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a. An Output jack on the back of the console (pre / post fader)
b. duplicates the signal and sends it out of the console
- used for headphone (cue) mix in RECORD mode
- used for sending signal to external processors in MIX mode, creating an EFX Loop |
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Mic Trim Insert AuxSend EQ Fader Pan
Routing
Matrix
Group
Bus
MTR |
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Multitrack Tape Recorder
- a recording destination, such as
1. analog MTR
2. digital MTR
3. ProTools hard disk recording system (MSV) |
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a. An Input / Output jack on the back of the console
b. Used for “inserting” processors into the signal flow path such as Compressors & Noise Gates |
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Mix mode = choose left or right
Record mode = choose odd & even tracks
- works in conjunction with routing matrix |
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set to UNITY GAIN* in RECORD mode
- last gain stage of individual channel
UNITY GAIN - position of Fader (0dB)
* Unity gain means no change in level of signal. |
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a. first gain stage
b. pre-amplifier
c. used to set record level |
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a.k.a. “channel assignments”
Selects which group bus the signal is sent to. (1/2 3/4 L/R)
If no buttons are pressed, the signal flow will stop “dead in its tracks.” |
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Frequency = Pitch
* Range of Human Hearing = 20Hz - 20kHz (cycles per second)
* 3 Band EQ on Mackie. (Lows, Mids & Highs) |
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TYPE = shelving type
- Boost or Cut a fixed range of frequencies
RANGE = 80Hz and below |
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TYPE = semi-parametric or sweepable
- Boost or Cut a Fixed bell-curve width
- Adjustable center frequency of bell-curve within fixed RANGE
RANGE = 100Hz - 8kHz |
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TYPE = shelving type
- Boost or Cut a fixed range of frequencies
RANGE = 12kHz and above |
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- A set of Outputs on the Mixer (*Channels 1-8 ONLY)
- Post (after) -fader
- bypasses the group bus and the routing matrix |
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a.k.a. Sub Outs
- A set of Outputs on the Mixer
- Last Gain Stage of console in RECORD mode
- Several channels can be routed to one or more group busses in the Routing Matrix
Ex: for “Sub” mixing
1 2 3 4 L/R |
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1. A processor that affects dynamics
(amplitude not frequency.)
Example: Compressor & Noise Gate |
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1. Reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal by a set ratio if its amplitude exceeds a threshold.
2. Makes Loud parts Softer
a. Threshold - determines when the signal is effected by the compressor
* The signal is effected above the threshold
b. Ratio - the amount of compression |
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Goal = Reduce Residual Noise
- A Noise gate allows a signal to pass through only
when it is above a set threshold: the gate is open. If
the signal falls below the threshold no signal is
allowed to pass: the gate is closed.
*The signal is effected below the threshold |
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1.) Adjustable center frequency
2.) Boost or Cut
3.) Q = change width of bell curve |
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| all frequencies above or below a certain frequency are boosted or cut by the same amount. |
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| generally means a parametric EQ that does not have a Q control (the Q is fixed) |
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