PreSonus DigiMax FS - Manual (Page 8)

2 A P P L I C A T I O N S
2.1 Dynamic Microphones
Dynamic microphones are characterized by lower output levels. Hence, more gain is
needed to amplify a dynamic microphone to operating level. Do not use phantom power
when using dynamic microphones.
2.2 Phantom Powered Microphones
Phantom powered microphones such as condensors and some ribbon microphones require
external power to pre-amplify the microphone acoustic pickup. These microphones typically
have much higher output than dynamic microphones. . Channels one through four and five
through eight of the DigiMax FS have a 48V Phantom power available in groups.
2.3 Instrument Input
The instrument inputs on channels one and two are designed to handle ¼” plugs from
instruments such as electric guitars and basses. These instrument inputs are ultra high
impedance amplifiers designed to allow the audio potential of an acoustic or electric
instrument pickup to be fully realized. Care should be taken not to overdrive these inputs
with the signals from instruments with on-board preamplifiers.
2.4 Connecting and Synchronization
The DigiMax FS is extremely flexible and can be connected and synchronized in a number
of different ways. Since the DigiMax FS has optical light pipe input and output (via dual
SMUX and traditional ADAT) you can add either eight analog mic/line inputs to your system
AND you can add eight analog line outputs to your system. In any scenario, your system
must be synchronized in order to perform properly. Poor synchronization, or an oversight in
synchronization settings, is the most common cause of clicks, pops, and other anomalies in
the digital studio environment.
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