J. W. Davis & Company DMC-16 User Manual - page 11
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5. SETTING UP
5.1 Mixer normalization
5.2 Selecting inputs
Experience indicates that cables in a studio environment get tangled very quickly (inviting mistakes). A
patchfield will significantly facilitate patching and repatching.
All board settings should be set to the normal default condition before or after every session. Usually,
faders are set to zero
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∞
∞
∞
∞
∞
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(infinity), EQs set flat, and AUX (1 & 2) turned fully counter-clockwise etc.
Mono Channels accept Mic or Line inputs. If you are using the Mic input, make sure nothing is con-
nected to the Line input (and vice-versa).
1)
Stereo Channels accept any line-level signals. Any stereo channel can be run in mono simply by
connecting into the left jack socket only. These channels are suitable for a variety of line-level sources
including MIDI instruments and Tape Returns from multi-track.
2)
STEREO AUX RETURNS are primarily designed for returning effects units, however, these also
may be utilized for tape returns or MIDI instrument outputs.
3)
Fig 5.1: Setup Example
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The Mic inputs are more sensitive than the Line inputs. Do not
connect mics with PHANTOM Power switched on. Never use
unbalanced mic cables with Phantom Power switched on! Shorting
the +48 V to earth can cause serious damage.
Where applicable, engage the LOW CUT switch for most mics, except for signals with de-
sired low frequency content.
3)
5.3 Initializing channels for unity gain (“0dB”)
Set TRIM to minimum and all AUX controls (1 & 2) to off (fully counter-clockwise).
1)
Set EQ to flat (all knobs at 12 O’clock).
2)
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