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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects
shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
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remain readily operable.
Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the
can be easily accessible.
1. Read these instructions before operating this
apparatus.
2. Keep these instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.
4. Follow all instructions provided in this document.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations
where condensation may occur.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid
cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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s instructions.
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into your outlet, consult
with liquids, such as vases,
area during the operation so that the mains switch
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
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presence of uninsulated
product
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magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in-
tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat-
ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
dangerous voltage” within the
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories
by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tipover.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lighting
storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to
service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those
may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing one of Phonic’s many quality compact
mixers. The CELEUS 600 compact mixers – designed by the
ingenious engineers that have created a variety of mixers fantastic
in style and performance in the past – displays similar prociency
that previous Phonic products have shown; with more than a few
renements, of course. The CELEUS 600 features full gain ranges,
amazingly low distortion levels, and incredibly wide dynamic
ranges, just showing the dominance these small machines will
have on the pro audio market.
We know how eager you are to get started – getting the mixer out
and hooking all your gear up is probably your number one priority
right now – but before you do, we strongly urge you to take a look
through this manual. Inside, you will nd important facts and gures
on the set up, use and applications of your brand new mixer. If you
do happen to be one of the many people who atly refuse to read
user manuals, then we just urge you to at least glance at the Basic
Setup section. After glancing at or reading through the manual (we
applaud you if you do read the entire manual), please store it in
a place that is easy for you to nd, because chances are there’s
something you missed the rst time around.
● Flexible ‘compander’ (compressor/expander) available on rst
four channels
● Super musical 3-band equalizers on input channels, swept mid-
frequency control on channels 1 through 4
● 11-segment level meter for master audio levels
● Bluetooth audio streaming from tablets and smartphones
● USB recording module for recording/playback of digital audio les
● USB connectivity for stereo streaming to and from the computer
● 32/40-bit digital eect processor with 16 preset programs each
with its own adjustable parameter
● Flexible soloing of input sources for monitoring signals
● Independent AUX and EFX control on each input channel
● Balanced stereo main out through XLR connectors
● Stereo headphone output jack with independent level control
● Stereo RCA 2T return inputs and record outputs
● Smartphone and tablet stand
BASIC SETUP
Getting Started
1. Ensure all power is turned o on your mixer. To totally ensure
this, the power supply should not be connected to the unit.
2. All faders and level controls should be set at the lowest level and
all channels switched o to ensure no sound is inadvertently
sent through the outputs when the device is switched on. All
levels can be altered to acceptable degrees after the device is
turned on using the channel setup instructions.
3. Plug any necessary equipment into the device’s various
outputs. This could include ampliers and speakers, monitors,
signal processors, and/or recording devices.
4. Plug the supplied power cable into the inlet on the back of the
device and then into a power outlet of a suitable voltage.
5. Turn the power switch on and follow the channel setup
instructions to get the most out of your mixer.
Channel Setup
1. To ensure the correct audio level of the input channel is
selected, each of the level input controls of the mixer should be
turned counterclockwise or down as far as they will go.
2. No input other than the one being set should have any device
plugged in. This will ensure the purest signal is used when
setting channels.
3. Set the level control of the channel you are setting to the 0 dB
mark.
4. Ensure the channel has a signal sent to it similar to the signal
that will be sent when in common use. For example, if the
channel is using a microphone, then you should speak or
sing at the same level the performer normally would during a
performance; if a guitar is plugged into the channel, then the
guitar should also be strummed as it normally would be (and
so on). This ensures levels are completely accurate and avoids
having to reset them later.
5. Set the gain so the Level Meter indicates the audio level is
around 0 dB.
6. This channel is now ready to be used; you can stop making the
audio signal.
7. You can repeat the same process for other channels.
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USB SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows
• Windows™ XP SP2, Vista™, 7, 8 or 10
• Intel™ Pentium™ 4 processor or better
• 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
Macintosh
• Apple™ Mac™ OSX 10.5 or higher
• G4™ processor or better
• 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
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BLUETOOTH SETUP
1. Set the "Wireless Pairing" switch to the ON position.
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2. Enter your laptop, cell phone or tablet’s Bluetooth setup options
to nd the “Phonic.BT” Bluetooth device.
3. If requested, the password for the CELEUS 600’s Bluetooth
function is 0000. A lot of modern smartphones will enter this as
the default password.
4. Audio signals received through the Bluetooth interface will be
routed to channel 9/10 on the mixer.
5. To reset the connection, turn your laptop, cell phone or tablet’s
Bluetooth connection o and then on again.
6. When using cell phones and tablets, it may be an idea to turn
“Airplane Mode” or “Flight Mode” on to stop phone calls or push
notications from interrupting your audio.
Note: Not all modern Bluetooth-enabled devices allow for use of external
audio playback. In the case of laptops in particular, Bluetooth may be used
for data transmission only - depending on the model. This is a limitation of
these devices and you will not be able to use the CELEUS 600’s Bluetooth
function with these devices.
USB PLAYBACK
1. Power on the device.
2. Insert an appropriately formatted (FAT32) USB ash drive.
3. Press the PLAY button to play the current track, or the << and
>> buttons to skip forward and backwards between tracks.
4. The CELEUS 600 can playback MP3 and WMA les.
5. Use the level control for channel 11/12 to adjust the USB
player’s volume.
6. Press the STOP/MENU button to access the File Browser
(Folders) and Repeat Mode functions.
Folders – Freely navigate songs in each folder on USB ash disc
using the << and >> buttons. Press PLAY button to select, press
MENU button to go back.
Repeat Mode – There 4 repeat modes available.
No Repeat – Play each le in the current folder or root once.Repeat One – Continuously repeat selected song.
Repeat Folder – Continuously repeat all the song in the current
folder or root directory.
Random – Enables random playback of les in current folder or
root.
USB RECORDING
1. Insert a FAT-32 formatted USB ash drive to the USB player.
2. In the main menu, select “Recordings” and press the PLAY
button to enter the recording function.
3. Here you have three options: 'Start voice recording,' 'Recordings
library,' and 'Storage'. To select the recording destination, enter
the 'Storage' menu and choose either the USB ash drive or the
internal storage (70MB available).
4. Select "Start voice recording" to begin recording immediately.
The unit will save an audio le to the selected storage
destination.
5. Push the PLAY button to pause recording. Pushing the PLAY
button again will resume recording from the position at which it
was paused.
6. Press the STOP/MENU button at any time to stop the recording.
The device will then ask if you wish to save your recording.
Select "Yes" or "No".
7. Press the STOP/MENU button to exit.
Note: As the quality of the ash drive can aect recording performance,
Phonic recommends using Sandisk brand drives to help ensure stable
recording performance.
USB MODULE STORAGE
The CELEUS USB player module features approximately 70MB
of onboard storage to use for playback. That may sound small but
that could mean 60 minutes or so of music at 128 Kbps, or a few
hours of speech at 40 Kbps.
To upload les to the onboard storage, you will need a USB-A
to USB-A cable. Connect the USB connector on the face of the
CELEUS to your computer and it will be recognized as a USB
storage device. Simply copy your les to the CELEUS 600.
Files on onboard storage will only be available when a USB ash
drive is not connected.
AUDIO INTERFACE
By simply connecting the USB cable provided along with your
CELEUS to the device and your personal computer or laptop,
you are able to send DVD quality (16-bit stereo, with a 48 kHz
sampling rate) signal to and from your mixer. By doing this, you are
actually turning your CELEUS 600 into a highly useful plug’n’play
soundcard for your computer.
The USB sends an audio stream of the Main Left and Right (record
out) signal of your mixer to the computer. You can use almost any
dedicated Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software to record the
signal from the CELEUS mixer. You can also set the mixer as your
default audio device.
The USB interface also returns the audio signal from your computer
back to the 2T Returns, the signal of which is controlled by the 2T
/ USB Return control. If there are input signals from both the USB
interface and the 2T Return, the two signals are combined and
controlled simultaneously by the 2T return control.
Windows
1. Turn on both the CELEUS and the computer.
2. Connect the CELEUS mixer to the computer via the provided
USB cable.
3. Let Windows nd the device and install an appropriate driver.
4. Enter the Control Panel and select Sounds and Audio Devices.
5. When here, go to the Audio tab and select the “USB Audio
Codec” as your default sound recording and playback device.
6. Depending whether you have Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10,
this may dier slightly, but the setting can always be found
within the Control Panel’s audio menu.
7. If you don’t want to use the CELEUS as your default audio
device, you can simply enter your DAW or other audio program
and select it as your default device in the program only.
8. Be sure to set your minimum buer settings to 64 samples as
to avoid clicks and pops.
Mac
1. Turn both the CELEUS and the computer on.
2. Connect the CELEUS mixer to the computer via the provided
USB cable.
3. Enter the AUDIO MIDI SETUP menu.
4. Select the “USB Audio Codec” as your input and output device.
5. The CELEUS is now your default audio device.
6. Alternatively, enter your DAW software (or other relevant audio
program) and select the “USB Audio Codec” in the device
preferences.
7. Be sure to set your minimum buer settings to 64 samples as
to avoid clicks and pops.
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Front Panel
1. XLR Jacks
These jacks accept XLR inputs for balanced
signals. They can be used in conjunction
with microphones – such as professional
condenser, dynamic or ribbon microphones
– with standard XLR male connectors. With
low noise preampliers, these inputs serve for
crystal clear sound replication.
Note: When using an unbalanced microphone, please
ensure phantom power is switched o. However,
when using condenser microphones the phantom
power should be activated.
Rear Panel
4. Control Room Outputs
These two 1/4” phone jack outputs are fed from the Control Room
mix as controlled by the Control Room level control. This output
has extensive use, as it can be used to feed the signal from the
mixer to an active monitor, for the monitoring of the audio signal
from within a booth, among many other possible uses.
5. 2T Return (L and R)
These inputs accommodate RCA cables from such devices as
tape, CD and MP3 players. The line from this feed is directed to
the Tape In mix and controlled by the 2T / USB RTN level control.
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2. Stereo Channel Inputs
The CELEUS 600 features 4 stereo input channels (channels
5 through to 12), the inputs of which dier slightly to the mono
channels. Each channel includes two ¼" TRS phone jacks ideal for
use with keyboards, drum machines and electric guitars.
If you wish to use a mono device on a stereo return input, simply
plug the device’s ¼” phone jack into the left (mono) stereo input
and leave the right input bare. The signal will be duplicated to the
right due to the miracle of 'jack normalizing'.
In addition to the ¼" TRS phone jacks, channels 5/6 and 7/8
include XLR inputs (as described in point 1 above). These can be
used instead of the stereo TRS input connectors.
3. Stereo AUX Return
The 1/4” TRS AUX Return inputs are for the return of audio to
the CELEUS mixer, processed by an external signal processor. If
really needed, they can also be used as additional inputs. The feed
from these inputs can be adjusted using the AUX Return controls
on the face of the mixer.
6. Record Out (L and R)
As with the Tape In ports, these outputs will accommodate RCA
cables, able to be fed to a variety of recording devices. This may
include cassette recorders or even laptop computers. Phonic
suggests the use of a y-cable. These cables include two RCA
connectors on one end and a single 1/8" mini-stereo jack on the
other end.
7. AUX Sends
These 1/4" TS phone jack is the nal output of the AUX SEND
1 and 2 send mixes, as controlled by the individual AUX 1 and 2
rotary controls found on each channel. These can be used to feed
any number of external signal processors. The signal can then be
returned to the CELEUS 600 through the AUX Returns.
8. Headphones Jack
This stereo output port is suited for use with headphones, allowing
monitoring of the mix. The audio level of this output is controlled
using the Phones/Control Room control on the front panel.
9. Foot Switch Jack
This port is for the inclusion of a non-latching foot switch, used to
remotely switch the built-in Digital Eect processor between the on
and standby modes.
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These 1/4” phone jacks output the nal feed from the Group 1 and
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2 faders on the main mixer. These outputs can be used to feed
a wide range of devices, such as mixers, signal processors, and
even to connect an amplier and speakers, to be used along with
the main speakers for a more rounded audio experience.
11. USB Connector
This USB-B connection is for the USB computer interface. Use the
included USB cable to connect this to your computer's USB port.
12. XLR Output Connectors
These balanced XLR connections will send the nal stereo
line level signal sent from the main mix. These outputs can be
connected to an amplier for sending the signal out to speakers,
or directly to active speakers.
13. ¼” Main Out
These two ¼” TRS phone jacks will output the nal stereo line
level signal sent from the main mix. The primary purpose of these
jacks is to send the main output to external devices, which may
include power ampliers (and in-turn, a pair of speakers), other
mixers, as well as a wide range of other possible signal processors
(equalizers, crossovers, etcetera).
14. AC Power Connector
This port is for the addition of a power cable, allowing power to be
supplied to the mixer. Please use the power cable that is included
with this mixer only.
CONTROLS AND SETTINGS
15. Power Switch
This switch is used to turn the mixer on and o. Ensure you turn
all level controls down before activating. This ensures no audio is
inadvertently sent through your system.
16. Phantom Power Switch
When this switch is in the on position, it activates +48V of phantom
power for all microphone inputs, allowing condenser microphones
(well, the ones that don’t use batteries) to be used on these
channels. Activating Phantom Power will be accompanied by an
illuminated LED on the front panel. Before turning Phantom Power
on, turn all level controls to a minimum to avoid the possibility of a
ghastly popping sound from the speakers.
Note: Phantom Power should be used in conjunction with balanced
microphones. When Phantom Power is engaged, single ended (unbalanced)
microphones and instruments should not be used on the Mic inputs.
Phantom Power will not cause damage to most dynamic microphones,
however if unsure, the microphone’s user manual should be consulted.
Channel Controls
17. Gain Control
This controls the sensitivity of the input signal of the Line/
Microphone input of mono channels. The gain should be adjusted
to a level that allows the maximum use of the audio, while still
maintaining the quality of the feed. This can be accomplished by
adjusting it to a level that will allow the peak indicator occasionally
illuminate.
18. Low Cult Filter (75 Hz)
This button will activate a high-pass lter that reduces all
frequencies below 75 Hz at 18 dB per Octave, helping to remove
any unwanted ground noise or stage rumble.
19. Compressor Control and Indicator
This controls the onboard compressor function on mono channels.
Turning this control up towards the 12 o’clock position will adjust
the threshold and ratio of the compressor at varying degrees.
Once you reach the 12 o’clock position, the control will then adjust
the compression settings along with an onboard expander (or,
in other words, a compander). The LED that accompanies this
control will light up when the compressor is triggered.
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This control is used to give a shelving
boost or cut of ±15 dB to high
frequency (12 kHz) sounds. This will
adjust the amount of treble included
in the audio of the channel, adding
strength and crispness to sounds such
as guitars, cymbals and synthesizers.
21. MID (Middle Frequency) Control
This control is used to provide a
peaking style of boost and cut to the
level of middle frequency sounds at a
range of ±15 dB. These mixers also
provide a sweep control, allowing
you to select a center frequency
between 100 Hz and 8 kHz. Changing
middle frequencies of an audio feed
can be rather dicult when used
in a professional audio mix, as it is
usually more desirable to cut middle
frequency sounds rather than boost
them, soothing overly harsh vocal and
instrument sounds in the audio.
Stereo channels of the CELEUS 600
mixers feature a High-Mid and LowMid control instead of the typical
controls described above. They
provide a peaking style of boost and
cut to middle frequencies, where the
frequencies are set at 3 kHz and 800
Hz (High-Mid is set at 3 kHz and LowMid is set at 800 Hz).
22. LOW (Low Frequency) Control
This control is used to give a shelving
boost or cut of ±15 dB to low frequency
(80 Hz) sounds. This will adjust the
amount of bass included in the audio
of the channel, and bring more warmth
and punch to drums and bass guitars.
23. AUX Control and Pre/Post
This control alters the signal level
that is being sent to the AUX 1 mix,
the signal of which is suitable for
connecting stage monitors, allowing
artists to listen to the music that is
being playing. Also included is a Pre/Post button, which alternates
the feed to the AUX mix between a post- and pre-fader feed. The
CELEUS 600 features a second AUX send mix, and thus oers a
second AUX control.
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25. Pan / Balance Controls
This alternates the degree or level of audio that the left and right
side of the main mix should receive. On mono channels, the PAN
control will adjust the level that the left and right should receive
(pan), where as on a stereo channel, adjusting the BAL control
will attenuate the left or right audio signals accordingly (balance).
26. On Button and Indicator
This turns the channel on, allowing the user to use the feed from
the channel’s inputs to supply the MAIN L/ R, GROUP 1/2, AUX
and EFX buses. The corresponding indicator will be illuminated
when turned on.
27. 1-2 and L/R Buttons
These handy buttons allow you to decide the audio path of the
corresponding channel. Pushing the “1-2” button allows the signal
to be sent to the Group 1-2 mix, where the “L/R” allows it to be sent
to the Main L/R mix.
28. Peak Indicator
This LED indicator will illuminate when the channel hits high
peaks, 6 dB before overload occurs. It is best to adjust the channel
level control so as to allow the PEAK indicator to light up on regular
intervals only. This will ensure a greater dynamic range of audio.
This doubles as the SOLO indicator, lighting up when the channel's
SOLO is activated.
29. Solo Button
The Solo button is pushed to allow the signal of a corresponding
channel to be sent to the Control Room / Phones control (pre or
post fader, depending on the properties selected by the pre / post
button, located by the Control Room / Phones control), for use
with either headphones or studio monitors. This also allows easier
setting of the input gain and tracking of audio by sound engineers.
30. Channel Fader
This control will alter the signal level that is sent from the
corresponding channel to the main mix.
31. +4 / -10 Buttons
These buttons, located on stereo channels, are used adjust the
input sensitivity of the corresponding channel, which will adapt the
mixer to external devices which may use dierent operating levels.
If the input source is -10 dBu (consumer
audio standard), it is best to engage the
switch, allowing the signal to be heard. If
the input source is +4 dbV (professional
audio standard) the corresponding input
channel’s button should be disengaged. If
you are unsure of the source’s operating
level, leave the switch disengaged until you
test the source’s signal.
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24. EFX Control
This control alters the signal level that is sent to the AUX 2 send
output and the built-in digital eect processor. The EFX send
signal can be used in conjunction with external signal processors
(this signal of which can be returned to mixer via the AUX return
input), or simply as an additional auxiliary output.
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This control will allow users
to select one of the 16 built-in
digital eects of the CELEUS.
The eect names that
correspond with the numbers
can be found on the top of the
mixer’s face, or in the digital
eect table.
33. Eects On Button & LED
Pushing this button will turn the
built-in eect processor on and
o. When the eect processor
is activated, the corresponding
LED will light up to indicate so.
34. Parameter Control
Turning this control will adjust
the one main parameter of the
selected eect. Each eect’s
parameter can be found on the
digital eect table.
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35. +48V Indicator
This LED indicator will light
up when Phantom Power
is activated on microphone
inputs.
36. Power Indicator
This LED indicator illuminates
when power of your CELEUS
600 mixer is activated.
37. Level Meter
These dual 11-segment level meters give an accurate indication
of when audio levels of the Main L/R output signals reach certain
levels. The 0 dB indicator illuminates is approximately equal to an
output level of +4 dBu, and the PEAK indicator illuminates about 6
dB before the signal is dynamically clipped. It is suggested for the
maximum use of audio to set the various levels controls so that it
sits steadily between 0 and 8 dB to make full use of audio, while
still maintaining fantastic clarity.
When any of the solo buttons are pushed in, the level meter will
then display the audio properties of the Control Room / Phones
mix. This is especially helpful when setting the levels of each
individual channel, as is shown in the Channel Setup section of
this manual. The “Solo” LED will illuminate when the Level Meter
displays the audio properties of the Control Room / Phones signal.
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39. AUX RTN Controls
This control adjusts the signal level of audio fed through to the
stereo AUX Return inputs, which will be added to the main mix.
The “To AUX 1” control adjusts the post-fader level of the signal
from the AUX Return control to the AUX 1 mix (also known as
"EFX to Monitor").
40. EFX RTN Controls
This control adjusts the signal level of audio fed through to stereo
AUX Return 2 inputs. If no device is plugged into the AUX Return
2 inputs, this control then acts as the nal level control of the builtin Digital Eect Engine. The signal of this control is sent to the
appropriate mix, as selected by the Main L-R / Group 1-2 button.
41. Main L/R - Group 1/2 Button
This button changes the destination of the signal sent from the
AUX Return 1 through to AUX Return 3 mixing buses between the
Main L/R and Group 1/2 mixing buses.
42. AUX Send Master Controls
These controls adjust the nal level of the AUX mixes (as
taken from the AUX level controls on each channel strip), the
audio of which is sent to corresponding AUX send outputs. The
corresponding SOLO button allows you to send the AUX Send
signal to the Control Room / Phones mix.
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38. Main Faders
These faders are the nal level controls for the Main Left and Right
mixes sent to the Main outputs on the rear. When pushed all the
way up, the Main L/R fader provides 10 dB of gain to the signal,
and when set all the way down, the signal is eectively muted.
These faders also adjust the nal output level of the signal sent
through the USB interface to the computer.
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