Samson MIXPAD manual Guided Tour Mixpad 12 / Mixpad 9 Channels

Guided Tour -

MIXPAD 12 / MIXPAD 9 Channels

Balance control)—see the “Using Pan/Balance” section on page 28 for more information. See the “Connecting The MIXPAD” section on page 19 for additional information on how best to use channel inputs.

4:Equalizer (violet) - These knobs determine the amount of boost or attenuation in each of two frequency areas. The high and low frequency knobs provide 15 dB of cut or boost at 10 kHz and 100 Hz, respectively. Both frequency controls utilize a shelving curve. In stereo channels, EQ settings affect both the left and right inputs, although the signals remain separate. A center detent in each knob (at the “0” position) indicates no boost or attenuation (that is, flat response). As each knob is turned clockwise from the “0” position, the frequency area is boosted; as it is turned counterclockwise from the “0” position, the frequency area is attenuated. For more information on the application of EQ, see the “Using Equalization” section on page 30.

5:Auxiliary sends (blue) - These knobs allow you to route signal to either or both of the MIXPAD’s two monophonic Auxiliary outputs. These are typically used to create submixes (for example, a headphone cue mix) and to feed signal from single or multiple channels to outboard effects devices. At the “0” (2 o’clock) position, the signal is routed with unity gain (that is, no boost or attenuation). As each knob is turned clockwise from the “0” position, the signal is boosted; as it is turned counterclockwise from the “0” position, it is attenuated. Aux send 1 is post-eq but pre-fade; that is, the level of the signal is determined solely by its EQ settings and by its Trim control; see #2 on the previous page. Aux send 2 is post-eq and post-fade; that is, the level of the signal is determined by the channel’s Trim control, its EQ settings, and the position of its Level control. See the “Using Aux Sends and Returns” section on page 32 for more information.

6:Pan (green) - Provided in monophonic channels only. This knob allows you to place the input signal anywhere in the left-right stereo spectrum, while keeping the overall signal level constant. When the knob is placed at its center (detented) position, the signal is sent equally to both left and right outputs. When moved left of center, less signal is sent to the right output and more signal is sent to the left output (making the sound appear left of center) and when moved right of center, less signal is sent to the left output and more signal is sent to the right output (making the sound appear right of center). To route a signal hard left or right, place the pan knob either fully counterclockwise or fully clockwise.

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