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Applications and Hints
Gain Settings
The gain provided from turning up the Left and Right Level
pots can help drive a power amplifier or boost a signal from -
10 to +4 dB signal levels. For unity gain these pots should
be set to about 9 o’clock.
For greatest S/N ratio, Master Levels should be run as
close to clipping as possible. When mixing a number of key-
boards or modules, the level of the instrument with the low-
est output should be set first by adjusting its gain to just
below clipping. Gain controls for the other channels can then
be adjusted to achieve the desired mix.
Don’t be afraid of the yellow Master Level LEDs (+8 dB). For
the best results, the yellow LEDs should be lit most of the
time.
Using the Sends and Returns for the Addition
of Effects
Inputs 1 through 12 of the MicroMixer each have two effects
sends. These sends can be used for several things, the most
common of which is to add effects such as reverb or delay to
an instrument that has no built-in effects.
The MicroMixer also has two effects returns; Mono and Aux.
The auxiliary return enables you to incorporate stereo effects
in your mix. The mono return is generally used to add an
effect to a single source, e.g. a snare sample. If you need
more than one stereo return, use two of the regular channel
inputs. This technique also enables you to adjust the place-
ment of the effect in the stereo field by adjusting the pan
pots on the channels to which you have routed the effects
unit.
For the best S/N ratio, set the send level on the MicroMixer
