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M-2600
II
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QUICK TIPS
M-2600
II Application Guide Introductory Briefing
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The M-2600
II Series mixing console offers tremendous signal routing flexibility
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combined with a versatile and musical equalization system. This guide is designed to
assist you in maximizing your use of the mixer. To gain the most from this guide, configure
your system as outlined on pages 3 and 4.
Taking Advantage of the M-2600
II's Split EQ Capability
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The M-2600
II Series Consoles provide four band, splittable EQ on each channel strip.
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HI and LOW EQ are of the shelving variety while HI MID and LO MID EQ is sweepable.
Both types of equalization default to the Channel Path.
Beneath the HI and LOW EQ is a switch labeled MONitor. Pressing this switch places the
HI and LOW EQ in the monitor path. Beneath the HI MID and LO MID EQ there is another
switch labeled MONitor. Pressing this switch places the HI MID and LO MID EQ in the
monitor path.
Beneath the HI MID / LO MID EQ MON switch is another switch labeled EQ. This switch
inserts or removes the two types of equalization from the Channel Path only. Its function
is dependent upon the setting of the two MONitor switches.
By taking advantage of the MONitor switches found in the EQ section of the M-2600
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consoles, you have the advantage of using the EQ in any combination that best suits your
needs. As this level of flexibility provides countless opportunities to fine tune your mix, we
encourage you to experiment with this section of the console. The following example is
only one of many possible uses for splittable EQ.
You're mixing down eight tracks from tape with a number of virtual tracks via your MIDI
system. The tape recorder is feeding TAPE IN, channels 1 through 8, which are now
placed in the Channel Path via the FLIP switches. As your MIDI system is huge, you are
also using channel inputs 1 through 8 (LINE engaged) to accommodate the individual
outputs of your drum machine. These signals are now in the Monitor path. Channel
one of the console is managing both the brass parts on tape (Channel Path) and the
kick drum (Monitor Path) via the MIDI system.
You want to boost the low end punch of the kick drum. Press the upper MONitor switch in
the EQ section. You can now adjust the LOW EQ control and affect a change to the kick
drum.
By pressing the EQ button in the HI MID / LO MID area of the EQ section, you can now
experiment with the sweepable EQ to obtain the greatest clarity from your brass parts
which are in the Channel Path - ensuring this track has the bite that it needs to cut through
the mix.
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- Page 1 M-2600 QUICK TIPS M-2600 II Application Guide Introductory Briefing The M-2600 II Series mixing console offers tremendous signal routing flexibility combined with a versatile and musical equalization system. This guide is designed to assist you in maximizing your use of the mixer. To gain the most from this guide, configure your system as outlined on pages 3 and 4.
- Page 2 The M-2600 II Series Console Uses In-Line Monitoring The M-2600 Series console uses In-Line Monitoring. What is In-Line Monitoring? This is a dual signal path configuration consisting of a Channel and a Monitor path. The console incorporates the means to feed signals to each path independently. This capability effectively doubles the number of available inputs per each channel.
- Page 3 Channel / Monitor Path Illustration Typical 8-Track Configuration with the TASCAM M-2600 II Series Consoles Make your system connections as follows: 8-Track to M-2600 II connections 1) Connect Recorder Outputs 1-8 to M-2600 II TAPE IN 1-8 2) Connect GROUP OUTPUTS 1-8 Module #1 to Recorder Inputs 1-8 TIP! It is strongly recommended that you use color-coded cables for this purpose as it will visually assist you while inspecting your connections.
- Page 4 DAT Master Recorder to M-2600 II connections 1) Depending upon the connections on your master recorder, connect the STEREO OUTPUTS L&R (XLR or RCA connectors) of the M-2600 II to the L&R Inputs of your mastering deck 2) Depending upon the connections on your master recorder, connect the L&R outputs of the mastering deck to either the M-2600 II's 2TR INPUT or the EXT INPUTS...
- Page 5 Typical 16-Track Configuration with the TASCAM M-2600 II Series Consoles Make your system connections as follows: 16-Track to M-2600 II Connections 1) Connect Recorder Outputs 1-16 to M-2600 II TAPE IN 1-16 2) Connect GROUP OUTPUTS 1-8 Module #1 to Recorder Inputs 1-8...
- Page 6 M-2600 II To Reference Monitors 1) Connect the CR OUTPUT (Control Room) Left and Right to the left and right inputs of your power amplifier 2) Connect the left and right speakers to their respective terminals on the power amplifier Direct / Group Switching with the M-2600 II Series Consoles The M-2600...
- Page 7 How do we use the Group Outputs as opposed to the Direct Outputs? When we want to route multiple mixer input channels to one or two specific tape tracks, we typically use the Group Outputs in conjunction with the Channel Assign switches located toward the bottom of each channel strip.
- Page 8 Direct / Group Switching Illustration Using an Effect Send / Return Loop to Achieve a Wet Mix for the Talent and a Dry Mix for the Engineer During recording, a vocalist may find it preferable to hear some reverb added to the mix even though the engineer wants to print "dry"...
- Page 9 Summing AUX 5&7 or 6&8 - Why Would I Want to do That? That's a good question! Let's take a look. Imagine you are using an M-2600 II/16 with a sixteen track recorder. You are also running virtual tracks via your MIDI sequencer. Time code is on track 16.
- Page 10 In similar fashion, the STUDIO ON and LEVEL controls enable you to place a second pair of speakers elsewhere in the studio. This could be used to provide the talent with the means to monitor tracks in addition to headphones. The STUDIO ON switch enables the send to the STUDIO OUTPUTS.
- Page 11 Separate Monitor and Cue Mix Using Stereo Effects with the M-2600 II Series Consoles The M-2600 II Series consoles provide four mono and two stereo effects sends. These consoles provide six stereo effects returns. The two stereo sends are identified as AUX 1- 2 and AUX 3-4.
- Page 12 Using the M-2600 II’s Talkback Facilities The M-2600 II incorporates a flexible talkback system for communication purposes. The MIC control governs the output level of the built-in talkback microphone. The three Talkback Assign switches enable you to use the system to best suit your needs. 1) SLATE: This sends the talkback signal to all eight Group busses at once;...