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5. EQ / FX Channel View

The buttons located at the bottom of channels  

1 and 2 (and 3 through 6 on the ProDX8) and  
the Bluetooth / Stereo channel strip allow access  
to the selected channel’s Channel View. 

When tapped, the entire selected channel strip  

slides to the left and the selected output strip – main  
or aux –remains on the right. The middle then becomes  
occupied with the selected channel’s EQ section,  
FX send level, compressor level and an option to  
link the adjoining channel. See pages 14-18.

The sliders on the EQ / FX button lie horizontally  

in mixer view and vertically in channel view indicating 
where they will take you. Simply tapping this button 
again returns you to the mixer view.

6. FX Return

The FX return strip looks and works nearly identical 

to that of an input channel strip. The only differences 
are: (1) this fader adjusts the output level of the FX, 
(2) instead of an EQ or gear icon button at the bottom 
of the strip, there is an FX button and (3) there is no 
compressor. This is detailed next.

Navigate to Mixer View

Navigate to Channel View

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7. FX Channel Button

The button located at the bottom of the FX return 

channel strip allows access to the FX channel view  
for FX selection.

When tapped, the entire FX return channel strip 

slides to the left and the selected output strip – main  
or aux –remains on the right.  The middle then becomes 
occupied with the 16 FX from which to select. See page 
17.

As seen below, the FX button in mixer view [sound 

wave icon] and channel view [vertical sliders] differs. 
Simply tapping this button again returns you to the 
mixer view.

8. Main / Aux Mix

The main mix strip looks and works nearly identical 

to that of an input channel strip. The only differences 
are that (1) this mute button mutes the selected output 
(Main or Aux) and (2) this fader adjusts the main  
output level of the selected output (Main or Aux).

So you’ve stated “... the selected output (Main  

or Aux)” a few times now now. What exactly does  
that mean? Excellent question...that’s discussed next!

9. Mix Selector

The mixer view shows a fader for each channel. 

Initially, this fader controls the level to the main mix. 
But how do you control the level going to the aux sends? 
Or how about the aux master level? Simple. Use the mix 
selector to switch between mixes.

The currently selected mix is illuminated, but  

changing the selected output is easy. Simply tap the  
desired output – Main, Aux 1 or Aux 2 [ProDX8 only] 
and voilà...MixerConnect now controls a different 
output.

Once a different mix has been selected, the color  

surrounding the channel faders will change to show  
the newly selected output. Similarly, the main fader  
will display the newly selected mix. Here, the mixer 
view acts like a window where you may view and  
change one output’s mix at a time. No matter which 
output is currently selected, the others are still there, 
as they were.

Navigate to FX Selection

Navigate to Mixer View

Summary of Contents for ProDX8

Page 1: ...REFERENCE GUIDE...

Page 2: ...uetooth 7 Additional Bluetooth Notes Android and iOS 8 Part III Level Setting Procedure 8 Welcome 9 Android 9 iOS 9 MixerConnect Three Main Views 10 Mixer View 10 Channel View 10 System View 10 Mixer...

Page 3: ...e update some screen shots may look slightly different than what you see within these pages and there could be some functional differences as well About This Guide The entire guide does not need to be...

Page 4: ...Play Store 3 Type MixerConnect in the search box located at the top of the screen followed by tapping the Search button 4 Select the MixerConnect app 5 Now tap the INSTALL button MixerConnect MixerCo...

Page 5: ...m here enable Bluetooth simply by swiping right Tapping also enables disables Bluetooth 5 To enter pairing mode press and hold the BT Line In button on the front panel of the ProDX The button LED will...

Page 6: ...nect app icon shows the progress of the download The download is complete once the entire app is illuminated The MixerConnect app is now ready for use 8 It is possible that the MixerConnect app has al...

Page 7: ...Tap anywhere on the Bluetooth line to open it 4 From here enable Bluetooth simply by swiping right Tapping also enables disables Bluetooth 5 To enter pairing mode press and hold the BT Line In button...

Page 8: ...wner s Manual but are listed again below The following steps will help you set up ProDX quickly These startup instructions are intended for the hardware only Once proven that ProDX performs as desired...

Page 9: ...it were connected except there are no bouncing meters and no sound Other than that it s a great way to get a feel of how ProDX works before buying Additionally you can get back to the Welcome screen b...

Page 10: ...ixer View As seen in the image below the Mixer View allows access to key controls such as levels metering mutes and more From here you re able to one touch navigate to the Channel View Graphic EQ FX V...

Page 11: ...actually be driving and not mixing Put the phone down and drive 3 Channel Name The input and output channels are labeled between the compressor levels and faders and meters These labels display the fa...

Page 12: ...main or aux remains on the right The middle then becomes occupied with the 16 FX from which to select See page 17 As seen below the FX button in mixer view sound wave icon and channel view vertical sl...

Page 13: ...ctions Main Aux 1 Aux 2 10 GEQ Button The GEQ button is located at the bottom of the output strip and it allows access to the selected output Main or Aux GEQ When tapped all channel strips disappear a...

Page 14: ...n buttons take you to the previous channel button or next channel button Additionally you can switch between channels by swiping left and right on the channel name displayed between these two buttons...

Page 15: ...d Mid Sweep EQ MixerConnect has 3 band equalization and a low cut filter at carefully selected points low shelving at 80 Hz mid sweep peaking from 100 Hz to 8 kHz and high shelving at 12 5 kHz Shelvin...

Page 16: ...t voices Trouble is adding low EQ also boosts the subsonic debris Stage rumble mic handling clunks wind noise and breath pops Low cut removes all that debris so you can boost the low EQ without blowin...

Page 17: ...ht want reverb on the vocal channel but none on the other channels Here you would simply drag the FX send slider right on the vocal channel until you like what you hear and drag this slider to the far...

Page 18: ...nces are that the system can be improved by careful re positioning of the microphones and other equipment Getting to the ProDX s GEQ is easy First using the Mix Selector tap the output that you want t...

Page 19: ...a fourth to recall the factory default settings Left to right are the save button preset number recall button and preset name Save Button Tap this button to save the current settings to the correspon...

Page 20: ...now the first thing about ProDX We ve got your back tap here to contact Tech Support using your device ProDX Support Docs and Videos Several resources including additional support documentation and vi...

Page 21: ...e plug all the audio equipment s line cords into outlets which share a common ground The distance between the outlets and the common ground should be as short as possible Troubleshooting If you think...

Page 22: ...ndroid o Tap the menu button o Swipe the MixerConnect app left or right or tap the X in the upper right corner o Voil you force quite the MixerConnect app nicely done Here s how via iOS o Double tap t...

Page 23: ...terface Control About Reference Guide Version V1 0 Part Number Rev and Date SW1174 Rev A May 2016 Disclaimer 2016 LOUD Technologies Inc All rights reserved Apple iPhone and iPod touch are registered t...

Page 24: ...and no pre delay Perfect for thickening percussive instruments such as a snare drum or tight vocal arrangements Cathedral This reverb emulates the extremely long tails dense diffusion and long pre de...

Page 25: ...for other ways to optimize your Android device All of the following tips and tricks may be found by going to Settings on the Android device Android Optimization 1 Mute sounds including phone calls ema...

Page 26: ...audio over Bluetooth This is because the Bluetooth fader volume control of the MixerConnect app is not the same as the OS hardware Bluetooth level control but rather a supplementary level control Sim...

Page 27: ...Reference Guide 27 Reference Guide Android Optimization 3 Turn off Vibrate on Key tap feedback Simply tap the Vibration button so it is unchecked...

Page 28: ...w updates generally work 1 You are notified of a MixerConnect update through the App Store 2 You download and install the update Boom The app is updated But now the operating system can update an app...

Page 29: ...Reference Guide 29 Reference Guide Android Optimization 5 Blocking calls To block calls put the phone into Airplane Mode then turn Bluetooth back on...

Page 30: ...avorite search engine to search trick out your iOS device for other ways to optimize your iOS device All of the following tips and tricks may be found by going to Settings General on the iOS device iO...

Page 31: ...cluding email alerts calendar event warnings alarms and other extraneous iOS noises except music apps those will continue to play Use Side Switch to Mute Flip the side switch on the device next to the...

Page 32: ...st understand how updates generally work 1 You are notified of a MixerConnect update through the iOS App Store 2 You download and install the update Boom The app is updated But now the operating syste...

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