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Glossary
ProMix 01 User’s Guide
Shelving — A type of EQ circuit used to cut and boost frequencies
above or below a set frequency. It produces a shelf-looking response
curve. High and low EQs are usually of the shelving type. ProMix 01
high and lows, however, can also be configured as peaking types.
Compare with Peaking.
Snapshot — See Mix scene.
S/N (Signal to Noise ratio) — In an audio system, the difference
between the nominal signal level and the residual noise floor, usually
expressed as a ratio in decibels.
System Exclusive — A type of MIDI message that is used to trans-
mit data between MIDI devices exclusively. The ProMix 01 uses Sys-
tem Exclusive messages to transmit mix scene and setup data between
ProMix 01s. See also Bulk Dump.
Further Reading
If you want to know more about ProMix 01 related subjects, here are
a few suggested books.
• Practical Recording Techniques, Bruce and Jenny Bartlett, Sams,
1992. A step-by-step guide to modern recording techniques.
• Introducing Digital Audio , Ian R Sinclair, second edition, PC Pub-
lishing, 1992. A good all-around introduction to digital audio for
experienced analog users. Second edition explains oversampling
and bitstream techniques.
• Principles of Digital Audio , Ken C. Pohlmann, Howard W.Sams &
Co, 1989. Covering all aspects of digital audio, this book is ideal
for the newcomer who wants to know the basics — plus a bit more.
• The Art of digital Audio , John Watkinson, Focal Press (Butterworth
Group), 1990. An essential read for digital audio professionals —
but only for the serious!
• The MIDI Ins, Outs & Thrus , Jeff Rona, Hal Leonard Publishing,
1992. An excellent introduction to MIDI with many illustrations
for easy understanding.
• MIDI Systems & Control , Francis Rumsey, second edition, Focal
Press, 1994. Covers all MIDI topics in detail and looks at how
MIDI can be used to control systems (i.e. digital mixers, synths).
• Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook , Gary Davis and Ralph
Jones, second edition, Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 1990.
Although primarily concerned with sound reinforcement, many
of the subjects covered also apply to ProMix 01 applications. The
second edition also includes a comprehensive section on MIDI.