11
0
0
0
LEFT
+15
+15
RIGHT
-
8
-
8
PRE
PEAK
GAIN
AUX
PAN
TRIM
LINE 1
-10
+4
1
2
3
BAL OR
UNBAL
4
5
7
10
8
9
HIGH
MID
0
0
0
0
0
-15
-15
LEFT
+15
+15
+15
+15
6LOW
0
-15 +15
RIGHT
-
8
-
8
PRE
PEAK
GAIN
AUX
PAN
EQ
A. INTRODUCTION
Channels 1-4 of MX-8S are mono channels, with a choice of balanced Mic or Line inputs.
The 4 other channels are stereo channels, they are convenient for MIDI signals
and signals from electronic instruments. The AUX send function of this mixer is post-fader.
The AUX return function has 2 outputs that can be linked to a MIDI receiver or
an electronic instrument. All numbers below in brackets refer to figure 1.
B. MONO INPUT CHANNELS
Every mono channel is fitted with an XLR microphone input (1) and a balanced TRS
line input (2). Phantom power can be switched on at the rear panel (29). The trim circuit
Features a large range from -10dB to +60dB.
Set the strength of the mic input signal via the trim control (3). Every channel is fitted with
a PEAK LED (9). If it flashes or lights up, you have to reduce the signal. Otherwise the
channel will be overloaded. Watch this LED especially if you use very heavy EQ settings
(these LEDs show the post EQ signal).
Every mono input channel has its own 3 band EQ. The high button (4) sets the high
frequencies, the mid button (5) the medium frequencies and the low button (6) the low
frequencies. All three bands have a cut and boost up to 15d B and a center position of 0.
The AUX send (7) is post-fader. This button controls the signal
strength to the AUX terminal. The gain to the master is set via the channel volume button (10).
The channel Pan (8) sets the position of the stereo output. Whatever the position may be
there should be no difference in the volume level.
C. STEREO INPUT CHANNELS
Every stereo channel has two TRS balanced inputs for a stereo line input signal. If
only the left input is connected, this channel will work exactly as a mono channel.
The stereo inputs are designed for any line input signal. Most line sources such as MIDI
instruments and FS units have their own output level control. The units without output level
control such as CD players have an output level which is within the range of the MX-8S.
If the channel and master faders are set to the same level, the Vu-meters will display a
value between -4 and -7dB.
The only difference with the mono EQ is that a stereo channel includes no low-cut filter
as this equalizer is stereo and not mono.
The AUX send function on a stereo channel works exactly as on a mono channel. The stereo
signal should be bridged to a mono signal.
The only difference with a mono channel is the implementation of a balance/pan button (11).
This button determines the balance between the left and right signal that is sent to the right
and left master output. If a stereo channel is used in mono mode (only the right is connected)
the balanced button operates as a pan control in mono mode.
D. MASTER SECTION
The AUX send signal is applied to unbalanced TRS jacks (21). Set the input level of the
effect unit to the output level of the mixer. If your effect unit is not fitted with a gain control,
you can amplify the signal via the AUX send button (7) up to 15dB.
There is an additional stereo input (AUX Return) on your mixer. The level of this input can
be set via the AUX return button (12). This input is permanently affected to the master
output. If a connector is plugged into this input, the AUX return function works with a mono
signal. This input allows you to create a wet mix¡¯.
The output level of the master section is displayed via a 10 LED barograph vu-meter (13).
Two other LEDs indicate ON/OFF(14) and phantom power ON/OFF(15).
Peaks are shown on the vu-meter around the 0 level. If the vu-meter displays over a longer
period of time +10dB for the signal, the master volume and / or the channel volume must
be reduced. If this is not sufficient, you can still reduce the gain of that channel and / or
the output level of the instrument of effect unit.
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