Four-Band Parametric Eq Buttons And Encoders [Gain, Freq, Q]; Gate Thresh Encoder; Gate Range Encoder (Alt + Gate Thresh); Comp Thresh Encoder - Mackie DC16 Owner's Manual

DC16 Owner's Manual

• Four-band Parametric EQ Buttons and Encoders [GAIN, FREQ, Q]

A visual representation of the changes may be seen on the EQ screen on Master Fader.

• GATE THRESH Encoder

This encoder adjusts the gate threshold of the selected input. [There are no gates on outputs].
The threshold is changed by rotating the encoder and the gate may be turned on [green] or off [white]
by pushing the encoder. Threshold determines the level below which the gate acts on the incoming
signal.
The range of the threshold setting varies from 80 dBFS to 0 dBFS. The incremental adjustments
are dependent on if the selected gate is modern or vintage.
A visual representation of the changes may be seen on the dynamics screen on Master Fader.

• GATE RANGE Encoder (ALT + GATE THRESH)

This encoder adjusts the gate range of the selected input. [There are no gates on outputs]. The range
is changed by rotating the encoder and the gate may be turned on [green] or off [white] by pushing
the encoder. Range determines how far the gain is reduced once the signal is below threshold.
The range of the gated signal varies from 0 dB to 60 dB. [There is no range when vintage gate
is selected].
A visual representation of the changes may be seen on the dynamics screen on Master Fader.

• COMP THRESH Encoder

This encoder adjusts the comp threshold of the selected input or output. The threshold is changed
by rotating the encoder and the comp may be turned on [green] or off [white] by pushing the encoder.
Threshold sets the threshold of the compressor in dB below 0 dBFS.
The range of the threshold setting varies from –80 dBFS to 0 dBFS. The incremental adjustments
are dependent on if the selected comp is modern or vintage.
A visual representation of the changes may be seen on the dynamics screen on Master Fader.
The four "BAND" buttons allow you to select which EQ
band you want to update of the selected input or output.
The currently selected band button LED illuminates white
when engaged. One of these EQ button LEDs will always
be illuminated, but never more than one.
Once a band is selected, rotate the encoders located
above these buttons to change the gain, frequency
and Q (if applicable) of that band. The EQ may be
turned on [green] or off [white] by pushing the gain
encoder.
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