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3. MONO INPUT CHANNEL

Each channel comes with an XLR mic input and a balanced line input on 1/4" jack . Phantom powering

is switchable from the front panel . The gain circuit has a wide range from +10 dB to +60 dB, obviating the

need for mic/line switching. The crucial operating levels +4 dBu and -10 dBV are clearly and accurately

marked .

3.1 Input level setting

Mic channel input level is determined by the gain control .

In addition to main mix metering, a channel PEAK LED illuminates when a channel is going into overload.

These LEDs take their cue from post-EQ. This level sampling is particularly useful when using extreme EQ

settings.

There is no Solo or PFL function on the MX602A. To accurately set input follow the procedures given in section

7: “Setting Up”. However, if the PEAK LED does not light the input gain cannot be too high. If a reasonable input

level is selected, auditioning a single signal should result in a reading of around 0 dB on the main mix meters

, provided that both channel and output level controls are set to unity gain (0 dB).

3.2 Equalizer

All mono input channels are fitted with three-band EQ. The upper and lower shelving controls have

their frequencies fixed at 12 kHz and 80 Hz respectively. The mid range control has a peaking response,

with Q fixed at 2 octaves, frequency at 2.5 kHz. All three bands have up to 15 dB of cut and boost, with a centre

detent for “off”.

3.3 Aux send

The aux send is mono, post-EQ and post-fader.

For almost all FX send purposes, you will want aux sends to be post-fader, so that when a channel level is

adjusted, any reverb send from that channel follows the channel volume. Otherwise, when the volume control is

turned down, the reverb from that channel would still be audible. For cueing purposes, aux sends will usually be

set pre-fader, i.e. independent of the channel volume.

3.4 Fading and panning

Level to the main mix bus is ultimately determined by the channel volume control .

Channel pan positions the output of the channel in the stereo field. Its constant-power design ensures

there are no level discrepancies whether a signal is hard-panned, centre-stage, or somewhere inbetween.

Such pin-point accuracy will be a revelation if you have been working on consoles with lower quality circuits.

4. STEREO INPUT CHANNEL

Each stereo channel comes with two balanced line level inputs on 1/4" TRS jacks , for left and right

signals. When only the left input is connected, the channel operates in mono.

4.1 Input level setting

The stereo inputs are designed for any line level signal. Most line level sources such as MIDI instruments and

FX units will have their own output level control. Those that don’t, like CD-players, all have an output level within

the scope of the MX602A. When the channel and master fader are set to unity gain the meters should read

between -4 and +7 dB. Remember that there is 15 dB gain on both the channel as well as master fader.

If a reasonable input level is selected, auditioning a single signal should result in a reading of around 0 dB on

the main mix meters , provided that both channel and output level controls are set to unity gain (0 dB).

3. MONO INPUT CHANNEL

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