Tascam M-164 Music Mixer User Manual


 
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TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF
2 − Names and Functions of Parts
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HPF switch (channels 1–6)
Push this switch in to turn ON the high-pass filter,
which cuts frequencies below 80 Hz by 12 dB/octave.
The high-pass filters affect inputs from both MIC and
LINE input jacks.
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EQ knobs (channels 1–6)
These channels each have a 3-band EQ.
The EQ HI knob adjusts the high frequency range with
a roll-off frequency of 12 kHz and a boost/cut range of
±15 dB.
The EQ MID knob adjusts the middle frequency range
with a central frequency of 2.5 kHz and a boost/cut
range of ±15 dB.
The EQ LOW knob adjusts the low frequency range,
with a roll-off frequency of 100 Hz and a boost/cut
range of ±15 dB.
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AUX 1 knobs (channels 1-6, 7-8, 9-10)
Use to adjust the level of the channel signals sent to the
AUX 1 bus.
When the PRE switch is OFF (switch not pushed in),
the post-fader signal (signal after being adjusted by
the fader) is sent to the AUX 1 bus. When ON (switch
pushed in) the pre-fader signal (signal after EQ adjust-
ment but before fader adjustment) is sent to the AUX
1 bus. In addition to being output from the rear panel
AUX SEND 1 jacks, the AUX 1 bus signal can also be
monitored with headphones.
q PRE switches (channels 1-6, 7-8, 9-10)
Use to set when the channel signal is sent to the AUX
1 bus. When OFF (switch not pushed in), the post-fader
signal (signal after being adjusted by the fader) is sent
to the AUX 1 bus, and when ON (switch pushed in), the
pre-fader signal (signal after EQ adjustment but before
fader adjustment) is sent.
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AUX 2 knobs (channels 1-6, 7-8, 9-10)
Use to adjust the post-fader signal level (signal after
being adjusted by the fader) of the channel signal sent
to the AUX 2 bus.
In addition to outputting the AUX 2 bus signal from the
rear panel AUX SEND 2 jacks, M-164FX and M-164UF
units can also send these signals to the internal effects.
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PAN knobs (channels 1-6)
Use to set the left-right position of the channel signals
sent to the stereo and SUB busses.
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BAL knobs (channels 7-8, 9-10)
Use to set the left-right balance of stereo channel sig-
nals sent to the stereo and SUB busses.
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ST switches (all channels)
Turn ON (push switch in) to send a channel signal to
the stereo (ST) bus.
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SUB switches (all channels)
Turn ON (push switch in) to send a channel signal to
the SUB bus.
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Channel faders (all channels)
Use to adjust the levels of channel signals sent.
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PHONO ON switch (channels 9-10)
Turn this switch ON (push switch in) when the output
of a record player is connected to channels 9-10.
o* EFFECT rotary knob (M-164FX and M-164UF only)
Use to select the internal effect type. Turn left or right
to select the number of the corresponding effect in the
list to the left.
The internal effects stereo return output is sent to chan-
nels 13-14 or 15-16.
p AUX MASTER (1, 2) knobs
Use to adjust the output levels of the AUX 1 and AUX 2
busses.
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MONITOR section ST switch
Turn ON (push switch in) to monitor the stereo bus sig-
nal through headphones. Turn OFF to monitor the SUB
or AUX 1 bus.
s
PHONES jack (standard stereo jack)
Connect stereo headphones here. Depending on the
MONITOR section switch settings, you can monitor the
stereo, SUB or AUX 1 bus.
d
MONITOR section SUB/AUX 1 switch
When the MONITOR section ST switch is OFF, push this
switch in to monitor the SUB bus or leave it out to monitor
the AUX 1 bus through headphones.
f
LEVEL knob
Use to adjust the signal level sent to the headphones.
g
STEREO IN jack (stereo mini-jack)
Use this jack to connect an iPod or another external
(stereo) sound source.
The connected source signal is sent to channels 15-16.
On M-164FX and M-164UF mixers, when an input is
connected to this jack, the input is given priority and
the internal effects return signal is not sent to channels
15-16 even if the INT. EFFECT RTN switch described
below is pushed in to set channels 15-16 as the internal
effects return channels.
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EQ HI and EQ LOW knobs
Use this 2-band EQ on the stereo bus to adjust the
sound character of the mixed stereo signal output.
The EQ HI knob adjusts the high frequency range, with
a roll-off frequency of 12 kHz and a boost/cut range of
±15 dB.
The EQ LOW knob adjusts the low frequency range
with a roll-off frequency of 100 Hz and a boost/cut
range of ±15 dB.
j*INT. EFFECT RTN switch (M-164FX and M-164UF)
This switch above the channel 13-14 fader of M-164FX
and M-164UF mixers allows the selection of the inter-
nal effects return channels.
Channels 13-14 are selected as return channels when
the switch is not pushed in, and channels 15-16 are
selected when the switch is pushed in.