Front Panel - Akai MPC User Manual

I/O and Level Controls
43. Mic In / Phono In Switch: Use this switch to select the Mic In or Phono In jacks on the rear panel.
If you are using a mic or other line-level audio source connected to the Mic In jacks, select Mic In. If
you are using a phono-level device like a turntable connected to the Phono In jacks, select Phono
In.
44. Rec Gain: Use this knob to adjust the gain of the incoming signal from the Mic In or Phono In jacks
on the rear panel. Monitor the recording level by viewing the level meter (LEDs) above the Mic In /
Phono In Switch. Be careful when setting this knob at higher levels, which can cause the signal to
distort.
45. Direct Mon: Use this knob to adjust the balance between the Input and Comp signals in the
headphones. The Input signal consists of the Mic In or Phono In jacks—turn the knob all the way to
Input for zero-latency direct monitoring. The Comp signal is the normal software playback. When
not recording, we recommend turning this knob all the way to the Comp position.
46. Main Volume: Use this knob to adjust the volume level of the Stereo Out jacks.
47. Vintage Mode: Press this to toggle through the available Vintage Modes. The MPC3000 and
MPC60 settings emulate the sounds of those classic MPCs, while the Other setting emulates the
sound of vintage sampling drum machines. When none of the LEDs are lit, Vintage Mode is off.

Front Panel

1. Footswitch Inputs: Connect optional
1/4" TS footswitches to these inputs.
2. Mix Knob: Use this knob to adjust the
balance between the Main and Assign
signals in your headphones. The Main
signal is the Stereo Outs. The Assign signal is the Assignable Mix Outs 1 and 2.
3. Headphones: Connect your headphones (not included) to one of these standard TRS outputs (1/8"
or 1/4"). Use the Mix Knob to determine what signal is heard in the headphones.
4. Headphones Volume: Use this knob to adjust the headphone volume.
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