Owner manual

4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer
Main Section
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Output Section
Main
Insert
Section
Output Level
Meters
Main Output Level Fader
Monitor
Mute
Monitor
Volume
Monitor
Balance
Sync/Sample
Rate Indicators
Clip Indicators
Main Inserts
The main inserts allow you to apply effects to the main stereo signal coming out of the
mixer (both mains and monitor). You might want to apply EQ or a compressor here.
These inserts work just like the other insert locations—just drag and drop effects from
the palette or right-click and add Sends, Sends/Returns. etc.
Refer to the Mixer Block
Diagram
Main Output Fader
The main output fader controls the level of the main output (and the Monitor output
as well since it is downstream from this control). The normal setting for this control is
at unity or 0dB, but the control allows you to add up to +12dB of gain. High output
levels may cause clipping on outboard amplifiers or other equipment.
Output Level Meters
This stereo bar-graph meter reflects the digital level at the output of the mixer. The
topmost red bar represents 0 dB or a full-scale digital signal. The peaks hold for a
moment so that short transients can be monitored. Each bar = 1dB.
Monitor Output Level
 Hot Tip!
The System Volume
Control on your Mac or PC
can be used to control the
Monitor Output Level on
PatchMix.
This control adjusts the monitor output level. Keep in mind that since the monitor level
control comes after the Main Output Fader, nothing will be heard from your monitors
if the main level is turned down.
Monitor Balance Control
This control sets the relative volume of the stereo monitor outputs and works just like
the balance control on your home music system. This control is primarily used to make
the volume from each speaker sound equal if you are not sitting exactly in the center of
the two speakers.
Monitor Output Mute
This button completely cuts off the monitor output and provides a convenient way to
instantly kill all sound without having to re-adjust the monitor level later. When the
telephone rings, just hit the monitor mute to cut the noise.
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