Samson Cque 8 - Manual (Page 11)

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Operating the C•que 8
STEREO AND TWO-CHANNEL MODES
All of the C•que 8’s four channels can be set to operate in two different modes: Stereo and 2 Channel.
Stereo Mode
Stereo mode is a normal operating mode where all mix inputs from MAIN and INJECT, maintain their stereo
image throughout the signal path to each headphone output. The BALANCE control is used to adjust the stereo
image between the Left and Right side. To design a monitor mix in the Stereo mode, follow these steps:
• Press the ST/2CH switch to the OUT position. You’ll notice the switch LED is not illuminated indicating
that the main input is in STEREO mode.
• Make a Stereo connection from your mixer’s auxiliary or bus outputs to the main Left and Right Line
inputs on the C•que 8’s rear panel.
• In the Stereo mode, the BALANCE control adjusts the loudness between the left and right headphone
outputs.
Mixing Signals in 2-Channel Mode
In 2-Channel mode, the MAIN left and right inputs and the INJECT left and right inputs are summed to a common
mono signal that is present on all of the C que 8’s headphone outputs. The BALANCE control is now used to
adjust the volume difference between the left and the right inputs. In a recording situation, you can use the 2-
Channel mode to make a “More Me” cue mix, letting you adjust the volume of the mix directly on the C que 8. To
design a monitor mix in the 2-Channel mode, follow these steps:
• Press the ST/2CH switch to the IN position. You’ll notice the
switch LED is now illuminated indicating that the C•que 8 is
in 2-Channel mode.
• Create a mono monitor mix on one of your mixer’s auxiliary
sends and make a connection from that aux send output to
the MAIN Left input on the C•que 8’s rear panel.
• Use your mixer’s direct output, or another aux send, to route
the signal of the lead vocal channel and make a connection
from that output to the C•que 8’s MAIN Right input.
• Now, you can use the BALANCE control to adjust the level
difference between the monitor mix and the vocal channel.
By using a combination of the MAIN VOLUME and BAL-
ANCE controls you can dial up the perfect mix directly on the
C que 8.
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INJECT
VOLUME BALANCE
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