Dangerous Music D-Box - Manual (Page 8)

6 | DANGEROUS MUSIC
that top end crunch coming from? That bell ringing?” Eliminate the .10 cent converter in the mp3 player, and listen
accurately.
Tip:
,
The converter will recognize and lock to either AES or SPDIF sources. Only one digital source may be monitored at a
time.
Tip:
,
Pushing a lit Input Select switch will mute that input.
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5. SuM OuTPuT kNOB
Feature: The
sum output trim knob
(5) affects the
sum output
level (14) by adjusting the overall level of the stereo summed mix.
Benefit: Used to adjust the mix volume for optimum level into the mixdown A/D converter.
Tip:
,
The
sum output trim knob
should start out near 12:00 (straight up). This gives you flexibility with your mix levels. You
can add or subtract mix level as needed.
6. SIGNAL LEDs
Feature: 8
signal leds
reveal when signal is present at the summing inputs (11).
Benefit: Determine whether audio is passing into the D-Box for trouble shooting.
Tip:
,
If the signal lights are active and nothing is plugged into the unit, there is a DC offset present in your system. Track it
down and exterminate it.
7. PAN CONTROLS
Feature: The first six channels of the summing section are fed to the stereo bus in pairs (i.e. 1-2, 3-4 and 5-6). 7 & 8 have
pan
pots
.
Benefit: The
pan pots
for channels 7 & 8 allow the placement of their signals anywhere in the mix and for treating individual
instruments. For example, assign both the bass and vocal track to a mono output in the computer software. Now patch
their signals into your favorite outboard gear like a BAX EQ and then on into the D-Box’s sum inputs 7 and 8. Pan these
up the center and you’re summing with analog outboard. Don’t forget you can always strap stereo processors across
the other pairs as well.
Operation: First confirm that the desired signal is traveling to 7 or 8 and then adjust the
pan pots
to your liking.
Tip:
,
An important track like lead vocals or kick drum can benefit from having its own output.
8. VOLuME kNOB
Feature: The
volume knob
controls the level to the monitors from whatever source(s) have been selected (4).
Operation: Always begin with the knob completely counter-clockwise to avoid hearing loss and blown drivers.
Tip:
,
This knob does not affect the summing output.