M-Audio Mixim 10 [10/12] Applications and hints

The output levels of miXim 10 are controlled by the stereo Main

level pot. When set to 9 o'clock, miXim 10 has unity gain. This is

the best setting for going into a mixing board. If you are going

into a power amplifier, this pot will act as a convenient volume

control.

Headphones

A headphone amplifier has been built into the miXim 10 to

provide easy monitoring and to allow you to use it quietly at

night (without waking your loved ones or the landlord!). The

headphone jack accurately reflects the signal coming from the

Master Outs. The headphone volume can be adjusted from the

Main level pot.

Applications and Hints

Gain Settings

The gain provided from turning up the Left and Right Level pots

can help drive a power amplifier or boost a signal from -10 to +4

dB signal levels. For unity gain these pots should be set to about

9 o'clock.

For greatest S/N ratio, Master Levels should be run as close to

clipping as possible. When mixing a number of keyboards or

modules, the level of the instrument with the lowest output

should be set first by adjusting its gain to just below clipping.

Gain controls for the other channels can then be adjusted to

achieve the desired mix.

Don’t be afraid of the yellow Master Level LEDs (+8 dB). For the

best results, the yellow LEDs should be lit most of the time.

Using the Send and Return for Effects

Channels 1 through 8 of the miXim 10 have a Send control. This

send can be used for several things, the most common of which is

to add effects such as reverb or delay to an instrument that has no

built-in effects.

The miXim 10 also has a stereo effects return. The stereo return