22 VHF executive system 0 11 control and foot switch jacks UHF Handheld system and UM22 UHF 8 balanced inputs through XLR jacks executive system 10 line inputs through 1 4 jacks Pad control on channel 1 6 Stereo aux input page 4 POWERPOD 745 865 885 User s Manual PHONIC PHONIC BASIC SETUP Getting Started 1 Ensure all power is turned off on the Molded Mixer Channel Setup 1 To ensure the correct audio level of the input PHONIC CORPORATION To totally ensure this the AC cable should not
26. me between last two pushes and remembers this as the delay time until the button is pushed again When the tap delay effect is selected the corresponding LED will flash at the intervals selected Master Section 29 Graphic Equalizer and Feedback Detection System Each of the Powerpod Molded Mixers features two 7 band graphic equalizers that allow the user to adjust the frequency response of the Main Left and Right signals Main 1 and 2 on the Powerpod 745 Plus or Monitor and Main signals as selected by the GEQ select switch The graphic equalizers provide a maximum of 12 dB of cut or boost on each frequency One feature built into the Powerpod Molded Mixer graphic equalizers is a Feedback Detection System The individ ual LEDs located on the slide VR controls of the equalizer will illuminate when feedback occurs on those particular frequency band By reducing the level of any frequency band that has an illuminated LED you can quite effectively remove feedback from your audio after which the LED will turn off If an LED flashes 29 865 PLUS 01 yet you are unable to 7 EEEE hear feedback is probably best not to E adjust the level When feedback occurs the LED will generally light up and remain lit 6 89 E __ 33 3 8 __ B E 8k Aa GEQ SELECT M 8 MON MAIN ci x 0 10 LEFT RIGHT EFX TO MO
27. ncy OUTPUT VOCAL ranges between the left and mnaror Bs right channels the Powerpod Molded Mixer s vocal eliminator ppc can effectively remove vocals OO panned dead center This is 6 particularly useful for Karaoke application 35 Power Indicator The Power Indicator located above the Monitor Level Meter will light up when the power of the Powerpod Molded Mixer is switched on 36 LED Level Meters These 5 segment LED level meters show the output levels of their corresponding signals The Monitor output features a mono level meter whereas the Main output has a stereo meter for Main Left and Right Main mono on the Powerpod 745 Plus signals on the Main meter The LEDs give you a constant visual warning of excessive peaks in signals that might cause overloading Adjusting the output level control to cause indicator lights to occasionally sit at the 0 position will ensure you get little to no distortion These meters are in no way changed when the GEQ selection switch is used in Case you were wondering 37 Master Controls The two VR Master level controls allow users to adjust the final output of the Monitor and Main left and right signals Main mono on the Powerpod 745 Plus before sending the signals to the built in power amplifier 38 Phantom Power Switch and Indicator When this switch is in the on position it activates 48V of Phantom Power for channels 1 through to 8 on the 865 and 885
28. ntrol allowing users to adjust the Record Out level for easier level matching when recording 10 Main Output The Main output port will output the final stereo line level signal sent from the main mixing bus allowing users to feed external devices that may run in parallel with the mixer This may include additional power amplifiers mixers PA systems as well as a wide range of other possible signal processors The Powerpod 745 Plus features a single Main out jack whereas the Powerpods 865 and 885 Plus feature stereo Main outputs 11 Monitor Output The Monitor output port can be used to send the audio signal to external devices such as powered monitors for artists or engineers to monitor audio The signal for this output is taken from the monitor mixing bus the final level of which is controlled by the Master Monitor level control which takes its signal from the Monitor controls on each individual input channel Rear Panel SPEAKERS L R BRIDGE 1 2 9 POS MONITOR 12 Speaker Outputs These jacks are used to connect to speakers fed from the internal power amplifiers A and B The first set of outputs A 1 and B 1 are professional speaker Speakon connectors to use these insert an appropriate four pin plug into the connector and twist to lock into place The second set of outputs A 2 A 3 B 2 and B 3 are 1 4 phone jacks
29. o take a look through this manual Inside you will find important facts and figures on the set up use and applications of your brand new mixer If you do happen to be one of the many people who flatly refuse to read user manuals then we just urge you to at least glance at the Instant Setup section After glancing at or reading through the manual we applaud you if you do read the entire manual please store it in a place that is easy to find because chances are there is something you missed the first time around FEATURES Common Features Powerpod 745 Plus Angled molded cabinet 220W 220W 4 ohms amplifier for main 1 amp 2 or Dual 7 band graphic equalizers with feedback main monitor Bridge mono 440W 8 ohms detection system 24 bit digital stereo multi effect processor with 16 Vocal eliminator for Karaoke preset programs and foot switch controllability Solid Phonic System speaker enhancement acre 2 Super Hi Z inputs optimized for direct of 10 line inputs through 1 4 jacks acoustic electric guitars and electric guitars or Pad control on channel 1 4 basses One aux input 2 built in limiters 3 band channel EQ 2 channels with sweepable Powerpod 865 Plus mid range 300W 300W 4 ohms amplifier for main L amp or Monitor and effect sends on each input channel main monitor Bridge mono 600W 8 ohms 24 bit digital stereo mu
30. per Hi Z signals The Powerpod 745 Plus on the other hand provides a total of 7 input channels including 3 dual mono input channels and two Super Hi Z inputs The stereo and dual mono channels on each device feature both XLR microphone inputs as well as two 1 4 line inputs and do not feature PAD buttons 1 XLR Microphone Low Z Inputs These jacks accept XLR Microphone inputs They can be used in conjunction with such microphones as professional condenser dynamic or ribbon microphones with standard XLR male connectors With low noise preamplifiers these inputs serve for crystal clear sound replication NB When using an unbalanced microphone please ensure phantom power is switched off However when using condenser microphones the phantom power of the corresponding channel should be activated 2 Line Hi Z Inputs These inputs accept typical 1 4 TRS or TS inputs for balanced or unbalanced signals By pushing the PAD button guitars synthesizers and other high level input devices can be safely connected to these inputs 3 Line Super Hi Z Inputs These unbalanced 1 4 phone jack inputs are best suited for direct input of acoustic electric guitars electric guitars bass guitars and other instruments like synthesizers and drum machines 4 Stereo Dual Mono Channel Inputs Each of the Powerpod Molded Powered Mixers provide at least 2 stereo input channels or dual mono on the Powerpod 745 Plus the
31. requency sounds those which are barely audible to the human ear and gives a slight boost to frequencies just above the cut ones Cutting the unnecessary low frequency sounds then allows the power amplifier to direct its energy to the more important frequencies of your audio It may be desirable to audition the mixer s sound with this switch on and off and decide which is better for your purposes Activation of the sPs switch is accompanied by an illuminated LED 41 Stand by Switch and Indicator This switch enables and disables a mute of channels 1 through to 8 on the 865 and 885 Plus and channels 1 through to 7 on the 745 Plus This feature is handy in live performances due to the fact that the Tape In and stereo AUX Returns are not muted when activated allowing an audio signal from CD players or other input devices to be played during performance breaks while still ensuring microphones fail to produce hideously sounding feedback Activation of the stand by switch is accompanied by an illuminated LED that when on will flash PHONIC 35 POWER PHANTOM ON E 48V OFF AMP SELECT MAIN L R MAIN L R MON MAIN BRIDGE B gt sPs SOLIDPHONICSYSTEM OFF PROCESSING STAND BY CH 1 8 MUTE I s 4 ON s 0 10 OFF MASTER PHONIC PHONIC APPLICATION KEYBOARD SYNTHSISER SAMPLER OR DRUM MACHINE LAP
32. s at a range of 15 dB On channels 1 and 2 of the Powerpod Molded Powered Mixers a frequency control is also provided allowing you to select a center frequency between 100 Hz and 8 kHz On all other channels the middle frequency is set at 2 5 KHz Changing middle frequencies of an audio feed be cH 1 rather difficult when used a professional audio mix as it is usually more desirable to cut middle frequency sounds rather than boost them soothing overly harsh vocal and instrument sounds in the audio page 10 POWERPOD 745 865 885 User s Manual 17 LOW Low Frequency Control This control is used to give a shelving boost or cut of 15 dB to low frequency 80 Hz sounds This will adjust the amount of bass included in the audio of the channel and bring more warmth and punch to drums and bass guitars 18 Monitor Control This control alters the signal level that is being sent to the Monitor mixing buses the signal of which is suitable for connecting stage monitors allowing artists to listen to the music that is being playing 19 Effect Control This control alters the signal level that is sent to the Effect output which can be used conjunction with external signal processors the signal of which can be returned to mixer via the 745 PLUS stereo return inputs or simply as additional auxiliary outputs for any means required The Effect control also adjusts t
33. to use these simply insert an appropriate 1 4 TS plug into them Accompanying these outputs is a Mono Bridge output which solely outputs the main mono signal with the combined power of both built in amplifiers POWERPOD 745 865 885 User s Manual PHONIC One Speaker per Channel When connecting a single speaker to each channel s output speakers with impedances between 4 and 8 ohms should be used This is the case for both the Phone Jack and Professional Speaker Connectors Two Speakers per Channel When connecting two speakers to the Speaker Outputs the loading of each speaker should be between 8 and 16 ohms as two 8 ohm speakers will form a total loading of 4 ohms two 16 ohm speakers a total loading of 8 ohms etc SPEAKERS D enon e 8 160 8 160 8 160 8 160 Three Speakers per Channel If you wish to connect to all three speaker outputs the loading of each speaker should be between 12 and 16 ohms since three 12 ohm speakers will create a total loading of 4 ohms 12 160 12 160 12 160 12 160 12 160 12 160 Bridge Mono When using bridge mono mode either the Bridge Mono 1 4 phone jack output connection or Professional Speaker output A 1 connection can be used however should not be used simultaneously The total loading of the speaker used should be no less than 8 ohms NB Only use passive speakers in conjunction with the Speaker outputs as to avoid
34. ust the tap delay properties 865 885 PLUS 7 AUX In These 1 4 phone jack inputs are for the return of audio to the Powerpod Molded Mixers processed by an external signal processor If really needed they can also be used as additional inputs with a level control located on the face of the mixer The Powerpod 745 Plus features a mono AUX In whereas both the Powerpod 865 and 885 Plus feature stereo AUX Inputs The stereo AUX inputs can also accept mono signals however by simply plugging the 1 4 phone jack of any device into the Left stereo input the signal of which will be duplicated to the Right input 8 Tape In The first of these inputs accommodates RCA cables from such stereo devices as tape and CD players In addition to these inputs however Phonic has incorporated a mini stereo port for the inclusion of mini disc MD portable CD and MP3 players such as the Apple iPod as well as laptop computers The line from this feed is directed to the Tape In mixing bus before being fed through to the Main L R mixing bus PHONIC PHONIC CORPORATION OUTPUT VOCAL ELIMINATOR MAIN J300W STEREO JOOW 9 Record Outputs As with the Tape In ports these outputs will accommodate RCA cables able to feed a variety of stereo recording devices Also included are mini stereo ports for the addition of recording devices such as MD players and laptop computers Accompanying these outputs is a handy trim co
35. w feedback detect 2 x 7 band assignable to ST 1 assignable to main L ST 1 assignable to main L system main 1 2 or main monitor R or main monitor 7 band R or main monitor 7 band Center Frequency 60 120 360 1K 2 5K 7K 60 120 360 1K 2 5K 7K 60 120 360 1K 2 5K 7K 1 1 16K Hz 6KHz o Vocal Eliminator Yes Yes Yes Yes Speaker Enhancement System Noise 20Hz to 20KHz bandwidth IHF A weighted line inputs to main L R outputs all channels assigned panned L R Master output all fader down lt 78 dBu lt 78 dBu lt 78 dBu Power amp output all fader down lt 63 dBu lt 63 dBu lt 63 dBu eKHz Yes Yes page 16 POWERPOD 745 865 885 User s Manual PHONIC PHONIC THD Power output 1KHz 20Hz to 20KHz Any output 1KHz 14dBu 20Hz to 20KHz channel inputs CMRR 1 KHz Q 60dBu Gain at 80 dB maximum Crosstalk 1KHz 0dBu 20Hz to 20KHz bandwidth channel in to main L R outputs 0110 watts 4 ohms 0 596 00150 watts 4 ohms 0 596 200 watts 4 ohms 0 596 0 396 0 396 0 396 80 dB 80 dB Channel fader down other 63 dB 63 dB 63 dB channels at unity Channel muted other channels 64 dB 64 dB 64 dB at unity Frequency Response Mic input to output 20Hz 20KHz line level 0 4dBu into 600 ohms 0 2 dB 0 2 dB 0 2 dB 20Hz 20KHz power amp o p 1 0 2 dB 0 2 dB 0 2 dB watt into 8 ohms Maximum Level Mic pre
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