Introduction; Rear Panel Connections And Switches - Focusrite MixMaster Mode D'emploi

Introduction

The MixMaster is an analogue stereo audio processor,
with an optional 24/96 high quality digital output. It
combines a range of specialist tools in one compact
unit, providing the project studio engineer/producer
with really effective and creative control of the output,
maximising signal level and punch in the final mix
without tying up other processors.
The unit comprises a balanced Line Input, Stereo
Expander, Multi-Band Compressor, 3-Band Parametric
EQ, Stereo Image Controller and a Limiter protecting
the 24/96 Digital Output or conventional analogue
outputs.
A pair of stereo Direct Inputs is also included to enable
a separate source to be added to the final mix, just
before the Limiter and outputs.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND SWITCHES

The MixMaster is provided with line level inputs on both XLR and 3 pole 1/4" jack
connectors: inserting a jack cord plug into the jack will override the corresponding XLR. The
nominal sensitivity of the XLR input is +4dBu to match professional equipment with balanced
outputs such as mixing consoles or professional recorders. The jack input has a nominal
sensitivity of -10dBV to match semi-professional or consumer equipment such as CD players,
DAT recorders or sound modules.
A separate stereo direct input is provided at +4dBu on two 1/4" jacks. Mono sources, such as a
microphone preamp output may be fed to both channels by plugging in the Right (Mono)
jack.
Balanced analogue outputs are provided as standard on XLR (+4dBu) or jack (-10dBV) to
match both professional and semi-professional equipment.
In addition to the analogue outputs, a high quality 128 times oversampled stereo digital output
(64 times oversampled at high sample rates) may be fitted as an option. Rear panel switches
select 16 or 24 bit resolution at a sample frequency of 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kHz. The output
may be synchronised to an external wordclock if required via the BNC connector.
Digital output format is switchable between AES/EBU (XLR) or SPDIF (phono).
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