The t.mix 2442FX MKII, User Manual

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2442FX MKII / 3242FX MKII USER’S MANUAL
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Master Section
The master section of the mixer features all the
goodies: the level meter, main level fader, +48V
and power indicators, the solo/PFL button, and so
on and so forth. This is where a lot of the magic
happens, so take care not to miss anything.
55. +48V Indicator
This LED indicator will light up when Phantom
Power is activated. To turn the MIX’s Phantom
Power on or off, simply flick the switch on the rear of
the mixer.
56. Power Indicator
The Power Indicator will light up when the power of
the mixer is on.
57. Level Meter
The dual 12 segment level meter gives an accurate
indication of when audio levels of the Main L/
R signal reach certain levels. The 0 dB indicator
illuminates is approximately equal to an output
level of +4 dBu (balanced), and the CLIP indicator
illuminates about 1.5 dB before the signal is
dynamically clipped. It is advised that users set the
various level controls so that the signal level sits
steadily around the 0 dB mark, to make full use of
audio while still maintaining fantastic clarity.
58. Solo / PFL Switch
Located underneath the Level Meter, this button
alters the Solo signals received by the Control
Room / Phones mix between Post (solo) and Pre
(PFL) fader signals. Whether set to Solo or PFL,
one of the corresponding LED indicators will light up
to indicate the current setting. If adjusting a signal
with the Control Room / Phones level control, it is
advisable that this button is set to Solo, ensuring the
signal is independent of any channel faders.
59. Main Fader
The Left and Right main mix is controlled with this
fader – the final level control for the Main Left and
Right audio feeds, sent to the Main L and R outputs.
When pushed all the way up, the Main L/R fader
provides 10 dB of gain to the signal, and when set
all the way down, the signal is effectively muted.
60. Main Outputs
These outputs will output the final stereo line level
signal sent from the main mixing bus. The primary
purpose of the two XLR jacks is to send the main
output to external devices, which may include power
amplifiers (and in-turn, a pair of speakers), other
mixers, as well as a wide range of other possible
signal processors (equalizers, crossovers, etcetera).
The two 1/4” phone jacks are able to send the Main
output to external devices that may run in parallel
with the mixer. This may include additional power
amplifiers, mixers, PA systems, as well as a wide
range of other possible signal processors.
61. Main Insert Point
Like the Insert Points on input channels, the primary
use for these TRS phone jacks is for the addition
of external devices, such as dynamic processors
or equalizers, to the Main L and R mix. This will
require a Y cord that can send (pre-fader) and
receive signals to and from an external processor.
When the main insert is in use, it will affect the
signal sent to both the 1/4” and XLR main outputs.
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