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7. Adjust Mix Levels
To adjust the mix levels of each channel:
▶
Turn the channel knobs.
To assist in setting levels, LED rings around each of the three channel
knobs illuminate in various colors:
• Solid Green - the louder the signal, the brighter the LED
• Red - when peaking
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Orange - when limiting
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Blinking Orange - when soloed
8. Connect Timecode Input (Optional)
The MixPre-6 has an internal Time-of-Day clock that can be used for timecode, but an external
source for timecode may also be used via HDMI or the Aux/Mic In 3.5 mm connection on the
MixPre-6’s right side panel. The Aux/Mic In port provides two unbalanced channels through
which to receive timecode.
To connect timecode:
1. Connect a timecode source to appropriate port. For instance, connect an external timecode
generator to the Aux/Mic In port. For DSLR cameras that supports HDMI timecode, connect
the HDMI out from the camera to the HDMI TC In port on the MixPre-6.
Right Panel
2. Tap .
3. Select Inputs > Aux In Mode, and then select Timecode.
4.
Select Timecode > Mode. Options include: Off, Aux In 1, Aux In 2, and HDMI TC In.
9. Record and Playback
There are three illuminated transport controls on the front panel of the MixPre-6 for recording
and playback operations.
To use transport controls:
▶
Press the REC button to record.
▶
Press the Stop ( ■ ) button to stop recording or playback.
▶
Press the Play ( ► ) button to play a recorded file.
Recording may also be triggered from rolling timecode or from compatible
DSLR cameras with HDMI output.
To set up Record Triggering:
1. Tap .
2.
Select Record > Rec Trigger. Options include: Off, HDMI flag, and Timecode.
10. The Star Button
The MixPre-6 has a user-programmable button, called the Star (*) button, for flexible
customization. You may configure it to gain quick-access to certain features.
To set the Star button functionality:
1. Tap
2. Tap * Button
3. Choose a function from the available options, which include quick
access to the following: toggling between Channel 5 & 6 screens, the
Project sub-menu, the Solo/Mute screen, the SD Card screen or the
Undo function.
Transport Controls
Star
Button
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