SoundCraft FX16II, User Manual

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14 FADER
The 100mm FADER allows precise balancing of the various source signals being mixed to the selected
outputs. You get most control when the input Sensitivity is set up correctly, giving full travel on the fader. See
the ‘Initial Setup’ section on page 31 for help in setting a suitable signal level.
15 DIRECT OUTPUT (Rear Connector Panel)
Each channel has a dedicated Direct Output which allows direct connection to external devices, for example
to feed Tape Machines or effects units.
The pre-fade direct output level may be monitored by pressing the SOLO switch on the appropriate channel
(with the mixer in PFL mode) to feed the pre-fade signal to the monitors and the bargraph meters.
16 DIR. PRE
The Direct Outputs are normally POST-FADE for use as effects sends or to provide fader control of recording
levels in a studio recording application. For live recording the outputs can be individually changed to PRE-
FADE by pressing this switch, so that the direct output level remains unaffected by fader settings for the main
PA mix.
17 INSERT POINT (Rear Connector Panel)
The unbalanced, pre-EQ insert point is a break in the channel signal path, allowing limiters, compressors,
special EQ or other signal processing units to be added in the signal path. The Insert is a 3-pole ‘A’ gauge jack
socket which is normally bypassed. When a jack is inserted, the signal path is broken, just before the EQ
section. The Send may be tapped off as an alternative pre-fade, pre-EQ direct output if required, using a lead
with tip and ring shorted together so that the signal path is not interrupted.
Inserts can also be used to send and return from a multitrack tape machine.