Samson PA324 - Manual (Page 15)

Operating the PA324
13
BASIC OPERATION
The following section explains the basic operation of the PA324.
CONNECTING MICROPHONES AND INSTRUMENTS
1. Before connecting mics or instruments,
make sure that the power of all your sys-
tems components including the PA324 is
turned off. Also, make sure that the level
controls of each channel of the PA324
and the VOLUME control of the MAIN
section are turned all the way down.
2. Connect the cables to your microphones
and instruments, and insert the other end
of the cable firmly into the appropriate
input on the PA324.
NOTE: When connecting a line level device
to channels 1 through 6, it’s a good idea to
start with the pad switch on. (Note: You
cannot use a channel’s Lo-Z and Hi-Z jacks
at the same time.)
3. Switch on the power of any peripheral
devices, and then power up the PA324.
NOTE: Since the PA324 contains two
power amplifiers, it is important to remem-
ber the Golden Rule of audio … " LAST
ON, FIRST OFF
". Translated, this means that when turning on your system, you should always turn your power
amplifiers on LAST, and when turning your system off, turn your power amps off FIRST. This helps avoid any
loud pops caused by rush current at power up, which can sometimes damage loudspeakers .
4. Set the VOLUME control of the MAIN section to the "5" position.
5. While speaking into the mic (or playing the instrument), adjust the channel LEVEL control so that the "O" LED
of the MAIN section peak level meter lights occasionally.
6. If you wish to adjust the tone of each channel, adjust the equalizer controls as desired.
7. Use the MAIN section graphic equalizer and VOLUME control to adjust the overall volume and tone.
MIC
CHANNEL 6
CHANNEL 6 CHANNEL 6
HIGH 0
15 15
15 15
MID 0
MONITOR 5
0 10
0
15 15
LOW 0
EFX 5
0 10
LEVEL 5
0 10
LINE
MIC
CHANNEL 5
CHANNEL 5 CHANNEL 5
HIGH 0
15 15
15 15
MID 0
MONITOR 5
0 10
0
15 15
LOW 0
EFX 5
0 10
LEVEL 5
0 10
LINE
MIC
CHANNEL 4
CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 4
HIGH 0
15 15
15 15
MID 0
MONITOR 5
0 10
0
15 15
LOW 0
EFX 5
0 10
LEVEL 5
0 10
LINE
MIC
CHANNEL 3
CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 3
HIGH 0
15 15
15 15
MID 0
MONITOR 5
0 10
0
15 15
LOW 0
EFX 5
0 10
LEVEL 5
0 10
LINE
MIC
CHANNEL 2
CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 2
HIGH 0
15 15
15 15
MID 0
MONITOR 5
0 10
0
15 15
LOW 0
EFX 5
0 10
LEVEL 5
0 10
LINE
MIC
CHANNEL 1
CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 1
HIGH 0
15 15
15 15
MID 0
MONITOR 5
0 10
0
15 15
LOW 0
EFX 5
0 10
LEVEL 5
0 10
EFX OUT
FOOTSWITCH
EFX SEND 5
0 10 TAPE IN 5
0 10
AUX IN 5
0 10
EFFECTS EFFECTS
EFFECTS EFFECTS
5
0 10 RETURN
5
0 10 RETURN
5
0 10 VOLUME
5
0 10 VOLUME
MAIN MAIN
0dB 0dB
-12dB -12dB
+12dB +12dB
MONITOR / MAIN MONITOR / MAIN
0dB 0dB
-12dB 63Hz 160Hz 400Hz 1KHz 2.5KHz 6.4KHz 16KHz
63Hz 160Hz 400Hz 1KHz 2.5KHz 6.4KHz 16KHz
-12dB
+12dB +12dB
PA324
POWERED MIXER
PHANTOM CLIP -20 -10 -7 -4 0 +6 +3
MAIN
MONITOR / MAIN
POWER
ON
OFF
MODE
MAIN MAIN MONITOR
MAIN
TAPE IN AUX IN MAIN OUT MONITOR OUT REC OUT
1
2
1
2
5
2 6
1 7
3
0
4 DIGITAL EFFECTS
0 LARGE HALL 1 MEDIUM HALL 2 LARGE ROOM 3 VOCAL ROOM #1 4 VOCAL ROOM #2 5 CHORUS + REVERB 6 CHORUS + DELAY 7 STAIRWELL
PAD
IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT
PAD PAD PAD PAD PAD
MAIN
BRIDGE
SAMSON
LINE
DSP 24
DIGITAL EFFECTS BIT
EFX
EFX
Bass Guitar Rhythm Guitar Lead Guitar Keyboards
SIGNAL FL
OW
SIGNAL FL
OW
SIGNAL FL
OW
SIGNAL FL
OW
SA M S O N R 2 1
SA M S O N R 2 1
SIGNAL FL
OW
SIGNAL FL
OW
Vocal Vocal
Signal Processor
Direct Box
Signal Processor