Mic Mixing And Echo Effects - Pioneer CA-100 Operating Instructions Manual

MIC MIXING AND ECHO EFFECTS
In general, mixing is the process of mixing one sound
(signal) with another, in order to produce a new
sound.
For instance, adjusting the volumes between a
microphone and a record or tape playback is mixing.
Singing along to a background recording is another
typical example of mic mixing.
@ Mixing recording of a "jam session"
with your favorite musicians
Preparations
™@ Prepare the program source (for instance, the
player when mic mixing with a record or compact
disc player) for operation (place the disc on the
platter and operate so that play can start im-
mediately) and select the function switch on the
stereo amplifier that corresponds to the program
source.
Mi When mic mixing with a tape, prepare the playback
side (A) of the double cassette deck or the single
deck player for operation (load the cassette tape
and set to the playback mode), and press the
ADAPTOR/TAPE 2 switch on the stereo amplifier.
Operation Sequence
[1] Set the tape deck or the turntable to the play
mode (the sound can be monitored by connecting
the headphones).
[2] Operate the TAPE level control or SOURCE level
control to set the input level (in preparation) and
set to the standby mode at the start of the desired
program or track.
Plug the microphone into the MIC jack.
Start play. Adjust the MIC LEVEL control as
desired and adjust the degree of mixing.
Operate the graphic equalizer, mic ECHO control
or PANPOT control to obtain the desired effects.
Record the sound on the recording side of the
double cassette deck or on the single deck used
for recording.
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It is difficult to achieve the desired degree of mic mix-
ing and timing immediately. Try a number of times un-
til it sounds right. The fader controls can be used to
provide a smooth, professional connection between
the programs. For details, refer to page 12.
USING THE ECHO EFFECT
When you sing in the bath or similar location, you can
almost sound professional—unlike the way you nor-
mally sound. This is due to the echo effect produced.
With this unit, you can adjust the echo effect exactly
as desired.
Making the most of the echo effect when singing
along
The important point about the volume of a singalong
tape is to set it slightly lower than the level for vocals.
This improves the mixing balance and does full justice
to the echo effect.
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