E. EQ � Adjusts the amount of equalization, or high and low
frequency boost and cut in the channel. Rotating the knob left,MASTER CONTROLS
counterclockwise decreases the bass or low frequency
response. Rotating the knob clockwise increases the treble or
high frequency response while simultaneously increasing the
bass or low frequency response. When the tone controls are
set at their notched or straight up position, the channel
response is Oflat� or normal. For close microphone use, where
low frequencies may become excessive, simply rotate the
control to the left until things sound correct. For musical
instruments or other sources where subtle or more significantI. MASTER VOLUME LEVEL CONTROL � The master volume
boosting of both the high and low frequencies is desired,control adjusts the output volume of the P80. The master
simply rotate the control to the right.control features a notched position indicator. For the majority
F. REV/AUX � Adjusts the amount of signal sent to the Reverbof applications the Passport system has been balanced to
processor, and to the Rev/Aux output jack. Reverb can beoperate with this control at its notched 12 oOclock position. In
used to enhance the sound quality of any performance wheresituations where more volume is required the master control
appropriate and desired. In the full left position there is nocan provide an additional 6 dB of gain when turned to the right
of the center position.
level sent to the reverb processor or Rev/ Aux jack. Care
should be taken to set the Reverb return master control to aSet the system up in the normal manner and adjust levels as
middle position or above, before adjusting levels from thenecessary. Raise the master volume control beyond its 12
individual channels. When the reverb/auxiliary mix is set,oOclock position only after increasing the individual channel
overall levels of reverb can be adjusted at the master control.
level controls.
Keep in mind that while Reverb or effects can enhance aPassportOs internal amplifier has on-board processing
musical performance or presentation. Too much reverb can
make the same performance or presentation unintelligible ordesigned to optimize the systemOs performance when used
with the custom designed P80 speakers.
Omuffled�. Keep your audience in mind when setting reverb
levels.J. MASTER REVERB � Adjusts the amount of reverb signal
level sent to the mix or output. Rotating the knob clockwise
increases the reverb signal sent to the main mix. When the
knob is in its full counterclockwise position, there is no reverbLINE 3 - EQ CONTROLS
heard in the mix.
K. SYSTEM EQ � Adjusts the overall amount of frequency
increase or decrease on the Passport. Rotating the knob
counterclockwise increases the bass frequency response
while simultaneously decreasing the high frequency response.
G. EQ LOW � Adjusts the relative level of the low frequencyRotating the knob clockwise increases the high frequency
content for the channel. Rotating the knob counterclockwiseresponse while simultaneously decreasing the bass frequency
decreases the bass or low frequency response. Likewise,response. When the system EQ control is set at its notched or
straight up position, the channel response is Oflat� with no
rotating the knob clockwise increases the bass or lowfrequencies increased or decreased. To set the System EQ,
frequency response.
start with this control in the 12 oOclock (flat) position. Simply
H. EQ HI � Adjusts the relative level of the high frequencyturn the control until things sound good!
content. Rotating the knob counterclockwise decreases the
treble or high frequency response. Likewise, rotating the knobYou will notice that the input jacks and channel controls
clockwise increases the treble or high frequency response.are color coded. This is done to easily identify which set of
When the EQ controls are set at their notched or straight upcontrols is associated with which input connections.
position, the channel frequency response is Oflat� with no
frequencies increased or decreased.
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