Meters Screen - Behringer X32 User Manual

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X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual

7.3 Meters Screen

The meters screen displays di erent groups of level meters for various signal
paths of the console, and is useful for quickly ascertaining if any channels need
level adjustment. Since there are no parameters to adjust for the metering
displays, none of the metering screens contain any "bottom-of-screen"
controls that would normally be adjusted by the 6 rotary encoders.
The meter screen contains the following separate screen tabs, each containing
level meters for the following signal paths:
1. Channel:
Level meters and fader levels for the 32 input channels
Gate response meters for the 16 input channels
Gain reduction meters for the 16 input channels
2. Mix Bus:
Level meters, fader levels, and gain reduction meters for the
16 bus masters
Level meters, fader levels, and gain reduction meters for the
6 matrix outputs
Level meters, fader levels, and gain reduction meters for the stereo
main bus and the mono bus
3. Aux/FX:
Level meters for the 6 auxiliary sends
Level meters and fader levels for the 8 auxiliary returns
Level meters and fader levels for the 4 stereo e ects returns
4. In/Out:
The 32 input channels
The 8 auxiliary returns
The 6 auxiliary sends
The two rear panel digital outputs
Monitor outputs
The 16 rear panel analog outputs
The P16 Ultranet outputs
5. RTA:
The Real Time Analyzer provides accurate feedback of source frequencies in either
bargraph or spectrograph form, allowing problematic or feedback frequencies to
be quickly identi ed. The frequency information can be viewed on the dedicated
RTA tab, but can also be overlayed on top of the channel parametric EQ or the
31-band EQ in an FX slot. The 6 encoders allow adjustment for all 3 scenarios.
1. Rotate the rst encoder to cycle through the 6 check boxes to select
various designations. Press the encoder to check the box.
Channel EQ Defaults
The channel parametric EQ defaults to post-EQ, allowing you to see the
results of your EQ adjustments in real time on the analyzer. Select the
'Pre EQ' box to monitor the RTA independent of channel adjustments.
Select the 'Spectrograph' box to view in spectrograph form instead of
the default bargraph.
GEQ Defaults
Per default, the 31-band EQ will display the RTA information at the
bus in which the EQ is inserted (for example, Main LR). Select the
'Use RTA Source' box to display the RTA source (see encoder 6). To view
the frequencies as they are adjusted by the EQ, select the 'Post GEQ' box.
Select the 'Spectrograph' box to view in spectrograph form instead of
the default bargraph.
RTA Source
When the 'Solo Priority' box is selected, the RTA source will be replaced
with the monitor solo bus whenever a channel solo is active. This option
is useful for analyzing a group of channels concurrently, or only brie y
analyzing other channels than the xed RTA source. This a ects both the
GEQ RTA view and the dedicated RTA tab view.
2. Press the 2nd encoder to view the frequencies on the RTA tab as a
bargraph or spectrograph. Note that this does not a ect the channel EQ
or 31-band EQ view. The spectrograph view displays frequencies over a
10 second window, which may make it easier to identify highly dynamic
source material.
3. Press the 4th encoder to enable Auto Gain, which is recommended
for most situations to ensure meaningful readings. However, when
disabled, the gain can be manually adjusted with the encoder which
may be necessary for comparing absolute frequency band levels
between di erent channels.
4. Adjust the 5th encoder to set the EQ overlay transparency of the
analyzer on top of the channel or 31-band EQ. When set to 0%, the RTA
will not be visible on the EQ screens. Press the encoder to set the source
as Pre or Post EQ.
5. Adjust the 6th encoder to select the RTA source. This can be dynamic
if you would like to monitor the currently selected channel or monitor
source, or a xed channel can be selected (for use with a dedicated
measurement mic, for example).