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SoundCraft MFX User Manual

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AUX

22 AUX MASTERS
These controls set the output levels of the two Aux Outputs.

23 AFL
These After Fade Listen switches route their respective aux output signal to the monitor/headphones out-
puts.

24 PRE/POST SWITCHES
These two switches globally switch the AUX 1 and AUX 2 feeds, respectively, on all the input modules to be
either pre-fade or post-fade.

25 AUX OUTPUTS 1 & 2
These outputs are on 3-pole 6.35mm (1/4") jacks and are balanced.

FX

For detailed instructions on using the FX Processor see the section which starts on the next page.

26 FX MASTER
This control regulates the signal level being fed from the FX bus to the FX processor and to the FX BUS
OUTPUT socket.

27 PFL
When the latching PFL switch is pressed, the post-FX, pre-mute pre-fade (EFFECTS mute & fader - see items
8 & 11 on page 25) signal is fed in mono to the headphones, control room output and meters, where it
replaces the MIX. The AFL/PFL ACTIVE LED on the Master section illuminates to warn that a PFL is active.

28 FX BUS OUTPUT
This output carries the signal from the FX bus. It could be used as a third Aux Output if desired, if the FX
Processor is not needed at the time. The FX sends on the input channels to the FX bus are always post-fade.

29 FOOTSWITCH
Using a single pole, momentary footswitch inserted into the FOOTSWITCH input the effects processor can be
muted/un-muted.

STEREO RETURN

30 STEREO RETURN INPUTS
This pair of inputs accept 3-pole ‘A’ gauge (TRS) jacks. Use these inputs for sources such as keyboards, drum
machines, synths or CDs. The inputs are BALANCED. Mono sources may be used by plugging into the left
jack only.

31 STEREO RETURN LEVEL
This control sets the level of signal routed to the main mix busses. There is an associated PK LED to warn of
signals which are too high.