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3.2 Mix 2
General
Mix 2 consists of three pairs of Left and Right inputs, and one pair of MIX 2 outs. After the three
inputs are combined, their overall volume is controlled by the MIX 2 knob on the front panel, and
the resulting signal is passed to the Mix 2 Out jacks.
Mix 2 In 1
If the Mix 2 In 1 jacks are empty, the stereo output of Mix 1 will be fed into Mix 2. Inserting a
plug into them will break this normal connection between the two mixers.
Mix 2 Outputs
The Mix 2 Outs carry the sum of all the Mix 2 inputs. This is the output to connect to your power
amp, or to your amp's effect return jacks.
3.3 Setting Levels
[
Note:
This section assumes you have already connected your system together properly. You
may want to come back to this section later if you are not ready to set levels now.]
The System Mix inputs are set to unity gain. The relative levels of all of your inputs are therefore
determined by the output levels of your devices. Setting levels is a critical part of your guitar
system. Proper levels allow you to minimize noise, maximize your tone, and control the overall
effect balance.
1. Setting up
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Set both Mix Level knobs at unity gain (12 o'clock).
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Turn the input and output levels of your effects all the way OFF.
•
Set each effects device to 100% effects, by turning the wet/dry mix to wet or the "direct"
signal off.
2. Amp
signal
Play the guitar and adjust the preamp output level or the amp's effect send level to the level
recommended by the manufacturer. A higher level will maximize tone and minimize noise.
Listen carefully, however, to avoid clipping.
3. Effects Inputs
One by one, raise the input level of each of your effects devices to the maximum level
recommended by the manufacturer. If the preamp level is too low or too high for your effects,
adjust it and start Step 3 over.
