AWS 924-948 - Solid State Logic

Analogue OperationsInput configurationAWS 924Switch between the Mic and Line inputs by pressing FLIP.The LED next to each knob lights to indicate it is selected(red for Mic, green for Line). The INST switch selects a1MΩ high impedance input (6.35mm jack), suitable forsources such as guitars.924Adjust the input level using the MIC(+12dB to +75dB) or LINE (±20dB,notched at 0dB) pot. The INST input iscontrolled via the MIC pot.In addition there are switches for phasereverse (Ø), 48V phantom power anda 20dB PAD.AWS 948Switch the primary channel path’s input between Mic orLine by pressing FLIP. The LED next to each knob lightsto indicate it is selected (red for Mic, green for Line). Theright (or monitor) channel path’s input has no inputselection as it is always fed from the same connector whenit is active. If Stereo mode is selected, the inputs areautomatically set to Line.Adjust the input level using the MIC(+12dB to +75dB) or LINE (±20dB)pot. When in stereo mode, both legs ofa stereo line input are adjusted by theLINE control. In in-line mode, themonitor path’s input is always at unitygain.948There are switches for 48V phantom power and a 20dBPAD. Inputs to both channel paths have phase reverseswitches – LØ acting on the left or primary channel pathinput, and RØ acting on the right or monitor path.Channel MetersThe 12-segment peak meters at the top of the meter bridge indicate the post-input-trim signal level. Monosignals use the left hand bargraph. The OVER indicators light red when the level reaches +24dBu.AWS 948Stereo signals use both meters. In In-line modes, the primary channel path signal is shown on the leftand the secondary on the right.The bottom segment lights permanently in Analogue Focus mode, to provide clear indication that theanalogue signal, not DAW information, is being displayed.DynamicsAny channel can make use of the two compressor/gate modules housed within the AWS centre section.Press the 1 or 2 switch in the bottom right-hand corner of the meter bridge to insert one of the twocentre section compressor/gate processors into the channel path. For stereo channels, pressing eitherbutton will insert both compressors. These are non-latching buttons that will only function if the selectedprocessor is not already assigned.924 and 948The dynamics are normally inserted post EQ, pre insert. Press the IP switch to place them at the start of the processingchain, or OP to place them at the end.See Page 3-22 for details of how to operate the compressor/gate.Page 3-6AWS 924-948 Owner’s Manual