Sony MDM-X4 - Manual (Page 6)

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Names and Functions of Parts
The Mixer
Also refer to the “Block Diagram” on page 64.
The Channel 1~4 Section
The functions described are the same for each channel
(1~4).
1 TRIM knobs
Allow you to adjust the level of the signals input into
the INPUT CH1~CH4 jacks approximately 40 dB. Turn
to the right to increase the input level.
Normally, if you connect an instrument, turn to LINE;
if you connect a microphone, turn to MIC.
For the best sound characteristics, adjust the TRIM knob
so that the proper level is obtained when the fader is set
between 7 and 8.
2 INPUT selector keys
Allow you to select either LINE/MIC (sound from the
INPUT CH jacks) or TRACK 1~4 (sound from the
recorder) for input to mixer channels 1~4.
LINE/MIC : Use to input external sounds from an
instrument or microphone (etc.).
TRACK 1~4 : Use to input sounds played back from
the recorder.
3 HIGH knobs
Adjust the treble of the respective channel. Provide a
shelving type equalization.
4 MID knobs
Adjust the middle frequencies of the respective
channel. Provide a peak type equalization.
5 LOW knobs
Adjust the bass of the respective channel. Provide a
shelving type equalization.
6 AUX knobs
Adjust the level of the sound sent to the AUX bus (1~2)
from the respective channel. Turn to “1” to output the
sound from the respective channel to AUX bus 1. Turn
to “2” to output the sound from the respective channel
to AUX bus 2.
When set to the center position, no sound is output
from either AUX bus.
7 ASSIGN keys
Determine which group bus the channels will be
assigned to (which track on the recorder they will be
recorded to).
The channel signal is always connected to the stereo
bus
Example: To assign the sounds from channels 2 and 3
to group bus 1. (To record them to track 1 of
the recorder).
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7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
(dB)
15.0
10.0
5.0
0
–5.0
–10.0
–15.0
–20.0
20.0
20k (Hz) 10k 1k 100 20
HIGH/MID/LOW equalizer
characteristic curves
ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4
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