User guide

INPUT CHANNEL
PAD - Attenuates the input signal by 30dB. Affects both the XLR and
jack inputs. Press this switch when the input signal is too high even with
the GAIN control backed off.
GAIN - Use this control with the PAD switch to adjust the channel input
sensitivity to match the connected source (-60 to +10dBu) to the console
operating level (0dBu). Use the PFL function to check that the signal
reads an average '0' on the meters.
100Hz LO-CUT FILTER - Attenuates frequencies below 100Hz to
reduce lowfrequency source noise such as microphone proximity popping,
stage noise and transport rumble. Can be used to clean up sounds that
do not have much bass content such as vocals.
EQUALISER - This provides separate, simultaneous control of 4
frequency bands. Each band may be boosted or cut by up to +/- 15dB.
The centre flat position is detented for quick resetting.
The HF and LF bands have a shelving response which means that all
frequencies beyond the turning pointfrequency are affected, HF = 12kHz,
LF = 60Hz. Use HF to add sparkle or to reduce source hiss. Use LF to
add punch to the bass instruments. Used with the LO-CUT filter you can
tailor the low frequency response exactly as you require.
The two mid frequency bands have a peak/dip (bell shaped) response
which means that the maximum boost or cut occurs at the selected
(centre) frequency. The centre frequency can be swept over a wide range
using the SWEEP controls. MF1 = 500Hz to 15kHz, MF2 = 35Hz to 1kHz.
Use the mids to add warmth or presence to the sound or to notch out
problem resonances that can result in feedback.
AUXILLIARY SENDS - You can set up to 6 separately balanced mixes
using the aux send controls. Up to +6dB of boost is available.
Aux 1 and 2 are set pre-fader for monitor sends such as stage monitors,
backstage, orchestra pit, and musicians recording cue. The amount of
channel signal in the monitor mix is independent of the fader level. Pre-
fade sends are post-EQ, post-ON as standard (can be reconfigured pre-
EQ or pre-ON by setting internal links).
Aux 3 and 4 are switched pre or post fader for more monitors, effects or
separately balanced feeds for recording and broadcast.
Aux 5 and 6 are set post-fader for sends to external effects devices such
as reverb and delay. The amount of signal sent to the effects device
follows the fader level and ON switch. The processed ("wet") signal
returned to the mix through the aux return inputs is therefore in proportion to
the direct ("dry") signal from the fader to the mix.
PAN - Positions the channel signal between L and R in the stereo mix.
The centre position (mono image) is detented for quick resetting.
ON - This turns the channel signal on or off.
PEAK - The red LED lights when the signal is within 5dB of clipping.
Should this occur turn back the GAIN control to reduce the signal level.
PFL - Press PFL to listen to the pre-fade signal on headphones or local
monitor without affecting the main outputs. The signal level is shown on
the L and R bar meters. The PEAK LED half lights to show which channel
PFL has been selected.