34. +4 / -10 Buttons
These buttons, located on each stereo input
channel, are used adjust the input sensitivity
of the corresponding channel, which will
adapt the mixer to external devices which
may use different operating levels. If the
input source is -10 dBV (consumer audio
standard), it is best to engage the switch,
allowing the signal to be heard. If the
input source is +4 dBu (professional audio
standard) the corresponding input channel's
button should be disengaged to ensure the integrity of the
Mixer's circuitry. If you are unsure of the source's operating
level, we suggest leaving the switch disengaged until you
test the source's signal. You can then engage if necessary
(if the level of input is obviously too low).
DIGITAL EFFECT SECTION
35. Digital Effect Display
This 2-digital numeric display shows the program number
that is currently applied to your EFX audio signal. When
you rotate the Program control, you can scroll through
different program numbers; however the display will
revert back to the original program if a new program is
not selected within a few seconds. For a list of available
effects, please observe the Digital Effect Table.
36. Sig and Clip Indicators
Located within the Digital Effect Display are Clip and
Sig LEDs. The Sig LED will light up when any signal is
received by the effect processor, and the Clip LED will
light up shortly before excessive signals are dynamically
clipped. If the Clip LED lights up too often, it may be
advisable to turn down the AUX 3/EFX master control to
ensure the signal level is not excessive.
37. Program Control
This control is used to scroll through the various effects.
Turning the control clockwise will allow users to ascend
into higher program numbers, and turning it counter-
clockwise will allow users to descend into lower program
numbers. When turning to a new program, a small LED
will apply the effect. When a tap-delay effect is selected,
pressing this control will allow users to select the tap-
delay time.
By pushing the button several times, the effect processor
interprets the time between last two pushes and
remembers this as the delay time – until the button is
pushed again. This is kept even after the power is turned
off. When the tap delay effect is selected, a small LED
digital effect display window at the selected intervals.
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38. Effect Bypass
Use it to bypass the effects and monitor your audio before
and after the effect is applied. When the effect engine
is bypassed, the 2 small indicators on the digital effect
39. AUX 3 / EFX Send Control and Solo Button
This rotary control will adjust the level of the output signal
at the AUX 3 send jack, as well as determine the amount
of audio the built-in effects processor will receive. When
this control is set to it's minimum position, neither the AUX
3 send nor the effect processor will receive a signal. The
accompanying Solo button allows the EFX Send signal to
be sent to the Control Room / Phones mix.
40. To Main Control
The "to Main" control will allow users to adjust the
processed signal that is sent to the Main.
41. To AUX 1/2 Controls
These controls allow users to send the signal processed
by the effects processor to the AUX 1 or 2 mix, allowing
for monitoring of the signal. This is called "Effect to
Monitor."
MASTER SECTION
42. AUX Send Controls and Solo Buttons
These two controls are for adjusting the audio
level that is sent to the corresponding AUX
outputs, the signal of which is initially taken
from each channel's individual AUX send
controls. Pushing one of the accompanying
Solo buttons will send the corresponding
AUX signal to the Control Room / Phones
mix (pre or post fader, depending on the Pre
/ Post button).
43. FireWire / USB Trim Control
The FireWire / USB trim control can be used to adjust the
level of the outgoing FireWire or USB signal (which will
be received by the computer) from the AUX 2/3, Group
1/2 or Main L/R (depending on the FireWire / USB Select
switch). If the input signals received by your computer
are noticeably excessive, using this control could help to
attenuate the signal to an acceptable degree.
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