Front panel, Diagram 2, Co r e – Manley СORE REFERENCE CHANNEL STRIP - MCORE001-025 4/2014 - 5/2014 User Manual

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REFERENCE CHANNEL STRIP

0

O/P 1

GR

O/P 2

LOW

0

-12

+12

dB

MAX

MIN

COMPRESSION

IN

BYPASS

FAST

ATTACK

SLOW

FAST

COMPRESSOR

SLOW

RELEASE

INPUT
LEVEL

MIC

MIC

FLAT

0

180

120Hz

HI

LOW

LINE

PHANTOM

48V

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DIRECT IN

FREQUENCY

100Hz-1kHz

1kHz-10kHz

-10

+10

dB

0

MIN

MAX

E Q

HI

-12

+12

dB

LIMITER

0

LIMIT

MAX

LIMITING

RELEASE

SLOW

FAST

OUTPUT

GAIN

-6

+4

dB

!!

MIN

PREAMPLIFIER

Input Attenuator
Mic/Line
Source Select
High Pass Filter
High/Low Gain
Mic 48V Phantom
Mic Phase Invert
Instrument
Direct Input

COMPRESSOR

Attack
Release
Bypass
Compression
(Threshold)

EQ

High & Low Shelf
Sweepable Mid
Frequency
Low/High Range
Select
Continuously
Variable Frequency
Selection

LIMITER

Limiting/Threshold
Release

Fast Attack FET
Brickwall Limiter

Limit LED
Indicator
Output Gain
Control

VU METER

Meter Source
Select Switch

Displays Audio;
Compressor
Gain Reduction
Tube Preamp Out
Final Output

As the signal flow in the CORE is from right to left, we'll describe the functions in that order as well:

4. Input Section

Diagram 2

INPUT
LEVEL

MIC

MIC

FLAT

0

180

120Hz

HI

LOW

LINE

PHANTOM

48V

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DIRECT IN

The INPUT LEVEL control is an input attenuator, it functions like a
variable pad. It acts on the Direct In (DI), Mic and Line inputs. Fully
counter-clockwise is off, and clockwise rotation increases the gain. For
the Mic input, fully clockwise is about 40dB of gain, for the Line input,
it's about 20dB. With the gain switch set in the LOW position.
The top label of the selector switches are in operation when the button
is pushed in and illuminated.

MIC/LINE selects either the MIC input XLR or it selects the LINE or DI
inputs.

The 120Hz filter position is useful in reducing breath “pops,” or anytime
a reduction in bass response is desired.

The HI/LOW gain switch adds 20dB of gain to the circuit when engaged.
For most applications, this switch can be in the Low position, but for
low-output microphones, or quiet sources, extra gain may be needed.

48 Volt “PHANTOM” power is applied to the Mic input XLR when this
switch is engaged. This should only be used for microphones that
require phantom power.

0

0

0 180 - The Mic phase switch inverts the signal by 180 degrees when
engaged.

DIRECT IN, Instrument input. This 1/4 inch input jack is for use with
guitars, keyboards, or any other instrument. When a jack is inserted
the CORE will automatically switch to the DI input. The Mic/Line switch
must be set to the Line position to activate the DI. This is an
unbalanced 10 Megohm input, that will not load down Hi Z instruments
like guitar. The connections on the TS Jack are TIP-HOT, SLEEVE-
GROUND.

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