SPL MixDream Model 2384 16x2 Analog Summing Mixer - Manual (Page 6)

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Processing, but you choose the mix
Each input channel is equipped with a signal-present LED and a
switchable insert-loop. A three stage toggle switch per channel
allows the choice of whether or not a channel should be added
to the mix buss.
With the No-Mix switch control, a channel may be removed from
the mix while remaining available for re-recording through its
Direct Output. The No-Mix function can be particularly useful,
for example, when the engineer wishes to add track compres-
sion. The compressed signal can be re-recorded to the DAW for
level automation. This is also known as “bounce back” capa-
bility, and without it, compressed signals could not employ level
automation, since the compressor is inserted post fader.
Common Bypass for all Inserts
All Inserts may be switched on or off globally.
Connection of Sampler, Keyboards etc.
Along with DAW audio tracks and effects machines or proces-
sors in the insert loops, samplers, keyboards and expanders
may also be connected directly to the MixDream. Then the Midi
tracks need only be added in the DAW project, the outputs
(for example, from a keyboard) are then routed directly to the
MixDream.
Mono Controls
To save converter channels, channels 1 & 2, 3 & 4 and 5 & 6
may be switched to Mono so that two signals can be converted
by a paired D/A. In this case such signals are characteristically
chosen which would receive a more central placement in the
stereo mix (e.g. kick, snare, lead vocal, bass). All channel pairs
must otherwise be panned hard left/right in the mix.
Special Features