Creative Emu 1820m Manual

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ASIO Direct Monitor Send/Return
This type of insert send breaks the signal at the insert point and sends it out to the 
selected ASIO Host Input destination (such as Cubase or Sonar). A return source signal 
is also selected which returns the signal to the channel strip from an ASIO Host Output.
The ASIO Direct Monitor Send/Return is unique in that it utilizes ASIO 2.0 zero-latency 
monitoring. In order to utilize this feature,...

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Meter Inserts
Keeping track of signal levels is important in any audio system, be it analog or digital. 
You want to keep the signal levels running as close to maximum in order to achieve high 
resolution and low noise. On the other hand, you don’t want the signal level so high as 
to cause clipping. To help you maintain optimum signal levels, we have included Peak 
Level Meters, which can be dropped into any insert location.
The...

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5.Each analog input pair has its own Input Pad (-10dBV or +4dBu) which controls the 
input signal range. Changing the I/O settings can add or subtract 12dB. Check these 
settings if you cannot set the proper input level. See 
I/O Settings.
Making the Best Possible Recording
Making a good digital recording is easier than ever thanks to the high resolution 24-bit 
A-D converters on your Digital Audio System. These converters are...

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Trim Pot Insert
The Trim Pot Insert allows you to adjust the level of a signal in an insert location. The 
trim pot provides up to ±30dB of gain or attenuation and a phase inverter. The trim pot 
also has a built-in stereo peak meter after the control.
You might use a trim pot to boost or attenuate a send or return from an external effect, 
or to drive an effect device. Certain effects such as the Compressor, Distortion, and...

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Managing Your Inserts
To Delete an Insert:
fTip: Select the Insert 
and press the Delete key 
to delete the plug-in from 
the strip. 1.Right-Click over the Insert you wish to delete. A yellow line around the insert 
location indicates that it is selected. A pop-up dialog box appears.
2.Select Delete Insert to remove the selected insert or select Delete All Inserts to 
remove all inserts.
3.The insert(s) are deleted from the...

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Aux Section
The Auxiliary Sends tap the signal from the channel strips and sum them together 
before sending the mix to the Auxiliary Effects section. In a traditional mixing console, 
aux sends are used to send part of the signal to outboard effect devices, then return the 
effected signal back into the mix using the effect returns. This is called a sidechain 
routing because the aux signal takes a detour through the effects before...

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Pre or Post Fader Aux Sends
When you create a New Mixer Strip you have the option to place both Aux Sends after 
the channel volume fader and mute control or you can place them before the fader and 
mute. Post-Fader turns down the send level as you lower the volume of the strip. With 
Pre-Fader selected, you may still hear the effected signal returning from one of the Aux 
Buses with the volume fader turned down.
With the...

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Level, Pan, Solo & Mute Controls
The Pan control comes before the Level Control 
and Aux Sends in the signal flow. On stereo strips 
we use an unconventional pan section with two 
pan pots – one for the left part of the signal and 
one for the right part of the signal. This feature 
allows you to independently position both sides of 
the stereo signal. A conventional stereo balance 
control only allows you to turn down one side or...

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Main Section
The main section contains all controls for controlling the main mix elements as well as 
a “TV screen” for viewing the parameters of the current selected insert.
The three buttons across the top of the main section select what is shown on the TV 
display. Input and output routings are graphically displayed. When an insert is selected 
(by clicking on the insert), the screen shows the available parameters for the currently...

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TV Screen & Selectors
The “TV screen” at the top of the main section is a multi-function display and control 
center for the input and output routings and effect controls. The three buttons at the top 
of the display select the current function of the display—Effect, Inputs or Outputs.
Effect
ENote: Effects have to 
be placed into an insert 
location before you can 
program them.Select the Effect display view in the main section, then click...