Studiomaster MIXDOWN, Owner'S Manual

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1:2 READ THIS
1:1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO MIXDOWN
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and 16.8.16.
(differences
1) An INTERNAL POWER SUPPLY model is identified by the 3-pin power
input socket found on the rear of the console.
2) An EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY model is identified by a 6-pin (XLR
type) DC connector found on the rear of the console. An external
power supply Type EP4 would be supplied as standard with the
console.
The 16.4.8 has 26 inputs in total at mixdown and the 16.8.16 has 34.
DO NOT switch on the console until this section has been read:
MIXDOWN
3) The EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY model may by expanded by more than 2
Many studios are now using more and more MIDI based outboard equipment
and instruments. A normal console would require such instruments to be
recorded via multitrack or use up valuable input channels to pass them
to stereo. This would unnecessarily, but unavoidably, add noise to
signals which are virtually perfect. The MIXDOWN consoles can avoid
this as they have basic input sections routed direct to stereo and
with monitoring controls. They are able to utilise the multitrack for
"live" sounds (vocalists, guitars, brass etc.) only, while monitoring
the sequenced MIDI keyboards, drum machines etc. connected to the
AUXILIARY LINE INPUTS. At the 2-track mixdown stage, the multitrack
recording would be mixed with the MIDI sequenced instruments from the
basic input sections. This could make it possible for a smaller
multitrack to be used, because the multi-output drum machines and
keyboards - which would have normally consumed several tracks and made
bouncedowns inevitable could now bypass the multitrack operation
totally.
There are two sizes of MIXDOWN mixing console: 16.4.8
This manual has been written to cover both consoles
between the two are identified in Chapter 2).
Although they have been designed to meet the demands of today's studio
environment, MIXDOWN mixing consoles can be used equally well in
recording and live applications.
Please read this manual thoroughly from front to back, then you can be
sure that you are getting the best from your MIXDOWN.
NOTE: The internal power supply and the EP4 external power supply
are sufficient to allow expansion of a MIXDOWN by a further 8
input channels (2 expanders), a total of 24 inputs.
BEFORE PROCEEDING: DO NOT CONNECT THE AC SUPPLY LEAD TO THE CONSOLE
OR EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
The following section relating to the different supplies fitted to a
MIXDOWN mixing console MUST be rOeadbefore switching on. The standard
console is available with either an internal power supply, or an
external power supply.
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