3. THE SENDS MASTER CONTROLS -
Located just below
the graphic equalizer are four controls labeled MON 1, MON 2,
EFF 1, and EFF 2. These are the SENDS master level con-
trols. The SENDS master level controls set the overall output
level that is sent to the monitor and effects output jacks.
The internal DSP effects unit is controlled by EFF2 send. Adjust this control to
set the input level on the DSP. For best results set this send as high as possi-
ble, this will give you the lowest noise situation. If this control is set too high digi -
tal clipping (grunge) may occur, this is a very un-musical sounding form of distor-
tion that must be avoided at all cost.
Monitor amp input level controls should be set at maximum (or at least half maxi-
mum). The overall volume of the monitor speakers is then controlled from the
monitor SENDS master control(s) at the mixer. In general you may require two
or even more separate monitor mixes to satisfy the needs of the performers.
(For example: The singer usually wants to hear mainly vocals in his monitor mix
but the drummer may want to hear more bass and less vocals in his monitor
mix.)
Effects units may or may not have an input level control. If your unit has an input
level control it should be set relatively high (at least half of the maximum setting)
when used with the DX Series mixers. Then you can control the overall input
level at the effects unit from the appropriate SENDS master control.
4. THE RETURNS MASTER CONTROLS -
All DX Series mix-
ers provide three stereo return inputs. The returns are labeled
RTN A, RTN B, and RTN C/TAPE. Each EFFECTS RETURN
knob adjusts the level of that effects signal that is returned to
the mix. Use the EFFECTS RETURN controls to adjust the
overall levels of your effects as they appear at your two-track
or mono mix. The STEREO A, is the return for the internal DSP effects unit.
This return controls the level of the signal as it leaves the internal digital effects
unit. If you wish, you can override the internal DSP return and use the RTN A
return for an outboard effect return simply by inserting a plug into the EFF RTN
A jack. When using the built-in Digital Reverb it is best to set the EFF 2 send
level at the channels and at the EFF 2 send master fairly high (at least half way
to three quarters up) while keeping the RTN A control less than half way. This
will result in the lowest noise. The control RTN A/MON 1 allows you to mix a
portion of the returned effect in RTN A into the monitor feed MON 1. Experiment
with your effects devices and the internal DSP system and you will no doubt find
new ways to do things. It’s a lot of fun mixing in delays, reverbs, and other
effects and can really spice up a mix. So, experiment and have fun!
5. THE SUB MIX -
The SUB 1 & SUB 2 sub mix controls allow you to mix cer-
tain channels down to a sub mix before they are mixed into the stereo two-track
or the mono main masters.
The sub mix faders control the
volume level of sub group as it
is mixed down to L/3 & R/4 or
mono Main masters. Mute
switches are provided to allow
you to remove the SUB MIX
feeds to the masters. You can
audition the program material
i n t h e s u b g r o u p s t h r o u g h
headphones by selecting the
SUB 1/2 switch in the meters
selector block. The SUB 1
and SUB 2 PAN controls allow
you to control the stereo imag-
ing of your feed to the the
stereo
masters.
The
MAIN/STEREO selector switch
is a very important feature of
your DX Series mixer. This
switch allows you to direct the
output of your SUB MIX t o
either the L / 3 & R/4 STEREO
MASTERS or to the MAIN (1-4) mono master. To use your mixer as a four out
board, set this switch to the MAIN position. This will leave the STEREO MAS -
TERS L/3 and R/4 unaffected by the SUB 1 and SUB 2 mixes thus giving you
true four out capabilities.
6. THE STEREO MASTERS -
The L/3 and R/4 faders allow you to set the vol-
ume levels of the LEFT and RIGHT XLR, TAPE SEND, and auxiliary 1/4” phone
jack outputs. These faders also set mix level to the mono MAIN master fader.
7. THE MAIN MASTER -
The MAIN master fader contains the summed sig-
nals of the SUB 1 , SUB 2, L/3, and R/4 sub group faders. The MAIN controls
the mono feed to the MAIN out XLR and the auxiliary 1/4” MAIN out jack.
8. THE PFL INDICATOR -
The P F L indicator LED lights to indicate that a
channel or group of channels are in PFL mode at this time.
9. THE PHONES & CONTROL ROOM LEVEL -
This control
allows you to set the levels at the PHONES and CNTRL RM out-
puts to the desired volume.
10. PHANTOM POWER -
This switch turns on the microphone phantom
power, for suppling a bias voltage for condenser microphones. The phantom
power will not damage properly connected dynamic microphones.
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