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14MXR CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS cont.
channels CUE (1) function is selected. To select a channels cue function press the CUE BUTTON
(1) that is directly associated with the specific channel you wish to monitor. You may use the mixing
function to blend both the Cue level and the Program level together. You can vary the output level to
either hear more or less of either of the two levels. Turning the Cue Mixing knob to the CUE position
(left) will allow you to hear more of the Cue level. Turning the knob to the PGM position (right) will
allow you to hear more of the Program level (main output). You may also use the Cue Mixing Control
to hear either the Cue level or the Program level exclusively. If the knob is in the full CUE position you
will only hear the cue level, if the knob is in the full PGM position you will only hear the main output.
This function is especially useful when mixing without an monitor.
8. SPLIT CUE - This button will activate the "Split Cue" function. When used with a set of stereo
headphones, the Split Cue function will assign the Cue signal to the left channel of the headphones
and the Program (main output) signal to the right channel of the headphones. Essentially splitting the
cue signal in half. This process will allow for headphones mixing. The CUE MIXING CONTROL (7) will
also work in conjunction with function. Please note that this function will only work with a set of stereo
headphones.
9. SHIFT (MIDI) - The button has 2 functions a soft and a hard shift. A soft shift is performed by tog-
gling the shift button, this will be indicated by a blinking shift LED. A hard shift is performed by holding
down the shift button and combining it with another button.
NOTE: When performing a hard shift, it's recommended you release the secondary button
before releasing the Shift button, this is to prevent MIDI latches unless the MIDI function is a
temporary function.
10. MASTER VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS - The dual MASTER LEVEL LED indicators are used
to detail the master fader output level. The meters will detail the output level of both the left and right
channels.
11. FADER ASSIGN SWITCH - This switch assigns a channel to the CROSSFADER (13). When a
channel is assigned to the left side of the CROSSFADER (13) that channels output level is routed to
and controlled by the CROSSFADER (13). Sliding the CROSSFADER (21) to left position will send the
volume output of the assigned channel to the MASTER VOLUME LEVEL (3), siding the CROSSFADER
(13) to right position will cut that channels volume to MASTER VOLUME LEVEL (3). The reverse is
true for the right channel fader assign switch. When the assign switch is set to the "OFF" position the
crossfader will have no function.
12. HEADPHONE JACK - This jack is used to connect your headphones to the mixer allowing you to
monitor the cue source. Use headphones only rated at 8 ohms to 32 ohms. Most DJ headphones are
rated at 16 ohm, these are highly recommended. Always be sure the CUE LEVEL VOLUME (6) is set to
minimum before you put the headphones on.
13. FEATHER FADER PLUS CROSSFADER - This fader is used to blend the output signals of chan-
nels one and two together. When the fader is in the full left position (channel 1), the output signal of
channel one will be controlled by the master volume level. The same fundamentals will apply for chan-
nel two. Sliding the fader from one position to another will vary the output signals of channels one
and two respectively. When the crossfader is set in the center position, the output signals of both the
channels one and channels two will be even.
14. CROSSFADER CURVE ADJUSTMENT - This rotary knob is used to change the way the cross-
fader will operate. The crossfader can operate in different modes, "NORMAL CURVE", "QUICK CURVE"
or any variation of the two. (Quick Curve is usually used for scratching).
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