Operation

2. Adjusting the mixer

In the mixer section you can create the overall “mix” by adjusting the volume, tone, and panning of the inputs that are assigned to each mixer channel, or to the recorded sounds that are being played back.

For details on adjusting the effects, refer to “Effects” (→ p.42).

2-1. Adjusting the volume

Use the [CHANNEL] faders to adjust the input, recording, or playback volume of each channel. Raise or lower the fader to set the appropriate volume.

The [CHANNEL] faders adjust the gain in a range from silence (–∞ ) all the way up to +12 dB.

Normally you should set the faders to unity gain (0 dB - the input signal is output at the same volume), and lower the faders of channels that are too loud rather than raising the faders of channels that are too quiet. This will make it less likely that the sound will clip (distort).

•If pairing is on, use the odd-numbered channel fader to adjust the volume. (→ p.37)

• Fader settings can be registered in a scene. (→ p.39)

and record in stereo, set the [PAN] knob of the odd- numbered paired channel to the center.

2-3. Using EQ to adjust the tone

A three-band equalizer (EQ) is available to adjust the tone of each input channel and each playback channel.

•To adjust the input sound (analog), make EQ adjust- ments in the [INPUT/OUTPUT/SOLO] “InEq1–4” tab page.

These settings will affect the tone for recording.

•To adjust the track playback sound, make EQ adjust- ments in the [EQ] “Eq1–4,” “Eq5–8,” and “Eq9–12” tab pages.

EQ is used to cut obtrusive frequency regions such as hiss, or to cut or boost the low or high ranges. Normally, you should adjust EQ so that the tone is clear and well- defined. Excessive EQ settings such as boosting the EQ gain of each channel to the maximum value will make the overall mix uneven, and cause listening fatigue. Use EQ in the “cut” direction as well. It is best to use the minimum amount of EQ that will achieve the desired result.

•If pairing is on, use the odd-numbered “Eq” to make adjustments. (→ p.38)

• EQ settings can be registered in a scene. (→ p.39)

To adjust the volume level of each input channel

Use the [CHANNEL] faders to adjust the volume level of each mixer channel assigned in the [INPUT/OUT- PUT/SOLO] “Ch1–6” or “Ch7–12” tab page.

Since the output level will differ depending on the equipment that is connected, use the [TRIM] knobs to make adjustments as described in steps 3 and 4 of “Connecting a guitar to the [GUITAR IN] jack, assigning it to mixer channel 1, and adjusting the levels”

(→ p.35).

Applying EQ to an analog input/Applying EQ as you record

You can apply EQ to an analog input (not to the digital input), and record the sound using these EQ settings.

1Access the page that contains the channel where you want the EQ to be applied, by selecting the [INPUT/ OUTPUT/SOLO] “InEq1–4” tab page.

To adjust the overall volume level

Use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the volume of the master LR bus that is output from the headphones and the [MASTER OUT] jacks.

2-2. Adjusting the pan

Use the [PAN] or [BALANCE] knobs to adjust the location of each channel in the stero field.

•When pairing is on, the knob of the odd-numbered

channel can be used as a [BALANCE] knob to adjust the position of the sound. (→ p.38)

• Pan settings can be registered in a scene. (→ p.39)

Channel 1–6 [PAN] knobs

Turn the knob toward L to move the sound left, or toward R to move the sound right.

Channel 7–12 [BALANCE] knobs

Turn the knob toward L to increase the volume of the odd-numbered channel. Turn the knob toward R to increase the volume of the even-numbered channel.

Normally you will pan the vocals and bass to the center, and spread the other instruments out across the stereo field. As an example, guitar might be to panned to the left, with the piano balancing it on the right.

When recording in stereo

If you want to input a stereo source to tracks 7/8–11/12 and record it in stereo, set the channel 7/8–11/12 [BAL- ANCE] knobs to the center. Similarly, if you want to turn pairing (=PAN) on for a pair of channels 1/2–5/6

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2Input an audio signal, and adjust the level appropri- ately.

Refer to “Connecting a guitar to the [GUITAR IN] jack,

assigning it to mixer channel 1, and adjusting the levels” (→ p.35).

Verify that the level meter at the left edge of the display moves, and that you can hear the sound.

3Select the “InputEQ” gain settings and mid EQ fre- quency, and turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust them.

High EQ, Low EQ

•Select “High EQ Gain (H)” or “Low EQ Gain (L)” for the channel you want to adjust, and turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the gain. The value is shown in the upper left of the screen.

Mid EQ

•Select “Mid EQ Frequency (F)” for the channel you want to adjust, and turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the frequency. The value is shown in the upper left of the screen.

•Select “Mid EQ Gain (M)” for the channel you want to adjust, and turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the gain. The value is shown in the upper left of the screen.

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