Stanton RM-406 owner manual Section E Crossfader Controls

RM.406 Top Panel (FUNCTIONS)

Section E: Crossfader Controls

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18.Fader Start (A): Activates this side (A) of the Crossfader (#19) for use with com- ponents with the Fader Start feature. Moving the crossfader away from the left-most position will cause the device (CD / Turntable) to start playing. This allows DJs to activate a device by using the fader as if they were pressing Play. [Fader Start com- patible device (CD / Turntable) is required. Fader Start cables need to be connect- ed between the device and the appropriate input channel on the rear of the mixer.]

19.Crossfader: Controls the audio signal that is sent to the Outputs (Section C.) When the Crossfader is in the left-most position (A), only the channel(s) set to (A) on their Crossfader Assign switch (#43) will be sent to the Outputs. When the Crossfader is in the right-most position (B), only the channel(s) set to (B) on their Crossfader Assign switch (#43) will be sent to the Outputs. This allows DJs to fade (mix) or cut (scratch) between different audio signals. When the Crossfader is somewhere in between the two extremes, a “blend” or “mix” between two signals occurs. [Note: if NO line channel(s) have been set to either A or B (using #43) then the Crossfader is bypassed. Also, if the appropriate Channel Fader (Line Fader) (#42) is set to zero, no sound will be output.]

20.Fader Start (B): Activates this side (B) of the Crossfader (#19) for use with com- ponents with the Fader Start feature. Moving the crossfader away from the right- most position will cause the device (CD / Turntable) to start playing. This allows DJs to activate a device by using the fader as if they were pressing Play. [Fader Start compatible device (CD / Turntable) is required. Fader Start cables need to be con- nected between the device and the appropriate input channel on the rear of the mixer.]

21.Crossfader Curve: Controls the shape of the Crossfader (#19) curve. When the knob is turned all the way to the left “Fade” setting, the action of the Crossfader becomes a long, smooth curve (used primarily for mixing or blending.) When the knob is turned all the way to the right “Cut” setting, the action of the Crossfader becomes an extremely sharp curve (used primarily for scratching and cutting.) TIP: This is a gradual control knob, therefore DJs can place the fader where they want the audio to increase and use this curve control to set (fine tune) the curve point and the way the Crossfader responds to movement.