Adjusting Level And Equalization - Yamaha MW10 Owner's Manual

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Adjusting Level and Equalization

Level Adjustment
1
The first step in adjusting levels is to set
the level controls on all instruments and
other sources appropriately.
2
Adjust the channel GAIN controls so that
the corresponding peak indicators flash
briefly on the highest peak levels (GAIN
controls are not provided on the stereo
channels—7/8 and 9/10).
3
Raise the ST Master LEVEL Control to the
"E" position.
4
Adjust the Channel LEVEL Controls to
create the desired initial balance while
monitoring via headphones or monitor
speakers. The overall headphone level is
adjusted by the C-R/PHONES control.
GAIN Control
PEAK Indicator
LEVEL Control
ST Master
LEVEL Control
C-R/PHONES
Control
EQ Adjustment
The MW10 mixer's 3-band equalizers with independent
HIGH, MID, and LOW bands make it easy to shape the tone
of independent channels to achieve the best possible mix.
Use the High-pass Filter for Microphone Input
As the name implies, a "high-pass filter" allows only signals
above a certain frequency to pass. Conversely, signals
below that "cutoff frequency" are attenuated. When an
MW10 high-pass filter is turned on, signals below 80 Hz
are attenuated. This can be useful for minimizing
low-frequency breath noise from a vocalist, as well as
handling noise, or rumble transmitted via the microphone
stand. It is generally a good idea to turn the high-pass filter
on for microphone channels.
Equalizer Tips
The best advice that can be given regarding equalization
while recording is simply to use as little equalization as
possible. If you want a little more presence you can turn
the HIGH end up a bit. Or you can boost the bass a little if
you feel the low end is lacking. During recording it's better
to use EQ sparingly for compensation only.
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