Operating the PA324
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BASIC OPERATION
The following section explains the basic operation of the PA324.
CONNECTING MICROPHONES AND INSTRUMENTS
1. Before connecting mics or instruments,
make sure that the power of all your sys-
tems components including the PA324 is
turned off. Also, make sure that the level
controls of each channel of the PA324
and the VOLUME control of the MAIN
section are turned all the way down.
2. Connect the cables to your microphones
and instruments, and insert the other end
of the cable firmly into the appropriate
input on the PA324.
NOTE: When connecting a line level device
to channels 1 through 6, it’s a good idea to
start with the pad switch on. (Note: You
cannot use a channel’s Lo-Z and Hi-Z jacks
at the same time.)
3. Switch on the power of any peripheral
devices, and then power up the PA324.
NOTE: Since the PA324 contains two
power amplifiers, it is important to remem-
ber the Golden Rule of audio … " LAST
ON, FIRST OFF". Translated, this means that when turning on your system, you should always turn your power
amplifiers on LAST, and when turning your system off, turn your power amps off FIRST. This helps avoid any
loud pops caused by rush current at power up, which can sometimes damage loudspeakers .
4. Set the VOLUME control of the MAIN section to the "5" position.
5. While speaking into the mic (or playing the instrument), adjust the channel LEVEL control so that the "O" LED
of the MAIN section peak level meter lights occasionally.
6. If you wish to adjust the tone of each channel, adjust the equalizer controls as desired.
7. Use the MAIN section graphic equalizer and VOLUME control to adjust the overall volume and tone.
