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6 SONIC EXCITER SX3040 User Manual 3.2.2 Parallel cable connection (Aux Send Mode) Parallel connection can be made via the Aux path of a mixing console. A parallel decoupled pure effect signal from the effects unit is mixed with the unmodified dry signal via this separate effects bus. Mixing of dry and effect signals occurs on the mixing console. ◊ With parallel connection the portion of the effect signal that should be added to the original signal is defined with the Aux Return controls on the mixing console. The MIX control on the effects unit (SX3040) must be set to "MAX" for this. 3.2.3 Live sound The SX3040 is ideally suited for use with live sound systems in clubs, discos, live concerts and public performances. Here the unit not only can considerably improve the signal quality, but also can compensate for the inadequacies of small or weak PA systems. For this application the unit is ideally employed between the mixing console mix output and the amplifier input. If a graphic equalizer is also used, it should be positioned after the SX3040. Channels 1 and 2 must have the same setting since this application involves stereo processing. Otherwise, the original stereo image will be distorted. ◊ With the MIX controls you define the portion of the processed signal that should be mixed with the original signal separately for the BASS PROCESSOR and SONIC EXCITER sections. 3.2.4 Studio application In a studio environment the SONIC EXCITER is ideal for mastering to enhance the sound of recordings. The SX3040 can lend your music the professional polish of high-quality productions in just a few steps. Even if you primarily work with a digital audio workstation, you can perform the final mastering with the SX3040 and an external recorder. For this application connect the SX3040 before the mastering recorder. Channels 1 and 2 must have the same settings, as this application involves stereo processing. Otherwise, the original stereo image will be distorted. ◊ With the MIX controls you define the portion of the processed signal that should be mixed with the original signal separately for the BASS PROCESSOR and SONIC EXCITER sections. Md Recorder SONIC EXCITER SX3040 BASS PROCESSOR SONIC EXCITER BASS PROCESSOR SONIC EXCITER MIN MAX DRIVE MIN MAX TUNE MIN MAX MIX 1 2 MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX TUNE HARMONICS MIX IN/OUT IN/OUT DRIVE MIN MAX TUNE MIN MAX MIX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX TUNE HARMONICS MIX POWER SX3040 B1220 PRO B1220 PRO Computer EP2000 Outputs 1 Outputs 2 SONIC EXCITER SX3040 BASS PROCESSOR SONIC EXCITER BASS PROCESSOR SONIC EXCITER MIN MAX DRIVE MIN MAX TUNE MIN MAX MIX 1 2 MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX TUNE HARMONICS MIX IN/OUT IN/OUT DRIVE MIN MAX TUNE MIN MAX MIX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX TUNE HARMONICS MIX POWER SX3040 Inputs 1 Inputs 2 XM8500 Keyboard FCA202 XM8500 Keyboard 1622USB Fig. 3.2: The SX3040 in Studio mode 1622USB Fig. 3.1: Use of the SX3040 with live sound systems