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The iMac has built-in speakers, a built-in microphone and a MOTU 16A audio interface. | The iMac has built-in speakers, a built-in microphone and a MOTU 16A audio interface. | ||
| − | Most applications are configured to use the MOTU 16A audio interface. <br>< | + | Most applications are configured to use the MOTU 16A audio interface. <br><br> |
== Grace m906 Monitor Controller == | == Grace m906 Monitor Controller == | ||
The Grace m906 monitor controller is used to select audio sources and to adjust the volume. | The Grace m906 monitor controller is used to select audio sources and to adjust the volume. | ||
| + | [[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]] | ||
=== Main Volume Knob === | === Main Volume Knob === | ||
| + | [[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 | ||
Revision as of 11:37, 12 July 2022
The iMac has built-in speakers, a built-in microphone and a MOTU 16A audio interface.
Most applications are configured to use the MOTU 16A audio interface.
Contents
[hide]Grace m906 Monitor Controller
The Grace m906 monitor controller is used to select audio sources and to adjust the volume.
Main Volume Knob
- 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
- Double click the main level knob
Analog Input Buttons
- On the top left are the analog input select buttons:
- CPU = MOTU 16A audio interface
- Blu-Ray = Blu-Ray player
- Mixer = 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.
- When green, the buttons are in Solo mode.
- When 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
- 1 = Yamaha receiver
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
- iMac = CBL/SAT
- CCAM = CBL/SAT
- VCR = CBL/SAT
- Blu-Ray = DVD
Yamaha Receiver
Inputs
- Selecting iMac 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.
