API Audio THE BOX - Manual (Page 12)

API “The BOX” Operator’s Manual
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Preamp Controls:
No switches engaged: LINE INPUT is selected by default
48V (Phantom Power): Applies 48 volt phantom power to the MIC INPUT
XLR connector for use with condenser mics and active DI boxes
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Illuminates in red when engaged
(Phase Reverse): Inverts the polarity of the signal arriving at the MIC
INPUT and LINE INPUT
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Illuminates when engaged
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Does not affect the instrument input
PAD: Attenuates the MIC INPUT by 20dB and the LINE INPUT by 6dB
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Illuminates when engaged
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Does not affect the instrument input
MIC: Selects the microphone signal as the input for the channel:
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MIC must be engaged for the INSTRUMENT INPUT to be used
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The MIC INPUT signal is replaced by the INSTRUMENT INPUT signal
when a 1/4” plug is inserted in the INSTRUMENT INPUT jack
GAIN: Provides up to +65dB of preamp gain