Mackie Mix 50 Owners Manual - Page 10

10. AUX SEND (all except Mix.50) The AUX SEND is used to feed the mono input of parallel effects devices or the input of a stage monitor amplifier via the AUX SEND (27) output jack. All the channel controls (except PAN or BAL) will affect the AUX signal. The signal is tapped off after the LEVEL control. The outpIuNtPfUrTom an extINePrnUTal BAL/UNBAL BAL/UNBAL processor can come back in via the STEREO AUX RETURN (13) inputs (on the Mix.60) or a stereo channel (Mix.100/Mix.120), and be added to the main mix. MONO L MONO L BAL/UNBAL R BAL/UNBAL R MONO L R 13 STEREO AUX RETURN L L AUX SEND R R 11. PAN/BAL 0 0 This adjusts how much of the channel signal plays in the left side of the main mix, and how much plays in the right. For mono mic/line channels, if PAN is in the center position, the mono signal appears equally in both the left and right of the main mix. If the control is set left, more of the signal appears in the left side. If the control is set right, more of the signal appears in the right side of the mix. For stereo channels, the BAL control works like a home stereo balance control, by attenuating one side or the other. In the center position, the left and right channel signals pass through to the main mix unaffected. If it is turned left, the right channel is attenuated; if turned right, the left side is attenuated. 1 U 5 EQ HIGH 12kHz -15 +15 U 6 MID 2.5kHz -15 +15 U 7 LOW 80Hz -15 +15 AUX U SEND 10 +15 PAN 11 4 PEAK L R U LEVEL 12. LEVEL This is the master level control for the channel's signal. Subtle adjustment of the channels' level control is the key to a finely-tuned mix. Typically (providing the GAIN is set correctly), this will be positioned somewhere between 0 dB (U) and the 3 o'clock position. If you have the LEVEL set all the way up, it's usually a sign that your GAIN is set too low. If LEVEL is set way down, your GAIN may be too high. Note: If this were a slide control instead of a rotary one, it would be called a fader. It still serves as the reference point when talking about prefader and post-fader. 12 +15 Mix.60 Mono Channel 10 LINE 3/4 LINE 5/6 CTRL RM OUT MAIN OUT PHONES AUX RETURN SECTION 13. STEREO AUX RETURN INPUTS (Mix.60 only) Connect the outputs of an external parallel effects device into these inputs. When connecting a mono device (just one cord), always use the left (mono) input and plug nothing into the right input. The signal will appear on both sides. The signal is added directly into the main mix. There is no level control for the aux return signal, but most external processors have an output level control that you can use to adjust the signal being returned to the mixer. For the Mix.50, Mix.100, and Mix.120, connect the aux return signal to the inputs of an unused stereo channel. This has the added benefit of providing a level control for the aux return signal. CAUTION: When using a stereo channel as an aux return, TURN THE AUX SEND CONTROL ALL THE WAY DOWN on that channel. If you have the Aux Send control turned up even a little, it can create a feedback loop. This would be very bad for your speakers and for your ears. TAPE SECTION 14. CD/TAPE INPUTS This is where you connect the outputs of your intermission entertainment. Any line-level mono or stereo device can be used, such as: tape, DVD/CD player, television audio, etc. Signals coming into these inputs are routed directly to the main mix when the TAPE TO MIX (15) switch is pushed in. The signals can also be routed to