Apple Logic Pro 7 - Manual (Page 301)

Chapter 6 Logic’s Mixing Facilities 301
Output Objects
Output Objects represent Logic’s audio outputs. This is where level and stereo balance
are adjusted; mastering plug-ins can also be inserted here, such as multi-band
compressors or the Linear Phase EQ. The number of available Outputs is determined by
the audio hardware in use.
Output Objects also provide the Bounce (see “Bounce” on page 285) function, which
can be used for either; recording all audio into one stereo audio file (comparable to a
master tape), or to merge several tracks (including all plug-ins and so on) into one
stereo or mono track (depending on whether the Output Object is set to mono or
stereo).
The Output Object features the following elements (see “Elements of the Audio Object”
on page 270): Inserts, Grouping, Automation, Pan, Level, and Level meter, Mute, Stereo/
Mono, Bounce.
Note: The Inserts of the Output Objects allow signal processing during the mastering
process (as well as during normal playback). Typical mastering tools are the
compressors, de-essers and equalizers such as the Linear Phase EQ. Please note that
(for technical reasons) only plug-ins that don’t require mono/stereo conversions can be
used. In other words, you can use (s/s) plug-ins on stereo outputs, and (m/m) plug-ins
on mono outputs.