PRE FADERbass frequencies at 80 Hz and below. OPeaking�
means that only a selected Ohill� of frequencies
The aux send rule of thumb: For parallel
surrounding a center Ohilltop� frequency is af-
effects processing, use aux sends in post-fader
fected by the EQ control.
mode. For stage monitors, use pre-fader mode
Everything in moderation (including mod-
(see diagram below).
eration): with EQ, although you can bring
With this switch disengaged (up), AUX 1
+15
a sound to life, you can also screw things
and 2 receive signals in post-fader mode: post-
+10
up. If you max the EQs on every channel,
low cut, post-insert, post-EQ, post-mute, and+5
youOll get mix mush, not to mention driving
POST-fader. Any changes made to the channel
0
your mix levels near or beyond clipping. So
controls will affect the AUX signal.-5
equalize subtly; use the left sides of the
With this switch engaged (down), AUX 1 and-10
knobs (cut) as well as the right (boost).
2 receive signals in pre-fader mode: post-low cut,-15
20Hz100Hz1kHz10kHz 20kHz
post-insert, post-EQ, post-mute, and PRE-fader.
HI EQ
Hi EQ
Any changes made to the channel controls,
This control provides up to 15 dB of
EXCEPT the fader, will affect the AUX signal.
boost or cut at 12 kHz and above, and it is
In pre-fader mode, you can take the+15
also flat at the detent. Use it to add sizzle
drummerOs vocals out of the main mix by turn-+10
to cymbals or an overall sense of transpar-
ing his fader down, but since he still hears+5
ency or edge to keyboards, vocals, guitar,
himself in the monitors, heOs happy.0
and bacon frying. Turn it down a little to
-5
EFX 1 (EXT)reduce sibilance or hide tape hiss.-10
-15
EFX 1, designed for feeding the inputs of
MID EQ20Hz100Hz1kHz10kHz 20kHz
parallel effects devices, behaves exactly like an
Mid EQ
Short for Omidrange,� this knob provides 15
AUX send, but itOs always in post-fader
dB of boost or cut, also flat at the center detent.
mode: Any changes made to the channel controls
Midrange EQ is often considered the most+15
will affect the EFX signal. The PRE FADER
dynamic, because the frequencies that+10
switch has no effect on the EFX sends.
define any particular sound are almost+5
EFX 2 (INT)always found in this range. You can create0
as many interesting and useful EQ changes-5
EFX 2 is identical to EFX 1 with one big dif-
by turning this knob down as well as up.-10
ference: In addition to feeding the EFX SEND
The mono channels employ a semi--15
jacks, it also feeds the inputs to the EMAC20Hz100Hz1kHz10kHz 20kHz
parametric mid-sweep EQ. In addition to being
EFFECTS PROCESSOR . If youOre usingLow EQ
able to set the amount of boost, you can Oaim�
EMAC and just one outboard processor, patch
that boost at a specific frequency; anywhereEQ
the outboard processor via EFX RETURN 1. YouU
from 100 Hz to 8 kHz.
can use EMAC and an outboard device via EFXHI
12k
The stereo channels employ a 2-stage fixed-
2; just remember that the sends (EFX 2 (INT)
-15 +15
frequency MID EQ. HI-MID is centered at 3kHz;
, EFX 2 SEND ) and returns (TO MAINU
LOW-MID is centered at 400 Hz.HI
MIX ) control two devices. The PRE FADER
MID
3k
switch has no effect on the EFX sends;
LOW EQ-15 +15
theyOre always post-fader.U
This control provides up to 15 dB of boost orLOW
MID
EQcut at 80 Hz and below. The circuit is flat (no400Hz
boost or cut) at the center detent position.-15 +15
The CFX MKII mixer has low shelving, midU
This frequency represents the punch in bass
peaking, and high shelving EQ. OShelving�LOW
drums, bass guitar, fat synth patches, and high-80Hz
means that the circuitry boosts or cuts all fre-
testosterone male singers.-15 +15
quencies past the specified frequency. For
When adding boost to the channelOs low EQ,PAN
example, boosting the LOW EQ knob boosts
simultaneously engaging the LOW CUT
FADERPANswitch can create an audible low frequency boost
1-2
LR
INPUTGAINLO CUTINSERTEQMUTEwithout boosting stage rumble, mic handling
clunks, and breath pops.11-12
3-4
MUTE
"POST"ASSIGN
SIGNALPRE-POST
AUX 1
"PRE" SIGNALTO AUX 1 MASTER SEND LEVELdB
101-2
AUX 2
TO AUX 2 MASTER SEND LEVEL
EFX 1
TO EFX 1 MASTER SEND LEVELStereo Channel
OPre vs. Post� Auxiliary
EFX 2
TO EFX 2 MASTER SEND LEVEL
Signal Flow Diagram13 |
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