Manley MicMAID 4x4 Matrix-Switcher 10/2010 - present - Manual (Page 9)

DI & VARIABLE PHASE
The INSTRUMENT button substitutes the front panel transformer-isolated INSTRUMENT input for
MICROPHONE A. This input might be very useful with the Variable Phase section...read on!
The Variable Phase section allows you to fine-tune the phase relationship between your Monitor Section
signal (the MON/REC output) and the Routing Matrix Outputs. Engage the “PHASE” button above the knob in
this section of the front panel, and the Variable Phase circuit is inserted in the Monitor Section. Turn this knob
from 0° (fully CCW) to + (fully CW) to vary the Monitor Section’s phase.
It is worth mentioning that if you are listening to ONLY the MON/REC output, little to no change may
be audible - this feature is really only useful when listening simultaneously to both the MON/REC output and
any of the other Routing Matrix Outputs, via your console/DAW. This allows you to combine two signals for the
desired effects that overlapping phase provides.
THE FADER
Near the left-hand side of the front panel is a jack labeled FADER. This is a point where an outboard
fader can be inserted into the signal path. A fader, if connected here, can be used to ride the output level of the
Monitor Section. Think of this as your MON/REC output level control - immensely useful for riding the level of
a vocal track live to tape, for instance...
The fader should be wired as follows:
T (tip) - Send to fader.
R (ring) - Return from fader.
S (sleeve) - Ground.
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