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4. To assign an 8-channel source from the other input channels of the
console (9-16, 17-24, 25-32), simply repeat the process above, using the
other four push encoders on the same screen.
5. Choices for Aux 1-4 include:
• Aux Ins
• Local 1-2
• Local 1-4
• Local 1-6
• AES50A 1-2
• AES50A 1-4
•
AES50A 1-6
• AES50B 1-2
• AES50B 1-4
• AES50B 1-6
• Card 1-2
• Card 1-4
• Card 1-6.
out 1-16
The ROUTING screens out 1-16 tab allows the user to patch the M32R's various
internal signal paths to the 8 analogue XLR outputs that are located on the
console's rear panel.
The M32R allows for many different kinds of output signal paths, and this screen
is where these outputs are assigned to a physical rear panel output, so that the
signal path can be patched to their eventual destination, such as front-of-house
PA speakers or a powered stage monitor.
To assign the various output paths to the rear panel XLR outputs, perform
the following steps:
1. Adjust the first push encoder to select to which of the 8 rear panel
analogue outs you wish to assign an output signal path.
2. Adjust the third encoder to select an output path category.
These include:
• Off
• Main (LRC) Mix
• Mix Bus Outputs
• Matrix Outputs
• Direct Outs
• Monitor.
3. Adjust the fourth encoder to select a specific output path, including:
• Off
• Main L
• Main R
•
Main C/M
• Any of the 16 Mix Outputs
• Any of the six Matrix Outputs
• Any of the 32 Direct Outputs
• Any of the eight Auxiliary Outputs
• Any of the FX Direct Outputs
• Monitor L
• Monitor R
•
Talkback.Tap the fourth encoder to assign the selected output path,
completing the process.
• Adjust the fifth encoder to select the signal tap point for the
output assignment. This determines where in the audio signal path
the source is 'tapped' as it is sent to the physical rear panel output.
The available signal tap points include:
• IN/LC
• IN/LC +M
•
PreEQ
• PreEQ +M
• PostEQ
• PostEQ +M
• PreFdr
• PreFdr +M
• Post Fader.
4. Tap the fifth encoder to assign the selected signal tap point.
5. Turn the sixth encoder to adjust the amount of digital line delay applied
to the output path as it is sent to the rear panel physical output. As the
amount of delay is adjusted, the current delay time is displayed in three
different units of measurement: feet, metres and milliseconds.
6. Tap the sixth encoder to toggle delay on/off. The Delay label illuminates
when the delay is inserted into the signal path.
TIP: Applying a delay to an output signal is typically done when the console is used
in a 'multi-zone' PA speaker setup, where some PA speakers are located near the
stage, and a second set of speakers is located further back within the audience.
By applying an appropriate amount of delay only to the speakers located near the
stage, the audience hears the audio from all speakers at the same time, ensuring
maximum time-alignment and sound quality. The M32 assumes an operating
temperature of 20°C/68°F when calculating the delay times.
aux out
The ROUTING screen's aux out tab allows the user to patch an internal signal
path (such as a mix output used as an effects send) to the six separate ¼"/RCA
auxiliary outputs.
Since these six outputs can have a wide variety of signal paths assigned to them,
they can be used for a wide variety of tasks, such as:
1. Feeding an external effects processor when the internal effects
are insufficient.
2. Patching a specific console signal path to an outboard recorder.
3. Feeding the analogue or digital audio inputs of a nearby video recorder.
To make an assignment as described above, perform the following steps:
1. Adjust the first push encoder to select to which auxiliary outputs to
assign a source. Choices include
• Aux Out 1
• Aux Out 2
• Aux Out 3
• Aux Out 4
• Aux Out 5
• Aux Out 6
• AES/EBU (Digital) Out L
• AES/EBU (Digital) Out R.
2. Adjust the third encoder to select for coarse range:
• Insert
• Main (LRC)
•
Mix Bus
• Matrix
• Direct Out
• Monitor.