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QUAD EQ 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL GRAPHIC EQUALIZER O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L ������� ������� �� ������������������������� � �� � ��� ��� � ��� � � ��� ����� ������ ���� ��������� � � ���...
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Le point d’exclamation l’int rieur d’un triangle quilat ral est employ pour alerter les utilisateurs de la pr sence d’instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l’entretien (service) dans le livret d’instruction accompagnant l’appareil. QUAD EQ...
AC outlet. main output is coming into the Quad EQ channel-A in- put, and the Quad EQ is off, the same signal will appear The Quad EQ has a universal power supply that can at the channel-A output jack.
The Quad EQ can display both the EQ setting and RTA EQ curve the way you like, but still boost or cut the results simultaneously, making it an extremely unique filters.
The incoming signals will pass through to the A channel is unlocked when the channel A-D buttons outputs of the Quad EQ, without being affected by any are lit solid, and it is locked when they are blinking. changes in EQ or other controls. The button will illumi- nate when a channel is bypassed.
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For example, if a large level boost is present in a certain frequency range, this area will be more suscept- able to feedback. See details of the MIC button for more information about using the measurement microphone. QUAD EQ...
16. FILTER button This button provides you with access to the variable high-pass and low-pass filters of the current EQ chan- nel. Pressing the FILTER button engages and disengages these two pass filters at their currently edited settings. For the high-pass filter, the signal level of the fre- quency range below the filter frequency is attenuated by an amount determined by the high-pass filter slope.
A feedback frequency can be easily identified This option allows you to adjust the RTA reference and cut using the Quad EQ in this way. level (–60 dB to 0 dB) with the KNOB. This allows you to get the analyzed signal into the best range for EQD (EQ display) viewing on the LED ladders.
18. MIC button Pressing this button will engage the measurement mi- crophone input as the source for the analysis function, and it will light the button solid. �� � � ��� ��� � ��� � The gain structure for this microphone input is set for the included measurement microphone, and 48 V phan- �...
If you think your Quad EQ has a problem, please do ev- still play. If a channel is still missing, you may have erything you can to confirm it before calling for service.
Keep this owner’s manual and the detachable Note: Under the terms of the warranty, you must ship linecord. We don’t need them to repair the Quad EQ. or drop-off the unit to an authorized service center. The return ground shipment is covered for those Pack the Quad EQ in its original package, includ- units deemed by us to be under warranty.
Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors The Quad EQ inputs accept 3-pin male XLR connec- tors. These are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). SHIELD COLD Owner’s Manual...
Crosstalk: –110 dB @ 1 kHz “Mackie,” and the “Running Man” are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are Measurement mic input trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective hold-...
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RECALL HP Slope again choose slope channel to Channel button of a previous Change FILTER Press FILTER Rotate KNOB another A, B, C or D snapshot LP Slope again choose slope QUAD EQ...
USA. C. Service and repairs of Mackie products are to be G. LOUD Technologies warrants all repairs performed performed only at a factory-authorized facility (see D below).
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Quad EQ Quick Keys Noise START NOISE in Ch. A hold CHANGE AN EQ LEVEL NOISE 1.25k ADJUST NOISE LEVEL EDIT NOISE GROUP-ADJUST EQs hold 1.25k 1.5k hold RESET AN EQ TO 0 dB EDIT 1.25k ENGAGE RTA RESET ALL EQS TO 0 dB...