5.4. Front Panel View
The front panel hosts controls for assigning the Mixer channels to the crossfader, and sockets for
connecting headphones and a microphone.
Front panel.
(1) Crossfader Curve selector: Selects the curve which lets the audio signals fade in and out
when moving the crossfader from one side to the other. For more information, refer to Assigning
Mixer Channels to the Crossfader.
(2) Crossfader Assignment selectors C, A, B, D: Assigns the individual Mixer channels to either
the left or right crossfader side. You can also unassigns the Mixer channels from the crossfader
when the selectors are set to center position. For more information, refer to Assigning Mixer Chan-
nels to the Crossfader.
(3) MIC D: Connects a microphone to Mixer channel D using an XLR connector. For more informa-
tion, refer to Integrating Microphone.
(4) PHONES OUT 1/8" and 1/4": Connect one or two pairs of headphones. When two pairs of
headphones are connected, the maximum headphone volume level is decreased.
5.5. Rear Panel
The rear panel hosts all sockets for connecting the S4 to the computer, for powering it up, and for
connecting external devices.
Rear panel.
(1) MAIN OUT RCA R / L: Connects the S4 to a power amplifier using unbalanced RCA cables.
(2) MAIN OUT XLR R / L: Connects the S4 to a power amplifier using balanced XLR cables.
(3) BOOTH OUT 1/4" R / L: Connects the S4 to a power amplifier for the DJ booth using balanced
1/4" cables.
(4) LINE IN D RCA R / L: Connects a line level audio source, for example, a CD player to Mixer
channel D using RCA cables.
(5) PHONO / LINE IN B RCA R / L: Connects a phono level device, for example, a turntable, or a
line level audio source, for example a CD player to Mixer channel B using RCA cables.
(6) GND: The GND (ground) screw connects the ground wire of turntables to prevent buzzing in
the audio signal.
(7) PHONO / LINE IN A RCA R / L: Connects a phono level device, for example, a turntable, or a
line level audio source, for example, a CD player to Mixer channel A using RCA cables.
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