Operating Modes - Sensaphonics 3D AARO User Manual

OPERATING MODES

The 3D Active Ambient system has two operating modes –
Perform and Full Ambient. Follow the instructions for your
system on the System Set-Up pages. During the show,
simply flip the toggle switch to select Perform mode (used
while playing) or Full Ambient mode (also called Communi-
cation mode) as desired.
Perform Mode
In this mode, your direct IEM mix is heard normally, with the
ambient sound mixed in at a level determined by the
setting of the "Ambient Background" knob (the 8-position
rotary control inside the bodypack mixer). The maximum
ambience level is unity gain (position "7" on the control
knob). The control reduces ambience in 4 dB steps, down
to -24 dB (position "1"). Position "0" turns the ambience
completely off (leaving the IEM mix only – like a conven-
tional in-ear system). Typically, the Ambient Background
should be set to a reduced level (below unity gain).
Full Ambient Mode
This setting is mainly used between songs or when off
stage. The ambient sound picked by the embedded micro-
phones is presented at unity gain (full natural volume) while
the IEM mix is automatically reduced. In this mode, you can
hear and communicate normally – as if you were not even
wearing full isolation earphones. In Full Ambient, the 3D
system dynamically reduces the monitor level to 85 dB SPL,
allowing normal conversation on stage.
Remember: The volume level of the monitor mix is still
controlled from your IEM bodypack receiver, while the
amount of added stage ambience is set with the rotary
Background Ambience control found inside the 3D
bodypack. Use the Mode switch to toggle to Full Ambient
mode for communication.
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Mode Switch