American Audio MX-1400 DSP User Manual And Reference Manual page 9

MX-1400 DSP CONTROLS aND FUNCTiONS cont.
allowing for a maximum treble gain of 12dB or maximum decrease of -∞dB. Turning the knob in
a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to a channel signal, turn-
ing the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to a channel signal.
channeL MidranGe controL - This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a channel
allowing for a maximum midrange gain of 12dB or maximum decrease of -∞dB. Turning the knob in a
counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal, turning
the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal.
channeL bass controL - This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of a channel
allowing for a maximum bass gain of 12dB or maximum signal decrease of -∞dB. Turning the knob in
a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to a channel signal, turning the
knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of bass applied to a channel signal.
5. source seLector knob - These knobs are used to select the input source assigned to each
channel. Each channel may only be assigned one input source at a time. This knob must be in the
"phono" position for turntable operation.
6. auX 4 input - Only CD players, Tape Decks and other line level instruments may be connected
to these jacks. Never connect a turntable to these input jacks, this may seriously damage
your mixer! The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents
the left channel input. Input volume will be controlled by the channel four fader.
7. Main poWer sWitch - This is the main power ON/OFF button. before main power is applied,
be sure you have made all connections to the mixer. Also be sure your amplifier(s) is(are) tuned off.
Remember to avoid damaging pops to the speakers, the mixer is turned on first and turned off last.
8. Master output baLance controL - This knob is used to control the pan, adjust how much
of the signal is sent to the left and right output level. For true stereo imaging, maintain the knob in the
12 o' clock position.
9. 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.
10. booth channeL assiGn knob - This knob is used to select the channel that you want the
booth signal to be directed to. Connect your monitor system to the booth XLR sockets located on the
rear panel.
11. booth LeveL - This knob is used to adjusts the monitor volume output level. Turn the knob in a
clockwise direction to increase the monitor volume.
12. cue seLector button - These buttons are used to activate a channels "CUE" mode. The
red CUE LED will glow when a channels cue mode is activated. The Cue function sends a channels
incoming signal to the headphones. The cue level is adjusted by the Cue level Knob (26). be sure
the Cue mixing Knob (27) is set to the "CUE" position to hear a selected channel source.
13. Master output Mono/stereo sWitch - This switches the Master Output signal between
stereo and mono.
14. Master voLuMe controL - This slider is used to control the master output level (main
volume). To avoid distorted output try to maintain an average output signal level no greater than +4
db. (see Channel gain 2) To avoid speaker damage that may be caused by excessive volume, be sure
this slider is always set to zero (completely down) before turning the unit on.
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