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OVERVIEW
MONO This switches the monitor output to mono. Switching to mono does not affect the stereo
L/R bus, only the monitor outputs (MAIN and NEARFIELD). Thus it is possible to
check a mix in mono on the control room speakers without affecting the mix to the
master recorder.
Similarly, when monitoring the 2-TRACK input (either after or during mixdown), it is
possible to switch to mono for reference checking.
NEAR This switches the monitor output from the MAIN outputs to the NEARFIELD connec-
tions on the rear panel.
Typically, the MAIN outputs of the DPS24 will be connected to a high quality, high
power amp/speaker monitoring system whilst the NEARFIELD outputs will be con-
nected to a smaller system, perhaps even a domestic hi-fi amp powering smaller speak-
ers. Thus, with NEAR switched OFF, monitoring will be via the MAIN monitor outputs
but with NEAR switched ON, monitoring will be via the smaller amp/speakers. In this
way, you can switch between monitoring systems quickly and conveniently from the
DPS24’s panel.