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MASTER SECTION CONNECTORS

1. EFF1 AND EFF2 SENDS -

These jacks are used to drive out-

board signal processors such as digital delays, reverb units,
chorus effects, etc. The Effects Send, E F F 1 and E F F 2, jacks
are used as an output from your console to drive the input of the
effect you desire to use. By adjusting your Channel EFF1 and
EFF2 Controls, and Master Section EFF1 and EFF2 Controls of your mixer you
can vary the output of the Effects Send to drive your effect with as much, or as
little signal as required for optimum performance.

2. BALANCED MONITOR SENDS -

These two 1/4” phone jacks deliver a

Balanced line level signal to drive the inputs of your monitor
power amps. For optimum performance use balanced 1/4”
phone (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) patch cables. Using balanced connec-
tions will reduce cable hum and will allow 6dB more gain when
driving balanced inputs. By adjusting your Channel MON1 and
MON2 Controls, and Master Section MON1 and MON2 Controls of your unit you
can mix and vary the output of the Monitor Sends to drive your power amp to the
desired volume level.

3. TAPE SEND -

The TAPE SEND RCA connectors are “pre-amp” outputs from

the 2-Track Master controls. These line level outputs may be used to drive a
tape deck for stereo recording while simultaneously using the
LEFT/3 and RIGHT/4 XLR outputs to drive you main power amps.

4. TAPE RETURN -

These RCA connectors are pre-amp inputs

to the RTN C TAPE control. Use these jacks for playback of
stereo recordings. Use the RTN C TAPE to control the level of
this return to the 2-Track buss.

5. STEREO RETURNS -

These 1/4” phone jacks are used to

receive the outputs of your effects devices. RTN A is used for
the optional internal DSP effects unit. By inserting into RTN A
with a 1/4” phone plug you automatically disable the internal
effects unit.

6. SUB 1 & SUB 2 OUTPUTS -

These are your direct sub-

mix sends off of the SUB 1 & SUB 2, SUB MIX faders. By
using these outputs in conjunction with the L E F T / 3 &
R I G H T / 4 XLR outputs you can setup four independent sub
mixes for multi track recording.

7. LEFT & RIGHT OUTPUTS -

These two

XLR jacks are balanced line level outputs from
the 2-Track Master controls. These pre-amp
outputs should be used to drive your power
amps for your main house system.

8. MONO MAIN OUTPUTS -

This balanced XLR output contains the mix of

your DXs four sub mixes. Use this output to deliver a mono output to your
power amps when running mono systems.

12. AUXILIARY MASTER OUTPUTS -

T h e r e

are an extra set of auxiliary master outputs locat-
ed on the back panel of your  D X series mixer
(non-powered models only). These are 1/4”
unbalanced equvilants to the XLR  L E F T / 3,
R I G H T / 4 and  M A I N outputs located on the top
panel.

9. PHONES & CONTROL ROOM -

Use these two stereo jacks

to monitor the signal at various points in your mixer. The level of
this output is controlled by the PHONES CNTRL RM LEVEL
knob in the master section above the M A I N fader. To select
what you are listening to depress one or more of the selector
switches directly below the VU METERS.

10. 12V LAMP XLR CONNECTOR -

The XLR connector labeled

12V LAMP (located at the very top right of the system master) is a
receptacle for a XLR type 12 volt Mini-Lamp. This light is used to
provide illumination for the console when it is used in low light con-
ditions. It operates on 12 volts and provides an excellent source of
light where house lighting is kept low. The mini-light is offered by
CARVIN and may be purchased for $25.00 (specify Model GX12V).

11. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH -

This is the main AC power switch

for your D X mixer. When you flip this switch to the on position you
should notice that the power indicator LED illuminates. It is a good
practice to bring the main faders all the way down before turning the
console on.

13. MIDI IN & MIDI THRU -

There are a set DIN type

MIDI connectors located on the back panel of your D X
Series mixer. These connectors give you the option of
controlling the internal DSP Multi Effects processor via
MIDI.

EFF 1

EFF 2

SENDS

MON 1

BAL SENDS

MON 2

TAPE SEND

STEREO RETURNS

SUB 1

SUB 2

LEFT/3

RIGHT/4