Effects Return
The stereo effect return is equipped with a rotary control and a UR balance control.
The return is fed directly into the stereo mix. A PFL switch allows the return to be
auditioned in isolation. A mono signal can be fed to the return by connecting it to the
left hand return input only. This will automatically feed the mono signal equally to
both left and right hand sides of the stereo buss simultaneously. The return also is
equipped with a level control to send to Aux 1, which can be used, for example, to
send reverb into the cue mix. The aux send is pre fade, so the effect - or other signal -
can be sent into the cue mix without necessarily adding it to the stereo output. The
effects return is typically used to feed the output of an FX device back into the stereo
mix, adding 'wet' signal to the 'dry' stereo mix. However, the return can also be used as
simple extra line inputs for signals that require no EQ or FX to be added to them via
the mixer.
Monitor and Headphone Level
The M 1 provides a stereo monitor output, for connection to a power amplifier and
monitor loudspeakers, plus a front panel headphone output. The Monitor level control
governs the level of signal fed to both these outputs. The monitor signal normally
follows the main stereo output, but will automatically switch over to the PFL buss
whenever any PFL button is pressed, this condition being indicated by a yellow LED.
Similarly, the monitor signal will follow the 2T return when the 2T return switch is
activated in the master section.
The "AL T LS" switch mutes the main monitor outputs, and activates the alternate
loudspeaker sends.
PFL Balance Level
The PFL Balance control allows adjustment of the PFL signal level relative to the
main stereo monitor level, as the PFL signal could be considerably louder than the
stereo output - depending on the mix and sound source.
2- Track Returns
When recording the stereo mix output onto DA T or CD-R, for example, it is
sometimes useful to be able to monitor the output from the mastering machine, in
place of the mixer stereo output, as confirmation that the signal is actually being
recorded (this is particularly useful when using a four headed DA T machine or a three
-headed analogue 2T machine, since the off-tape signal can be monitored). This is
achieved by selecting the 2T Return switch near the monitor level control. This facility
may also be used for playback after recording. The M 1 has the facility to connect two
2T returns, with the 2T A or 2TB switch selecting which of the returns is active when
the "2T" switch is engaged
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