Stanton SCS.3M - Manual (Page 10)

SCS.3m Description
3. SCS.3m Description
3.1 SCS.3m – Traditional Mixer Comparisons
The SCS.3m was created to give you control of most common mixer functionality. You can see that
the layout on the SCS.3m is symmetrical and that we are emulating a 2-channel mixer, similar to a
typical 10” “Battle mixer.” Keeping this comparison in mind will help you to understand the different
features of the SCS.3m.
Let’s begin by comparing the different control groups on the SCS.3m to their counterparts on a
traditional mixer.
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3.1.1 Channel gain
3.1.2 EQ Section
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1O
GAIN SESSION
max max max
GAIN MASTER
LOW MID HIGH LOW MID HIGH
Channel gains typically adjust the input level before the
signal gets to the Channel Fader. In a digital environment,
where software is able to handle input level adjustment,
the Channel Gain is typically used to calibrate the Channel
Faders (so that each track has the same basic loudness at
the same point on the Channel Fader). (Figure 3.1)
Figure 3.1
1O 1O
LOW MID HIGH LOW MID HIGH
An EQ allows you to manipulate different frequencies.
On the SCS.3m, the EQ section is separated into 3 sliders.
Each corresponds to a frequency range (Low, Mid, and
High). You can use this to make subtle adjustments to a
track to “match” it to your other track (for instance, if the
bass is too boomy). Many DJs will mix tracks together not
just with the volume, but will also lower the bass of the
incoming track so it blends smoothly with the playing
track. You can also use the EQs as effects, radically
changing the sound of a playing track. (Figure 3.2)
Figure 3.2