SoundCraft D-MIX 1000, User Manual

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Mas ter Module
The Master module incorporates the mix amps for the stereo and Aux busses, master
level control for the mixer outputs and provides the DJ with headphone or
loudspeaker monitoring and level display on high quality vacuum display bargraph
meters.
Main Outputs
1
Two long travel Master FADERS control the final output level of the Stereo
mix and a Mono sum of the Left/Right outputs.
2
The input channels are provided with routing switches which allow the signal
to be sent directly to the Stereo Mix, or to one side of the A/B CROSSFADER,
which then feeds the main outputs via the master faders (see above). When the
Crossfader is fully to the left the ‘A’ output is active, and channels may be preset
silently to the ‘B’ side of the Crossfader. Moving the Crossfader from A to B
produces a rapid and smooth transition to the preset sources. The process can then
be repeated with sources preset on the ‘A’ side.
Ducking
3
A selected mono input can be assigned (by setting an internal link on the input
module) to operate in conjunction with the master module to give an automatic
VOICE OVER facility for the DJ’s microphone. When the VOICE OVER switch
is pressed, if the selected mono input is switched to MIC, the mic signal will activate
the ducking system on the master module and dim the active output of the
Crossfader. The dim threshold is adjusted by an internal preset. Any channels
assigned directly to the Stereo Mix are unaffected.
Aux Send and Return
4
The Aux signals from the channels are mixed and sent to the Aux Send jack at
an overall level set by the AUX SND control.
5
The stereo Aux Return enables effects or other additional sources to be mixed
directly to the Stereo Mix at a level set by the AUX RTN control. The Aux Return
will be dimmed by the Voiceover system when active, and is mixed into the stereo
output before the master fader.
6
The Aux Return signal may be monitored by pressing the illuminated CUE
switch, which feeds the signal to the DJ headphones or Booth loudspeakers if Auto
Cue is active (see below).
The Aux Send and Return are typically used for effects, reverb or as a zone input
or output.
Metering
7
A dual bargraph OUTPUT METER displays the level of the Stereo output.
The upper bar displays the Left output and the lower bar displays the Right output.
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