M-Audio SAM [7/17] Panel description

Panel Description

Top Panel

1. Gain Controls: In Mix Mode, these pots set the output mix level

for each channel coming from the SAM’s ADAT Optical input.

These controls are pure attenuators. Turn the pot in a counter-

clockwise direction to decrease the signal level in the output

mix, or in a clockwise direction to get maximum signal level.

These controls are only active during mix mode; in direct modes

they are ignored.

2. Pan Controls: In Mix Mode, these pots set the output pan posi-

tion for each channel coming from the SAM’s ADAT Optical

input. Turn the pot counter-clockwise to pan left, or clockwise

to pan right. When a pan pot is centered (in its detent position)

the signal is attenuated by approximately -3dB. When a pan pot

is set hard left or hard right, the pan control applies unity gain.

These controls are only active during mix mode; in direct modes

they are ignored.

3. Output Level Displays: These LED display ladders accurately

depict the outgoing signal levels in any conversion mode. The

top ladder displays the left output channel level and the bottom

ladder displays the right output channel level. When the Red

LED lights on one or both ladders, it indicates that the signal

level exceeds -1dB and may be clipping.

4. Conversion Mode LEDs: These six indicators display the current

SAM conversion mode. Only one Mode LED is lit at a time. See

the section 'Operating Modes Overview' to learn more about

these modes.

Front Panel

5. Mode Button: This momentary pushbutton selects the current

SAM conversion mode. Repeatedly press the Mode button until

the SAM reaches the desired mode.

Rear Panel

6. Power connector: This connector mates with the SAM power

adapter. The SAM uses a 9 Volt DC, 500 milliamp, center-pin

positive supply. When the adapter is plugged into the SAM