User Manual

MC2.1 - Monit or Controller

The MC2.1 Contr ols

SOURCE

Three switches select whic h of I/P1, I/P2 and AUX is h eard (see ). Each can be

operated individually or simultaneously and in any combination. When operated

simultaneously the individual signals are summed into a single stereo signal.

Note that th e MC 2.1 do es n ot provide in dividual level trims for the inputs and so any

level matching should be applied before it reaches the MC2.1.

SPEAKERS

Three switch es select whic h of the three speak er outputs A (plus additio nal mono

output), B or C are heard (see ).

Each switch can be operated individually or simultaneously and in any combination

and is perfect for performing A/B comparisons between various monitor setups. As

the switches do not toggle between outputs when doing A/B comparisons both of

those switches should be pressed at the same time i.e. to compare speakers A

and C, with A active p ress bo th the A and C switc hes to swap the output to C active,

and th en again to r eturn to the p revious setting - th is method can be used between

all three outputs if required.

An additional benefit is derived when using a sub-bass. If the sub-bass is attached

to output A, delivering the lower frequencies, outputs B and C could deliver the

higher frequencies and allow for A/B (or in this case B+Sub/C+Sub) comparisons

between the two monitor setups by pressing the B and C switches simultaneously

and leaving A always active.

Note that each speaker output has individual level trimming on the base of the unit

so that precise monitor level matching can be achieved - see sections &

and also the ‘Monitor Calibration’ section.

MIX CHECKING

The mix checking section comes under two headings, Cut and Output, and wh en

used in conjunction with each other is a very thoroug h and versatile checking tool.

Under the Output heading three switches have been incorporated provid ing Phase

Reverse, Mono and Dim.

Phase Reverse: Inverts the polarity of the signal on the Left Channel and is used

primarily to outline any phase problems that may be occurring in the mix/recording

such as phase cancellation, or an unbalanced stereo signal. As the switch is

toggled any phase issues will become more apparent and easier to identify.

Mono: W ith the switch active both Left and Right stereo signals are combined into

a single mono signal.

It is necessary when testing the audio to not only listen to the signal in stereo but

also in mono. It helps to outline problems in the mix, but also when testing for use

on non-standard applications such as for broadcast or mobile phone.

Dim: W ith the switch active the output level is attenuated by 20d B’s. It enables you

to lower the volume without adjusting any of the settings.