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Detailed Channel Description
Small Fader (SF) Section
0dB
The 0dB switch bypasses the fader to give a fixed unity gain through the Small Fader signal path. This is useful when levels are
set or automated within the DAW, thus allowing a session to be easily recalled by fixing the console fader gain to unity.
Small Fader Insert
ORIGIN has a separate fully balanced Insert for both the Large Fader and Small Fader paths. The primary use of the insert is to
bring external processing into the signal path. For example, to insert a dynamics unit such as those found in SSL's 500 series
modules. In conjunction with an automatable level control (e.g. SSL Sigma), they can also be a way to 'automate' the path level.
Insert In (INS IN) and Insert Pre (INS PRE)
In common with other SSL consoles, the Insert Send is always active, while the Insert Return switches into the signal path using
the INS IN switch. Typically the send is Post path processing, the INS PRE switch moves this point to Pre path processing. The
channel insert sends and returns are found on the rear panel 25 way D-Type connectors. Typically these are wired to a patchbay
for ease of use with other external devices. Wiring details are in the Connectors section, later in the document.
SF TO MIX
The SF TO MIX switch sends the Small Fader path to the main stereo Mix bus.
SOLO and CUT
The SOLO switch activates the Solo function for the Small Fader. The function of the SOLO switch is controlled by the SOLO
MASTER section in the centre section. Typically the SOLO switch is an After Fader Listen (AFL) function. This can be switched to
destructive Solo In Place using the SF SIP switch in the SOLO MASTER section. Additionally, the Small Fader Solo can be linked
to the Large Fader Solo and/or changed to be a Pre Fade Listen using the SOLO MASTER section PFL switch.
The CUT switch mutes the output of the Small Fader.
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Small Fader (SF)
ORIGIN has two distinct signal paths in each channel strip. The Small Fader controls the signal level
in one of those paths (the SF path). ORIGIN's Small Fader is a 60 mm high quality audio fader, with a
fader law designed to provide more resolution around the 0 dB point, allowing subtle level changes
from modest fader movements. The fader output is unity gain to the bus when the Pan control is hard
left or right.
SF PAN
The Small Fader has a dedicated SF PAN control. As with other channel pan controls, the centre Pan
level is -4.5 dB from 0 dB to each bus - a traditional SSL compromise between typical mono -3 and -6
dB centre points for constant perceived level or power.
SF FROM LF
The Small Fader (SF) signal feed may be sourced from the Large Fader (LF) path (post fader) using
the SF FROM LF switch, This is useful when you want to use the Small Fader path to create a parallel
mix from the Large Fader path, routing via the buses to give a parallel mix with its own fader level/trim
control.
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