System 5 Digital Audio Mixing System Operation Manual
8.2
Channel Control Features
8.2.1
Channel Name
The Main and Swap channels are designated by a number (C# by default) or by a four-
character name assigned in the Channel Assign Panel (see page 98). The Main channel
is below the Swap channel; the active channel's display is brighter. Press the Swap key to
switch between the Swap and Main channels. The Strip controls only the active channel.
8.2.2
Function Keys
The Routing, Input, Dynamics, EQ/Filters, Aux Sends, and Pan functions can be
assigned to a Strip's eight rotary knobs by the five switches below the knobs. If the
function has more than eight parameters, the
and forward to display the additional settings. Four function in/out switches are located
to the left of the function selection switches.
8.2.3
Rotary Knobs
Each Strip has eight illuminated, rotary knobs each with a four-character display and
two switches. The knob is a continuous controller; as the knob turns, the LEDs on the
outer ring light to show the current relative level. The display shows the knob's current
function except while adjusting the knob, when it shows the parameter's value.
The lower switch to the left of the knob toggles the knob's function in/out.
Top of Strip
HiF
Select/Punch
for On/Off
switch
On/Off
switch
Figure 8-6 Rotary Knob Controls
keys (above * key) page backward
Knobset
Select/Punch switch
Knob Automation
status LEDs
Knob Select/Punch
switch
Switch Automation
status LEDs
104
Channels and Strips
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