Monitoring; Monitors; Monitor Display; Mute And Dim - Focusrite Red 8Line User Manual

Monitoring

Monitors

Monitor outputs, at line level, are provided via the 1/4" balanced jack
outputs on the rear panel.
• The Output Encoder will adjust the monitor output level
whenever the Monitor button is illuminated

Monitor Display

The monitor display shows the current volume level and whether
either Dim or Mute is active. 'Dim' attenuates the signal by 18dB.
The L/R meter display shows a pre-fade level (the signal level
present before the Output Encoder).
The display also shows the Global Host and Sync settings and their
lock status flags (see 'Global Settings' on page 23).

Mute and Dim

Mute and Dim functions are individually enabled via the Monitor
Setup menu. Additionally, the Output Encoder can be programmed
to toggle either the Dim or Mute (default) function when clicked.
Menu activation:
Press-and-hold the Monitor button to enter the Setup menu
1
Rotate the Output Encoder to highlight either Dim or Mute
2
Click to select On or Off
3
To exit, press Monitor again (or select the 'Back' option)
4
Toggle Function programming:
Enter the Monitor Setup menu as above
1
Rotate to highlight the function to be programmed
2
Press-and-hold the Output Encoder until the confirmation
3
message appears
The selected function will now toggle on/off each time the Output
Encoder is clicked.

Headphones

Two independent stereo headphone outputs are available on the
front panel.
• To adjust a headphone's volume level, or to activate Dim or Mute
for that output, press one of the Headphone Select buttons
For Dim and Mute activation and programming, refer to the 'Mute and Dim'
section above but substitute 'Monitor button' with the appropriate Headphone
Select button.
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Thunderbolt
Internal
L R
Monitor
-65
Mute
Dim
Monitor Display
On Off
Mute
Dim
On Off
Back
Monitor Setup Menu
Press Function
Mute
Stored
Encoder Toggle Confirmation
Headphone Select Buttons