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4. CROSSFADER SECTION: The CROSSFADER (26) allows the mixing of one source into another. The left side of the CROSSFADER (26) is channel 2 and the right side is channel 3.
5. BPM DISPLAY: There are BPM DISPLAYS(23,24) for Channel 2 and Channel 3. They update approximately every 2.5 seconds and digitally display the Beats Per Minute allowing you to match the beats visually. BPM DISPLAY(23) reflects the Beats Per Minute of Channel 2, and BPM DISPLAY(24) reflects the Beats Per Minute of Channel 3.
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6.The BEAT OFFSET INDICATORS (25) light when the tracks of Channel 2 and Channel 3 are within 11 BPMs of each other and display how aligned the beats for Channel 2 and Channel 3 are. When the RED LEDs light, the beats are not aligned. When the YELLOW LEDs light, the beats are almost aligned. When the GREEN LED lights, the beats are aligned perfectly.
)NOTE: If the difference between the two channel’s beats exceed 11 BPM, the BEAT OFFSET INDICATORS will not light.
SUGGESTION: You can use the BPM DISPLAYS to determine which tracks have similar or the same Beats Per Minute. When mixing two tracks with similar Beats Per Minute, you can use one source’s pitch control to align the Beats Per Minute with the other source’s BPM. The BPM DISPLAYS and the BEAT OFFSET INDICATORS update every 2.5 seconds and will reflect the change in BPM and indicate when the beats are aligned.
NOTE: Beat mixing is a skill that requires practice. Not every track has a strong beat, and beat mixing works best with tracks with clear and strong beats.
7.OUTPUT CONTROL SECTION: The level of the AMP OUT (38) is controlled by the MASTER (18) control. The BALANCE (17) control will allow the Amp Out signal to be balanced between the left and right speakers. The BOOTH (16) control adjusts the level of the BOOTH OUTPUT (39).
HINT: BOOTH OUTPUT (39) is used by some DJs to run monitor speakers in the DJ Booth. You can also use it as a second ZONE or AMP output.
NOTE: The RECORD OUT (40) has no level control. The level is set by the channel slides and the gain controls of the selected channel. Tonal qualities are set by the low, mid and high controls of that same channel.
8.TALKOVER SECTION: The purpose of the talkover section is to allow the program playing to be muted so that the mic can be heard above the music. When the TALKOVER (19) button is pushed, the TALKOVER INDICATOR (28) will glow and the volume of all sources except the Mic or whatever is connected to the PHONO/LINE (36) input are reduced by 16 dB.
9.CUE SECTION: By connecting a set of headphones to the HEADPHONE (4) jack, you can monitor any or all of the channels. Select the correct CUE (21) button or buttons and their respective CUE LED (5) indicators will glow. Use the CUE LEVEL (20) control to adjust the headphone volume without effecting the overall mix. By sliding the CUE PGM PAN (22) control to the left you will be able to monitor the assigned cue signal. Sliding to the right will monitor the PGM (program) output.
10.DISPLAY: The peak hold, dual function DISPLAY(27) indicates either the MASTER(38) output left and right levels or the channel 2 and channel 3 levels. You can choose the option you want by pressing the DISPLAY(28) button.
)NOTE: When the DISPLAY (28) is in the channel 2/channel 3 display mode, by adjusting the indivldual channel gain and tone controls, you can increase or decrease the signal to match the other channel’s signal. The channel slides and crossfader have no effect on the display readings.
11. The CROSSFADER CURVE SWITCH (42) allows you to adjust the kind of curve the crossfader has, Move switch to the “sharp” position to make the curve steep and cutting (perfect for scratching ). Move switch to the “gradual” position to make the curve gradual and gentle. The CROSSFADER REVERSE SWITCH (43) allows you to reverse the crossfader so that CHANNEL 3 is controlled by the left side of the crossfader and CHANNEL 2 is controlled by the right side of the crossfader.
)NOTE: When the CROSSFADER REVERSE SWITCH (32) is activated, only the crossfader reverses. The Channel Slides, Gain, and Tonal controls do not reverse.
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