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# 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: | ||
| − | #* | + | #* Depress the “LINE” button to allow Line-level input to the channel. |
| − | #* Adjust the “GAIN” knob until the channel meter shows green LEDs but not red | + | #* Adjust the “GAIN” knob until the channel meter shows green LEDs but not red. |
| − | #* Make sure that EQ is disabled | + | #** Can use "PFL" button above the channel fader if you want to see the signal on the larger meter above the Main L-R Faders, but make sure your L-R faders are down first! |
| − | #* Make sure the PAN knob is centered | + | #* Make sure that the EQ section is disabled. |
| + | #* Make sure the PAN knob is centered. | ||
#* Assign the channel output to the “L-R” bus. | #* Assign the channel output to the “L-R” bus. | ||
| − | #* Bring up the channel fader to unity gain (0) | + | #* 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. |
| + | #* The Monitor Output knob will be your volume control for the speakers, as explained in the next steps. | ||
=== '''Patching to the Receiver''' === | === '''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. (This is also a ''normalled'' connection, but do this step anyway for practice) |
| − | # 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, and check that the input is set to VCR |
| − | # Bring up the | + | # 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 | + | # (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 | + | # 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.). |
| − | # Remove patch cables from synths and patchbays, and NEATLY put them back on the hangers | + | # Remove patch cables from synths and patchbays, and NEATLY put them back on the hangers. |
| − | # Shut down the computer | + | # Shut down the computer. |
| − | # Switch off all racks | + | # Switch off all racks. |
| − | # Log out of the log book and note any problems you have had; they will be looked at weekly | + | # Log out of the log book and note any problems you have had; they will be looked at weekly on Tuesday mornings. |
| − | # Switch off the lights and make sure the door latches behind you | + | # Switch off the lights and make sure the door latches behind you. |
[[Category:MTL Com 346]] | [[Category:MTL Com 346]] | ||
Revision as of 10:50, 6 November 2019
Startup Procedure
- Log into the Log Book and note any problems other students have had in the studio.
- Is the mixer and the rest of the room normalized? If not, note it in the Log Book.
- 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:
- Depress the “LINE” button to allow Line-level input to the channel.
- Adjust the “GAIN” knob until the channel meter shows green LEDs but not red.
- Can use "PFL" button above the channel fader if you want to see the signal on the larger meter above the Main L-R Faders, but make sure your L-R faders are down first!
- Make sure that the EQ section 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.
- The Monitor Output knob will be your volume control for the speakers, as explained in the next steps.
Patching to the Receiver
- Patch the Monitor Output of the Mixer to the Yamaha Receiver VCR Input. (This is also a normalled connection, but do this step anyway for practice)
- Set the volume on the Yamaha Receiver (on the desk rack, top unit) to -20dB, and 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 on Tuesday mornings.
- Switch off the lights and make sure the door latches behind you.
