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section are used to measure incoming signal levels. Use these indicator to visually maintain an average
signal output of +4dB. A consistent average output level of +4dB will produce a clean output signal.
8. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL - This rotary knob is used to control the master output level (volume).
To avoid distorted output maintain an average output signal level of +4 dB. Be sure this volume control
is always set to zero before turning the unit on.
9. MASTER OUTPUT 4-BAND EQ - The DX5R includes a 4-band master output EQ. The adjustable
EQ bands are bass, mid low, mid high, treble. These knobs are used to increase (+20dB) or decrease
(-30dB) the band width of each frequency applied to the output source signal. Turning the knobs in a
counter-clockwise direction to decrease a value or clockwise to increase a value.
10. MASTER OUTPUT INDICATORS - The dual LED’s indicators are used to indicate the master
output volume level and directly reflect the output signal. To avoid signal distortion maintain an average
signal output of +4dB.
11. SUBWOOFER OUTLEVEL - This knob is used to control a completely independent subwoofer
output level. The output signal is sent through the mono SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK (33) on the rear
of the unit.
12. MAIN POWER SWITCH - This is the main power ON/OFF button. A red LED below the power
switch will glow indicating main power is on. Before main power is applied, be sure you have made all
connections to the mixer. Also be sure your amplifier(s) is(are) turned off. Remember to avoid damag-
ing pops to your speakers, the mixer is turned on first and turned off last.
13. SPLIT CUE - This button will activate the “Split Cue” function. When used with a set of stereo
headphones, the Split Cue function will assign the Cue signal to the left channel of the headphones
and the Program (main output) signal to the right channel of the headphones. Essentially splitting the
cue signal in half. This process will allow for headphones mixing. The CUE MIXING CONTROL (23) will
also work in conjunction with function. Please note that this function will only work with a set of stereo
headphones.
14. MICROPHONE EQ - These controls are used to adjust the microphone treble level, midrange, and
bass levels. Each microphone input has a separate channel EQ.
MICROPHONE TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of the Micro
phone with a maximum signal gain of 15dB or maximum signal decrease of -30dB. Turning
the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to the
microphone signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble
applied to microphone signal.
MICROPHONE BASS CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of the
microphone with a maximum signal gain of 15dB or maximum signal decrease of -30dB.
Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied
to the microphone signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount
bass applied to the microphone signal.
15. MIC 2 ON/OFF - This button is used to turn the microphone 2 signal on and off.
16. MIC 2 VOLUME (MICROPHONE 2 VOLUME LEVEL) - This rotary knob is used to control the
volume output level for any microphone connected to the MIC 2 INPUT JACK (43). Turning the knob in
a clockwise direction will increase volume output.
17. CUE SELECTOR SWITCH - These buttons are used to activate a channels “CUE” mode. A red
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