Nilfisk-ALTO PM-6 DRAGONFLY - Manual (Page 14)

However, we advise you to read carefully the following section to be the real master of your own Mixer. Not paying
enough attention to the input signal level, to the routing of the signal and the assignment of the signal will result in
unwanted distortion, a corrupted signal or no sound at all. So you should follow these procedures for every single
Ok, you have got to this point and you are now in the position to successfully operate your PM-6 DRAGONFLY.
channel:
5. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
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1). Before connecting mics or instruments, make sure that the power of all your systems components including the
mixer is turned off. Also, make sure that all input and output controls are turned down. This will avoid damage
to your speakers and excessive noise.
3). Now, turn on the power of any peripheral devices, then connect the 24V DC power supply box to the mixer and
main power.
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2). Properly connect all external equipments such as microphone, power amplifier, speakers etc.
Note: the power amplifier or powered monitors shall be turned on after the mixer and off before the mixer. turned
4). Set the output level of your mixer or the connected power amplifier at no more than 75%.
5). Set the CONTROL ROOM/PHONE level at no more than 50%.
6). Position HI, MID and LOW EQ controls on middle postion.
7). Position panoramic (PAN/BAL) control on center position.
8). While speaking into the mic(or playing the instrument), adjust the channel Level control so that the PEAK LED
will blink occasionally, in this way you will maintain good headroom and ideal dynamic range.
9). You can shape the tone of each channel by adjusting the equalizer controls as desired.
10). Now repeat the same sequence for all input channels. The Main LED Meter could move up into the red section.
in this case you can adjust the overall output level through the MAIN MIX control.