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MIXPAD 4 Channels

4:Equalizer (violet) - These knobs determine the amount of boost or attenuation in each of three frequency areas. Each knob provides

15 dB of cut or boost at 12 kHz (High) and 80 Hz (Low) frequencies, and 12 dB of cut or boost at the Mid (2.5 kHz) frequency. The High and Low frequencies utilize shelving curves and the Mid frequency utilizes a bell (peaking) curve. In the stereo channel (channels 3 - 4), the EQ settings affect both inputs, although the signals remain separate.

A center detent in each knob (at the “0” position) indicates no boost or attenuation (that is, flat response). As each knob is turned clockwise from the “0” position, the frequency area is boosted; as it is turned counterclockwise from the “0” position, the frequency area is attenuated. For more information on the application of EQ, see the “Using Equalization” section on page 30 in this manual.

5:Auxiliary send (blue) - This knob allows you to route signal from any or all channels to the MIXPAD 4’s monophonic Auxiliary output. This is typically used to create a submix (for example, a headphone cue mix) or to feed signal from single or multiple channels to outboard effects devices. At the “0” (2 o’clock) position, the signal is routed with unity gain (that is, no boost or attenuation). As each knob is turned clockwise from the “0” position, the signal is boosted; as it is turned counterclockwise from the “0” position, it is attenuated. The MIXPAD 4 Aux send is post-eq and post-fade; that is, the level of the signal is determined by the channel’s EQ settings and the position of its Level control (plus, in mono channels, the position of its Trim control).

See the “Using Aux Sends and Returns” section on page 32 for more information.

6:Pan (green) - Provided in monophonic channels (channels 1 - 2) only. This knob allows you to place the input signal anywhere in the left-right stereo spectrum, while keeping the overall signal level constant. When the knob is placed at its center (detented) position, the signal is sent equally to both left and right outputs. When moved left of center, less signal is sent to the right output and more signal is sent to the left output (making the sound appear left of center) and when moved right of center, less signal is sent to the left output and more signal is sent to the right output (making the sound appear right of center).

To route a signal hard left or right, place the pan knob either fully counterclockwise or fully clockwise.