Arturia MINIFUSE 2, User Manual

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5.
Monitor Volume knob
controls the volume of the signal sent to the speakers (outputs L &
R on the rear panel).
6.
Monitor Mix knob
controls the mix of direct input signal (Direct Monitoring) and computer
audio playback. Its default position is Fully Clockwise. At minimum position, you will only
hear signal from the interface input(s). As you turn up the knob, you will gradually crossfade
to computer playback. At maximum position, you will only hear computer playback.
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Recording live instruments on a computer can sometimes present challenges, depending on your
computer configuration and CPU load. Since your computer processes incoming and outgoing audio
in buffer “chunks”, this can result in delayed playback of the input signal, which can create distracting
echoes that could throw off a performance. Instead of monitoring the input signal through software, the
MiniFuse 2 gives you the option of using Direct Monitoring. Direct Monitoring sends the input signal(s)
directly to the outputs, allowing you to listen to the input(s) directly without any latency introduced by
computer processing. To read more about latency and how to best deal with it, please see the
A Quick
Primer On Digital Audio [p.32] section of this manual.
7.
Direct Mono switch
controls how the input signals are distributed across the stereo
output when using Direct Monitoring. In the inactive position, input 1 is sent to the left channel
(output 1) while input 2 is sent to the right channel (output 2). In the active position, inputs
1 and 2 are turned into mono signals that are sent to both channels; effectively this means
that both inputs will play back centered in the stereo image instead of panned to one
speaker or the other.
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The Direct Mono switch only impacts how signal from the inputs is routed to the speakers and
headphones. It does not have any effect on the stereo image of computer playback.
8. The 1/4” stereo
headphone output
can be used for connecting headphones. The
headphone output mirrors the Monitor Output but has its own independent volume control.
9. Headphone Volume adjusts the volume of the headphone output.
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Listening to loud music for prolonged durations of time through headphones can have a negative
impact on your hearing. When using headphones, we recommend taking frequent breaks to give your
ears a rest and avoiding high volumes for prolonged durations.
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