Applying reverb
Singing
Here's how you can use two mics to sing along with a CD.
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1.
Turn the AUX input level knobs to the minimum positions, and then
connect your monitor speakers.
(→Connecting monitor speakers or headphones (p. 19))
2.
As shown in the diagram, connect your CD player to the external input
jacks (AUX RETURN).
The external input jacks (AUX RETURN) accept phone plugs. If your cable
has a different type of plug, you will need an adaptor.
3.
While playing back the CD, slowly turn the AUX input level knob toward
the right to adjust the sound from your monitor speakers to an appropriate
volume.
4.
Connect a mic to mic input jack 1 (CH 1) and adjust the gain and level.
(→Connecting a mic (p. 20))
5.
Adjust the reverb.
Applying reverb to a karaoke vocal will create a pleasing effect.
In this example, we'll use HALL 1 to give a spacious presence to the vocal.
1. Set the reverb type select knob to HALL 1.
2. Use the reverb/AUX send level knobs of CH1 and CH2 to adjust the
amount of reverb applied to each mic.
6.
Use the pan/balance knobs to adjust the pan of each mic.
For a duet, it is effective to set CH1 to the left and CH2 to the right.
7.
Play back the CD, and sing into the mics.
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The effect will depend on the type of reverb you select. Refer to Reverb
types (p. 103) and try out various types of reverb.
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CD/MD player
Monitor speakers
If you are inputting a
sound that does not require
processing, such as that
from a CD, you may find it
convenient to connect it to
the external input jacks
(AUX RETURN) so that
you can adjust the input
volume simply by turning
the AUX input level knob.
Of course you can also
connect it to the line input
jacks and use the input
level fader and knobs to
adjust the volume.
Equalizer LO knob
Turning this toward the left
of center will reduce breath
noise, making the sound
easier to listen to.
Reverb/AUX send level
knob
Rather than turning the
knob all the way to the left,
setting it to a position of
approximately the first
mark will add a small
amount of reverb, giving a
nice amount of luster to the
sound.