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EURORACK PRO RX1602
Use the
OPERATING LEVEL
switch located on the rear of
your RX1602 to individually adjust each channel to the
output signal level of your equipment. When the switch is
depressed (-10 dBV), the inputs are more sensitive.
These are the inputs of the channel sections on balanced
1/4" TRS connectors. Of course, you can connect mono
jacks (unbalanced operation). To use a channel for a mono
signal, please connect the signal source to the left input.
2.2 Main section
Fig. 2.2: Main section
Use the
MON/FX SEND
control to set the signal level of
those signals that are routed to the MON OUT SEND
connector
for monitoring or effects applications.
The left signal portion of the mix created using the LEVEL
and BALANCE controls of each channel is set using the
MAIN LEFT
control.
The right signal portion of the mix is correspondingly
adjusted using the
MAIN RIGHT
control. Amplification of
up to +15 dB is possible on both controls.
You can easily get a readout of both channels by observing
the highly acurate 7-digit level meters labeled
LEFT OUTPUT
LEVEL
and
RIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL
.
GAIN SETTING:
To correctly set the input gain of a channel, please press the
MUTE switch
of the remaining channels.
When recording with digital multi-channel recorders, the peak
meter on the recorder should not reach over 0 dB. This is because
unlike with digital recordings, even the smallest amount of
distortion can lead to unpleasant-sounding end result.
With analog recorders, the VU meters of the recording device
should read roughly up to +3 dB in case of low-frequency signals
(e.g. bass drum). Because of their inherent inertia, VU meters
tend to display levels of signals with frequencies of above 1 kHz
too low. Therefore, when using instruments such as a hi-hat,
you should set the input gain only up to -10 dB. Snare drums
should be set up to roughly 0 dB.
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The peak meters of your EURORACK PRO display
the level virtually frequency-independent. A re-
cording level of 0 dB is recommended for all kinds
of signals.
The
TO PHONES
switch gives you the option to feed the
signals routed to the monitor/effects bus into your
headphones for control purposes.
ATTENTION!
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We would like to bring your attention to the fact that
high volume levels may damage your hearing and/
or your headphones. Please turn the MAIN LEFT and
MAIN RIGHT controls as well as the PHONES control
in the main section all the way to the left before
powering up the unit. Please always pay keen
attention to an appropriate volume level.
The
LEVEL
control in the MAIN section governs the volume
level of your headphones.
Please connect your headphones to the PHONES connector.
It is a standard 1/4" TRS stereo connector.
Fig. 2.3: POWER switch, LEVEL control and
PHONES connector
Use the
POWER
switch to power up your RX1602. The
POWER switch should always be in the Off position when
you are about to connect your unit to the mains.
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Attention: The POWER switch does not fully
disconnect the unit from the mains. Unplug the
power cord completely when the unit is not used
for prolonged periods of time.
Fig. 2.4: MAIN OUT and MON OUT SEND connectors
The
MAIN OUT
connectors come as balanced 1/4" TRS
jacks. The main mix signal (derived from all channels) is
present here. You can set the output signal level by using
the MAIN LEFT and MAIN RIGHT controls
(reducing all
the way down to -oo , increasing up to +15 dB). The main
mix signal can be used to feed your mixing console or
stereo amplifier, among others.
The monitor signal can be taken at the
MON OUT SEND
connector (1/4" TRS connector). It is just as well-suited for
being used with effects applications.
2.3 Mains connection
Fig. 2.5: Mains connector with
integrated fuse compartment
The mains connection is achieved via the standard IEC
connector. A matching power cord is included.
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS
