Operation Manual

Monitor Section
Control 2802 Operating Manual 37
MONITOR SOURCE Selection –
Six sources are available for the control room monitor output
(DAW MIX, DAW FB, AUX 1 and AUX 2 are identical to the
options on the CUE/FB panel).
Please note that monitor sources sum if you make more than
one selection. Therefore, be sure to deselect all other options if
you wish to monitor one source in isolation.
Also note that the MIX/SRC switch (9) must be assigned to the
SRC position in order to monitor the output of the selector.
The six source options are:
● DAW MIX (1) - a stereo line level input fed from the
balanced female XLR connectors (DAW MIX L/R) on the
rear panel.
The DAW MIX input is usually fed from the main mix of your
DAW. Select this option to quickly audition what is being
summed “in the box”.
● DAW FB (2) - a stereo line level input fed from the balanced
female XLR connectors (DAW FB L/R) on the rear panel.
The DAW FB input is intended for returning foldback mixes
from your DAW. Select this option to audition headphone mixes
generated within your DAW.
● EXT (3) - a stereo line level input fed from the balanced
female XLR connectors (EXT IP L/R) on the rear panel.
The EXT input is intended for two-track mastering devices
such as a half-inch or quarter-inch tape machine, CD player,
DAT or digital recorder. Select this option to monitor the
playback.
● AUX 1 or AUX 2 (4 & 5) - the mono aux 1 or 2 outputs.
Select either of these options to monitor the aux output.
● I-JACK (6) - a stereo unbalanced mini jack connector
located on the front panel (see below).
I-JACK Level Control & Input –
This stereo mini jack input (8) is designed for connecting
portable music players. This is a stereo unbalanced input with
approximately 10k Ohms input impedance.
Select I-JACK (6) as your MONITOR SOURCE and adjust the
level control (7) to monitor playback.
MIX / SRC Monitor Select
This switch determines whether you are monitoring the main
mix or the output of the MONITOR SOURCE selector. One of
the options must be active:
● MIX - the main mix bus output.
● SRC - the output of the MONITOR SOURCE selector (1-6).
Monitor VOLUME
Use this level control to set the main listening level.
Monitor Calibration
You should calibrate your listening level if possible.
By calibrating your monitor ampliers to produce approximately
83 to 85dBSPL (for a known and typical source level), it is
possible to achieve a listening level that ensures the ears
operate at their attest frequency response (according to aural
perception and equal loudness contours).
We recommend that you use the DAW MIX input and feed a
-20dBFS pink noise signal (or other suitable noise source) from
your DAW. Set the input level such that it sits at 0VU.
Use a calibrated SPL meter, set to read with a slow response
time, RMS detection and C-weighted lter.
C-weighting is the most wideband weighting lter and most similar to the human ear at
85dBSPL.
Place the microphone from the SPL meter in the listening
position, and set the monitor VOLUME control to a memorable
position (this will become your normal listening level).
Then adjust your monitor ampliers until you read 85dBSPL
from each loudspeaker.
By using this VOLUME control position, when listening to
program material, you should have a good chance of obtaining
a constant and accurate reference level.
Monitor DIM LEVEL
This control sets the amount of “dim” which will be applied
when the DIM switch (17) is active.
The dim level can be set anywhere from 0 to -20dB.