Names and Functions of Parts

The Mixer

Also refer to the “Block Diagram” on page 64.

The Channel 1~4 Section

The functions described are the same for each channel (1~4).

 

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2

 

3

 

4

 

5

6

 

7

 

8

 

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1TRIM knobs

Allow you to adjust the level of the signals input into the INPUT CH1~CH4 jacks approximately 40 dB. Turn to the right to increase the input level.

Normally, if you connect an instrument, turn to LINE; if you connect a microphone, turn to MIC.

For the best sound characteristics, adjust the TRIM knob so that the proper level is obtained when the fader is set between 7 and 8.

6EN

2INPUT selector keys

Allow you to select either LINE/MIC (sound from the INPUT CH jacks) or TRACK 1~4 (sound from the recorder) for input to mixer channels 1~4. LINE/MIC : Use to input external sounds from an

instrument or microphone (etc.).

TRACK 1~4 : Use to input sounds played back from the recorder.

3HIGH knobs

Adjust the treble of the respective channel. Provide a shelving type equalization.

4MID knobs

Adjust the middle frequencies of the respective channel. Provide a peak type equalization.

5LOW knobs

Adjust the bass of the respective channel. Provide a shelving type equalization.

HIGH/MID/LOW equalizer

(dB)characteristic curves

20.0

15.0

10.0

5.0

0

–5.0

–10.0

–15.0

–20.0

20

100

1k

10k

20k (Hz)

6AUX knobs

Adjust the level of the sound sent to the AUX bus (1~2) from the respective channel. Turn to “1” to output the sound from the respective channel to AUX bus 1. Turn to “2” to output the sound from the respective channel to AUX bus 2.

When set to the center position, no sound is output from either AUX bus.

7ASSIGN keys

Determine which group bus the channels will be assigned to (which track on the recorder they will be recorded to).

The channel signal is always connected to the stereo bus

Example: To assign the sounds from channels 2 and 3 to group bus 1. (To record them to track 1 of the recorder).

Press down

ASSIGN

ASSIGN

ASSIGN

ASSIGN

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1

2

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2

1

2

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4

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Sony MDM-X4 operating instructions Mixer, Channel 1~4 Section

MDM-X4 specifications

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