11.3

THE LINE MIXER 6:2764
Introduction
The Line Mixer 6:2 allows you to control the level, stereo placement (Pan) and effect mix (AUX Send) of each con-
nected audio device.
The Line Mixer is configured with 6 (stereo) input channels, which are combined and routed to the Left and Right
Master outputs.
Channel parameters
The channels are identical and contain an Auxiliary Send, Mute and Solo buttons, a Pan control, and a Level control:
The Auxiliary Return section
The AUX Return channels provide inputs for a connected send effect device. The Aux Return channels have a single
level control on the front panel.
Master level
The Master L/R fader controls the summed output level of all channels in the Mixer. Use this to change the relative
level of all channels, to make fade-outs etc.
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Description
Level control This controls the output level of each corresponding channel, allowing you to set the desired mix (balance)
between different devices connected to the Line Mixer.
Channel label Each channel in the mixer that has a device connected to it, displays a read-only label with the name of the
device.
Channel meter The meter is a graphical representation of the channel output level. If the signal level pushes the meter into the
range of the red area, try lowering either the output level of the device connected to the channel, or the Level
control itself, to avoid distortion.
Pan control Use this control to set the left/right position of the channel in the stereo field. [Ctrl]-click (Win) or the Pan knob
to set Pan to the default “0” (center position).
Mute (M) and
Solo (S) Buttons
Clicking a channel’s Mute button silences the output of that channel. Click the button again to unmute the
channel.
Clicking a channel’s Solo button silences all other mixer channels, so that you only hear the soloed channel.
Several channels can be soloed at the same time. If this is the case, note that soloed channels can’t be muted
with the Mute button. To mute one of several channels in solo mode you simply “unsolo” it.
Auxiliary (AUX) Effect Send The AUX Send controls the amount of channel signal that is to be sent to other devices - typically effect
processors. The effect output is then normally returned to the Mixer via the AUX Return input where it is mixed
with the dry (non-processed) signal. If you create an effect device when the Mixer is selected, the effect is auto-
routed to the Send/Return connectors. You can then control the amount of effect that is to be applied to any
device connected to a Line Mixer channel via the AUX Send knob. The Send can be taken pre or post channel
level - see “Auxiliary (AUX) Send”.