Graham-Patten SoundPals, User Manual

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4 • Introduction SoundPals User's Guide
Documentation Conventions
The following documentation conventions are used in this guide:
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Buttons, knobs, connectors, and switches are indicated in
bold-faced capital letters. For example:
Adjust the left GAIN TRIM to …
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Primary sections are listed in bold text, with a line above:
Primary Section
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Secondary sections are listed in bold text, with no line:
Secondary Section
Documentation Terms
The following documentation terms are used throughout this guide:
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“ Input ” refers to a SoundPals module input, either analog or
digital. An analog input is a single monophonic track from an
analog audio source; a digital input represents two tracks
(stereo, left and right) from a digital audio source.
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“ Output ” refers to a SoundPals audio output, either analog or
digital. An analog output is a single monophonic track; a
digital output represents two tracks (stereo, left and right).
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“ Source ” refers to a monophonic or stereo device (analog or
digital) that is capable of generating an audio signal. Typical
sources are tape machines, audio mixers, and microphones.
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“ Channel ” refers to the specific left or right portion of the
stereo audio signal (digital or analog).
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“ Unity Gain ” means that the audio output is equal to the input.
The signal is not adjusted, and simply passed through.
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“ Gain Controls ” are used to make level adjustments.