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8. MID FREQ EQ

This adjusts the frequency of the MID EQ 

(9) control from 100 Hz to 8 kHz. This gives 
you great flexibility in shaping your sound. 
Listen carefully for its effect.

9. MID EQ

Turn this clockwise to boost the level 

of signals around the frequency set by 
the MID FREQ (8) control. Turn it counter-
clockwise to cut the levels. 

10. LOW EQ

Turn this clockwise to boost the level of 

all frequencies below 80 Hz. Turn it counter-
clockwise to cut the levels. Try some boost 
with the LOW CUT (6) switch on, so you 
can boost useful bass, at the same time as 
cutting unwanted subsonics.

Frequencies of 80 Hz and below 

represent the punch in bass drums, bass 
guitar, and wild Tuba raves.

11. AUX SEND 1 MON 

This control taps the channel’s signal 

before

 the channel FADER (17), and sends 

it to the AUX 1 bus. The control ranges from 
infinity (off) to +15 dB.

AUX SEND 1 MON is normally used to 

send a separate mono mix to your stage 
monitors, via the AUX SEND 1 (22) output 
jack. Use the MASTER AUX SEND 1 (43) 
knob to control the overall level.

Most of the channel controls will affect 

the output to your stage monitors, except 
for PAN (13), AUX SEND 2 FX (12) and the 
channel FADER (17).   

1. AUX SEND  FX

This control taps the channel’s signal 

after

 the channel FADER (17), and sends it 

to the AUX 2 bus. The control ranges from 
infinity (off) to +15 dB.

The AUX SEND 2 FX bus feeds the 

internal effects circuits, and optionally, 
it can feed external effects devices (via 
the AUX SEND 2 (23) output jack). Use the 
MASTER AUX SEND 2 (44) to control the 
overall effects level. 

Most of the channel controls will affect 

the output to the internal (or external) 
processor, except for PAN (13) and AUX 
SEND 1 MON (11).

1. PAN

This adjusts how much of the channel signal plays 

in the left side of the main mix and subgroups, and 
how much plays in the right. Careful use of PAN 
allows you to set up a nice stereo image in the left 
and right.

For the mono channels, if PAN is in the center 

position, the mono signal appears equally in both 
the left and right of the main mix. If the control is set 
left, more of the signal appears in the left side. If the 
control is set right, more of the signal appears in the 
right side of the mix.

For stereo sources, where you are using two mono 

channels, the standard convention is to plug in the 
left signals into the odd-numbered channels, and 
the right signals into even-numbered channels. Then 
you can pan the odd channels hard left, and the 
even channels hard right.

1. MUTE 

Press this switch to prevent that channel’s signals 

from reaching the main mix, aux, or subgroups. 
(Soloed channels can still be heard in the control 
room and phones.)

15. OL (OVERLOAD) LED

This will light when the channel’s signal is close to 

clipping.

If this comes on, turn down the channel’s GAIN (4) 

knob, or your EQ (7-10) settings. (The channel FADER 
(17) or PAN (13) will have no effect.)

16. 1-, -, and L-R SWITCHES 

These three switches are used to assign the 

channel’s signal to the subgroups 1-2 and 3-4, and 
the main mix L and R buses.

For example, if you want channel 1 to go to 

the subgroup 1-2, and subgroup 3-4, press the 1-2 
and 3-4 switches of channel 1. (The channel 1 PAN 
(13) knob will pan the channel’s signal between 
subgroup 1 and 2, and between subgroup 3 and 4.)

If you want channel 2 to appear on the main mix, 

press L-R on channel 2.

17. FADER 

This is the master level control for the channel’s 

signal. Subtle adjustment of the channel faders is the 
key to a finely-tuned mix.

Typically (providing the GAIN (4) is set correctly), 

this will be somewhere near  the 0 dB (

U

) position. 

If you have the fader set all the way up, it’s usually 

a sign that your GAIN (4) is set too low. If the fader is 
set way down, your GAIN may be too high. 

18. SOLO

Pressing this switch in will send the channel’s 

signal to the control room and headphones output  
for monitoring. The RUDE SOLO (47) light will flash 
on and off as long as any of the solo switches are 
engaged.

MIC

1

INST

INSERT

1

GAIN

1

MUTE

EQ

PAN

1

2

AUX

HIGH

MID

LOW

10

dB

30

20

10

40
50

5

5

60

U

7

8

9

10

11

1

1

1

15

17

16

16

16

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Summary of Contents for Blend 16

Page 1: ...MFOE MFOE owner s manual 16 CHANNEL 4 BUS MIXER w ONBOARD EFFECTS...

Page 2: ...aring protectors while the equipment is in operation Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if...

Page 3: ...manual when nobody is looking Please keep your receipt in a safe sock drawer and write your product information here for future reference i e insurance claims tech support return authorization etc Con...

Page 4: ...out hearing the sounds but if you prefer connect a set of headphones to the PHONES jack 2 Choose one of the microphones or instruments connected to the mono MIC or INST inputs 3 Press that channel s S...

Page 5: ...er Section See Page 12 Phones Internal Effects Graphic EQ Rude Solo CD Tape to Main Main Fader Meters Power Phantom LEDs USB Master Aux Sends Subgroup Faders Subgroup Assign Control room phones Stereo...

Page 6: ...Tape to main mix control 8 segment stereo LED VU metering Solo LED Each subgroup can be assigned to Left and or Right of main mix 60 mm fader for each subgroup and main mix Rear Panel section with AC...

Page 7: ...BAL UNBAL BAL UNBAL PHONES LAMP BYPASS EQ IN MAIN MIX AUX1 MON POWER PHANTOM 48V CD TAPE INPUT OUTPUT L R BAL OR UNBAL MONO L R BAL OR UNBAL MONO L R BAL OR UNBAL MONO LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPU...

Page 8: ...rs Tapco S 5 Lead Guitar Bass Guitar Rhythm Guitar Headphones Turntable with phono level output 1 4 to RCA adapters RCA RCA Mixer s Ground Screw USB Connection Laptop LEFT RIGHT 1 2 3 4 SUB OUTS MAIN...

Page 9: ...he LOW CUT 6 switch and before the EQ Using a special Insert plug the mono signal can be sent out to a processor and the processed signal returned all on the same plug see Appendix B Nice 4 GAIN CONTR...

Page 10: ...PAN is in the center position the mono signal appears equally in both the left and right of the main mix If the control is set left more of the signal appears in the left side If the control is set r...

Page 11: ...channels and the right signals into even numbered channels 20 LINE PHONO switch channels 13 and 14 only In the up position channel 13 and 14 accept line level signals In the down position these two in...

Page 12: ...inputs are routed directly to the CD TAPE TO MAIN MIX 49 control and through to the main mix You will need to MUTE 14 all the other channels if you just want to hear the CD or Tape The signals can als...

Page 13: ...nice pair of stereo headphones It accepts 1 4 stereo plugs Adjust the level using the PHONES 40 knob Caution Always turn the PHONES knob down when making connections or when pushing any switches These...

Page 14: ...iffs chords yells etc 37 FX BYPASS and LED Press this switch in to bypass the internal effects processor and so prevent its output from appearing on the main mix or stage monitors The LED reminds you...

Page 15: ...MAIN MIX to hear the main mix Push CD TAPE to hear your CD or Tape player Push SUBS 1 2 to hear subgroup 1 and 2 outputs Push SUBS 3 4 to hear subgroup 3 and 4 outputs Note If any channel has its SOL...

Page 16: ...the sound of all drum mics in the main mix instead of having to tweak each individual drum mic channel fader 51 SUB ASSIGN TO MAIN MIX L and R These switches allow you to assign a subgroup to the mai...

Page 17: ...should unplug the mixer and call technical support LEFT RIGHT 1 2 3 4 SUB OUTS MAIN INSERT LEFT BAL UNBAL BAL UNBAL TIP SEND RING RETURN RIGHT CONTROL RM OUT USB IN OUT POWER ON PHANTOM ON MAIN OUT R...

Page 18: ...mix See below for more subgroup details The CD Tape input has a level control to adjust the amount of signal going onto the main mix The FX RETURN input has a similar control to adjust the level of in...

Page 19: ...x and or sent out of the sub output jacks for recording To get signals onto the subgroups press the 1 2 or 3 4 buttons near the bottom of each channel strip Careful use of each channel s PAN can creat...

Page 20: ...iguration 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 above to get your sounds into the computer using subgroups 1 2 Do not assign the subgroups to the main mix Here is where Software Monitoring comes in 2 To listen throug...

Page 21: ...gs and Jacks RCA type plugs also known as phono plugs and jacks are often used in home stereo and video equipment and in many other applications They are unbalanced and electrically equivalent to a 1...

Page 22: ...t 18 dBu Gain 22 dB Stereo Line Input Tape Input and Aux Return 18 dBu Maximum Voltage Gain Mic Input to Main Output 74 dB Tape Output 74 dB Aux Sends 74 dB Control Room Output 84 dB Phones Output 84...

Page 23: ...tel Pentium 3 or 4 or AMD Athlon 750 MHz or better is recommended for Tracktion At least 256 MB RAM 512 MB is recommended Super VGA 1024 x 768 or higher resolution video adapter and monitor CD ROM or...

Page 24: ...H 48V MIC HI Z CH1 8 3 BAND EQ 3 BAND EQ 3 BAND EQ TO CH15 16 EQ IN CH15 16 CH13 14 CH9 12 TO CH13 14 EQ IN FROM USB INPUT D A CONVERTER USB SOURCE L R MONO CHANNELS 1 8 STEREO CHANNELS 9 12 STEREO CH...

Page 25: ...e latency delay from input signal to output Change the latency buffer setting to a lower setting as described above Try using direct monitoring instead of software monitoring See page 19 for details W...

Page 26: ...roducts is available at a factory authorized service center Service for Tapco products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors If your unit needs service...

Page 27: ...n the boundaries of the USA G LOUD Technologies warrants all repairs performed for 90 days or for the remainder of the warranty period This warranty does not extend to damage resulting from improper i...

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