Operation Manual

Connecting the audio inputs |513
Microphone types
There are two main types of microphones that you can connect to your
Pa4X: dynamic and condenser.
Dynamic microphones do not require powering. They are usually con-
ceived for live use, and have a narrow cardioid or hypercardioid pattern
for better rejection of stage noise.
Condenser microphones require phantom powering supplied by Pa4X.
Usually found in studio, these microphones usually come with a wider car-
dioid pattern, capturing more ambience and deeper basses. Wide-capsule
condenser microphones are the preferred for studio voice applications.
Powering a condenser microphone
Condenser microphones require powering, supplied as a +48V phantom
power current on the XLR MIC input.
Connect and turn on the microphone
1 Press the MIC button in the MIC/VOICE section to turn its indicator off. This
will turn the microphone input off.
2 Connect a condenser microphone to the XLR MIC input.
3 Go to the Global > Audio & Video > Audio In page, and select the +48V
Phantom Power checkbox.
4 Press the MIC button again, to turn its indicator on. This will turn the micro-
phone input on.
5 Sing into the microphone to check the input.