Phonic AM440, AM440D, AM440DP, AM440W Manual

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AM440D

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User's Manual

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AM440

AM440D

AM440DP

AM440W

COMPACT MIXERS

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ESPAÑOL ....................................	II
APPENDIX .....................................	III

V1.0 05/02/2014

USER'S MANUAL

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...................................................................	1
FEATURES.............................................................................	1
AM440DP USB PLAYER..........................................................	1
AM440W BLUETOOTH SETUP..............................................	1
INSTANT SETUP...................................................	1
MAKING CONNECTIONS......................................................	2
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS.................................................	3
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................	5

APPENDIX
DIGITAL EFFECTS TABLE	......................................................1
APPLICATION......................................................................	2
DIMENSION...........................................................................	3
BLOCK DIAGRAMS................................................................	4

Phonic preserves the right to improve or alter any information within this document without prior notice.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects				with liquids, such as vases,

shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the area during the operation so that the mains switch can be easily accessible.

1.Read these instructions before operating this apparatus.

2.Keep these instructions for future reference.

3.Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.

4.Follow all instructions provided in this document.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations where condensation may occur.

6.Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.

7.Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including .

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If

the provided plug does notinto your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury from tipover.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing one of Phonic’s many quality compact mixers. The AM440, AM440D, AM440DP and AM440W compact mixers – designed by the ingenious engineers that have created a variety of mixers fantastic in style and performance in the past

– displays similar proficiency that previous Phonic products have shown; with more than a few refinements, of course. The AM series features full gain ranges, amazingly low distortion levels, and incredibly wide dynamic ranges, just showing the dominance these small machines will have in the mixing World.

We know how eager you are to get started – wanting to get the mixer out and hook it all up is probably your number one priority right now – but before you do, we strongly urge you to take a look through this manual. Inside, you will find important facts and figures on the set up, use and applications of your brand new mixer. If you do happen to be one of the many people who flatly refuse to read user manuals, then we just urge you to at least glance at the Instant Setup section. After glancing at or reading through the manual (we applaud you if you do read the entire manual), please store it in a place that is easy for you to find, because chances are there’s something you missed the first time around.

FEATURES

●Audiophile-quality & ultra low noise circuitry

●4 mono mic/line channels and two stereo channels

●EFX/AUX send on each channel

●75Hz low-cut filter on mono channel

●3-band EQ on each channel

●+48V phantom power on mic channels

●EFX/AUX send cue for monitoring individual channel

●Balanced TRS outputs

AM440D, AM440DP and AM440W also feature:

●32/40-bit digital stereo effect processor with 16 programs and one main parameter control

●Separate EFX route control

AM440DP also features:

●Audio playback from USB flash drives

AM440W also features:

●Bluetooth-enabled for receiving audio from all modern Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, tablets and computers

AM440DP USB PLAYER

1.Power on the device.

2.Insert an appropriately formatted (FAT32) USB flash drive.

3.Press the PLAY button to play the current track, or the << and >> buttons to skip forward and backwards between tracks.

4.The AM440DP can playback MP3 and WMA files.

5.Use the level control for channel 7/8 to adjust the USB player’s volume.

6.Press the STOP/MENU button to access the File Browser (Folders) and Repeat Mode functions.

Folders – Freely navigate songs in each folder on USB flash disc using the << and >> buttons. Press PLAY button to select, press MENU button to go back.

Repeat Mode – There 4 repeat modes available.

No Repeat – Play each file in the current folder or root for once.

Repeat One – Continuously repeat selected song.

Repeat Folder – Continuously repeat all the song in the certain folder or root.

Random – Enables random playback of files in current folder or root.

AM440W BLUETOOTH SETUP

1.Push the Bluetooth button to turn the Bluetooth on

2.Enter your laptop, cell phone or tablet’s Bluetooth setup options to find the “Phonic.BT” Bluetooth device.

3.If requested, the password for the AM440W’s Bluetooth function is 0000. A lot of modern smartphones will enter this as the default password.

4.Audio signals received through the Bluetooth interface will be routed to channels 11/12 on the mixer.

5.To reset the connection, turn your laptop, cell phone or tablet’s Bluetooth connection off and then on again.

6.When using cell phones and tablets, it may be an idea to turn “Airplane Mode” or “Flight Mode” on to stop phone calls or push notifications from interrupting your audio.

Note: Not all modern Bluetooth-enabled devices allow for use of external audio playback. In the case of laptops in particular, Bluetooth may be used for data transmission only - depending on the model. This is a limitation of these devices and you will not be able to use the AM440W’s Bluetooth function with these devices.

GETTING STARTED

1.Ensure all power is turned off on your mixer. To totally ensure this, the power supply should not be connected to the unit.

2.All faders and level controls should be set at the lowest level and all channels switched off to ensure no sound is inadvertently sent through the outputs when the device is switched on. All levels can be altered to acceptable degrees after the device is turned on using the channel setup instructions.

3.Plug any necessary equipment into the device’s various outputs. This could include amplifiers and speakers, monitors, signal processors, and/or recording devices.

4.Plug the supplied power cable into the inlet on the back of the device and then into a power outlet of a suitable voltage.

5.Turn the power switch on and follow the channel setup instructions to get the most out of your equipment.

CHANNEL SETUP

1.To ensure the correct audio level of the input channel is selected, each of the level input controls of the Mixer should be turned counterclockwise or down as far as they will go.

2.No input other than the one being set should have any device plugged in. This will ensure the purest signal is used when setting channels.

3.Set the level control of the channel you are setting to the 0 dB mark.

4.Ensure the channel has a signal sent to it similar to the signal that will be sent when in common use. For example, if the channel is using a microphone, then you should speak or sing at the same level the performer normally would during a performance; if a guitar is plugged into the channel, then the guitar should also be strummed as it normally would be (and so on). This ensures levels are completely accurate and avoids having to reset them later.

5.Set the gain so the Level Meter indicates the audio level is around 0 dB.

6.This channel is now ready to be used; you can stop making the audio signal.

7.You can repeat the same process for other channels.

Or not, it’s your call.

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MAKING CONNECTIONS

Inputs and Outputs

1.XLR Microphone Jacks

These jacks accept typical 3-pin XLR inputs for balanced and unbalanced signals. They can be used in conjunction with microphones – such as professional condenser, dynamic or ribbon microphones - with standard XLR male connectors, and feature low noise preamplifiers, serving for crystal clear sound replication. AM440 mixers feature four standard XLR microphone inputs for your convenience.

NB. When these inputs are used with condenser microphones, the Phantom Power should be activated. However, when Phantom Power button is engaged, single ended (unbalanced) microphones and instruments should not be used on the Mic inputs.

2.Line Inputs

This input accepts typical 1/4” TRS or TS inputs, for balanced or unbalanced signals. There are various numbers of these inputs depending which mixer you are using. They can be used in conjunction with various line level devices, such as keyboards, drum machines, electric guitars, and a variety of other electric instruments.

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3.Stereo Channels

The AM440 mixers features two stereo channels, thrown in for maximum flexibility. Each of these stereo channels features two

1/4” TRS phone jacks, for the addition of various line level input devices, such as electronic keyboards, guitars and external signal processors or mixers. These channels can also be used as Mono channels, where the signal from any 1/4” phone jack plugged into the Left stereo input will cause the signal to be duplicated to the

Right input due to the miracle of jack normalizing. This does not work in reverse, however.

4.EFX Send

These 1/4” TS outputs may be used to connect to an external digital effect processor, or even to an amplifier and speakers

(depending on your desired settings), to the mixer. The signal sent from these outputs is fed from the Digital Effect Processor.

5.Phones

This stereo output port is suited for use with headphones, allowing monitoring of the mix. The audio level of this output is controlled using the Phones / Submix control.

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6.Main L and R Outputs

These two ports will output the final stereo balanced line level signal sent from the main mixing bus. The primary purpose of these jacks is to send the main output to external devices, which may include power amplifiers (and in-turn, a pair of speakers), other mixers, as well as a wide range of other possible signal processors (equalizers, crossovers, etcetera).

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7. Control Room Outputs

These two 1/4” Phone Jack outputs feed the signal altered by the Control Room/Phones level control on the face of the mixer.

This output has extensive use, as it can be used to feed the signal from the mixer to an active monitor, for the monitoring of the audio signal from within a booth, among other possible uses.

These outputs are not included on the AM440DP.

8. Record Out

These outputs will accommodate RCA cables, able to be fed to a variety of recording devices. such as MD players, and even laptop computers, ensuring total control over recording quality.

9. 2T Return

These RCA stereo inputs are used to connect the mixer with external devices, such as tape and CD players, or even laptop computers, receiving a signal from another source and feeding it to the Main L-R mixing bus. These inputs are not included on the AM440DP.

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10. Power Connector

This port is for the addition of a power cable and supply, allowing power to be supplied to the mixer. Please use the power adaptor that is included with this mixer only.

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CONTROLS AND SETTINGS

Channel Controls

11. Line/Mic Gain Control

This controls the sensitivity of the input signal of the Line/Microphone input. The gain should be adjusted to a level that allows

the maximum use of the audio, while still maintaining the quality
of the feed. This can be accomplished by
adjusting it to a level that will allow the peak
indicator occasionally illuminate. All 4 mono
channels feature this control.
12. High Frequency Control
This control is used to give a shelving boost
or cut of ±15 dB to high frequency (12 kHz)
sounds. This will adjust the amount of treble	11
included in the audio of the channel, adding
strength and crispness to sounds such as
guitars, cymbals, and synthesizers.
13. Middle Frequency Control	12
This control is used to provide a peaking
style of boost and cut to the level of middle	13
frequency (2.5 kHz) sounds at a range of
±15 dB. Changing middle frequencies of an
audio feed can be rather difficult when used	14
in a professional audio mix, as it is usually
more desirable to cut middle frequency
sounds rather than boost them, thereby	15
soothing overly harsh vocal and instrument
sounds in the audio.

14. Low Frequency Control

This control is used to give a shelving boost or cut of ±15 dB to low frequency (80 Hz) sounds. This will adjust the amount of bass included in the audio of the channel, and bring more warmth and punch to drums and bass guitars.

15. Low Cut Filter (75 Hz)

This button, located on channels 1 through to 4, will activate a low-cut / high-pass filter that reduces all frequencies below 75

Hz at 18 dB per Octave, helping to remove any unwanted ground noise or stage rumble.

16. AUX/EFX Control

The AUX or EFX control alters the signal level that is sent to the AUX/EFX mix. In the case of the AM440D, AM440W and AM440DP, this signal makes its way to the built-in Digital Effects Processor and is in-turn sent through the EFX send output. These controls are pre-fader, therefore any changes made to the corresponding channel level controls are not applied to the AUX or EFX signals.

17. Pan / Balance Controls

This alternates the degree or level of audio that the left and right side of the main mix should receive. On mono channels, this control will adjust the level that the left and right should receive (pan), where as on a stereo channel, adjusting the BAL control will increase the left or right audio signals accordingly (balance).

18. Level Control

This rotary control will alter the signal level that is sent from the corresponding channel to the main mixing bus.

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19. Peak Indicator

This LED indicator will illuminate when the device hits high peaks, 6 dB before overload occurs. It is best to adjust the gain of the channel so that the PEAK indicator lights up on intervals only, if at all. This will ensure a greater dynamic range of audio.

20. +4 / -10 Switch
This button, located on all stereo channels,
is used adjust the input sensitivity of the	20
corresponding channels, which will adapt
the AM440 mixers to external devices
which may use different operating levels.
If the input source is -10 dBV (consumer
audio level), it is best to engage the switch,
allowing the signal to be heard. The +4
dBu level is suitable for Professional Audio

signals, which are considerably higher than the consumer level. However, if you are unsure of the source’s operating level, we suggest leaving the switch disengaged until you test the source’s signal. You can then engage if necessary (if the level of the input signal is obviously too low).

Digital Effect Section (‘D’ and ‘W” models)

21. Program Control

This rotary control allows users to select the digital effect program of your choice. There are 16 points on the rotary control, each of which corresponds with an effect type. See the digital effect table for more information.

22. Parameter Control

Turning this control will adjust the one main parameter of the selected effect. Each effect’s parameter can be found on the digital effect table.

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23. EFX “to Main” Control

This will adjust the level of the Digital Effect signal that will be sent to the Main left and right mixing bus to be applied to your main feed.

24. EFX “to Ctrl” / EFX “to Phone” Button

On the AM440D and AM440W, this button is pushed to allow the signal from the Digital Effect processor to be sent to the Control Room outputs for monitoring purposes. This same button on the AM440DP will send the effect signal to the headphones mix only.

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Master Section

25. 2T Return Routing Buttons

These two buttons allow users to decide the destination of the signal received by the RCA 2T Return inputs. The “to Main” button sends the signal to the main mix, whereas the “to Ctrl Rm” sends the signal to the Control Room mixing bus for monitoring.

These buttons are not featured on the AM440DP.

26. Phones / Control Room Control

This control is used to adjust the audio level of the Control Room feed, which is sent to both the Control Room outputs

(for monitoring, acting as side fill or other purposes) and

Phones outputs (to be used in conjunction with headphones for monitoring). The AM440DP features a Phones control that adjusts the output level to the headphones jack only.

27. Phantom Power Switch and Indicator

When this switch is in the on position, it activates +48V of phantom power for all microphone inputs, allowing condenser microphones (well, the ones that don’t use batteries) to be used on these channels. Activating Phantom Power will be accompanied by an illuminated LED. Before turning Phantom Power on, turn all level controls to a minimum to avoid the possibility of a ghastly popping sound from the speakers.

NB. Phantom Power should be used in conjunction with balanced microphones. When Phantom Power is engaged, single ended (unbalanced) microphones and instruments should not be used on the Mic inputs. Phantom Power will not cause damage to most dynamic microphones, however if unsure, the microphone’s user manual should be consulted.

28. Power Indicator

The Power Indicator will light up when the power of the mixer is on.

29. Level Meter

The AM’s stereo 4-segment level meter gives an accurate indication of when audio levels of the MAIN L/R output reach certain levels. It is suggested for the maximum use of audio to set the various levels controls to a level slightly below that which would cause the Peak LED to light up. This will help you get the most out of your audio without causing any distortion.

30. Main L-R Control

This 60mm fader is final level control for the main left and right audio feed, sent to the Main L and R outputs.

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31. AUX Send Control (AM440 only)
This control adjusts the final level of the AUX	31
mixing bus (as taken from the AUX controls on
each channel strip), the audio of which is sent
to the AUX Send output (and sent to the Control
Room/Phones output when the AUX to Ctrl
button is engaged).
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When this button is activated, the AUX send
signal (the level of which is decided by the AUX
send control) will be sent to the Control Room
mixing bus for monitoring purposes.
33. Bluetooth Button (AM440W only)
This button essentially mutes the audio
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Bluetooth signals are not muted, they
will be received by channel 11/12 on the
AM440W mixer.

USB Player AM440DP

34. USB Connector

Connect your USB flash drive to this input. Once a drive is connected, the files will initiate and the first track will appear paused on screen. Phonic recommends that users format their

USB flash drives using a FAT-32 file system.

35. USB Player Display

This will display the track number of the currently selected/ playing track and the time played.

36. Play / Pause Button

This button will allow users to play and pause files from the inserted USB flash drive.

37. Back / Skip Buttons

These buttons are used to skip back and forth between tracks. Pushing and holding one of these buttons will allow you to skip forwards and backwards within the track.

38. Stop / Menu Button

Push this button to stop the currently playing track. Push again to access the USB player’s main menu (to adjust folder and repeat options). For more information, see page 1.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model Name		AM440	AM440D	AM440W	AM440DP
Inputs
Total Channels		8	8	8	6
Balanced Mono Mic / Line Channel		4	4	4	4
Balanced Stereo Line Channel		4	4	4	2
2T Input		Stereo RCA	Stereo RCA	Stereo RCA	-
Outputs
Main L/R Stereo		2 x 1/4” TRS, Bal.	2 x 1/4” TRS, Bal.	2 x 1/4” TRS, Bal.	2 x 1/4” TRS, Bal.
Rec Out		Stereo RCA	Stereo RCA	Stereo RCA	Stereo RCA
CTRL RM L/R		2 x 1/4” TS	2 x 1/4” TS	2 x 1/4” TS	N/A
Phones		1	1	1	1
Channel Strips		6	6	6	6
EFX Send		1	2	2	1
Pan/Balance Control		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Volume Controls		Rotary	Rotary	Rotary	Rotary
Master Section
Phones Level Control		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Main L/R Level Control		Main L/R,	Main L/R,	Main L/R,	Main L/R,
		60mm fader	60mm fader	60mm fader	60mm fader
Level Meter		2 x 4-segment	2 x 4-segment	2 x 4-segment	2 x 4-segment
Phantom Power Supply		+48VDC	+48VDC	+48VDC	+48VDC
USB Playback		-	-	-	MP3 & WMA
Maximum Playback Bitrate		-	-	-	320 kbit/second
Bluetooth Audio DAC		-	-	Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR	-
				compliant (> 90dB SNR)
Frequency Response (Mic input to any output)
20Hz ~ 60KHz		+0/-1 dB	+0/-1 dB	+0/-1 dB	+0/-1 dB
20Hz ~ 100KHz		+0/-3 dB	+0/-3 dB	+0/-3 dB	+0/-3 dB
Crosstalk (1KHz @ 0dBu, 20Hz to 20KHz bandwidth, channel in to main L/R outputs)
Channel fader down, other channels at unity		<-90 dB	<-90 dB	<-90 dB	<-90 dB

Noise (20Hz~20KHz; measured at main output, Channels 1-4 unit gain;EQ flat; all channels on main mix; channels 1/3 as far left as possible, channels 2/4 as far right as possible. Reference=+6dBu)

	Master @ unity, channel fader down	-86.5 dBu	-86.5 dBu	-86.5 dBu	-86.5 dBu
	Master @ unity, channel fader @ unity	-84 dBu	-84 dBu	-84 dBu	-84 dBu
	S/N ratio, ref to +4	>90 dB	>90 dB	>90 dB	>90 dB
	Microphone Preamp E.I.N.	<-129.5 dBm	<-129.5 dBm	<-129.5 dBm	<-129.5 dBm
	(150 ohms terminated, max gain)
	THD (Any output, 1KHz @ +14dBu, 20Hz to	<0.005%	<0.005%	<0.005%	<0.005%
	20KHz, channel inputs)
	CMRR (1 KHz @ -60dBu, Gain at maximum)	80 dB	80 dB	80 dB	80 dB
	Maximum Level
	Mic Preamp Input	+10 dBu	+10 dBu	+10 dBu	+10 dBu
	All Other Input	+22 dBu	+22 dBu	+22 dBu	+22 dBu
	Balanced Output	+28 dBu	+28 dBu	+28 dBu	+28 dBu
	Impedance
	Mic Preamp Input	2 K ohms	2 K ohms	2 K ohms	2 K ohms
	All Other Input (except insert)	10 K ohms	10 K ohms	10 K ohms	10 K ohms
	RCA 2T Output	1.1 K ohms	1.1 K ohms	1.1 K ohms	1.1 K ohms
	Equalization	3-band, +/-15 dB	3-band, +/-15 dB	3-band, +/-15 dB	3-band, +/-15 dB
	Low EQ	80 Hz	80 Hz	80 Hz	80 Hz
	Mid EQ	2.5 KHz	2.5 KHz	2.5 KHz	2.5 KHz
	Hi EQ	12 KHz	12 KHz	12 KHz	12 KHz
	Low Cut Filter	75Hz (-18dB/oct)	75Hz (-18dB/oct)	75Hz (-18dB/oct)	75Hz (-18dB/oct)
	Effect Processor	-	16 Effects	16 Effects	16 Effects
	Power Requirement	100VAC, 120VAC,	100VAC, 120VAC,	100VAC, 120VAC,	100VAC, 120VAC,
	(external power supply, depends on region)	220~240VAC, 50/60Hz	220~240VAC, 50/60Hz	220~240VAC, 50/60Hz	220~240VAC, 50/60Hz
	Weight	1.7kg (3.75 lbs)	1.72 kg (3.78 lbs)	1.72 kg (3.78 lbs)	1.72 kg (3.78 lbs)
	Dimensions (WxHxD)	242 x 55 x 225mm	242 x 55 x 225mm	242 x 55 x 225mm	242 x 55 x 225mm
		(9.5” x 2.16” x 8.86”)	(9.5” x 2.16” x 8.86”)	(9.5” x 2.16” x 8.86”)	(9.5” x 2.16” x 8.86”)

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