RM.406 Top Panel (FUNCTIONS)
Section E: Crossfader Controls
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18. Fader Start (A):
Activates this side (A) of the Crossfader (#19) for use with com-
ponents with the Fader Start feature. Moving the crossfader away from the left-most
position will cause the device (CD / Turntable) to start playing. This allows DJs to
activate a device by using the fader as if they were pressing Play. [Fader Start com-
patible device (CD / Turntable) is required. Fader Start cables need to be connect-
ed between the device and the appropriate input channel on the rear of the mixer.]
19. Crossfader:
Controls the audio signal that is sent to the Outputs (Section C.)
When the Crossfader is in the left-most position (A), only the channel(s) set to (A)
on their Crossfader Assign switch (#43) will be sent to the Outputs. When the
Crossfader is in the right-most position (B), only the channel(s) set to (B) on their
Crossfader Assign switch (#43) will be sent to the Outputs. This allows DJs to fade
(mix) or cut (scratch) between different audio signals. When the Crossfader is
somewhere in between the two extremes, a “blend” or “mix” between two signals
occurs. [Note: if NO line channel(s) have been set to either A or B (using #43) then
the Crossfader is bypassed. Also, if the appropriate Channel Fader (Line Fader)
(#42) is set to zero, no sound will be output.]
20. Fader Start (B):
Activates this side (B) of the Crossfader (#19) for use with com-
ponents with the Fader Start feature. Moving the crossfader away from the right-
most position will cause the device (CD / Turntable) to start playing. This allows DJs
to activate a device by using the fader as if they were pressing Play. [Fader Start
compatible device (CD / Turntable) is required. Fader Start cables need to be con-
nected between the device and the appropriate input channel on the rear of the
mixer.]
21. Crossfader Curve
: Controls the shape of the Crossfader (#19) curve. When
the knob is turned all the way to the left “Fade” setting, the action of the Crossfader
becomes a long, smooth curve (used primarily for mixing or blending.) When the
knob is turned all the way to the right “Cut” setting, the action of the Crossfader
becomes an extremely sharp curve (used primarily for scratching and cutting.) TIP:
This is a gradual control knob, therefore DJs can place the fader where they want
the audio to increase and use this curve control to set (fine tune) the curve point and
the way the Crossfader responds to movement.
