SoundCraft MPM 12/2, MPM 20/2 Stereo Input Channels, Inputs Stereo 1/2, Gain, AUX Sends, Balance

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STEREO INPUT CHANNELS

1 INPUTS STEREO 1/2

These inputs accept 3-pole 6.35mm (1/4") jacks. Use these inputs for sources such as keyboards, drum machines, synths, tape machines or processing units. The inputs are BALANCED for low noise and top quality from professional equipment, but you can use UNBALANCED sources by wiring up the jacks as shown in the ‘Wiring Up’ section earlier in this manual, although you should then keep cable lengths as short as possible. Mono sources may be used by plugging into the left jack only.

2 GAIN

The GAIN control sets the level of the channel signal.

3EQUALISER HF EQ

Turn to the right to boost high (treble) frequencies, adding crispness to percussion from drum machines, synths and electronic instruments. Turn to the left to cut these frequencies, reducing hiss or excessive brilliance. Set the knob in the centre-detented position when not required. The control has a shelving response giving 15dB of boost or cut at 12kHz.

LF EQ

Turn to the right to boost low (bass) frequencies, adding extra punch to synths, guitars and drums. Turn to the left to reduce hum, boominess or improve a mushy sound. Set the knob to the centre-detented position when not required. The control has a shelving response giving 15dB of boost or cut at 60Hz.

4AUX SENDS

These are used to set up a separate mixes for FOLDBACK, EFFECTS or recording, and the combination of each Aux Send is mixed to the respective Aux Output at the rear of the mixer. For Effects it is useful for the signal to fade up and down with the fader (this is called POST-FADE), but for Foldback or Monitor feeds it is important for the send to be independent of the fader (this is called PRE-FADE).

AUX SENDS 1 and 2 are both globally switchable between pre and post-fade (see master section on page 20/21). The send pots are fed with a mono sum of the L & R signals. Aux 3 is always post-fade.

5 BALANCE

This control sets the amount of the channel signal feeding the Left and Right MIX buses, allowing you to balance the source in the stereo image. When the control is turned fully right or left you feed only that side of the signal to the mix. Unity gain is provided by the control in the centre-detented position.

6 MUTE

All outputs from the channel are enabled when the MUTE switch is released and muted when the switch is down. The MUTE switch’s inbuilt LED glows when the chan- nel is muted.

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Contents User Guide Potters BAR Contents Important Safety Instructions Neutral Blue US White Live Hot Brown US Black Safety Symbol Guide Advice for Those WHO Push the Boundaries IntroductionWiring UP Mic InputLine Input Insert PointHeadphones Stereo Inputs Stereo 1/2Mix Outputs Aux OutputsPolarity Phase Grounding and ShieldingProducts Under Warranty Problem SolvingOUT-OF-WARRANTY Products Block Diagram Mono Input Channel High-pass FilterMID EQ HF EQLF EQ Signal Present SP LED PANMute Input Channel FaderStereo Input Channels Inputs Stereo 1/2Gain AUX SendsFader PFLChannel Peak LED 11 MIX/GRPMaster Section Power Indicator Phantom PowerHeadphones Level TrackHeadphones Socket Meters & AFL/PFL Active LEDMIX Fader GRP Faders24 PRE/POST Switches AUX Masters23 AFL AUX Outputs 1, 2Microphone Placement Using Your MPM ConsoleInitial Setup Page Dimensions Fitting Optional RACK-MOUNT Brackets MPM12/2Applications Application 3 Places of Worship Application 4 Recording Typical Connecting Leads Page MARK-UP Sheets Page Warranty