2-TRACK INPUT
2-TRACK OUTPUT
These connectors are wired in parallel with MAIN OUT and
carry the main mix signal (unbalanced).Connect the 2-TRACK
OUTPUT to the inputs of your recording device. The final output
level can be adjusted via the high-precision MAIN MIX fader.
If you connect a compressor or a noise gate after
the 2-track output, the faders will probably not be
able to create a satisfactory fade-out effect.
The 2-TRACK INPUT RCA connectors are provided for
connecting a 2 track machine (e.g. DAT recorder). They can
also be used as stereo line input. Alternatively, the output
signal of a second MX Series Mixing can also be connected.
If you connect a hi fi amplifier with a source selection switch
to the 2-TRACK
INPUT, you can easily switch between
additional sources (e.g. Cassette recorder, CD player, etc.).
Each stereo channel has two balanced line level input on
1/4
＂
connectors for left and right channels. If only the connector
marked
＂
L
＂
is used, the channel operates in mono. Stereo
channels are designed to handle typical line level signals.
Both input can also be used with unbalanced jacks.
The equalizer of the stereo channel is, of course, stereo. The
filter characteristics and crossover frequencies are the same as
those of the mono channels. A stereo equalizer is always preferable
to mono equalizers if frequency correction of a stereo signal is
needed. There is often a discrepancy between the settings of the
left and the right channels when using separate equalizers.
In principle, the aux sends of the stereo channels function in
just the same way as those of the mono channels. As aux send
paths are always mono, the signal on a stereo channel is first
summed to mono before it reaches it reaches the aux bus.
2.2.3 Aux sends stereo channels
2.2.2 Equalizer stereo channels
LEVEL
2.2.4 routing switch, solo and channel fader
The function of the BAL(ANCE) control corresponds to the
PAN control in the mono channels.
The balance control determines the relative proportion between
the left and right input signals before both signals are routed to the
main stereo mix bus.
The MUTE/ALT 3-4 switch, the MUTE-LED, the CLP-LED,
the SOLO switch and the channel fader function in the same
way as the mono channels.
2.3 Connector panel and main section
Whereas it was useful to trace the signal flow from top to
bottom it order to gain an understanding of the channel strips,
we now look at the mixing console from left to right. The signals
are, so to speaker, collected from the same point on each of the
channel strips and then routed to the main section all together.
You can use the SOLO switch to separately monitor the
aux sends via the CONTROL ROOM/PHONES outputs and
check these with the level metres.
SOLO
If you want to monitor the signal the of just one AUX
bus, none of the other SOLO SWITCHES should be
pressed and the MODE switch must be in the SOLO
position (not pressed down).
AUX SEND 1
AUX SEND 2
STEREO AUX RETURN 1
5
For level matching, the stereo inputs feature a LEVEL switch
which selects b4 dBu and -10 dBV. At -10 dBV (home-
recording level), the input is more sensitive than at +4 dBu
(studio level).
BAL
If you use aux send 1 pre-fader, you would usually connect
the AUX SEND 1connector to monitors via a power amp (or an
active monitor system). If you use aux send 1 post-fader,proceed
as described under aux send 2.
The AUX SEND 2 connector outputs the signal you picked up
from the individual channels using the FX control. You can connect
this to the input of an effects mix is created, the processed signal
can then be routed from the effects device output back into the
STEREO AUX RETURN connectors.
The
return path for the effects mix generated using the post-fader aux send.
This is where you connect the output signal of the external effects device.
If only the connector is used, the AUX RETURN automatically operates
STEREO AUX RETURN 1 connectors generally serve as the
in mono.
MX Series Mixer
4
The PAN control determines the position of the channel signal
within the stereo image. This control features a constant-power
characteristic, which means the signal is always maintained at a
constant level, irrespective o position in the stereo panorama.
You can use the MUTE/ALT 3-4 switch t o driver the channel
from the main mix bus to the Alt 3-4 bus. This mutes the channel
from the main mix.
The MUTE LED indicates that the relevant channel is diverted
to the submix (Alt 3-4 bus).
MUTE/ALT 3-4
MUTE-LED
CLIP-LED
The CLIP LED lights up when the input signal is driver too high.
In this case , turn down the TRIM control and, if necessary, check
the setting of the channel EQ.
PAN
MX Series Mixer
If you wish to use the internal effects processor,
no connectors should be plugged into STEREO
AUX RETURN 2.
2.1.4 Routing switch, solo and channel fader
L
R
PAN
1
MUTE
ALT 3-4
1
dB
10
MUTE
CLIP
0
10
15
20
25
30
40
60
8
SOLO
A channel signal is routed to aux send bus 1 if the Aux 1 control
is turned up on the corresponding channel.
The AUX SEND control MON acts as master control for aux
send 1 and determines the level of the summed signal
AUX SEND 1 (MON)
Similarly, the FX control (AUX SEND 2) determines the level
for aux send 2.
AUX SEND 2 (FX)
0
15
8
0
15
8
1
2
FX
AUX SENDS
SOLO
SOLO
1
2
FX
AUX SENDS
LEFT
/MONO
RIGHT
1
2
RETURNS
STEREO AUX
0
8
0
8
1
2
0
8
1
STEREO AUX RETURNS
MAIN MIX
ALT 3-4
TO AUX
SEND 1
8
8
8
FX
In this instance, the FX control of the channel being
used as an effects return should be turned fully
counterclockwise, otherwise feedback problems
could occur!
STEREO AUX RETURN 1 is a stereo control which determines
is used as effects return, you can add the effects signal to any
STEREO AUX RETURN 1
In this instance, the effects device should be set at
100% effect.
STEREO AUX RETURN MON
Monitor mix with effect
You can now use the STEREO AUX RETURN MON control to
adjust the level of the effects signal routed to the monitor mix.
The STEREO AUX RETURN 2 control determines the level of
signals fed into the AUX RETURN 2 connectors which are routed
to the main mix.
STEREO AUX RETURN 2 (FX)
MAIN MIX/ALT 3-4
The MAIN MIX/ALT 3-4 switch routes the signal connected to
STEREO AUX RETURN 2 to either main mix (not pressed) or
“
dry
”
channel signal .
The STEREO AUX RETURN MON control has a special
function: it can be used to add an effect to a monitor mix.
For example:
In this instance, the effect device should be set up as follows:
AUX SEND 2 is connected to the L/Mono input of your effects
device, while its outputs are connected to STEREO AUX RETURN
1. Connect the amplifier of your monitor system to AUX SEND 1.
The AUX SEND 1 master control determines the volume of the
monitor mix.
submix (Alt 3-4, pressed).
STEREO AUX RETURN 2
You can also use these connectors as additional
line inputs.
The STEREO AUX RETURN 2 connectors serve as the return
path for the effects mix generated using the FX control. If these
connectors already function as additional inputs, you can route
the effects signal back into the console via a different channel,
with the added benefit that the channel EQ can be used to adjust
the frequency of the effects signal.
SOLO
The channel fader determines the level of the channel signal in
the main mix (or submix).
The SOLO switch is used to route the channelsignal to the
solo bus (Solo In Place) or to the PFL bus (Pre Fader Listen).
This enables you to monitor a channel signal without affecting
the main output signal. The signal you hear is sourced either
before (PFL, mono) or after (solo, stereo) both the pan control
and the channel fader (see chapter 2.3.6
“
Level meters and
monitoring
”
).
LINE IN 7/8
+4
-10
MONO
L
R
LEVEL
BAL
OR
UNBAL
2.2 Stereo channels
2.2.1 Channel inputs
Fig. 2.5: Stereo channel inputs and LEVEL switch
Fig. 2.4: Panorama and routing controls
2.3.1 Aux sends 1 and 2
Fig. 2.6: AUX SEND control s of the main section
2.3.2 Aux send connectors 1 and 2
2.3.3 Stereo aux return connectors
Fig. 2.8:
Stereo aux return connectors
Fig. 2.7: Aux send connectors
2.3.4 Stereo aux return
Fig. 2.9: Stereo aux return controls
2.3.5 Tape input/tape output
Fig. 2.10: 2-track connectors
INPUT
L
OUTPUT
2TK TO MAIN MIX
L
R
R
