Operation Manual

6. Connections and Control Elements

Stereo Channels

1) Stereo inputs

The stereo channel is equipped with two symmetrical (balanced) 6.3mm LINE jack sockets

to which a device with a STEREO-LINE output can be connected. This socket can also be

connected to asymmetric (unbalanced) jacks. In this case, use short cables to avoid the

danger out outside interference as far as possible.

If the channel is to be used as a mono channel, only use the L (MONO)

socket. The channel now works as a mono channel.

2) FX control (ME1002 and ME1202)

The function of the FX controllers for the stereo and mono channels are identical. Therefore,

please also observe the notes on the FX control as described for the mono channel. The FX

signal of the stereo channel is mixed into a mono signal because further FX SEND process-

ing is performed in mono.

3) BAL control

This BAL control is used to set the level ratio between the left and right input signal before it

is put on the MAIN MIX bus. The BAL control works like the PAN control in the mono chan-

nels, except that it works in stereo.

4) Channel control (LEVEL control)

The stereo channel level as compared to the overall signal (MAIN OUT) is set with the

channel control. The channel control should always be returned to the “-∞” position when

the channel is not used.

5) CLIP LED

The CLIP LED (ME1002 and ME1202) can be used to visually monitor the input level of the

stereo channel. To prevent overmodulation or distortion of the signal, the CLIP LED should

not light up. Reduce the signal source level accordingly. Also see +4/-10 switch.

6) +4/-10 switch

The +4/10 switch (ME1002 and ME1202) can be used to set the input sensitivity of the

stereo channel. Selection is possible between the home recording level (-10 dBV) and stu-

dio level (+4 dBu). Select home recording level (-10 dBV) for connection of entertainment

electronics devices (e.g. CD player, MP3 player). Select studio level (+4 dBu) when con-

necting devices from the professional PA range.

MONO

BAL

UNBAL

- +15

BAL

CLIP

- +15

LEVEL

-10

LEVEL