Stanton M304 - Manual (Page 5)

1. Microphone 1 input - This combo (1/4”/XLR) connector is used to
connect a microphone. The volume is controlled by the MIC 1 knob.
2. Microphone 2 input - This 1/4” connector is used to connect a
microphone. The volume is controlled by the MIC 2 knob.
3. Mic 1 level - Controls the input level of Microphone input 1.
4. Mic 2 level - Controls the input level of Microphone input 2.
5. Mic equalizer - Individual controls for high frequency, midrange, and
low frequency equalization. The EQ controls both Microphone inputs.
Note: Any changes made to EQ settings will change the overall out-
put level.
6. Effect assign - Used to assign the effect signal to each channel or
the mic. The level of the effect is controlled by the Send and Return
knobs.
7. Pre fader listen - Selects the channel(s) - 1, 2, or 3 - to be pre-
viewed in the headphones.
8. Channel faders - Controls the output volume of each channel. The
signal is routed to the line faders after the gain, EQ, pan, and effects.
9. Crossfader - The crossfader is used to cross fade between channels
1 and 3.
10. Kill switches - Kill switches are used to completely eliminate Hi,
Mid, or Low frequencies from the audio. This can be used as a per-
formance effect.
11. Headphone outputs - This is the headphone output jack to connect
your headphones.
12. Cue pan - Fades the headphone output between the PFL signal
(selected by the Cue Select buttons) and master output, effectively
allowing the user to preview a mix.
13. Cue level - Controls the volume of the headphone output.
14. Booth level - Controls the booth output level. This is basically a 2nd
output. It is usually used for monitoring in a DJ booth, but can be
used for various applications.
15/16. Effect Levels - Send and Return levels are used to control the
volume of the external effects unit connected to the M.304 using the
jacks labeled ‘send’ and ‘return’ on the back of the mixer. SEND is
the level of the signal sent to the effect unit, and RETURN is the
level of the processed signal returning from the the effects unit. the
signal sent to the unit is selected by pushing the ‘FX LOOP’ button.
17. Master output Pan- This is the pan or balance control for the mast
output.
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