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CONTROLS ON THE FRONT:
1. MIC INPUT JACK: Combo jack. Accepts either a balanced microphone with an
XLR connector or an unbalanced microphone with 1/4" mono jack. This input is
mainly used as DJ-microphone. The talk over does not affect the signal level of this
input.
2. 3-BAND TONE CONTROL: The frequency of both Mic1 & Mic2 can be controlled
over a +/-12dB range: Treble@13kHz ~ Middle@1kHz ~ Bass@70Hz.
3. CHANNEL FADERS: Used to control the level of each channel. These high quality
faders can be changed by the user, even when the mixer is working! (on another
channel of course ) For instructions, please read the "Changing the faders"
section.
4. MIC ON/OFF/TALK OVER SWITCH: Used to switch the microphones:
 OFF: Both mic1 & mic2 are switched off.
 ON: Both mic1 & mic2 are switched on.
 TALK OVER: mic1 & 2 are switched on; the sound level of all the other
channels will decrease to around -14dB.
5. MIC1 VOL: Used to adjust the input level of micro 1.
6. MIC2 VOL: Used to adjust the input level of micro 2.
7. CROSS FADER: Adjusts the curve of the cross fader:
 LEFT POSITION: you can make a nice, smooth cross fade between 2
channels. Excellent for beat mixing.
 RIGHT POSITION: you can make very sharp "switch like" cuts. Excellent for
scratching and other aggressive mixing techniques.
 POSITIONS INBETWEEN: you can adjust the cross fader curve to your taste.
Any curve between the 2 extremities can be selected.
8. FADER START ON/OFF SWITCH: When you have a compatible CD-player
connected to the fader control connectors, you can control its start/stop (re-cue)
functions with the cross fader of your SMX-1. With this switch you can turn the fader
start control on and off.
9. FADER START INDICATORS: During the Effect mix mode the indicators display
the output of sounds from the channels selected with the CROSS FADER ASSIGN
A OR B buttons.(10)
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10. CROSS FADER ASSIGN BUTTONS: The left side of the cross fader is named "A",
the right side is named "B". Every input channel has 2 assign buttons, also named
"A" and "B". You can easily determine if the signal of a certain channel will be
routed to the left or right side of the cross fader, just by pushing the assign button
with the corresponding name: "A" or "B". The selected button will be lit.
11. CROSS FADER: Used to mix the signals from the 2 channels assigned to A and B
by the cross fader assign buttons.(10)
12. MASTER OUTPUT FADER: Adjusts the output level of the master output.
(Attention: the "trim output" on the back of the mixer can reduce the maximum
output level of the master output fader. Check this trimmer if the maximum output
level is below normal. In this case please also check if the talk over is switched off)
13. ZONE LEVEL: Used to adjust the level of the ZONE output on the rear panel. Its
level is not affected by the master volume (12) and master balance (38). This output
can be used as a second master.
14. CROSSOVER EFFECTS UNIT: To take full advantage of the crossover effects it is
absolutely necessary to connect a compatible CD-player to the fader output
connectors (see previous chapter n°5). The 3 effects give you additional
possibilities for perfect, beat synchronized mixing! Please read the text below to be
sure you fully understand how it works!
IMPORTANT:
 You must put the "fader start on/off switches" (8) in ON-position.
 You must assign two channels to A and B with the assign buttons (10)
15. CROSSOVER EFFECT MODE SWITCH: Used to select the desired crossover
effect mode:
 FADER: In this mode you can use the cross fader to control the crossover
effects and perform start/stop (recue) functions.
 OFF: Crossover effects are disabled.
 AUTO: In this mode you don't have to use the cross fader: simply push one of
the buttons and the mix will be done automatically in full beat sync!
16. CROSSOVER EFFECT SELECT/START BUTTONS: Used to select the type of
Effect Mix desired, 3 functions (Echo, Zip and Roll) are available:
 ECHO EFFECT: This effect can be used in FADER and AUTO mode:
 FADER MODE: Press the echo effect button and move the cross fader
from one end to the other. A part of the music is sampled and constantly
looped while the volume decreases until the other player starts
automatically. The echo effect is fully beat synchronized. The length of
the loop can be adapted with the "Preset" buttons (24). You can use the
following presets: ¼ ~ ½ ~ 1/1 ~ 2 ~ 4 ~ 8 beats. The effects display
shows the length of the sampled loop.
Hint: If you just move the cross fader a little from the end position, you can repeat a
small portion of the music to the rhythm of the beat. (Depending on the preset you
choose) You can move the cross fader back to the same end position to stop the
repeated sounds without actually mixing two channels.
 AUTO MODE: While the music is playing, press the "echo effect"
button. The music starts playing in a loop while the volume decreases
automatically until the other player starts. The length of the complete
fade over is shown on the effects display. It can be adapted with the
"preset" buttons (24) and/or the "time parameter knob" (33).
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