Akai DPS24 Operator's Manual page 23

MONO
NEAR
This switches the monitor output to mono. Switching to mono does not affect the stereo
L/R bus, only the monitor outputs (MAIN and NEARFIELD). Thus it is possible to
check a mix in mono on the control room speakers without affecting the mix to the
master recorder.
Similarly, when monitoring the 2-TRACK input (either after or during mixdown), it is
possible to switch to mono for reference checking.
This switches the monitor output from the MAIN outputs to the NEARFIELD connec-
tions on the rear panel.
Typically, the MAIN outputs of the DPS24 will be connected to a high quality, high
power amp/speaker monitoring system whilst the NEARFIELD outputs will be con-
nected to a smaller system, perhaps even a domestic hi-fi amp powering smaller speak-
ers. Thus, with NEAR switched OFF, monitoring will be via the MAIN monitor outputs
but with NEAR switched ON, monitoring will be via the smaller amp/speakers. In this
way, you can switch between monitoring systems quickly and conveniently from the
DPS24's panel.
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