Output Section

4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer

Main Section

Main Output Level Fader	Sync/Sample
	Rate Indicators

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Insert
Section	Monitor
	Mute
	Monitor
	Balance
Output Level	Monitor
Meters	Volume

Main Inserts

The main inserts allow you to apply effects to the main stereo signal coming out of the mixer (both mains and monitor). You might want to apply EQ or a compressor here. These inserts work just like the other effect locations—just drag and drop effects from the palette or right-click and add Sends, Sends/Returns. etc. Refer to the Mixer Block Diagram

Main Output Fader

The main output fader controls the level of the main output (and the Monitor output as well since it is downstream from this control). The normal setting for this control is at unity or 0dB, but the control allows you to add up to +12dB of gain. High output levels may cause clipping on outboard ampliﬁers or other equipment.

Output Level Meters

This stereo bar-graph meter reﬂects the digital level at the output of the mixer. The topmost red bar represents 0 dB or a full-scale digital signal. The peaks hold for a moment so that short transients can be monitored. Each bar = 1dB.

Monitor Output Level

This control adjusts the monitor output level. Keep in mind that since the monitor level control comes after the Main Output Fader, nothing will be heard from your monitors if the main level is turned down.

Monitor Balance Control

This control sets the relative volume of the stereo monitor outputs and works just like the balance control on your home music system. This control is primarily used to make the volume from each speaker sound equal if you are not sitting exactly in the center of the two speakers.

Monitor Output Mute

This button completely cuts off the monitor output and provides a convenient way to instantly kill all sound without having to re-adjust the monitor level later. When the telephone rings, just hit the monitor mute to cut the noise.

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fTip: The volume control on a multimedia computer keyboard can be used to control the Monitor Output Level on PatchMix.

36	Creative Professional

0404 specifications

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Creative 0404 owner manual Output Section

Models: 0404