DAPAudio Gig 14, User Manual, Page: 11 / 18

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MASTER SECTION
1. Aux Sends
Aux Sends are provided on unbalanced 6.3mm jacks ( 25 ). Please adjust the input level control of your
effects unit to match the output level of your DAP Audio, this be can done when typical signals are run
through the Gig 14 and the Aux Sends are set to center (0dB). If your effects unit does not have an input
gain and the effects levels seems too low, remember that every channel Aux Send has up to 15 dB gain,
which should be more than enough to drive any effects unit.
2. Stereo Aux-returns
There are 2 additional stereo inputs (Aux Returns 1 and 2) on your Gig 14. Their level can be adjusted with
(
15 ) and ( 16 ). Aux Returns 1.2 is permanently assigned to the Master Mix. If you connect a jack only to the
left socket, the Aux Return 1.2 operates in mono. This enables you to provide a wet cue mix (signal with
effect i.e. reverb) for the headphones or foldback speakers.
Note: Sometimes you want to narrow the stereo width of a reverb field. To do this you will have to come
back on 2 mono channels to get independent Pan for the left and right signals.
3. Metering
Master Mix level is displayed on a pair of accurate 10-segment peak meters ( 20 ). Two further LEDs indicate
Power on ( 20 ) and +48 V DC Phantom Power present ( 21 ).
The Master Mix meters should average around 0 dB during loud passages. If they read persistently higher,
or are peaking above +10 dB (top segment of the display) reduce either, the Master Mix volume and the
channel volume, or (as a last resort) channel input gain or instrument unit output level.
4. 2-Track (Tape / Rec) Input / Master Mix Output
Input
A 2-track input, on RCA phono jacks (
26 ), provides easy connection to DAT and other professional and
semiprofessional audio equipment. The 2-track input is primarily for auditioning mix playback from tape.
However, it can also be routed to the Master Mix via switch (
18 ) “TAPE / REC TO MASTER”. With button
( 18 ) depressed, you should have another stereo line input available to the mix.
Note: The 2-track input could be “normalled” to the output of a HIFI preamp, allowing you to monitor extra
sources such as vinyl, cassette, CD, etc.
5. MASTER / PFL TO CONTROL ROOM
The MASTER MIX and MONO /STEREO signal can be lead by switch ( 17 ) diversity into the HEADPHONE /
CONTROL ROOM level ( 19 ). It becomes the monitor signal fly.
Output
A single pair of electronically balanced TRS jacks and balanced XLR connectors (
36 ) deliver the Master Mix
output to your 2-track recorder (or PA system). RCA phono jacks outputs ( 27 ) are also provided for easy
connection to DAT, cassette deck, etc.
Level is ultimately determined by a precision Master Mix volume control ( 23 ).
6. Monitoring
The Gig 14 has a separate headphone output ( 30 ). The phones signal follows the control room output ( 29 ).
A single volume control ( 19 ) sends the level to the headphones and master monitors.
The L / R meters follow the Master Mix.