User manual SOUNDCRAFT MFX

[. . . ] TM TM TM USER GUIDE 1 IMPORTANT Please read this manual carefully before using your mixer for the first time. © Harman International Industries Ltd. 2007 All rights reserved Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents. ZM0358-02 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. [. . . ] 23 AFL These After Fade Listen switches route their respective aux output signal to the monitor/headphones outputs. 24 PRE/POST SWITCHES These two switches globally switch the AUX 1 and AUX 2 feeds, respectively, on all the input modules to be either pre-fade or post-fade. 25 AUX OUTPUTS 1 & 2 These outputs are on 3-pole 6. 35mm (1/4") jacks and are balanced. FX For detailed instructions on using the FX Processor see the section which starts on the next page. 26 FX MASTER This control regulates the signal level being fed from the FX bus to the FX processor and to the FX BUS OUTPUT socket. 27 PFL When the latching PFL switch is pressed, the post-FX, pre-mute pre-fade (EFFECTS mute & fader - see items 8 & 11 on page 25) signal is fed in mono to the headphones, control room output and meters, where it replaces the MIX. The AFL/PFL ACTIVE LED on the Master section illuminates to warn that a PFL is active. It could be used as a third Aux Output if desired, if the FX Processor is not needed at the time. The FX sends on the input channels to the FX bus are always post-fade. 29 FOOTSWITCH Using a single pole, momentary footswitch inserted into the FOOTSWITCH input the effects processor can be muted/un-muted. STEREO RETURN 30 STEREO RETURN INPUTS This pair of inputs accept 3-pole `A' gauge (TRS) jacks. Use these inputs for sources such as keyboards, drum machines, synths or CDs. 31 STEREO RETURN LEVEL This control sets the level of signal routed to the main mix busses. There is an associated PK LED to warn of signals which are too high. 23 Lexicon® FX PROCESSOR OVERVIEW The effects within the console have been designed with both live sound reinforcement and home recording in mind. Featuring the deep, rich reverb algorithms that Lexicon® are renowned for the effects processor offers increased versatility and high quality effects, all instantly accessible via the extremely intuitive front panel controls. The effects processor has 32 programs which are held in two banks of 16 programs which can be stored to allow you to create your own custom effect settings. Front panel controls include a Program Select knob, Tempo and Store buttons, and three independent Parameter knobs that provide instant access and control over the most critical parameters for the selected effect. The table on page 32 lists the functions of the Parameter knobs for each fx program. Note: When the console is powered up the program recalled will always be the selected program in BANK A. FX OPERATION Select and Load a Program Turn the Program Select knob to choose a program. Note that the console has 32 programs which are held in two banks of 16 programs. There are individual BANK A and BANK B LED's to indicate which bank is currently active. When turning the rotary Program Select knob through 360 degrees (a full rotation) the selected bank will alternate between BANK A and BANK B. Set the gain on the input channel appropriate to the source (vocal microphone, guitar, keyboard, etc. ). Provide source signal (by speaking or singing into the microphone, playing guitar, keyboard, etc. ) on the selected channel. [. . . ] DI(direct injection)/DI Box The practice of connecting an electric musical instrument directly to the input of the mixing console, rather than to an amplifier and loudspeaker which is covered by a microphone feeding the console. Equaliser A device that allows the boosting or cutting of selected bands of frequencies in the signal path. Feedback The `howling' sound caused by bringing a microphone too close to a loudspeaker driven from its amplified signal. Foldback A feed sent back to the artistes via loudspeakers or headphones to enable them to monitor the sounds they are producing. [. . . ]