AIRMATE-USB manual page: 11
5.
MASTER SECTION
The AIRMATE-USB master section houses all the controls for the summing amps and master inputs such as
Aux return, 2-Track return, and master outputs. All individual functions we shall describe here.
LEDBAR METERS
The master section has two large 21 segment meters (VU meter Ballistics) reading all in and outgoing
signals. The attack and release time constants are
conform international VU meter standards, being
300mSec for attack and decay.
The green area in the led bar is the safe area, and the
yellow area the range that normally would be on when
properly aligned.
The output of your AIRMATE-USB is +4dBu (1.22v)
when the last green led is on.
MASTER MONO SWITCH
This switch turns the stereo signal into mono for both
main outputs. It is a convenient way of balancing the
left right signal before going to stereo. Also when one
side of the stereo signal is missing the mono switch is
very helpful.
AUX SEND
The stereo Aux send master controls the sum of the
entire individual Aux send signals coming from the
input channels.
AUX CUE
The Aux cue redirects the master output signal and led
bar indication to the Aux output that gives you the
total outgoing signal of the Aux master.
It is necessary to turn the master control up to have
an outgoing signal.
MONITOR
The monitor control is fed by the master outputs pre
master fader.
It is an extra stereo output for another sound system
or recording device.
FOLLOW PHONES
This switch actually is an input selector for the monitor
output. Instead of listening to the main outputs, it is
also possible to listen to the phones output. This
feature is used by DJ's that do not want to use
headphones.
2-TRACK
This switch replaces the incoming left/right signal or
Cue signal by an externally connected source on the 2
track input connectors. Its sensitivity is -10dBv
(300mV).
Note: The Cue system will interrupt the 2 track when
activated.
AUX RETURN
This stereo input is intended to be used for returning
reverbs. This input is directly connected to the stereo
main mix buss and can be used to connect other mixers without loosing valuable input channels.
CUE AUX RETURN
This switch enables you to stereo pre listen to an incoming Aux return signal.
