DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS

1.Microphone 1 input - This combo (1/4”/XLR) connector is used to connect a microphone. The volume is controlled by the MIC 1 knob.

2.Microphone 2 input - This 1/4” connector is used to connect a microphone. The volume is controlled by the MIC 2 knob.

3.Mic 1 level - Controls the input level of Microphone input 1.

4.Mic 2 level - Controls the input level of Microphone input 2.

5.Mic equalizer - Individual controls for high frequency, midrange, and low frequency equalization. The EQ controls both Microphone inputs. Note: Any changes made to EQ settings will change the overall out- put level.

6.Effect assign - Used to assign the effect signal to each channel or the mic. The level of the effect is controlled by the Send and Return knobs.

7.Pre fader listen - Selects the channel(s) - 1, 2, or 3 - to be pre- viewed in the headphones.

8.Channel faders - Controls the output volume of each channel. The signal is routed to the line faders after the gain, EQ, pan, and effects.

9.Crossfader - The crossfader is used to cross fade between channels 1 and 3.

10.Kill switches - Kill switches are used to completely eliminate Hi, Mid, or Low frequencies from the audio. This can be used as a per- formance effect.

11.Headphone outputs - This is the headphone output jack to connect your headphones.

12.Cue pan - Fades the headphone output between the PFL signal (selected by the Cue Select buttons) and master output, effectively allowing the user to preview a mix.

13.Cue level - Controls the volume of the headphone output.

14.Booth level - Controls the booth output level. This is basically a 2nd output. It is usually used for monitoring in a DJ booth, but can be used for various applications.

15/16. Effect Levels - Send and Return levels are used to control the volume of the external effects unit connected to the M.304 using the jacks labeled ‘send’ and ‘return’ on the back of the mixer. SEND is the level of the signal sent to the effect unit, and RETURN is the level of the processed signal returning from the the effects unit. the signal sent to the unit is selected by pushing the ‘FX LOOP’ button.

17.Master output Pan- This is the pan or balance control for the mast output.

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Stanton M304 owner manual Description of Functions