AMS Neve Libra Live II Series User Manual page 14

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Sync Source
This is the source for the word clock synchronisation signal that is used to ensure that samples of
digital audio are sent and received simultaneously by digital audio devices that are connected
together.
Timecode (Dynamic Automation)
Timecode is a coded signal that is used to set the absolute timeline position.
The source for timecode can be a tape machine (digital or analogue) or a pulse generator (video
source).
Tracks
Tracks are another word for "monitor outputs" which are output busses used for multitrack sends,
surround outputs and mix-minus outputs. Libra Live can have up to 96 monitor paths. Each
monitor path has a track send (the send to the multitrack, surround output or mix-minus output)
and a track return (not normally used when the output is used for surround and mix-minus
outputs). The track return can be switched between the track's corresponding output (bus) or a
separate input (tape). Signal processing can be allocated to the track send part of the path (i.e.
after the summing bus and before the physical output) or to the track return part of the path (after
the bus/tape switching and before the signal is re-routed to other mix busses).
Turbo Allocation
Turbo Allocation is used to allocate and remove small quantities of processing without having to
load a whole console. For instance, if a path requires EQ (such as a Main Output that would not
usually have EQ) it can be added as a one off operation with Turbo Allocation. Turbo allocation is
normally done with Encore's Path Editor.
Note: On SSP and ESP equipped consoles turbo allocation mutes the console for a few seconds
while processing is re-allocated, so is automatically barred when the console is on-air.
Virgin Territory (Dynamic Automation)
This is an expression used to describe parts of a Mix/Pass (or a series of Mix/Passes) for which
there is no automation data and no settings in the Initial Snapshot.
Word Clock
This is a form of synchronisation signal used by digital audio equipment. It should not be
confused with timecode (or timeline) which is used to keep devices lined up at the same time
position.
Fade (Dynamic Automation)
This is an abbreviation of crossfade used in dialogue boxes in Encore to indicate where crossfade
times can be entered (e.g. for Mix Conforming).
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