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2 - Using the card : DOWNMIX option DOWNMIX option Downmixing is the process of folding a surround mix into a formats using fewer channels. This is done for the purpose of checking compatibility. The patterns available depend on the source format currently in use: source busses are attenuated before they are folded into the target busses) may be changed. Source pattern 6.1 5.1 LRCS Stereo Available downmix targets 5.1 2.1 Stereo Mono LRCS (rear phantom center) LRCS (rear hard center) 2.1 Stereo Mono LRCS (rear phantom center) Stereo Mono Mono Figure 2.5: Example downmix screen showing attenuation points Attenuation In the on-screen display, the attenuation points are shown as inverted numbers. At the bottom of the screen, the values of these points can be viewed and set using the cursor keys, dial, and ENTER key. NOTE Note that some busses may pass through more than one attenuator before reaching their destination. Depending on the value picked here, the other values (that is, the amount by which the 8 TASCAM IF-SM/DM Owner's Manual