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ToolMix/ToolMst User Manual
DAW Recording
In addition to mixing, which is the main purpose of the ToolMix8, it
is possible to use either the insert section or the optional post fader
output for DAW recording. If an analog input amplifier or a line lev-
el source is connected to the line input of a ToolMix8 input channel
the insert output is driven by this input signal. If you connect the in-
sert output to the DAW record input, recording is possible while the
input gain control of the ToolMix8 can be used to set the record lev-
el. Monitoring the DAW channel is still possible if the DAW output is
connected to the insert input. In this case, the Insert switch works just
like a ‚pre - post DAW‘ switch. With Insert switch not pressed, the in-
put signal feeds the mix master, while the DAW output signal feeds
the mix master if the Insert switch is pressed. Of course, this method
will not substitude a console with sub groups or record routing sys-
tem, but it is an easy way to accomplish DAW recording from time
to time without the need to rearrange the entire system. However,
a patch bay for the analog inputs and outputs of the DAW and the
mixer are necessary for hassle-free setup of the neces-
sary connections. The block diagram shows the princi-
ple of this operation mode.
If monitoring using the same analog input channel is not
needed, the optional post fader output can also be used
for DAW recording. In this case, the input signal is also con-
nected to the line input of a ToolMix8 channel, but the DAW
A/D converter input is driven from the post fader output.
Any kind of additional processing gear can be included
using the insert. When the CUT switch is not pressed, the
input signal drives the DAW input and the mix bus in par-
allel. During the recording, the CUT switch can be used to
mute the way into the mix bus while the post fader out-
put, which is used for recording, is still active.
Outputs
Each channel has an insert output and the channel / post
fader output. The master section of the device has 5 elec-
tronically balanced ouputs. All outputs can handle lev-
els of more than + 30 dBu. The master outputs are avail-
able on separate XLR connectors. The output of the Aux1
and Aux2 masters and the PFL output are calibrated to
INSERT
INSERT OUT
CHANNEL OUT
INSERT IN
PkPs-LED
AUX2
FADER
AUX1
12dB
PAN
CUT
PFL
LED
FROM
ANALOG
PREAMP
+
PROCESSING
TO
DAW
INPUT
FROM
DAW
INPUT
TOOLMIX8 - 8 CHANNEL LINE MIXER
BLOCK DIAGRAM INPUT CHANNEL
IN
TE
RN
A
L
B
U
SS
ES
MIX L
MIX R
AUX1
AUX2
PFL AUDIO
PFL CONTROL
INPUT AMP
±20dB
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