Small Fader Path Controls - API Legacy AXS Operator's Manual

Small Fader Path Controls

The 968 Small Fader audio path is a complete audio channel designed to serve
the following functions:
• Routing microphone and instrument inputs to a multitrack recorder OR
• Additional inputs during mix down
• Retuning effects, virtual tracks, and other sources during mix down
The Small Fader path is fed from the upper 200 slot Preamp Output by default.
Accordingly, the Small Fader audio path is equipped with the following features:
• Alternate Line Input source
• Channel TRIM
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• Default path for lower 200 slot (COMP)
• Assignable EQ
• Insert Send and Return
• High-pass filter (50Hz, 12dB/8va)
• Assignable to Direct Output
• Assignable to Multitrack Bus access
• Odd-even panning across Multitrack Buses
• Assignable to stereo Program Buses A, B, and C
• Panning to stereo Program Buses
• 45mm Small Fader
• MUTE
• SOLO
• Solo and channel routing SAFE mode
• Peak Indicator
The controls for the Small Fader path function as follows:
TRIM: Sets the amount of pre-fader level Trim (boost)
0 to +12dB of gain
Located pre-fader, so the added gain is reflected in all post-fader stages (Aux Sends, Solos,
Bus Assignments and Direct \Output)
PK (Peak): A red LED illuminates when the preset Peak Reference level is reached in the Small Fader
audio path
The peak level is selected by the PEAK REFERENCE selector in the Master Section
24: Routes the Small Fader Path to the Multitrack Bus assignments
Disables the Large Fader signal routed to the Multitrack Bus assignments
Illuminates when engaged
FILT (Filter): Inserts a 50Hz high-pass filter in the Small Fader path
2 nd order filter: 12dB/8va slope
Illuminates when engaged
EQ SM: Moves the 500 Series equalizer into the Small Fader path
• The 500 Series EQ slot is routed to the Large Fader path by default
The EQ is always in one path or the other, but the IN button must be engaged to be used
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• Illuminates when engaged
AUX 5-12: Routes the Small Fader Path to Stereo Auxiliary Sends 5-12
Aux Sends 5-12 are fed from the Large Fader path by default
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Provides Aux Sends from the Small Fader path
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Illuminates when engaged
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SAFE: Activates the Safe mode for the Small Fader path
L e g a c y A X S
monitor mix during multitrack recording
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Phase Reverse (polarity inverter)
• Access to Channel Meter (depending on Master Meter Selection)
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