Dynacord CMS 600-3, Owner'S Manual

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47 - PHONES
This control sets the volume of the headphones connected.
CAUTION: Make sure to set the control to its minimum position before connecting headphones. Permanent hear-
ing loss may occur if headphones are used at high volume.
48 - REC SEND L/R
These RCA-type connectors carry the pre fader master L/R signal. The signal is not affected by the setting of the master
faders and therefore mostly used for the connection of MD or flash recorders for recording purposes. This connector
can be used for permanent installation purposes also. Use the REC SEND & USB OUT control to adjust the output level,
the maximum level is 20 dBu.
49 - REC SEND & USB OUT
This control allows adjusting the volume at the REC SEND outputs or, when used, the level of the DIGITAL AUDIO IN-
TERFACE output channels.
50 - 9-BAND STEREO GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
The master channel employs a 9-band stereo equalizer. The EQ’s insert point is post master fader and pre MASTER A
outputs. Nine frequency bands offering 10 dB amplification/attenuation allow shaping the overall sound to meet your
personal preferences or to optimally match it to the acoustic conditions of different locations.
GEQ setting instructions:
The frequency ranges as well as the characteristics of the EQ faders are very praxis-oriented. In case you want to have
a clear and highly intelligible sound, which, as a side effect, provides the cymbals with more crisp, you should raise the
levels of the 12 kHz or 6.3 kHz band a bit. If the MIDs are nasaling you should attenuate the mid range (500 Hz to 2 kHz)
by some decibels. To provide the kick drum with more punch you have to boost the low frequency range, using the 63 Hz
or the 125 Hz controls. In case the overall sound is undefined with too much bass, lowering the levels of these two fre-
quency bands will solve the problem.
However, especially with equalization you should be aware of the fact that in most cases less adjustments provide better
results. Thus, your first choice should be to establish the mix using only the input channel controls and see if you get a
satisfactory result.
51 - USB INTERFACE
These indicators are to inform you about the actual operational state of the CMS‘s DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE.
REC PEAK LED
The REC PEAK indicator lights red when for at least one of the four recording channels the risk of clipping exists. Reduce
the output level of the affected channel by lowering the setting of the AUX or MON fader or the REC SEND & USB OUT
control (Master).
HINT: The REC PEAK warning appears also when the DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE connected to a PC/Mac is used
for playback purposes only. In this case the warning can be ignored.
ACTIVE LED
The ACTIVE indicator signals that the USB connection between CMS and PC/Mac is active and the DIGITAL AUDIO IN-
TERFACE is ready for operation.
2.7 DISPLAY with function keys
52 - D
ISPLAY WITH FOUR FUNCTION KEYS
Effect mode
In effect mode the display indicates the selected preset number of each effect unit. Use the four function keys below
the display for selecting the preset number.