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EURORACK MX1804X
2.2.4 Routing
The only difference here from the mono channel described is in the implementation of the balance control
.
When a channel is run in stereo, this control functions as a balance control, determining the relative balance of
the left and right channel signals being sent to the left and right main mix buses (or Alt 3-4). For example, with
the balance control turned fully clockwise, only the right portion of the channel's stereo signal will be routed to
the main mix.
Balance also determines the relative amount of left and right channel signals being sent to buses 3 and 4
respectively when switch MUTE/ALT 3-4 is engaged.
When you push the PFL/SOLO button the PFL/solo control LED
will light up.
2.3 Inserting
Insert points are useful for adding dynamic processing or equalization to a channel or the mix. Unlike reverbs
etc., which are usually added to the dry signal, dynamic processing is normally applied across an entire
signal. Here an aux send would be inappropriate. Instead the signal is intercepted somewhere along the
channel, fed through the dynamics processor and/or EQ, then returned to the console at the same point where
it left. The insert point is normalized, i.e. the signal is only interrupted when a jack is plugged into it (see
chapter 4.3 "Patchbay").
2.3.1 Mono channels
All mono input channels have got insert points. Each insert point is accommodated on a single TRS connector
3
socket
wired tip = send, ring = return, sleeve = ground/ screen. Inserts are always pre-fader, and also pre-
EQ and pre-aux sends.
Insert points may also be used as pre-EQ direct outputs without interrupting the signal flow. Note that if you are
using the EURORACK insert as a direct output, and you want to maintain the signal flow down the channel,
you should use a TRS connector with tip and ring connected. Note that this is not the same as for unbalancing
a balanced lead, where the ring and sleeve would be connected (see chapter 6 "INSTALLATION").
You can extend the functionality of your insert points by wiring them onto a jackfield patchbay, where send and
seturn can be accessed on separate sockets (see chapter 4.3).
2.3.2 Stereo channels
If you want to insert a dynamics processor etc. into a stereo input channel or one of the other stereo line inputs,
it must be done between the source output and the EURORACK input, as these channels have no bona-fide
insert point.
2.3.3 Main mix
For the main mix there are two insert jacks
on the rear panel.
2.3.4 Alt 3-4
On the rear panel of your MX1804X you can also find insert jacks
for the Alt 3-4 bus.
2.4 Main section
2.4.1 Aux sends
Master aux send levels are determined by
and
. These controls have a centre detent indicating unity
gain. Don't worry if your effects unit has no input gain control—you have a further +15 dB available from these
outputs. The PFL buttons
and
offer you the possibility to control the signals routed to the aux busses
via the control room output
.
2. OPERATION
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