Part Iv-Mixer Controls; Chapter 9 - Channel Control; Front Panel; Channel Strips - Tascam SX-1 Reference Manual

Front Panel

Channel Strips

its individual parameters (such as, EQ, effects, and
automation).
The key works either as a channel
MUTE
MUTE
mute or a solo button. If the
Fader is not lit, then the
MUTE
nel. If the key on the master fader is depressed
SOLO
(and glowing red), the
MUTE
(the Master Fader key is described here).
SOLO
The
<AUTO>
<AUTO>
red to show Write automation Ready. They blink red
when writing automation data for their associated
channel strip.
Chapter 9 – Channel Control
There are 16 Channel
Strips, each with its
own fader and asso-
ciated control keys.
The Channel Strips
are fully assignable,
allowing them con-
trol over any of the
mixer's 40 inputs as
well as groups, mas-
ter faders, MIDI
tracks, and busses.
Channel Fader
Fader for controlling
the channel's level.
The SX-1's faders
are motorized and
touch-sensitive for
dynamic automation.
Use this key to
REC
arm a track for
recording. This can
be an HDR or a
MIDI track, depend-
ing on what the strip
is assigned to.
The key
SEL
SEL
selects the mixer
channel for editing of
key on the Master
SOLO
key mutes the chan-
key solos the channel
LED indicators glow solid
Part IV–Mixer Controls
The
<SIG/OL>
<SIG/ OL>
indicate that a signal is present at the channel's input
and red on peaks.
NOTE
When turning on the SX-1, the faders move as they are
automatically calibrated. Make sure that nothing is rest-
ing on the surface, and that the faders are free to per-
form their "fader dance" as the SX-1 starts up.
There is one Master Channel for

Master Channel

controlling the mixer's main stereo output. The Mas-
ter Channel's keys also dictate how the Channel
Strips' associated keys and the Virtual Channel Strip
will function.
The Master Fader controls the level
Master Fader
for the master stereo buss output (and the busses in
surround modes).
TIP
The Master Fader screen can be recalled on the
Channel
VGA or LCD by pressing the CHANNEL key (from the
MAIN DISPLAY MODE section). Then select the Mas-
ter Fader by pressing its SEL key.
Use the
ALL SAFE
ALL SAFE
key on all channels. This prevents the record
REC
arming of audio and MIDI tracks.
TIP
The All Safe mode here refers to the recorder, and is not
to be confused with the All Safe automation mode
("Automation" on page 80). This recorder All Safe
mode is ideal for safeguarding a project from accidental
erasures and changes.
This key selects the Master Fader channel
SEL
SEL
for editing of its individual parameters (such as, EQ,
effects, and automation).
The key determines the mode of the
SOLO
SOLO
channel strips' keys. When depressed, the key
MUTE
lights red to show that the Solo mode is active. This
causes the keys to function as solo keys.
MUTE
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LEDs light green to
key to disable the
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