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allows individual channels to send more or less signal depending upon their "Cue"

or "Effects" settings (in relation to other channels). These "Relative" signals are

then electronically summed (maintaining their relative volume differences) at

the "Send Master" controls. The Send Master controls then adjust the overall

signal level to drive either a signal processing device or amplifier.

Usually the send master controls will be set at around (5)

when setting up the Cue and Effects levels. This allows for

adequate signal levels to monitor your changes. More finite

chnanges for matching input signal levels to drive signal

processing devices or amplifiers may be made later.

2) Effects Return Groups

* "EFF RTN A" and "EFF RTN B" are identival. Each return group

provides for adjusting the volume level of an effecet as it is returned to the main

output, monitor, or (2) Track mix. The assignment switches allow the effect to be

routed toany output or combination of outputs as deemed necessary. Each Effects

Return group also provides a way to "Pan" a particular effect or combination of

effects within the stereo field of the (2) Track outputs, or any of the Main Outputs.

And, each return group may be "Soloed" in order to monitor the signal quality and

intensity of the effect signal as it relates to the mix.

The Effects Return groups are a versitile tool for returning effects signals.

For instance, if you are overdubbing vocals and wigh to record the vocal tracks

dry (without reverb), but the vocalist requires reverb in the headphone mix as a

reference, you would simply depress the "Cue" switch at the top of the stack of

switches, and adjust the volume leveland Pan the returned "reverb" effect as

desired in the headphone mix. This will leave the print (record) mix unaffected,

allowing you to adjust the amount and quality of reverb later during mixdown.

If you have an effect that requires equalization, or if you

have more effects than the (2) Effects Returns can

accomidate, you may utilize an unused channel as an

effects return. Simply insert the output of your effect

into the "Line In" on the channel gyou will be returning your

effect to, adjust the proper input level using the "Gain"

control, and assign the effect to any of the outputs using the

channel assignment switches & Pan control. You may also

interconnect effects to the "Cue" busses by opening this

control. However, be careful not to return output signals

of an effect tto busses already dedicated to sending signal

to the effect. This could cause a "loop" resulting in

feedback or electronic ocillation!

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* These faders are close spaced to allow for easy operation of both

faders with one finger. They set the level of the 2-Track output signals. Usually

the best operating parameters for your "Master Controls" are from -20 to -3 on the

calibrated fader markings, (normally set lower than channel fader settings). This

will provide for the most quiet mix, minimizing background electronic hiss. The

2-Track Master outputs are an important and well used feature in any studio or

live performance situation. You will mainly be monitoring the 2-Track outputs in

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