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| − | + | === '''Startup Procedure''' === | |
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# Log into the Logbook and note any problems other students have had in the studio. | # Log into the Logbook and note any problems other students have had in the studio. | ||
| + | #* Is the mixer and the rest of the room normalized? | ||
# Switch on the rack near the patchbay, then the powerbar in the rack on the desk. | # Switch on the rack near the patchbay, then the powerbar in the rack on the desk. | ||
| − | # | + | # Power up computer. |
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| + | === '''Mixer Usage''' === | ||
# Patch a simple audio signal from the Buchla to the mixer input channel 1 via patch bay. | # Patch a simple audio signal from the Buchla to the mixer input channel 1 via patch bay. | ||
# On mixer channel 1: | # On mixer channel 1: | ||
| − | + | #* Enable the “LINE” input switch | |
| − | + | #* Adjust the “GAIN” knob until the channel meter shows green LEDs but not red | |
| − | + | #* Make sure that EQ is disabled | |
| − | + | #* Make sure the PAN knob is centered | |
| − | + | #* Assign the channel output to the “L-R” bus. | |
| − | + | #* Bring up the channel fader to unity gain (0) | |
# Select L-R as the Monitor Source | # Select L-R as the Monitor Source | ||
# Bring the yellow MASTER L-R faders up to unity, and you should see the Monitor Output meters indicate a level | # Bring the yellow MASTER L-R faders up to unity, and you should see the Monitor Output meters indicate a level | ||
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| + | === Patching to the Receiver === | ||
# Patch the Monitor Output of the Mixer to the Yamaha Receiver VCR Input. | # Patch the Monitor Output of the Mixer to the Yamaha Receiver VCR Input. | ||
# Set the volume on the Yamaha Receiver (on the desk rack, top unit) to -20dB, check that the input is set to VCR | # Set the volume on the Yamaha Receiver (on the desk rack, top unit) to -20dB, check that the input is set to VCR | ||
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# (Optional) Repeat steps using a stereo sound from the computer (YouTube, iTunes, etc.) patched to the mixer | # (Optional) Repeat steps using a stereo sound from the computer (YouTube, iTunes, etc.) patched to the mixer | ||
| − | + | === '''Shutdown Procedure''' === | |
| − | '''Shutdown Procedure''' | + | |
# Turn the Yamaha Receiver volume all the way down to “MUTE” | # Turn the Yamaha Receiver volume all the way down to “MUTE” | ||
# Normalize the mixer (all buttons out, all faders down, all AUX Send knobs down, all EQ knobs centered, all Gain knobs down, Monitor knob down, etc.) | # Normalize the mixer (all buttons out, all faders down, all AUX Send knobs down, all EQ knobs centered, all Gain knobs down, Monitor knob down, etc.) | ||
Revision as of 10:43, 6 November 2019
Startup Procedure
- Log into the Logbook and note any problems other students have had in the studio.
- Is the mixer and the rest of the room normalized?
- Switch on the rack near the patchbay, then the powerbar in the rack on the desk.
- Power up computer.
Mixer Usage
- Patch a simple audio signal from the Buchla to the mixer input channel 1 via patch bay.
- On mixer channel 1:
- Enable the “LINE” input switch
- Adjust the “GAIN” knob until the channel meter shows green LEDs but not red
- Make sure that EQ is disabled
- Make sure the PAN knob is centered
- Assign the channel output to the “L-R” bus.
- Bring up the channel fader to unity gain (0)
- Select L-R as the Monitor Source
- Bring the yellow MASTER L-R faders up to unity, and you should see the Monitor Output meters indicate a level
Patching to the Receiver
- Patch the Monitor Output of the Mixer to the Yamaha Receiver VCR Input.
- Set the volume on the Yamaha Receiver (on the desk rack, top unit) to -20dB, check that the input is set to VCR
- Bring up the monitor output level knob up to a good listening level.
- (Optional) Repeat steps using a stereo sound from the computer (YouTube, iTunes, etc.) patched to the mixer
Shutdown Procedure
- Turn the Yamaha Receiver volume all the way down to “MUTE”
- Normalize the mixer (all buttons out, all faders down, all AUX Send knobs down, all EQ knobs centered, all Gain knobs down, Monitor knob down, etc.)
- Remove patch cables from synths and patchbays, and NEATLY put them back on the hangers
- Shut down the computer
- Switch off all racks
- Log out of the log book and note any problems you have had; they will be looked at weekly by an intern
- Switch off the lights and make sure the door latches behind you
