Allen&Heath Xone S6 - Manual (Page 11)

XONE:S6 User Guide 11
Master Controls
The Master is the main output that feeds the house sound system. An overall
level control together with 2-band equaliser is provided. External processing
equipment such as a limiter or house EQ can be inserted into the master mix
signal path.
Main meter Two lamp-illuminated moving coil VU meters display the left
and right signals. The needle movement accurately follows the VU (volume
unit) standard. It displays the average signal level. The meter is post master
EQ and pre MASTER level control so that you can keep a check on the console
mix level regardless of house volume. Refer to the notes on Operating Level
and meters later in this guide.
Master EQ Two controls adjust the frequency response of the overall mix.
10kHz is a shelving HF control, 80Hz is a shelving LF control. Both provide up
to 6dB cut or boost. The response is flat at the centre positions. Where
possible use only small amounts of EQ, or none at all. The LF control is tuned
very low to boost frequencies well below the 80Hz turning point. This lets you
bring out thumping lows from big system subs without wooliness.
These controls should be used for performance rather than room or equipment
compensation. If the system has been properly specified and installed then it
should reproduce the music with an accurate flat response. Rear panel insert
points are provided for patching in processing equipment such as equalisers
needed for room compensation.
Master level Controls the overall level of the house mix. It ranges from
fully off to 0dB unity gain. For normal operation it should be used near to or at
its fully clockwise position. The XLR delivers +4dBu output level when the
MASTER level is fully clockwise and the VU meters read ‘0’. This should match
most systems. Internal option jumpers are available for 0dBu operation if
preferred.
10kHz
+6 -6
LEFT MIX LEVEL
80Hz
MASTER
10
1
0
2
4
3
6
5
9
8
7
+6
MASTER EQ
-6