Carvin SL40C Instruction Manual - Page 8

3. Input Channel section 1. 48V PHANTOM POWER SWITCH This switch provides phantom power for condenser mics in groups of 8 channels. This allows other channel groups to remain PHANTOM POWER 24 non-powered for instruments and dynamic mics that don't require phantom power. The 48V switch should not be engaged when 17-24 using sources that do not use phantom power. T DIRECT T OUT 2. CHANNEL DIRECT OUT The DIRECT OUT is a 1/4" TRS (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) balanced output. The DIRECT OUT provides an output of the channel (post fader) unaffected by the pan or assignments. This is typically used for multi-track recording where each channel feeds a track on the recorder. The DIRECT OUT can also be used for sending a channel to an effects unit and to return the effects unit to another channel for mixing. 3. CHANNEL TAPE IN The TAPE IN is a 1/4" TRS (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) balanced input. The TAPE IN input jack makes up the alternate input path in the dual in-line format of the S/L series consoles. This is typically used as a return from a multi-track recorder. The TAPE IN signal can be accessed via the tape switch, through the Aux 7-8 tape switch or through the Aux 5-6 tape switch. TAPE IN LINE IN MIC INSERT 4. LINE IN The LINE IN is a 1/4" TRS (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) balanced input. The LINE IN connectors are for connecting balanced and unbalanced instruments, mics and line level sources such as drum machines or keyboards. 5. MIC IN The MIC IN is an XLR balanced input. These Mic inputs are for connecting professional low impedance microphones. +48V Phantom power is provided via the grouped phantom power switch for condenser mics requiring phantom power. 6. INSERT The INSERT is a 1/4" TRS (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) Tip send and a ring return break point. The INSERT jack is typically used for inserting an effects unit, compressor and/or equalizer at the beginning of the channel's signal path. In the S/L series, the insert point is located post mic pre-amp and tape in (depending on the tape switch position) and before the EQ and AUX sends. With an insert cable (1/4" TRS on one end and dual 1/4" TS "Tip/Sleeve" on the other ends), the TRS end is used at the mixer's insert jack and the corresponding tip TS (Tip/Sleeve) plug goes to the units input and the corresponding TS (Tip/Sleeve) plug goes in the units output. To use the INSERT jack as a direct output for an alternate multitrack recording output, use a 1/4" TS (Tip/Sleeve) cable and insert to the first "click" (1/2 insert). Then connect the other end of the cable to an input on a multi-track recorder. For detailed information on channel insert set up, please see section 7 Using the Insert Jacks on Pg 22 8