Mackie DL1608 Operator's manual

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Hello friends and welcome to
the future of mixing. This document
is just what it says it is: a Quick
Start Guide for the DL1608. No
introduction, no filler, no fluff.
Just the very basics to get you
started quickly.
In the following pages, you will be
taught how to make connections and
set levels. You will learn your way
around the Master Fader app.
And in the end, you will be known
around the neighborhood as the
cool kid. Yes, you.
Upon completion, if you’re
still hungry for more, the DL1608
Reference Guide contains major
in-depth coverage of everything
listed within these pages.
Let’s get started in five simple
steps...
1. Get the Apple iPad
(and Wi-Fi Router).
2. Download the Master Fader App.
3. Connect the iPad to the DL1608.
4. Make the Audio Connections.
5. Fire Up the DL1608 and Launch
the Master Fader App.
2. Download the Master Fader App:
The Master Fader app controls the
DL1608 and may be downloaded via
iTunes on Mac or PC or right from
the iPad. You’ve downloaded apps
on an iPad before and it’s the same
method to download this one, as
well. Here’s how...
With a good internet connection
via Wi-Fi, 3G, or LTE, turn on the
iPad and tap the App Store icon.
Type “Master Fader” in the search
box located near the top-right of
the screen.
Tap the gray FREE button. This
then turns into a green INSTALL APP
button. Do not be afraid...install!
Five Simple Steps
1. Get the iPad (and Wi-Fi Router):
Are you using an original iPad, an
iPad 2, or an iPad (3rd generation)?
The DL1608 works with all three! But
first...
...where did I leave that darn thing?
Is it in the bedroom? The bathroom?
Did I leave it at work? Wait, the dogs
are using it...that’s right!
Once Charlie,
Sammy, Rocky
and Rhodie have
finished checking
out the closest
place to get their
favorite doggie
treats, it’s time for
you to get going.
Ruh, good doggie!
One of the exciting features
of the DL1608–iPad marriage is
the ability to mix wirelessly. Although
not required for wired operation, be
sure that your Wi-Fi router is nearby,
as we will be discussing wireless
connectivity shortly.

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As if by magic, the Master
Fader icon appears on the iPad
Home screen after it has finished
downloading.
Even if your iPad has the Master
Fader app already installed, it’s a
good idea to go to the App Store
now to check for updates. Press the
Update button near the bottom right
and follow the instructions. You will
want the latest and greatest version
for the absolute best in functionality
and versatility.
Five Simple Steps
3. Connect the
iPad to the
DL1608:
The iPad
2 and the
iPad (3rd
generation)
easily slide
onto the DL1608 right to left, face up,
Home button on the left; keep sliding
until it mates with the iPad dock
connector.
Are you using a first generation
iPad? Simply remove the four screws
in the DL1608 tray insert, take out
the tray insert and put the screws
back into the tray. Now you may
slide the iPad onto the DL1608 as
described above.
Save the tray insert!! Should
you ever upgrade to an iPad 2 or
iPad (3rd generation), the tray will
be necessary!
Also included with the mixer
is the DL1608 PadLock™. This is
used to lock the iPad into place
on the mixer. Place the PadLock
on the right hand side of the
DL1608 and hand-tighten each of
the two security screws using the
supplied wrench.
Need a little more information
on any of the above? Detailed
descriptions (with pictures even!)
exists in the DL1608 Reference
Guide.

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1) Plug the microphone into the
channel 8 input [Figure A]; that’s
right, we’re getting all crazy now,
skipping channels 1 – 7...who knows
what we’ll do next?!
2) Connect the Main Outs
[Figure A] of the DL1608 to the
line-level inputs of powered
speakers or to the line-level inputs
of an amplifier (with speakers
already attached).
3) Plug your favorite pair of
headphones into the 1/4" Phones
output jack [Figure B].
Five Simple Steps
4. Make the Audio Connections:
Now it’s time to make some audio
connections. First, make sure the
Power switch and Phantom Power
switch are both OFF [down],
[Figure A]. Also, be sure all Gain
knobs and the Phones knob are
fully counter-clockwise to start,
[Figure B].
You will need (at the very least)
the following items to get the most
out of this Quick Start Guide:
1) microphone, 2) speakers,
3) headphones, 4) cables.
A 12V DC power supply [aka The
Power Block] and a line cord are
included with the mixer. A locking
barrel connector resides at the end
of the cord attached to The Power
Block. Attach it to the DL1608 Power
Connector [Figure C] and rotate the
outer ring clockwise to lock. Now
plug the female end of the line cord
into The Power Block and the male
end into a live grounded AC outlet.
The mixer may accept any AC voltage
ranging from 100 VAC to 240 VAC.
For now, disregard the Network
Connector, Aux Sends and anything
else not mentioned in these first
few pages. We will dive into all of
these features later. Our first goal
is to ensure that the mixer and app
are communicating with each other,
followed by driving signal through
the mixer.
Power
Connector
Network
Connector
Figure C – Power / Network
Phones
Output
Jack
Phones
Knob
Channel 8 Signal / Clip LED
Channel 8 Gain Knob
Figure B – Front Panel
Phantom Power Switch
Figure A – Rear Panel
Power
Switch
Main Outs Channel 8 Input

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5. Fire Up the DL1608 and Launch
the Master Fader App: Step five is
the reward for following the four
previous steps. It’s time to turn on
the mixer, but whispering “sweet
nothings” to it won’t help. Instead,
you will need to press the top
edge of the Power switch to fire it
up [Figure A]. The Power LED will
illuminate green when engaged.
Now launch the Master Fader app
to get it started. Go ahead and tap
that app!
At this point, you will likely be
prompted to update the firmware.
Do so by following the on-screen
instructions before continuing.
Five Simple Steps
After updating, the Mixer View
[Figure D] will be shown and at
this point you will want to verify
connectivity. This is easy to do,
as there are only two possibilities:
connected or offline.
Figure D – Mixer View: Connected
Figure E below shows an iPad
that is currently offline. In other
words, not connected to the DL1608.
So if your app looks like
Figure D, you are cool as
a cucumber, ready to rock...or
jazz...or country...or whatever else
it is that you do at times like these.
In the unusual instance that
“OFFLINE” is displayed, please
follow the directions again, step-
by-step, and also check out the
Troubleshooting section in the
DL1608 Reference Guide.
If “OFFLINE” still remains, please
contact our splendid Technical
Support heroes. See page 30 for
contact information.
Figure E – Mixer View: Offline

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Setting the Levels
Setting the Level on Channel 8
Dudes and dudettes, the mixer
hardware and Master Fader app are
now one and we are ready to start
working with the DL1608. Let’s get
signal running through the mixer
from channel 8.
Is a condenser mic (or any other
mic that requires phantom power)
connected to the channel 8 input?
If so, engage the Phantom Power
switch [Figure A] by pressing up
on it. If not, leave it be. This switch
lies conveniently next to the Power
switch. The Phantom Power LED
will illuminate red when the
switch is engaged.
Next, start talking, singing,
crooning, chanting, humming,
warbling, yodeling, whistling and /
or growling into the mic at a real-
world level. While doing this, turn
the channel 8 Gain knob [Figure F]
clockwise until the meters on the
channel 8 fader bounce between the
green and yellow [Figure G].
Note: Audio geeks may refer to
this area as –15 dBFS. Go ahead
and impress your friends with this
knowledge. This one’s a freebie, but
the next one will cost you.
Figure G – Mixer View:
Channel 8 and Master Fader
Channel 8 Master
Fader
Perfect
Input
Level
Figure F:
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Setting the Levels
Do you notice the Signal / Clip
LED located near the upper-right
area of the channel 8 Gain knob? This
LED illuminates green (to indicate
signal) and red (to indicate clipping).
Clipping is undesirable; turn the Gain
knob counter-clockwise if this LED
constantly flashes red.
Are you ready to kick things up
a notch? Touch the channel 8 fader
and drag it up to around the 0 dB
mark. Slowly do the same to the
master fader, while continuing to
rock it out on the mic.
You should now see signal
on the input and output meters
[Figure H], as well as hear the
signal through the speakers. How’s
that for kicking it up a notch?!
Now let’s get signal through
the headphones.
WARNING: The
headphones amp is
loud and could cause
permanent hearing damage. Even
intermediate levels may be painfully
loud with some headphones.
BE CAREFUL! Always turn the
Phones knob all the way down
before connecting headphones or
doing anything new that may affect
the headphone volume. Then turn it
up slowly while listening carefully.
Put the headphones on and slowly
turn the Phones knob [Figure B]
clockwise until you hear the talking/
singing/crooning/chanting/humming/
warbling/yodeling/whistling/growling
coming through the cans.
Congratulations! You just
downloaded the Master Fader App,
connected the iPad to the DL1608,
made audio connections and set the
level on your first channel!
Now let’s take a look at
the hardware and software in
greater detail.
Channel 8 Master
Fader
0 dB
Figure H – Mixer View:
Channel 8 and Master Fader

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DL1608 Hardware: Inputs
You already hooked up a mic to
the channel 8 input and got signal
out of the speakers and headphones.
This means that there are an
additional 15 inputs at your disposal!
All 16 channels may accept a
mic or line-level signal on an XLR
connector, while channels 13 – 16 may
also accept a 1/4" line-level signal.
The steps for setting the
levels on the remaining channels
is exactly the same as it was for
channel 8 (as described in the
previous two pages, 6 – 7).
DL1608 Hardware : Connections
DL1608 Hardware: Aux Sends
Also on the rear panel of the
DL1608 are six Aux Sends. Here you
may run up to six separate monitor
mixes by connecting these balanced
1/4" jacks to the line-level inputs of
powered speakers or to line-level
inputs of an amplifier (with speakers
already attached).
Headphone amplifiers and/or
external effects devices may also be
connected to the Aux Sends.
We will discuss setting aux levels
later in the Quick Start Guide.
DL1608 Hardware: Network
The real power of the DL1608
becomes clear when it is controlled
wirelessly. All that’s necessary is to
connect it to a Wi-Fi access point.
It is possible to utilize an existing
network, but with a dedicated Wi-Fi
router, you have complete control
of the router, resulting in the best
possible performance.
Nearly any Wi-Fi router found at a
reputable store will work. There are
four things to look for:
(1) Ethernet connection. Make
sure the Wi-Fi router connects via
Ethernet, NOT USB!
(2) DHCP. The router needs to be
able to assign an IP address to the
DL1608. In most cases, the router
will handle this task. However, there

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DL1608 Hardware : Wireless Setup
Step 5: In the iPad’s Wi-Fi settings
page, select the name of the wireless
network you created. This might be
the default name of the router. You
might also have to enter the router’s
default password at this time. Make
sure the correct network is selected.
Step 6: Slide the iPad into the dock
of the DL1608, if it isn’t already.
Step 7: Launch the Master Fader
app.
Step 8: Click the Gear icon to display
the Tools menu. From here, select
Devices.
Step 9: There should be three
devices listed: Work Offline/Demo,
Wired and Wireless. At this point the
Wired DL1608 should be selected.
Now leave the Tools menu and
reconfirm that the DL1608 may be
controlled from Master Fader over
the wired connection.
Step 10: Go back to the Tools >
Devices menu. Now undock the iPad
from the DL1608 and select the
Wireless DL1608 from the devices
list.
At this point you should now be able
to control the DL1608 mixer
wirelessly. Also, “CONNECTED”
should now be displayed below the
Tools icon.
If “DISCONNECTED” is shown,
or the DL1608 is not shown in the
wireless devices list, please follow
the directions again, step by step,
and also check out the Reference
Guide for more detailed instructions.
If all else fails, contact our splendid
technical support heroes. See page
30 for contact information.
That wasn’t so bad now, was it?
Hardware complete, commence
with software. Turn the page to learn
more about the Master Fader app...
are some routers that can’t complete
this simple assignment and should
not be used. Routers with a single
Ethernet port often will not work well
with the DL1608 for this reason.
(3) 802.11n. We prefer and strongly
suggest going with an 802.11n as
your Wi-Fi mode. However,
802.11g also works.
(4) Name. We are not in the business
of suggesting what Wi-Fi router
to go with, but choosing one with
an instantly recognizable, quality,
trustworthy brand name doesn’t hurt.
OK let’s go!
Step 1: Turn the DL1608 off.
Step 2: Plug in the Wi-Fi router and
the other end into an electrical
outlet. Most of the default router
settings will work with the DL1608,
but you might need to configure the
wireless router first. Please refer
to the router’s manual for detailed
information.
Step 3: Connect an Ethernet cable
between the DL1608 and router.
Make sure you are using a LAN port
on the router, not a WAN port!
Step 4: Turn on the Wi-Fi router first
and wait for it to completely boot up.
Good? Now turn on the DL1608.

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Introduction
The Master Fader app has
powerful features, but it is easy to
learn...and the more you use it, the
more intuitive it becomes.
As you work your way through
each of these sections, we urge you
to NOT just read this Quick Start
Guide and look at the images, but
instead, take each piece of newfound
knowledge and put it to use...PLAY
with it! Move faders, engage buttons,
change images and personalize
names, etc. This is software and
cannot be broken.
We’ll start with the features of
the Mixer View as this is where you
will spend much of the time. The key
mixing controls of every input and
output for the DL1608 exist here.
You will also spend quite a bit
of time in the Channel View. The
Channel View is where plug-in
processing is adjusted on individual
channel inputs and outputs,
including EQ, dynamics and FX.
More on this later.
We’ll start in the Mixer View
discussing Channel Strips and the
Master Fader. Then we’ll have even
more fun in Channel View territory
and finish off this tutorial with the
Navigation Bar that lies horizontally
across the top.
Nine channels (including the
Master Fader) and the Navigation
Bar will always be displayed on
the Mixer View. In fact, the Master
Fader and Navigation Bar will
remain regardless of the selected
view, channel, effect, etc.
Overview
Channel Strips
1 – 8
Master
Fader
Navigation Bar
Mixer
View

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Take a look at the Mixer View
image on the previous page and the
Mixer View image on this page. What
differences do you notice?
They look similar (and are similar
to a degree)... However, the image on
the previous page displays Channel
Strips 1 – 8, while the image on this
page displays Channel Strips 12 – 16,
Reverb, Delay and the iPad channel.
But just how did we get from the
image displayed on the previous
page to the image displayed on this
page? And what about channels 9,
10 and 11? This is where your iPad
skills come into play!
To view a different set of
channels, simply touch anywhere
on the black background [we call
this “The Swipe Zone”] of a channel
and drag or flick the Mixer View
left or right. The view scrolls, giving
you immediate access to whatever
channels you desire.
Dragging and flicking are both
seamless transitions. Flicking just
happens to occur at a faster rate.
You will be doing this gesture quite a
bit. Some items may be dragged or
flicked up and down, too.
In this case, – “But just how did
we get from the image displayed
on the previous page to the image
displayed on this page?” – drag or
flick the view left to view the image
displayed on this page or drag or
flick the view right to view the image
displayed on the previous page.
Got it? Let’s look at how the
Channel Strips work...
Overview
Navigation Bar
Channel Strips
12 – 16
The
Swipe
Zone
Master
Fader
Mixer
View
iPadDelayReverb

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Channel Strips: Introduction
While dragging the Mixer View
left and right, you may have noticed
that each channel strip looks
almost exactly the same. Well, it’s
because they are! We will go over
the features of one channel strip top
to bottom. The same idea works for
the remaining channel faders.
Since we already dialed in signal
on channel 8, let’s utilize each
function on that channel as they are
discussed; this gives you an audible,
as well as a visual, representation of
each function.
Channel Strips: EQ
The EQ curve displays the
current EQ processing applied to
each channel. Tapping a channel’s
EQ curve will change the outlook
from the Mixer View to that
channel’s Channel View. EQs that
are engaged will illuminate.
You will learn how to adjust the
EQ soon, but if you’re feeling saucy,
go try it out now! When you are ready
to return to the Mixer View, just tap
the Mixer button located in the
top-left corner of the app.
Channel Strips
Channel Strips: Mute
Mute buttons do just what they
sound like they do. They mute – turn
off – the signal on the channel(s).
Mute buttons illuminate red when
engaged. Go ahead and mute
and un-mute channel 8 to hear
and see the difference.
Channel Strips: Pan
Just below the Mute buttons are
the horizontal Pan sliders. These
controls allow you to adjust how
much of the channel signal is sent
to the left versus the right outputs.
Touch and drag the channel 8
Pan slider left and right to make
adjustments. Tapping a channel’s
Pan ball twice will center it.
Note that the pan function is
only available when the selected
output is LR. More on the
selected output later.
Channel Strips: Gain Reduction
The Gain Reduction Meter
displays the input channel gain
reduction from the Gate and
Compressor. The single meter
shows the sum of the total reduction
applied by the Gate and Compressor.
You will learn how to adjust the
Gates and Compressors soon.
EQ
Mute
Solo
Gain Reduction
Name and Image
Channel Faders
and Input Meters
Selected
Output
Indicator
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Channel Faders and Input Meters
The channel fader adjusts the
level of each channel going to
the selected output, including the
LR Main Mix, Auxes, Reverb and
Delay. We will discuss the ins and
outs of the selected output later.
Adjustments are made by touching
and dragging channels up and down.
You may have noticed that a touched
fader increases in size and its border
becomes highlighted, giving you
clear indication that a fader is being
adjusted. This is called “Grow &
Glow” and gives you confidence that
the fader is under your control.
Next to each channel fader lies an
input meter. These display the input
signal level to the channel before all
channel processing. Changes made
to the EQ, mute and fader do not
affect these meters. As mentioned
earlier, this meter should remain
green with the occasional bump into
the yellow zone.
Turn down the Gain knob if the
input meter remains consistently
yellow. If the input is too high
[overloading], a clip indicator at the
top of the meter will illuminate red. If
clipping occurs, reduce the gain.
Finally, the thin illuminated strip
underneath the fader cap indicates
which output type is currently
selected; the color varies and is
dependent on the selected output
[LR, Auxes or FX]. This topic will be
discussed further on page 16 of the
Master Fader section.
Channel Strips: Solo
Solo offers the opportunity to
audition channel(s) before they
are added to the mix. Whenever a
channel’s Solo button is engaged,
only the soloed channel(s) may be
heard in the headphones.
These Solo buttons are PFL
which stands for Pre-Fader Listen.
Therefore, the level of the channel
fader does not affect the level heard
in the headphones.
Solo is also post-EQ, so if a
soloed channel’s EQ is engaged, the
EQ settings will be heard. But, solo
is unaffected by the position of the
Mute button.
If no channels are soloed,
you will hear the LR signal
through the headphones.
The Solo button illuminates
yellow when engaged.
Channel Strips
Channel Strips: Name and Image
Each channel strip name and
image is user-editable. Simply tap
the button at the bottom of the
channel and a popover allows editing
a name or selecting an image. Utilize
the keyboard to personalize the
name or choose a new image from
the popover [Figure J].
Figure J – Names and Images

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Channel Strips: FX and iPad
Drag the Mixer View left until
Channel Strips 12 – 16, Reverb,
Delay, iPad and the Master Fader are
in view. The two FX channels [Reverb
and Delay] and one iPad channel
look similar to Channel Strips 1 – 16,
but function a little differently. Let’s
find out how...
Channel Strips: Reverb / Delay
There are three ways in which
the Reverb and Delay channel strips
differ from the other channel strips.
First, the Pan slider becomes
a Balance slider, acting as a stereo
balance. It allows you to adjust
how much of the left or right
output signals are heard. Touch
and drag the slider left or right
to make adjustments.
Also, there are no dynamics on
FX channels, so Gain Reduction
Meters are not shown.
Finally, since these are stereo
returns, the meters are in stereo,
not mono.
You will learn how to adjust
the FX soon.
Channel Strips
Channel Strips
12 – 16
iPad Master
Fader
DelayReverb
Channel Strips: iPad / Playback
This is the channel where you
control the level and EQ from the
iPad music library or any other
audio app on the iPad that supports
background audio playback.
Keep the iPad attached to the
mixer here, as playback only works
when attached to the DL1608,
not in Wi-Fi mode.
Now start playback in the audio
app of your choice, then switch to
the Master Fader app to control that
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Channel Strips
For example, switch to the
Music app on the iPad [Figure K].
Notice that the volume slider image
is not available. This is because the
volume is now changed with the
Master Fader app.
Tap the Play button to begin
playback. Now switch back to
the Master Fader app by pressing
the Home button on the iPad and
relaunching the Master Fader app.
Everything will be just as you left
it. This is where you control the
volume and EQ.
Heed our advice and raise the
iPad channel fader slowly [Figure L].
Most mastered music coming off
the iPad is loud.
As the fader rises, so
should the music in your
speakers and headphones.
Like the FX channel strips, the
iPad channel also has stereo meters.
Space previously
known as the Music
app volume slider
Play
Figure K – Music app
iPad
Channel
Fader
Meters
Figure L – iPad Channel

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Master Fader
Master Fader: Introduction
The master fader is arguably the
most important tool of the mixer.
So much so, in fact, that the master
fader is always displayed no matter
what view is shown.
Take a look at the master fader
displayed to the right and the one on
the next page. They look similar, but
there are a few differences.
The Output Selector has the
most important role, so we’ll start
there. After that, we will head back
to the top of the master fader and
work our way down.
Master Fader: Output Selector
The Mixer View shows a fader
for each channel. Initially, this fader
controls the level to the LR output.
But how do you control the level
going to the Aux Sends? Or how
about the Aux Master level? Simple.
Use the Output Selector to switch
between outputs.
There are nine possible
outputs to select: LR, A1 – A6,
Reverb and Delay.
As seen in Figure M, the currently
selected output [LR] is illuminated.
Changing the selected output is
easy. Simply touch the Output
Selector and it will immediately
“Grow & Glow”. Move your finger to
the desired output and release.
Once a different output has been
selected, the channel faders will
change to show the level going
to the newly selected output.
Similarly, the master fader will
change to show the controls of the
newly selected output.
Here the Mixer View acts like a
window where you may view and
change one output’s mix at a time.
No matter which output is currently
selected, the others are still there,
as they were.
Do you notice the thin
illuminated strip underneath the
master fader cap? This also helps
indicate which output type is
currently selected; the color varies
and is dependent on the selected
output. This is the same indicator
that is also on display underneath
the fader cap of each input fader.
Balance
Figure M
Master Fader:
LR
Selected
Output
Indicator
Output
Selector

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Master Fader: Graphic EQ
The master fader EQ displays the
current Graphic EQ settings.
When the Graphic EQ is
engaged, it will illuminate. See
Figure M for a Graphic EQ that is
on and Figure N for one that is not.
Tapping the master fader’s Graphic
EQ will change the view from the
Mixer View to the Channel View
for the currently selected output.
The Graphic EQ is available with all
selected outputs, except Reverb and
Delay. You will learn how to adjust
the Graphic EQ soon.
Master Fader: Mute
The master fader mute works
exactly like a channel mute, except
it mutes the output. Use it as a break
switch to mute monitors when the
band takes a break, for example.
The Mute button is available when
any output is selected, except LR. It
illuminates red when engaged.
Master Fader
Master Fader: Balance & Pre/Post
When LR is the selected output,
the Balance slider controls how
much of the output signal is sent
to the left versus the right outputs
[Figure M]. Touch and drag the slider
left or right to make adjustments.
Tapping the master fader’s Balance
ball twice will center it.
When an Aux Send is the selected
output, the Balance control is
replaced with a Pre / Post toggle
button [Figure N]. Here, the Aux Send
may be configured as pre–fader
[left] or post–fader [right]. Simply tap
which setting you prefer.
There is no Balance control or
Pre / Post button for Reverb or
Delay, so this spot will be blank
when Reverb or Delay is the
selected output.
Master Fader: Gain Reduction
Like channel faders, the
output Gain Reduction Meter
shows the amount of gain
reduction applied to the output
by the Compressor / Limiter. Output
channels do not contain gates.
You will learn how to adjust the
Output Compressor / Limiter soon.
Graphic
EQ
Figure N
Master Fader:
Auxes & FX
Pre / Post
Mute
Gain
Reduction

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Master Fader and Output Meter
As discussed, the master fader
adjusts the output level of the LR,
Aux Masters 1 – 6 and the Reverb
and Delay Master Sends, depending
on which output is selected. While
one fader controls the output level
of each output, each output is
independent of the others. Once the
selected output has been chosen,
touch and drag the master fader up
and down to make adjustments.
The output meter displays the
output signal level. The output meter
is presented in mono or stereo
depending on the selected output. It
is stereo for LR while the Auxes and
FX Sends are presented in mono.
Speaking of FX, if Reverb
or Delay is selected, the fader
controls the master send into
the corresponding FX processor.
This meter should remain green
with the occasional bump into the
yellow zone. The output meters are
post-fader, so if there is too much
yellow (or any red clipping), lower
the master fader until it’s gone and
check the input channels, as well.
Master Fader: Record and Solo
If the selected output is LR, a
Record button resides below the
master fader as seen to the left in
Figure M. This allows you to easily
record the LR output on the iPad.
Similar to playback, recording also
only works when the iPad is attached
to the mixer, not in Wi-Fi mode.
Pressing Record will begin
recording immediately. The Recording
button illuminates red when engaged.
Pressing this button a second
time asks you to confirm your wish
to stop the recording, then asks you
to name this masterpiece. If you’d
prefer to think this recording never
took place – it happens, we know – it
may be discarded at this point.
The stereo recording is
automatically saved as a .wav file
within the application. In addition
to the name, this .wav file also
includes the date and time the
recording started. Use iTunes to
retrieve recordings off of the iPad.
Master Fader
Figure M
Master Fader:
LR
Record
Master
Fader
and
Output
Meter

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Master Fader
Master Fader: Name and Image
The master fader’s name and
image is similar to that of a channel
strip’s name and image.
Like the channel faders, the
master fader’s name and image is
also user-editable. Simply tap the
button at the bottom of the master
fader and a popover allows editing a
name or selecting an image. Utilize
the keyboard to personalize the
name or choose a new image from
the popover [Figure O].
No worries if the selected
output is changed during
recording. Recording will continue
on as if nothing happened until
recording is stopped manually.
Now check out the Record
button on Figure N. It’s gone!
Well, maybe not gone per se,
but just replaced with a Solo
button. If the selected output is
any Aux, Reverb, or Delay, the
Record button will be replaced
with a Solo button.
Soloing offers the opportunity
to audition the selected output
and make any necessary level
adjustments to the inputs. The
output solo is AFL, so the fader
level will affect the signal you hear
in the headphones.
The Solo button illuminates yellow
when engaged.
Figure N
Master Fader:
Auxes & FX
Solo
Name
and
Image
Figure O – Names and Images

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Channel View: Introduction
Now the real fun begins! We
have a good grasp on the Mixer
View, including the Channel Strips,
Master Fader and Navigation Bar,
so let’s spice up the mix now with
some processing.
All channel processing is
accessed in the Channel View. There
are multiple views including EQ, Gate
and Compression and FX for inputs
and Graphic EQ and Compressor /
Limiter for the outputs. EQ is the first
processor in the Channel View, so
we’ll begin there.
To get to the Channel View
tap the channel’s EQ curve from
the Mixer View. Since we have
signal on channel 8, tap that
channel’s EQ curve.
Note: If at any time you need to
return to the Mixer View, just tap the
Mixer button located in the top-left
corner of the app. It’s that easy!
EQ: Introduction
The 16 input channels, Reverb,
Delay and iPad channels all have
4-band EQ, including low shelving,
low-mid peaking, high-mid peaking
and high shelving. The mic inputs
also have a high-pass filter [HPF].
Before discussing the
components that make up the
EQ View, let’s first take a look
at it and get our bearings.
Laid out vertically on the far left
of the screen is the Channel Strip
of the current channel.
As mentioned earlier, no matter
what view is displayed, the Master
Fader would remain vertically on
the far right and the Navigation Bar
would lie horizontally across the top.
As such, they are both there.
Finally, boxed in between the
Channel Strip, the Master Fader and
the Navigation Bar is the current
channel’s EQ controls...or as we like
to call it, “the playground!”
We have our bearings, so let’s
get to work! Like we did with the
Mixer View, we’ll look at the EQ View
starting at the top-left and work our
way counter-clockwise.
EQ
Master
Fader
Channel
Strip
EQ
View
EQ Controls
Navigation Bar
The
Swipe
Zone