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[18]MAIN OUTPUT – Connect to the inputs of a power amp or powered speakers using ¼" TS cables.

[19]FX SEND – Connect to the input of an external effects device using a ¼" TS cable.

[20]MON SEND – Connect to the input of a powered monitor or monitor power amp using a ¼" TS cable.

[21]VU CLIP – Lights when the MAIN OUTPUT signal begins to overload.

[22]PHANTOM – Sends 23V of power to the XLR MIC inputs

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for use with condenser microphones. When used with batteries, 18V of power is supplied.

[23]VU METER – Displays the MAIN OUTPUT signal level.

[24]MON SEND – Adjusts the output at the MON SEND jack.

[25]FX SEND – Adjusts the output at the FX SEND jack.

[26]PHONES – Adjusts the output at the PHONES jack.

[27]MAIN FADER – Adjusts the overall output of the mixer through the MAIN OUTPUTS. It also affects the signal at the PHONES out and 2-TRACK OUTPUT.

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[28]AC POWER IN – Connect the mains power cable into this input.

[29]POWER ON – Turns the mixer’s power on and off.

4. Gain Setting

It is very important to set each channel’s GAIN knob correctly in order to get the maximum amount of signal headroom and least amount of noise possible. Setting the GAIN too low could make that channel too quiet to mix properly, while setting it too high will cause clipping and distortion. Stereo channels 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 allow the MIC and LINE inputs to be used in parallel thanks to the dedicated GAIN knobs for each input. Follow these instructions to set the gain for each channel and situation:

•Plug the audio source into the channel input (XLR or ¼").

•Sing into the microphone or play the line-level source at the volume you will ultimately use during recording or perfor- mance. If you set the gain for a vocal mic by saying “check” into it, this gain setting will probably not be as loud as the actual vocal performance. Setting the gain this way will lead you to set the gain too high, which may cause the extra loud vocal performance to overload and distort. Likewise, if checking a mic that will record a saxophone, make sure the performer plays close to the mic while setting the gain. For keyboards, do not change the output volume of the keyboard after the mixer’s gain has been set.

•Turn the GAIN knob clockwise until the red CLIP LED lights

up. This means the channel has begun to overload (too much signal is allowed in).

•Turn the GAIN knob counterclockwise a small amount, then sing or play again. Ideally, the GAIN knob should be set as high as possible while allowing the CLIP LED to only light occasionally, if at all.

If you must use both the MIC and LINE inputs on channels 3/4, 5/6, or 7/8, you can adjust the gain setting for each source individually thanks to the dedicated GAIN knobs. The channel fader affects the level of both sources, so achieving a good balance between the 2 inputs can be tricky.

•Set the gain for the MIC input using the GAIN MIC as described above.

•Set the gain for the LINE input(s) using the GAIN LINE as described above.

•Both GAIN knobs share the same CLIP LED, so when both sources are in use at the same time, neither input should cause the LED to light. If this happens, turn each GAIN knob down one at a time to determine which is overloading.

•Raise the channel fader so that both sources are audible in the overall mix. Ideally, they will already be balanced and not require further adjustment.

•If one source is too quiet with the fader turned up, turn the louder source’s GAIN knob down a bit, then raise the fader to the appropriate level. DO NOT simply turn the quiet source’s GAIN knob up until it is loud enough, as this will likely cause clipping and distortion.