44B Output Processing, Stereo Output Mode

DIGITAL PROCESSING ARENA

IMPORTANT: When a signal passes through a digital

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effects processor, a short delay results. When this

same signal returns to the mixer and combines with

the main output, the small delay difference results in

a comb filter. (Short changing delays are the basis of

wah-wah effects.) To prevent the comb-filter effect,

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increase the delay time simply by including an effect

block such as reverb or delay.

Note that many effects like compressor, limiter, gate,

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chorus, etc., do not work well when used alone on

an effects send. Fortunately, the EFX 2 Patch Jack

(56)can be patched directly into an Insert (48) on any channel or subgroup (Group Inserts (54)). Press the EFX 2 Patch Switch (33) to activate the patch. In this configuration, comb filtering is eliminated be- cause the only signal path is through the processor.

If you make a mistake, you do not have to start over. The “undo” button will revert the last change to its original setting, much like the undo command in a word processor. To make further refinements to any user-defined preset, you have two choices: press the "back" button and start completely over, or simply use the soft knobs (45-46) to return to the individual effect within a preset. Remember, factory presets cannot be altered by the user. If you choose to adjust or build on a factory preset (which we encourage you to do), your saved settings will be automatically directed to the next, unused, customized preset.

WARNING: When user-defined, customizable presets are saved, they will automatically replace the current settings for that preset UNLESS you assign a new preset number. If you overwrite the originally saved preset settings, the old settings are no longer retrievable.

QUICK TIP: From anywhere within the digital arena, you can return to the main effects screen simply by pressing the Effects Button (44A).

44B Output Processing

OUTPUT PROCESSING

Pressing the Output Processing button (44B) allows

users to adjust the main (L-R) signal output from

the FX™ mixer, in your choice of stereo output, dual

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mono output, or subwoofer output modes. Users

can create and save presets for all three effects com-

bined. Your mixer is also equipped with one “neu-

tral” preset, allowing an unadjusted (zero) starting

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place for creating a new preset.

By default, the stereo output menu appears when the Output Processing button (44B) is pressed. If you prefer to work in dual-mono-output or

subwoofer mode, return to the main output processing screen by pressing the “mode” soft knob choice.

Stereo Output Mode

The stereo output option features four customizable output effects: Feedback Ferret®, EQ, Delay, and Limiter. To edit an effect, press the Soft Encoder button (45) and then enter the edit mode using Soft Switches (46). To save a new preset (save current) or to use a previously saved setting (load saved), enter the “lib” (library) mode using the soft knobs (45-46).

Remember, in stereo mode these parameter adjustments are made to both the left and right channels equally.