Stereo Input Channel, Equalizer, Output, Effects

PRO MIXER DX1000

3.4 Equalizer

The mic channel EQ section comprises three control knobs and one switch. Depressing the LOW CUT

switch rolls off the bass end (-18 dB/oct @ 75 Hz). We recommend using this feature with microphones to eliminate “popping” and handling noise. Where loud music is playing, LOW CUT also helps to avoid bass

feedback. Separate controls cut and boost TREBLE , MID and BASS frequencies respectively. Use EQ creatively to sweeten the sound of your microphone, or defensively to help cut feedback (see below for EQ specifications).

	EQ	Frequency	Range	Centre
Treble	Shelving EQ	10 kHz	+/- 12 dB	OFF
Mid	Peaking EQ	750 Hz	+/- 9 dB	OFF
Bass	Shelving EQ	50 Hz	+/- 12 dB	OFF

Tab. 3.1: Equalizer of the mono input channels

+If you are serious about your mic channel, and want to really kill feedback, you can patch our FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO DSP1124P across the channel insert point at the rear of the console. It is ideal for this purpose.

3.5 Output

Mic channel output is fed directly into the main mix, not via the X and Y subgroup channels. Level is controlled by a precision 100 mm fader , while stereo position is set by the PAN control . The channel signal is sent to the mix by depressing the CHANNEL ON switch . A LED indicator illuminates when the channel is on. (Channel on is the inverse of the more traditional channel mute found on standard recording consoles).

+The mic channels are routed to the tape outputs on the rear panel of the DX1000, but not

to the tape outs situated to the left of the main meters, marked “WITHOUT VOICE”.

+The faders used are special high-quality true-log faders. These give ultra-smooth operation even at low levels, on a par with those used in very expensive studio consoles.

3.6 Effects

You can patch a mono or stereo outboard effects processor into your DX1000 via the effect send and return

jacks on the back panel. Now you can effect your voice instantly simply by punching the illuminated EFFECT button . The effect send level is dependent on the fader setting. Adjust the desired amount of

effect (from -ooto +30 dB) by the EFFECT RETURN knob to the right of the bargraph meters.

+Set your effects unit input level so that the input meter reading (if there is one) is healthy when you are sending a typical signal to it. Too low a level will mean too much hiss on your effects return, too high and you’ll get distortion.

4. STEREO INPUT CHANNEL

Plug a phono (turntable) or line source (CD player etc.) into the appropriate PHONO or CD input. Play music at a typical volume to check out and set up the channel.

4.1 Input selection

Inputs are on the DX1000’s back panel. Your input source is selectable between a pair of stereo inputs by the switch at the top of the channel strip. An associated pair of LEDs lets you know which input is selected. The choice of inputs depends on which of channels 3 - 7 you are looking at. The mixer is set up as follows:

10	4. STEREO INPUT CHANNEL