User Manual

From top to bottom, a mixer channel consists of the following controls:
(1) GAIN knob: The GAIN knob controls the level directly after the channel input so you can
adjust the relative levels between Decks. For more information, refer to section ↑4.4.1.1, GAIN
Knob.
(2) FX Assign buttons: The FX Assign buttons assign the channel to the FX Units. For more in-
formation, refer to section ↑4.4.1.2, FX Assign Buttons.
(3) Input level meter: Each channel has a dedicated Input level meter that displays the signal
level before the channel fader. For more information, refer to section ↑4.4.1.5, Channel Meter.
(4) EQ (HI, MID, LOW) knobs: These knobs control the frequency balance. For more informa-
tion, refer to section ↑4.4.1.3, EQ Knobs.
(5) FILTER button and FILTER knob: These controls control a Filter (HPF or LPF) effect once acti-
vated via the FILTER button. For more information, refer to section ↑4.4.1.6, FILTER Button
and FILTER Knob.
(6) CUE button: The CUE button allows you to audition the channel’s signal on your head-
phones. For more information, refer to section ↑4.4.1.7, CUE Button.
(7) Channel fader: The Channel fader lets you smoothly fade a channel into to the mix. For
more information, refer to section ↑4.4.1.4, Channel Fader.
4.4.1.1 GAIN Knob
The GAIN knob controls the level a channel receives from the corresponding Deck or audio in-
put in order to avoid differences in loudness when mixing.
GAIN knob
Hardware Reference
The Mixer
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