SPL MixDream Model 2384 16x2 Analog Summing Mixer - Manual (Page 3)

MixDream 3
Introduction ................................................................... 4
Analog vs. Digital Summing ............................................ 4
MixDream Advantages—An Overview ............................. 5
Special Features ............................................................ 5
Reduction of A/D conversions ......................................... 5
The MixDream in Mastering ............................................ 5
Controls for stereo summing ...........................................
5
Processing, but you choose the mix ................................ 6
Common Bypass for all Inserts ....................................... 6
Connection of Samplers, Keyboards etc. ......................... 6
Mono-Controls ............................................................... 6
Before You Begin ........................................................... 7
Rear Panel/Connections ................................................ 8
Wiring ............................................................................ 8
General Advices .............................................................
9
Input Channels, Insert Sends, Insert Returns ................... 10
Direct Outs, Master Insert/Expansion/Out 2, Master Out ..... 11
Monitor Output ............................................................... 12
Control Elements ........................................................... 12
Signal-LEDs Channel 1-16, Insert .................................... 12
Insert: No Mix, Insert On, Mono 1+2, 3+4, 5+6 ................. 13
Expansion ....................................................................... 14
Master Insert: Insert On, Return Signal LEDs, Send Level .... 14
Stereo Expander, Expander On, Stereo Width ................. 15
Peak Limiter, Peak Limiter Design Concept, Limiter On ......... 16
Limiter/Gain Reduction LEDs, Limiter/Threshold ................. 17
Limiter Curve, Sine Wave ............................................... 18
Output, Output Level, Transformer On ............................ 19
Applications and Modes of Operation ............................. 20
Simply Summing Up ........................................................ 20
Summing with Master Insert, Stereo Expander & Limiter ... 20
Summing with Single Channel Inserts ............................. 21
Summing of Subgroups .................................................. 23
Bounce-Back function .................................................... 24
Discrete Mastering ......................................................... 24
Linking Several MixDreams ............................................ 25
Block Diagram ................................................................. 26
Power Supply ................................................................. 27
Specifications, Dimensions and Weight ........................... 28
Guarantee, Product Registration ...................................... 29
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