Monitoring And Communication - Studer D950 Operating Instructions Manual

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Monitoring and Communication

Monitoring
IPL function
Machine control
Date printed: 03.09.03
The Control Room (CR) monitoring section provides control of up to three
different speaker systems, (two multi-channel and one stereo), and a con-
figurable number of source selectors. Analog or digital, internal or external
sources can be assigned to any of the source selector keys. A headphone
panel is also supplied with the communication module for use within the
control room.
The Studio Monitor is configurable in the same way as the CR monitor
section, although only one pair stereo loudspeakers is supported. Along
with the controls located on the console, the studio can have remote vol-
ume control.
In addition to the normal monitoring facilities provided on a conventional
mixing console, the Studer D950 offers additional monitoring paths: the
"IPL" or "In-Process Listening" function. This function enables signal
monitoring after individual processing blocks within a channel, specifi-
cally:
• After the input;
• After the equalizer;
• At the return point of the insert;
• After the dynamic unit, and
• At the key input (side chain) of the dynamic unit.
This function can be configured for any channel in the same way as other
processing blocks.
Talkback An extensive talkback system is implemented within the D950. The talk-
back source can be either the built-in, or an external microphone. Several
destinations, such as multitrack buses, direct outputs, auxiliaries, groups,
and master outputs are available. In addition, each channel is fitted with a
talkback key that activates talkback to the direct output of the correspond-
ing channel. The talkback return signal can be monitored on the small
talkback loudspeaker built into the console.
(option)
Basic machine control supports one P2 9-pin port and is included in the
AutoTouch automation package. An integrated multi-machine control
system is a further option and can be supplied on request.
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