Fostex LM16 User Manual
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Model LM16 [Mixer basics]
The LM16 features the internal effects (re-
verb/delay) processor, which allows apply-
ing effects to the mixer channel signals.
verb/delay) processor, which allows apply-
ing effects to the mixer channel signals.
Using the internal effects processor
• Using Insert
The [INSERT] jack, as well as the AUX post
send, is used for connecting to an external
processor. Unlike the AUX send, you can ap-
ply effects to a single channel signal.
send, is used for connecting to an external
processor. Unlike the AUX send, you can ap-
ply effects to a single channel signal.
The LM16 provides the [INSERT] jacks for
mixer channels 1 through 8. Each jack is used
mainly for connecting a compressor, limiter,
equalizer, etc.
mixer channels 1 through 8. Each jack is used
mainly for connecting a compressor, limiter,
equalizer, etc.
Tip
Ring
Sleeve
Send (to an effect processor)
Return (from an effect processor)
*The sleeve is a ground for both signals.
(1)
Set the [EFFECT] ON/OFF switch to "ON"
(
(
).
(2)
Select the desired effect type using the
[SELECT]
[SELECT]
/
switch.
The indicator for the selected type is
illuminated. (See the next page for details
about each effect type.)
illuminated. (See the next page for details
about each effect type.)
(3)
Adjust the effect send level of the channel
signal using the [EFF] control on each mixer
channel.
signal using the [EFF] control on each mixer
channel.
Note that the effect send level is affected by
the channel fader.
the channel fader.
LO
HIGH
MID
EQ
The [INSERT] jack on the LM16 is the TRS-
type unbalanced phone jack. You can make
bidirectional connection with the effect pro-
cessor using a "Y" cable as shown below.
type unbalanced phone jack. You can make
bidirectional connection with the effect pro-
cessor using a "Y" cable as shown below.
External effects
processor
[INSERT] jack
By connecting an external effect processor to
the [INSERT] jack, you can send the channel
signal to the processor and receive the pro-
cessed signal.
the [INSERT] jack, you can send the channel
signal to the processor and receive the pro-
cessed signal.
The effect send signal of each channel is ad-
justed by the [EFF] control after the channel
fader. The effected (wet) signal is adjusted
using the controls in the [EFFECT TO STE-
REO], [EFFECT TO GROUP] and [EFFECT TO
AUX] sections and sent to the stereo, group
and AUX busses.
justed by the [EFF] control after the channel
fader. The effected (wet) signal is adjusted
using the controls in the [EFFECT TO STE-
REO], [EFFECT TO GROUP] and [EFFECT TO
AUX] sections and sent to the stereo, group
and AUX busses.
• Applying the internal effects
The following shows how to send the effected
(wet) signal from the internal effects proces-
sor to the stereo L/R buss.
(wet) signal from the internal effects proces-
sor to the stereo L/R buss.
3
4
1
2
Internal
Effector
EFFECT
EFF RTN L-R
EFF RTN 1-2
EFF RTN 3-4
EFF RTN AUX 1, 2, 3
STEREO BUSS
GROUP 1-2 BUSS
GROUP 3-4 BUSS
AUX 1, 2, 3 BUSS
INPUT
FADER