Editing; Inputs A / B; Gain; Delay - Mackie SP260 Owner's Manual

Editing

Each input and output has an assortment of
powerful tools used to optimize the PA. Like we
will dissect each sub-menu of the inputs and outputs,
how to get there, how to edit and change settings and
what each wheel and button does in each situation.
real time.
As a reminder...
To edit an input or output, press and hold the
desired Edit Button [13] until that input or output's
blue LED [14] illuminates. Press and hold again to
take it out of edit mode.

Inputs A / B:

Engaging Edit on Input A, Input B, or both
simultaneously allows you the opportunity to
We will go through each of these sub-menus, one-by-
one (and in order), but know that...
(1) The Nav/Edit1 Wheel [7] is used to navigate
between Gain, Delay, EQ Bypass and 5-Band EQ. The
SP260 recalls where you are, so scroll the Nav/Edit1
Wheel [7] until you see the parameter you want to edit.
and return to the previous menu.
(3) The Enter Button [10] is used to enter and edit
the chosen feature.
Without further ado, press the Enter Button [10]
to enter the currently selected input processing
Gain, Delay, EQ Bypass or

Gain

The input gain allows you to adjust the entire PA
levels up and down. This is where to calibrate the
signal level coming in from the mixer.
Press the Enter button [10] to enter and edit the
that it is ready to be edited.
the gain by ±0.1 dB per click. Turning these wheels
clockwise increases gain, while turning them counter-
clockwise decreases gain. The gain ranges from
mode.

Delay

Setting up input delays on the SP260 is useful for
aligning PA loudspeakers to the live instruments or
as a dedicated processor for delay stacks.
Press the Enter button [10] to enter and edit
indicating that it is ready to be edited.
As stated on page 14, Delay may be represented in one
±1.000 ms per click, or
~±0.340 m per click, or
~±1.115 feet per click
±0.0208 ms per click, or
~±0.007 m per click, or
~±0.023 feet per click
Turning these wheels clockwise increases the delay
time, while turning them counter-clockwise decreases
the delay time.
0.0000 ms ms
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