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CONTROLS & FEATURES
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Controls & Features - Mono/Stereo Channels 13-16
11
MIC GAIN
: Sets the level of the incoming mic signal. The mic gain range is 12 to 50dB.
12
LINE LEVEL
: This sets the level of the incoming stereo line signal. In the out (or up)
position the gain structure is optimised for +4dB operation. The in (or down) position
matches the input channel to signal levels of -10dBV.
The Gain control ( or LEVEL switch) allows the signal coming into the 162BPX to be
matched (as close as possible) to the internal operating level helping to preserve the 'signal
to noise ratio' throughout the 162BPX. The line level switch will also increase the gain of
the mic signal. This can be useful if the mic gain at maximum is not enough in certain
situations.
13
HI
: The HI control cuts or boosts the high frequency (or treble) element of the sound. In the
centre (12 o'clock) position, the sound is unaffected. The HI control works at 12kHz.
14
LO
: The LO control operates in the same way as the HI control except that it affects the
low frequency (bass) part of the sound. The LO control operates at 45Hz.
15
AUX/DSP
: The AUX/DSP control is assigned post - fader and used to send the sound in
the channel to the internal DSP (digital signal processor). The sound is also sent to the
AUX SEND output for use with external effects processors.
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MON
: The MON control can be used when an additional or different mix of sound is
required (such as using stage monitor speakers or multiple headphones for the musicians).
As the MON control is turned clockwise more of the sound in the channel is routed, via the
MON SEND control (24), to the MON SEND output on the rear panel. This would then be
connected to an amplifier to power the stage monitor speakers or headphone system.
Mon and AUX controls are very similar except that adjusting the channel fader does not
affect the sound at the MON SEND. Musicians listening to the sound from the MON SEND
do not want it changing when a channel fader is adjusted. The opposite is required when
an effects loop is used, the effect needs to change with the position of the channel fader.
This keeps the blend of original and treated signal constant.
17
BAL
: BALANCE - Sets the Left / Right balance of the stereo line signals or pans the mic
signal.
18
PEAK
: The Peak LED indicates that the channel signal is approaching its maximum level.
If the Peak LED remains lit, reduce the channel GAIN control setting until the LED
flashes only on signal peaks.
Note : On stereo line channels the input level is adjusted using the level switch. If the peak
LED remains lit, it may be necessary to reduce the output volume of the equipment
connected to the channel.
19
PFL
: Depressing the PFL (pre fade listen) button allows the selected channel (or
channels) to be monitored via the headphone output. When the PFL button is activated the
Peak LED stays fully illuminated and the level is also shown on the Main Mix bargraph
meters.
20
FADER
: The fader adjusts the level from the channel to the main output. The fader acts as
a volume control for each channel. they join all the various sounds together creating a
blend or 'mix' of sounds. The long, smooth faders make small adjustments easy as well as
giving a visual representation of sound levels. In use, aim to set the fader at the 0dB
position. It can then be raised or lowered to adjust the sound (mix).
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13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
0
-5
-20
-30
+5
+10
-10
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PFL
PEAK
0 10
0 10
L
R
BAL
MON
40
20
12 50dB
-
+
LO
45Hz
-
+
HI
12K
MIC
GAIN
LINE LEVEL
+4
-10
30
AUX/
DSP
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