Large Fader (Lf) Section; Large Fader (Lf); Lf Pan; Large Fader Insert - Solid State Logic ORIGIN User Manual

Large Fader (LF) Section

Large Fader (LF)

The Large Fader controls the signal level in the LF path. ORIGIN's Large Fader is a 100mm 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.
The CUT switch mutes the output of the Large Fader.
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LF PAN

The Large Fader has a dedicated LF 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.

Large 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)

Following the EQ and compressor in the channel signal flow is a fully balanced insert point.
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.

LF TO MIX

The LF TO MIX switch sends the Large Fader path to the main stereo Mix bus.

0dB

The 0dB switch bypasses the fader to give a fixed unity gain through the Large 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.

SOLO and CUT

The SOLO switch activates the Solo function for the Large 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
LF SIP switch in the SOLO MASTER section. Additionally, the Large Fader Solo can be linked to
the Small Fader Solo and/or changed to be a Pre Fade Listen using the SOLO MASTER section
PFL switch.
See the SOLO MASTER section on page 30 for more details on the Solo options.
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