Headphones - Mackie DL806 Reference Manual

Step 6

Headphones

Here is how to get the same sound to a pair of cans...and by cans we mean headphones. Pervert.
(1) First Things First — Follow the level setting procedure starting on the previous page.
(2) Hearing Aid — We like your ears and are quite sure that you do, too.
Make sure the phones knob is fully counter-clockwise before continuing.
(3) Cover Thy Ears — Release yourself from the outside world by putting on the headphones.
(4) As the Knob Turns — Turn the phones knob clockwise until you hear music through the cans.
(6) Less Than Zero — The gain knob should be completely
counter-clockwise and channel fader all the way down for each
channel not in use.
(7) The Raising of the Fader, Part II — Slowly raise the master fader
to the desired amount. You should now see output meters and hear
signal through the speakers. Hopefully it's music to your ears...otherwise
it's going to be a long night.
Step 7
(5) The Obligatory Warning — The headphone amp is loud and could cause
permanent hearing damage. Even intermediate levels may be painfully loud with
some headphones. BE CAREFUL! Always turn the phones knob all the way down
before connecting headphones, soloing a channel or doing anything new that may
affect the headphone volume. Then turn it up slowly as you listen carefully.
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