Fat Channel Plugins; Flexmixes; Fader Layers - PRESONUS StudioLive III Series Owner's Manual

2 Getting Started
2.2 Useful Concepts
2.2.2

Fat Channel Plugins

2.2.3

FlexMixes

2.2.4

Fader Layers

The StudioLive 32SX and 32SC feature a Fixed mode Fat Channel that is locked to the
Input layer controls you need under your fingertips quickly. All other StudioLive users
can toggle between the Fixed and Dynamic modes by pressing and holding the
Input button in the Fat Channel.
For more information on using the Fat Channel system, see Section 6.
The Compressor and EQ in the Fat Channel are equipped with multiple plug-in
models that can be loaded on each input and output to alter the sound and provide
your mix with more character. Additional Fat Channel plug-ins can be purchased
from the PreSonus Shop.
Every Fat Channel plug-in model can also be loaded in Studio One. Purchased
plug-ins come with both installers included.
For more information on loading a purchased Fat Channel models, see StudioLive
Series III Fat Channel Plug-ins Addendum.
In a traditional analog console, there are several different types of buses, each
feeding a dedicated output. Your StudioLive mixer features analog Mix outputs, each
driven by a FlexMix bus. Why do we call them FlexMixes? Because each FlexMix can
be configured as any one of three bus types:
• Pre- or Post-Fader Send Aux Bus. Aux buses provide auxiliary mixes that are
separate from the main and subgroup mixes.
• Subgroup. Subgroups are alternate buses that act much like the Main L+R bus on
your StudioLive.
• Pre- or Post-Fader Matrix Mix. Matrix mixes provide auxiliary mixes created from
any bus output as well as every input channel.
What's more, FlexMixes can be stereo linked or used as mono, providing
maximum flexibility.
Power User Tip: Compact StudioLive Series III mixers, like the StudioLive 32SC, are
equipped with more FlexMix buses than physical analog FlexMix outputs. These
additional buses can be routed over the AVB network to NSB-series stageboxes, EarMix
personal monitor systems, and other mixers on the network.
For more information on using and configuring FlexMixes, see Section 5.1
To provide the most compact form factor, the StudioLive mixer utilizes fader layers.
Each layer allows you to view the channel strip controls for the input channels in each
mix. Additional fader layers allow you to view just the Aux Inputs, the DCA Group
outputs, or the Mix Master outputs.
More information about Fader Layers can be found in Section 4.2.
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