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Special Icons, The Glossary: A Haven Of Non-techiness For The, Neophyte, A Plug For The Connectors

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Special Icons Throughout these chapters you'll find illustrations, with each feature numbered. If you're curious about a feature, simply locate it on the appropriate illustration, note the number attached to it, and find that number in the nearby paragraphs. The Glossary: A Haven Of Non-techiness For The Neophyte Just in case you're new to the audio world, we've included a fairly comprehensive dictionary of pro audio terms. If terms like "clipping," "noise floor," or "unbalanced" leave you blank, flip to the glossary at the back of this manual for a quick explanation. This icon marks information that is critically important or unique to the SR40•8. For your own good, read these sections and remember them. This icon will lead you to in-depth explanations of features and practical tips. While not mandatory, they'll have some valuable information. A Plug For The Connectors Section Also at the back of this manual is a section on connectors: XLR, TRS and RCA connectors, balanced connectors, unbalanced connectors, special hybrid connectors. If you plan on wiring your own cables, please visit this section before you start. Arcane Mysteries Illuminated Last but not least, we've included an appendix titled "Balanced Lines, Phantom Powering, Grounding and Other Arcane Mysteries." This section discusses some of the down 'n' dirty practical realities of microphones, fixed installations, grounding and balanced versus unbalanced lines. It's a gold mine for the neophyte, and even the seasoned pro might learn a thing or two. 5

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Special Icons
Throughout these chapters you’ll find illus-
trations, with each feature numbered. If you’re
curious about a feature, simply locate it on the
appropriate illustration, note the number at-
tached to it, and find that number in the
nearby paragraphs.
This icon marks information that is criti-
cally important or unique to the SR40•8. For
your own good, read these sections and
remember them.
This icon will lead you to in-depth explanations
of features and practical tips. While not mandatory,
they’ll have some valuable information.
The Glossary: A Haven Of Non-techiness For The
Neophyte
Just in case you’re new to the audio world,
we’ve included a fairly comprehensive dictio-
nary of pro audio terms. If terms like
“clipping,” “noise floor,” or “unbalanced” leave
you blank, flip to the glossary at the back of
this manual for a quick explanation.
A Plug For The Connectors Section
Also at the back of this manual is a section
on connectors: XLR, TRS and RCA connectors,
balanced connectors, unbalanced connectors,
special hybrid connectors. If you plan on wir-
ing your own cables, please visit this section
before you start.
Arcane Mysteries Illuminated
Last but not least, we’ve included an appen-
dix titled “Balanced Lines, Phantom Powering,
Grounding and Other Arcane Mysteries.” This
section discusses some of the down ’n’ dirty
practical realities of microphones, fixed instal-
lations, grounding and balanced versus
unbalanced lines. It’s a gold mine for the neo-
phyte, and even the seasoned pro might learn
a thing or two.