Summit Audio ECS-410 Everest Channel Strip - Manual (Page 18)

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Mz2 - Microphone & Instrument Preamplifier
Pad Switch
This switch engages or disengages a –20dB pad to set the input
sensitivity of the microphone input.
Input Meter
The 10-segment input meter indicates the signal level at the input
of the preamp. The top red LED indicates hard clipping.
Hi-Z Input
This input can be used to mix in a musical instrument or other
high impedance signal. The Hi-Z input is always routed to the
tube section.
TouchPatch Indicator
This LED lights to indicate that the Preamp section is routed to the
internal DriveBus.
Outputs of any section are always active, even if routed via Touch-
Patch. If not routed via TouchPatch inputs as well as outputs are
active.
Polarity Switch
This switch inverts the polarity of the microphone input in order to
compensate for out of phase equipment or wiring.
+48V Phantom Power Switch
This switch enables +48 volt phantom power to the microphone
input. Turn the unit off to bleed off the voltage.
Warning: Some micro-
phones (notably ribbon mics)
cannot tolerate phantom power
and may be damaged. Check
the microphone’s specifications
and requirements before using
phantom power.