STK Professional Audio VM 10SD Stereo, Manual

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Operation 5
8. Using the Internal Reverb
To make use of the internal reverb, begin with
the reverb/aux 2 send level on the indivedual
channel you wosh to affect set at the 5 postiton.
Raise the reverb level control on the master
section to a level that accomplishes the effect
you desire. If you find thart you want to hear
more effect, raise the reverb/aux 2 level on the
channel. If after raising the channel level control
as high as the 7 position and you still would
,like more reverb, raise the reverb level control
in the master section.
9. Using External Effects Devices
Before using an external dffects device with your
powered mixer, read the instructing manual for
the external device. The reverb/aux 2 send
receices its signal after the EQ and after the
channel level control. This makes them ideal for
external reverb and effects devices. Once you
have set the basic amount of effects level, the
external device will have its input controlled by
the master send level control. The external
reverb device will have its output signal returned
to the mix via one of the aux return level
controls.
8a. Set Master Aux Send
Begin by setting the master aux send you have
chosen to approximately the 5 position.
8b. Set External Input's Gain
If you external device has a unity gain position
on the input, set the external device there now.
8c. Set Aux Send Program Peak
Rasie the individual aux send levels on your
powered mixer until you see the peak indicator
on the external device flash on signal peaks.
Adjusting the input gain level to the external
effects processor is not unlike the operation you
performed when you set up the channel gain
controls on your powered mixer. The peak
indicator LED on the effects unit (if it has one)
should flash during program peaks just like the
LED's on your mixer.
8d. Adjust Outboard Effects Level
The effects processor may have an output level
control that needs setting as well. Once you have
eastablished proper gain settings you may now
raise the output level on the effects device to
approximately the 5 position. Now you are ready
to return the processed signal to the powered
mixer for blending with the regular, unaffected
signal in the main mix.
8e. Adjust Aux Return Level
Slowly raise the level of the aux return control
connected to the output of the effects device
(probably aux 2 return) until you heat the
desired effect. If you hear distortion, check to see
that the effects device's peak input. it is some
what subjective as to whether an effect sounds
proper. it is largely a matter of taste. However,
be using external devices. See section V1
Professional Operating Tips for more information.
10. Readjust Main Level Control
The main level control is the final level control for
the system's main output whether you are using
internal or external power amplification and
controls the amount of power applied to your
speakers. If you are happy with the general sound
of your mix but require more general volume. you
should gradually increase the main level control to
achieve the desired volume level. Only after you
have set your individual channels to approximately
therr quarter volume should you raise your main
level control. You will find that adding channel
equalization and reverb can affect the over-all
volume. Keepthis in mind when adjusting the
channel and main volume. Keep this in nmind
when adjudting the channel and main volume
levels. Always make any changes or adjustments
in a sliw and gradual manner to avoid feedback
and very loud transients. Both can damage your
speaker systems, not to mention your hearing.
11. Using Tape In
The tape input is suited to cassette decks, CD
players and devices with similar output lwvels.
The tape level control will serve as the only
control for this input as it goes directly into the
main mix. Note also that the Tape input may be
used as two additional inputs or "return".
11a. Adjust Tapee Level Control
With your poay back tape deck or CD connected
to your powered mixer, solwly raise the tape level
control until you reach optimum listening levels.
11b. Adjust Tape In Pan Control
The source connected to the Tape in jacks may be
panned to the left or right buses, or any
intermediate position using the Tape In Pan
control.
11c. Adjust Tape to Monitor Level Control
The tape to monitor/aux 1 level control is
dependent on the tape level control. Adjustments
to the tape level control affect the level of your
tape or CD player sent to the aux 1 (monitor)
send. When using tape play back in the monitor
system, we recommend that you balance the tape
to monitor/aux 1 levels with yout other sources
while the main or house mix level is down. This
will help you to better determine optimum
monitoring levels.
12. Using Tape Out
The main level control will control the level of
signal sent to the tape out jack aoolwing you to
make a recording of the main mix. If you record
on the same machine you have connected to the
tape in jacks.
you must set the tape in level at 0. Failure to do
so will result in electronic feedback. The resultant
oscillation will ruin your recording.