Shure Stereo Microphone Mixer Model FP42 user manual

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Model FP42 User Guide
StereoMicrophone Mixer
GENERAL CONTROLSANDCONNECTIONS
The FP42 is a 4-input, 2-output, compact, self-contained stereo PowerOff/OnSwitch: applies power to the FP42 circuitry.
mixer for applications in broadcasting, recording and sound rein-
Channel Level/Cue Rotary Controls: adjust individual input
forcement. The high-reliability FP42 integrates all the operating
channelsignallevels.Eachchannelcanbecuedbypullingthecon-
featuresofaprofessionalstereomixerinasingleunit—smalland

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the output level of both left and right channels. Note that the head- Adjustments phones output level is high enough for use as an auxiliary unbal- Turn the Power switch to the On position (VU meters will light in ac anced line feed to drive a tape deck or a power amplifier. operation). Turn the Phantom switch on if non-battery-operated condenser microphones are to be used with the FP42. (Caution: Do Input 1–4 XLR Connectors: are balanced, professional, three-pin not turn the Phantom switch on w

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is recommended for normal use to provide approximately 14 dB of Distortion headroom from operating level to clipping level. 0.4% or less THD, 30 to 20,000 Hz at + 15 dBm output; 0.5% or less IM distortion at +15 dBm output into 600 ohms The VU meters are illuminated by a single cartridge-type, 6.3V in- candescent lamp, operating well under its normal rating for a life ex- Common Mode Rejection pectancy of greater than 10,000 hours. The lamp is only lit for ac 65 dB minimum with input of – 20 dBV