Clear Mutes; Peak Level; Meter; Master Fader - Mackie Onyx Blackbird Owner's Manual

59. CLEAR MUTES

This button clears all input mutes [49] for the mixer
that is currently in view. When input mutes are engaged
(red) this button's text will turn yellow to indicate that
there will be an effect if selected.

60. PEAK LEVEL

This numeric display shows the hottest peak level
that the active mix is outputting within a tenth of a
decibel (until the peak level area or the output meter
itself is double-clicked to clear, or until clear peaks [57]
is pressed, which does exactly what it states – it clears
all peaks). When an output mix has clipped, both the
peak level and the top of the output meter [60] will
turn red to indicate that a clip has occurred. Output
peak levels are post-fader.

61. METER

This graphic display shows the current output level
in graduated increments. (Each segment represents a
half-decibel at the top end of the meter; the precision
of the segment drops to two decibels per segment at the
bottom.)
Most of the meter is green (when receiving input).
Yellow is used NOT to indicate that the signal is above
0 dBFS, but rather that it is within 3 dB of clipping.
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When outputs have clipped, both the peak level [59]
and the top of the output meter will turn red to indicate
that a clip has occurred. This may be cleared by double-
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clicking in the peak level area, the output meter, or by
selecting clear peaks [57].
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The output meters for all mixes are also
viewable via the output mix tabs, so constant
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view of all output levels (and whether or not
they have been clipped) is possible.
Output meters are post-fader and post-mute.
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62. MASTER FADER

The master fader for each output mix controls the
amount of signal being sent out of Blackbird's
corresponding physical outputs. The gain range of
master fader adjustments is +6 dB to –infinity dB, and
the fader may be double-clicked to return to 0 dBFS
(unity gain).
The master faders for all outputs are also
controllable via the output mix tabs, so
constant control of all output levels
(regardless of which mixer is currently in view) is
possible.
Output faders are pre-output metering.

63. MASTER FADER LEVEL

For more precise adjustments, double-click on the
white master fader level display below the fader and
type in these numeric adjustments manually (e.g. –3,
then Enter). If you elect not to type in adjustments and
move the faders manually, this display will still reflect
the position of the fader in dB of gain applied/reduced.
Output fader levels are pre-output metering.

64. CLEAR SOLOS

Selecting this button will clear all input solos [54] for
the mixer that is currently being viewed. When input
solos are engaged (yellow) this button's text will also
turn yellow to indicate that there will be an effect if
pushed.
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