GE X-9 Learning more, About programs, Cross-fading, Assigning sources to programs, Trim

4 – Learning more

The X-9 has four sets of inputs, as well as the two built-in samplers and the microphone input, all of which can be mixed and used as sound sources.

There are a number of different signals that can be fed into the X-9: up to four turntables, and four other

analog devices, and two digital devices, not to men- tion the two internal samplers and the microphone.

In order to understand the X-9, it is necessary to get a basic idea of where the signals go.

About programs

These inputs are assigned to four mixer channels (modules), known as programs, and numbered from 1 through 4, The levels of the programs are con- trolled using program faders.

In addition, each program is equipped with 3-band sweppable sweepable EQ, with variable Q, and a trim control.

The left-right balance of each program is adjusted using the menu system with 19b1, 20b2, 21b3 and 22b4 (see “Menu reference” on page 17).

Assigning sources to programs

Use the switches on the top panel to change between the LINE and PHONO inputs.

In addition, there is a key beside each of these switches, allowing you to choose different sources for the programs:

The keys for programs 1 and 2 allow the digital inputs to be selected as an alternative to the PHONO/ LINE pair. When the indicators for these keys are lit (the digital is selected), the PHONO/LINE switch has no effect.

The keys for programs 3 and 4 allow input 2 to be selected for program 3 and/or input 1 to be selected for program 4. The meaning of inputs 1 and 2 is decided by the PHONO/LINE switches for 1 and 2 and by the digital selection keys.

Trim

When the inputs have been assigned, adjust the level fed to the equalizer, and then the fader, using the program’s TRIM control.

This provides 38 dB of adjustment. Note that turning this control too far clockwise with a powerful input signal may result in a distorted signal.

Cross-fading

When the two program sources have been assigned as shown above (“About programs” on page 14), they

can be transferred to the outputs through the cross- fader and then through the master fader.

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