SoundCraft MH2 User Manual page 30

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busses.
The C (mono) bus is always fed directly with a mono sum of the stereo post-fader signal.
Fader
A high-quality long-throw 100mm fader (21) controls the level to all busses, and has 10dB of
gain when fully up as well as an expanded scale around the critical unity gain area for maximum
resolution.
MUTE
The MUTE switch (22) mutes the signal to all busses, including pre-fade Aux sends. The mute
circuit can also be activated by the mute group system, an SIP mute signal or a VCA mute signal.
A Preview mode allows editing and checking of mute groups and snapshots without disturbing
the audio passing through the desk, and Mutes can be set 'Safe'.
SAFE/PREV LED
The SAFE/PREV LED (23) is used to indicate the Mute Safe status of the channel or Preview
mute status, if the console is in Preview mode. The channel is toggled in or out of SAFE mode
using the MUTE switch, after first engaging EDIT SAFES mode on the mute group master panel.
Steady illumination of the LED indicates a mute safe condition. Preview status is indicated by
flashing illumination, upon entering Preview mode from the mute group master panel, if the
Mute is present in the previewed mute group.
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LED Input Metering
The Stereo channel channel is fitted with a 12-segment LED bargraph meter (24), positioned
next to each fader for maximum visibility and giving immediate graphic indication of incoming
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signals at the output of the equaliser.
VCA Assign LEDs
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The module is assigned to the 8 VCA Groups using the SOLO button (25) on each channel, in
conjunction with the VCA Master SOLO switches. The whole console has to be switched into the
VCA Assign Mode (press the "VCA Assign Mode" switch located at the top of the Mute Group
master panel) in order for the SOLO switch functions to be changed in this way. The current VCA
assignments are indicated on the 8 VCA Assign LEDs (26) adjacent to the fader.
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SOLO
The Solo button (25) provides a stereo PFL feed to the engineer's headphones or monitors, or
triggers a destructive solo in place, depending on mode selection at the master section. The
solo button can also be activated remotely from a VCA solo when assigned to a VCA group,
giving Stereo AFL. Intercancel or additive soloing is possible, with or without input priority, and
solos can be cleared with a single button press at the master section. The solo buttons also
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feature automatic momentary operation, by pressing and holding for more than 0.5 sec.