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BAL

The BAL(ANCE) control has a similar function to the PAN control in the mono channels.

The balance control determines the levels of the left and right input signals relative to each other before both signals are routed to the left/right main mix bus (or odd/even subgroup).

The remaining control elements in the stereo channels perform the same functions as their counterparts in the mono channels (MUTE switch, MUTE and CLIP LEDs, SOLO switch, SUB and MAIN switches and channel fader).

2.3 Interface panel and main section

Where it was useful to trace the signal flow from top to bottom in order to gain an understanding of the channel strips, we now look at the mixing console from left to right. The signals are, so to speak, collected from the same point on each of the channel strips and then routed to the main section all together.

2.3.1 MON control, aux sends 1, 2 and 3 (FX)

Turning up the AUX 1 control in a channel routes the signal to the aux send bus 1.

◊As the 1832FX is equipped with an additional monitor path, its first aux control in the channel strips is named MON. The console also has a dedicated master fader (MON SEND) for this aux path.

AUX SEND 1, 2 and 4

The AUX SEND 1 control governs the master send level of the mix created by the individual channel AUX 1 sends.

Likewise, the AUX SEND 2 contol is the master control for the aux 2 bus, and AUX SEND 4 controls the AUX 4 bus.

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Fig. 2.7: The AUX SEND controls of the main section!

AUX SEND 3 (FX)

The FX control determines the signal level for effects processing, i.e. regulates the level to an external (or the inter- nal) effects device.

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1622FX and 1832FX: On these consoles, this function is performed by the AUX SEND 2 control (FX).

SOLO

You can use the SOLO switch to separately monitor the aux sends via the CONTROL ROOM/PHONES outputs and check these with the level meters.

◊If you want to monitor the signal of just one AUX bus, none of the other SOLO SWITCHES should be pressed and the MODE switch should be in the SOLO position (not depressed).

2.3.2 Aux send jacks

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Fig. 2.8: Aux send jacks

AUX SEND jacks

The AUX SEND jack should be used when hooking up a monitor power amp or active monitor speaker system. The relevant aux path should be set pre-fader.

◊On the 2222FX, aux send 1 is hard wired as pre-fader and hence called MON. Model 1832FX has a dedicated monitor output (MON OUT jack), cf. chapter 2.3.4.

As already mentioned, the aux sends in the channels—if set post-fader—can be used to connect to external effects devices.

AUX SEND (FX)

The AUX SEND (FX) jack carries the master aux mix (from the channel’s FX controls). You can connect this to an external effects device to process the FX bus. The processed signal can then be brought from the effects device back into the STEREO AUX RETURN jacks.

2.3.3 Stereo aux return connectors

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Fig. 2.9: The aux return connectors

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◊On the 2222FX, 1832FX and 1622FX the STEREO AUX RETURN jacks are located on the front panel of the unit.

STEREO AUX RETURN

The STEREO AUX RETURN 1 jacks generally serve as the return for the effects mix (created using the post-fader aux sends) by connecting the output of an external effects device. If only the left jack is connected, the AUX RETURN is automatically switched to mono.

◊You can also use these jacks as additional line inputs.

All stereo aux returns are balanced, but can of course also be used with unbalanced connectors. If you use an aux send for monitoring, the associated unused stereo aux returns are available for other line level signals (e.g. keyboards).

◊A signal fed into the stereo return jacks can be output via an aux send jack. More information on this can be found in chapter 2.3.5“STEREO AUX RETURN 1/2 (TO AUX SEND)”.

STEREO AUX RETURN FX

The STEREO AUX RETURN FX jacks accept the effects mix return (created using the channel FX sends). If these jacks are already in use as additional inputs, you can route the effects signal back into the console via a different channel. The advantage of this is that you can now use that channel’s EQ on the effects return signal.

◊In this instance, the FX control of the channel being used as an effects return should be turned fully counterclockwise, otherwise feedback problems could occur!

◊If you wish to use the internal effects processor, do not plug any connectors into the STEREO AUX RETURN FX jacks, unless you want to tap the processed signal via the FX OUT (2222FX and 2442FX only).

2.3.4 The monitor section of the 1832FX

One of the ways that the 1832FX differs from the other models of this series is that it has a separate monitor output.

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Fig. 2.10: Monitor output of the 1832FX

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The first aux send (MON) on this console is used to set up the monitor mix from the channels and route it to the MON SEND fader.

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Fig. 2.11: Monitor fader of the 1832FX

MUTE

Press the MUTE switch to mute the monitor send.

SOLO

The SOLO switch routes the monitor send to the solo bus (post-fader and post-mute) or to the PFL bus (pre-fader and pre-mute). The position of the MODE switch in the main section determines which of the buses is selected.

2.3.5 Stereo aux return control

STEREO AUX RETURN 1

The STEREO AUX RETURN 1 control determines the level of this signal in the main mix. If STEREO AUX RETURN 1 is used as effects return, this will determine the level of the effects when mixed with any“dry”channel signal.

◊When used in this way, the effects device should be set at 100% effect.

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Fig. 2.12: Stereo aux return and stereo aux return (to aux send) controls