Solid State Logic SSL 18 User Manual page 24

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8. FADER TRAY SECTION
The fader controls the level sent to the Monitor Bus for each Playback Return Channel (providing DIRECT is disengaged and MIX
ROUTES OFF is not engaged), as well as providing SOLO, CUT & PAN functionality. MON button routes the signal onto the Monitor
Bus (Outputs 1-2).
These Outputs can also be set to Mono or Stereo Linked, as indicated by the green infinity symbol when operating in stereo mode, or
split out for individual level or CV output in Mono Mode, as show in the diagram below:
Below is a visual illustration of DIRECT MODE. For simplicity, the illustration shows all Playback Returns with DIRECT Enabled (left-
hand side) and all Playback Returns with DIRECT Disabled (right-hand side). Of course, you have the ability to toggle the DIRECT
mode on/off for each Stereo Playback Return Channel.