TASCAM X-17 Owners Manual - Page 6
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English Features and controls Top Panel 1 MAIN MIC input Connect the main microphone to this XLR/TRS connector that can accept both balanced and unbalanced signals. This is a "combo" type jack which accepts both XLR type and 1/4" TRS type connectors. Connections are as follows: XLR TRS GND: Pin 1 Sleeve HOT: Pin 2 Tip COLD: Pin 3 Ring NOTE There is another MAIN MIC input connector on the rear panel. Only use either the connector on the rear panel or the top panel (you cannot use both at the same time). The MAIN MIC channel also has a dedicated insert jack on the rear panel. 2 ON switch and indicator for MAIN MIC channel Push for on, and push again for off. When this switch is on, the MAIN MIC channel is active and the indicator lights. 3 MAIN MIC LEVEL Adjusts the signal level of both the top and rear MAIN MIC inputs. 4 OL indicator When the MAIN MIC and/or AUX MIC input signal cause an overload, this indicator lights (post-insert, but pre-EQ). NOTE All input adjustments must be done very carefully. Use the level meters and/or headphones for reference. Make sure that the top red meter LEDs do not all light up, as this shows that the signal can clip (overload and distort). 5 MIC EQ 2-band EQ (HI and LO, both cutting and boosting by 12 dB) affecting both the the MAIN MIC and AUX MIC input signals. 6 ON switch and indicator for AUX MIC channel Push for on, and push again for off. When this switch is on, the AUX MIC (auxiliary microphone) channel is active and the indicator lights. 6 TASCAM X-17 7 AUX MIC LEVEL Adjusts the signal level of the AUX MIC input. 8 TRIM controls and OL indicators Adjust the input signal level for each PGM. If a PGM's input signal causes an overload, the PGM's OL indicator lights. NOTE All input sensitivity adjustments must be done very carefully. Use the level meter and/or headphones for reference. Make sure that the top red meter LEDs do not all light up, as this shows that the signal can clip (overload and distort). 9 PGM EQ Provides three-band EQ (equalization) for each PGM signal. The control for each band can cut the band by up to 26 dB and boost it by up to 12 dB. If all EQ controls on a PGM are set to -26dB, this will almost completely cut the signal of the PGM. 0 Input Selector switches Select the input signal for each PGM. Each PGM can select from either a LINE input or a PHONO/LINE input (the selection between phono and line is made on the rear panel). q CUE switches and indicators Sends the pre-fader signals of the PGMs to the CUE monitor bus. When CUE is activated for a PGM, the CUE indicator lights. w PGM faders Adjust the level of the PGMs e FADER START switches Set the automatic start of A and B using the cross-fader on or off. r Cross-fader ASSIGN selectors Select the signal sources assigned to the A and B crossfader outputs. Each of the four PGMs can be selected as a signal source, and there is also a THRU setting, which means that no PGM is assigned to the cross-fader on that side. Use the PGM and MASTER faders to adjust the output if this setting is made. t Cross-fader Mixes between the A and B outs, assigned from the PGM signals. The cross-fader can be reversed, and you can set the cross-fader curve to match your preferences (see below). It is possible for you to replace the cross-fader if this becomes necessary (see below for details).
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