M-Audio Digital DJ System manual Master Output, Level Meter and Limiter, Master Recorder

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MASTER OUTPUT

The Master Output is the last step in Torq’s audio signal flow before the music goes out to your audience. It contains a Master Level slider, a Master Level meter, a Master Limiter, as well as an Audio Recorder. All of these controls are located below

the right Deck in a neat, horizontal arrangement.

Volume Control

As you may assume, the Master Volume slider controls the overall output of Torq’s Main Outputs. This slider is also used to set the level of the Torq File Recorder (explained later in this manual). Unlike the Channel Volume faders, the Master Volume slider is on its side—moving the slider to the right will increase the output volume while moving to the left will decrease it.

Level Meter and Limiter

The Master Level meter shares the same space as the Master Volume slider. You’ll see the meter moving behind the slider while music is playing.

Since Torq LE is a digital audio system, it has a limited amount of headroom (dynamic range). Whenever your mix exceeds the headroom, clipping (distortion) normally occurs. To prevent this undesired sound, Torq LE features a Limiter on the Master Output which will keep the Main Outputs from clipping.

Whenever the green circle (located at the right edge of the Master Volume meter) lights, the Limiter is protecting the system against clipping. It does this by quickly reducing the volume any time the Master Volume exceeds the maximum headroom. A limiter is not foolproof, though—you’ll want to be sure that you aren’t triggering the limiter all the time. If the volume of your mix is too loud, the limiter will reduce the volume all the time, and this will sound strange. If you find that the green indicator is on most of the time during your mix, you should turn down the Master Volume slider so your mix doesn’t constantly peg the limiter. To make up for the reduced volume, turn up the volume on the house sound system.

Master Recorder

The Master module also includes a Recorder which allows you to record and save your mix as an audio file as you perform it. You can then take your recorded mix and burn it onto a CD or distribute it as a podcast, for example.

The process of recording your mix is extremely simple. You start by choosing a name for your mix and a location on your hard drive for saving it. Then, you mix! When you’re done, press Stop and your file will be ready to go.

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Contents User Guide Table of Contents Preferences Chapter WelcomeTorq LE Overview Main Waveform Display DecksMixer Effect Racks PFL/Headphone CueBrowser/Database Master ModuleWindows System RequirementsMac Installation To install Torq LE on Windows XPSong Name DecksDisplays Artist NameControls QuickCue Setting QuickCuesCue Playing QuickCuesCDJ Mode Deck ModeVinyl Mode Hybrid ModeLoop On/Off » Using QuickLoopsLoop In/Out QuickLoop» QuickLoop Behaviors » QuickLoop Size PreferenceSpeed Slider » Automatic BPM Detection Slider RangeBPM Display » Double/Halve Button» Tap Tempo Fine Tuning» Manual Tempo » BPM EntryMidi Slider/Knob Control Midi Button ControlSync Button Midi Keyboard ControlNudge Buttons Offset Buttons Information Shown on Display Waveform DisplayWaveform Playback Manipulations Phase GridVinyl Mode Loop PointsHybrid Mode CDJ ModePhase Grid Manipulations Automatic Tempo and Phase DetectionSynchronization Adjusting with Nudge Buttons Adjusting with the MouseAdjusting with Offset Buttons Locked Sync Momentary SyncExternal Control Midi PrefsAssigning Buttons to Knobs or Sliders Midi LearnKeyboard Learn Assigning Knobs or Sliders to ButtonsBROWSER/DATABASE Browser PaneDatabase Adding Folders to DatabaseSearching Specific Database Folders Adding Multiple FoldersAdding Folders from Your OS Removing Folders from DatabaseEditing Fields Artist/Song Filename SwapFunction Keys Loading Songs into the DecksClick and Drag Sorting the ListSearching the List Search CategoriesIgnore Field Reset ButtonPlaylists Deleting a Playlist Creating New PlaylistsRename Playlist Duplicating a PlaylistActivating a Playlist Reordering Songs in a PlaylistSaving a Playlist Rename the Session Playlist Loading a PlaylistSession Playlist Deleting Session PlaylistsPlaylists ITunesLibrary Searching iTunes with the DatabaseDrives IPodsAudio CDs Channels MixerMixer Architecture Gain/MuteEQ/Kills PFL/Headphone CueCrossfader Channel Volume FadersCrossfader Curve Crossfader Assign » Adjusting with the Mouse» Adjusting via Midi Transform ButtonsPFL/HEADPHONE CUE Volume ControlSplit Button and Source Knob Level Meter and Limiter Master OutputMaster Recorder Filename Setting the Record LevelRecording Tweak Knob Enable ButtonEffects Tweak ButtonTweak Knob and Button Enable ButtonBuilt-In Effects Tweak ButtonTweak Knob StrobePreferences Audio InterfaceSample Rate Buffer SizeAuto-Detect M-Audio Devices On/Off Midi TabScratch Sensitivity Midi Shift Key Crossfader Curve ControlMidi Devices Torq Engine Miscellaneous TabCue Exclusivity QuickLoop Size Schaffel ModeTransport Mode Search iPod with DatabaseSync Mode SkinAbout X-SESSION PRO Controls and Connectors Top PanelRear Panel Windows Key Commands Preset Key AssignmentsGlobal Key Commands Mac Key CommandsWarranty Warranty Terms Warranty Registration
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