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The iMac has built-in speakers, a built-in microphone and a MOTU16A audio interface.
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The Mac Studio has built-in speakers and a '''Universal Audio Apollo x8'''
  
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Most applications are configured to use the MOTU 16A audio interface.
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Most applications are configured to use the '''Universal Audio Apollo x8'''. <br><br>
  
 
== Grace m906 Monitor Controller ==
 
== Grace m906 Monitor Controller ==
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The m906 Grace monitor controller is used to select audio sources and to adjust the volume.
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The Grace m906 monitor controller is used to select audio sources and to adjust the volume.
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[[File:5 1 Mix Room - Grace Controller - Full.jpg|alt=This image shows a close-up of the Grace Controller.|none|thumb|The Grace m906 Monitor Controller]]
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=== Main Volume Knob ===
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[[File:5 1 Mix Room - Grace Controller - Full - Volume Knob.jpg|alt=This image highlights the location of the Volume Knob on the Grace Controller.|none|thumb|Volume Knob (Grace Controller)]]
 
* The big silver knob on the lower right is used to set the volume.
 
* The big silver knob on the lower right is used to set the volume.
 
** Double click the '''main level''' knob
 
** Double click the '''main level''' knob
 
*** This will set the volume to 65dB
 
*** This will set the volume to 65dB
 
*** adjust as needed
 
*** adjust as needed
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* '''Source Selec'''t button:
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** '''A''' = MOTU 828 audio interface
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=== Analog Input Buttons ===
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** '''B''' = Mixer
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* On the top left are the analog input select buttons:
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** '''Mac''' = Universal Audio Apollo x8
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** '''Blu-Ray''' = Blu-Ray player
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** '''802 Mixer''' = The Control Room output of the small mixer on top of the equipment rack
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=== Channel Solo/Mute ===
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* The channel solo/mute buttons can be used to solo or mute specific channels.
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* The solo/mute button on the right sets the mode.
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** Green'','' the buttons are in Solo mode.
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** Red'','' the buttons are in Mute mode.
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* Press the channel buttons to solo or mute a specific channel.
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=== Speaker Select Buttons ===
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* On the lower right are the speaker select buttons
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** 1 = Yamaha receiver
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*** Audio will play through the speakers selected on the Yamaha receiver.
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** 2 = Nearfields
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*** Audio will play through the speakers on the computer desk
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=== Other Buttons ===
 
* '''Mono''': press down to monitor in mono.   
 
* '''Mono''': press down to monitor in mono.   
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* '''Dim''': pressing the button lowers the volume by 20dB 
 
* '''Mute''': turns the volume all the way off.  
 
* '''Mute''': turns the volume all the way off.  
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* '''Dim''': pressing the button lowers the volume by 20dB
 
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* '''Monitor Select''': Leave set to A.  The up position.
 
  
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== '''Speaker Levels''' ==
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== Switcher ==
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There is a '''Mackie Big Knob''' '''volume control box''' to the left of the iMac
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* The video switcher selects the source for the data projector and changes the input of the Yamaha receiver.
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# Start with the output level down
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** HDMI = CBL/SAT
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#* The silver knob is turned all the way to the left
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** VGA = CBL/SAT
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# Set the '''Source Select''' button to '''A''' to select the '''MOTU 828 output.'''
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** Mac = CBL/SAT
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# Start playing sound in an application.
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** CCAM = CBL/SAT
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# Slowly turn the silver knob to the right to increase the volume.
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** VCR = CBL/SAT
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** Blu-Ray = DVD
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== Yamaha Receiver ==
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=== Inputs ===
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* Selecting Mac on the Switcher will set the Yamaha to Multichannel Input.
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** This will pass any Mono, Stereo, or 5.1 audio out to the speakers.
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** If audio is not coming out of the speakers, press the "Multi CH Input" button on the Yamaha Receiver.
  
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== '''Headphone Levels''' ==
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=== Speaker Select ===
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Headphones can be connected to the front of the '''MOTU 828'''
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* Two sets of speakers are powered by the Yamaha
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** A = the small surround sound speakers
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** B = the large JBL speakers
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* There is a very tiny A or B letter that appears in the middle left of the Yamaha display
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* Both sets can be on simultaneously.
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* Only select one set.
  
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There is a small headphone volume knob above the headphone jack on the '''MOTU 828'''
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== Surround Outputs ==
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# Turn the silver output level down on the '''Mackie Big Knob volume control box'''  
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The '''Universal Audio Apollo x8''' is the audio interface connected to the computer.
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#* The knob is turned all the way to the left
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# Turn the headphone volume down
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#* The is knob turned all the way to the left
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# Connect headphones to the headphone jack on the '''MOTU 828'''
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# Slowly turn the headphone volume knob to the right to increase the volume
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Outputs 1-6 are used to connect to the 5.1 surround system
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* Output 1 = Left
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* Output 2 = Right
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* Output 3 = Center
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* Output 4 = LFE
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* Output 5 = Left Surround
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* Output 6 = Right Surround
 
[[Category:5.1 Mix Room]]
 
[[Category:5.1 Mix Room]]

Latest revision as of 11:01, 24 October 2023

The Mac Studio has built-in speakers and a Universal Audio Apollo x8

Most applications are configured to use the Universal Audio Apollo x8.

Grace m906 Monitor Controller

The Grace m906 monitor controller is used to select audio sources and to adjust the volume.

This image shows a close-up of the Grace Controller.
The Grace m906 Monitor Controller

Main Volume Knob

This image highlights the location of the Volume Knob on the Grace Controller.
Volume Knob (Grace Controller)
  • The big silver knob on the lower right is used to set the volume.
    • Double click the main level knob
      • This will set the volume to 65dB
      • adjust as needed

Analog Input Buttons

  • On the top left are the analog input select buttons:
    • Mac = Universal Audio Apollo x8
    • Blu-Ray = Blu-Ray player
    • 802 Mixer = The Control Room output of the small mixer on top of the equipment rack

Channel Solo/Mute

  • The channel solo/mute buttons can be used to solo or mute specific channels.
  • The solo/mute button on the right sets the mode.
    • Green, the buttons are in Solo mode.
    • Red, the buttons are in Mute mode.
  • Press the channel buttons to solo or mute a specific channel.

Speaker Select Buttons

  • On the lower right are the speaker select buttons
    • 1 = Yamaha receiver
      • Audio will play through the speakers selected on the Yamaha receiver.
    • 2 = Nearfields
      • Audio will play through the speakers on the computer desk

Other Buttons

  • Mono: press down to monitor in mono.
  • Dim: pressing the button lowers the volume by 20dB
  • Mute: turns the volume all the way off.

Switcher

  • The video switcher selects the source for the data projector and changes the input of the Yamaha receiver.
    • HDMI = CBL/SAT
    • VGA = CBL/SAT
    • Mac = CBL/SAT
    • CCAM = CBL/SAT
    • VCR = CBL/SAT
    • Blu-Ray = DVD

Yamaha Receiver

Inputs

  • Selecting Mac on the Switcher will set the Yamaha to Multichannel Input.
    • This will pass any Mono, Stereo, or 5.1 audio out to the speakers.
    • If audio is not coming out of the speakers, press the "Multi CH Input" button on the Yamaha Receiver.

Speaker Select

  • Two sets of speakers are powered by the Yamaha
    • A = the small surround sound speakers
    • B = the large JBL speakers
  • There is a very tiny A or B letter that appears in the middle left of the Yamaha display
  • Both sets can be on simultaneously.
  • Only select one set.

Surround Outputs

The Universal Audio Apollo x8 is the audio interface connected to the computer.

Outputs 1-6 are used to connect to the 5.1 surround system

  • Output 1 = Left
  • Output 2 = Right
  • Output 3 = Center
  • Output 4 = LFE
  • Output 5 = Left Surround
  • Output 6 = Right Surround
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