Channel Inputs And Outputs; Inputs; Outputs; Insert Points - Euphonix CS3000 Operation Manual

Section 5: The Patchbay
Channel Inputs
and Outputs

Inputs

Outputs

Insert Points

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One of the great features of the Euphonix system is that there
are many inputs and outputs for each channel, and each fader
can source or route to any combination of them. This means
that you can use the console controls (and snapshots!) to
conveniently switch between inputs and outputs rather than
having to cross-patch at the patchbay.
There are 6 inputs to each channel strip. There are two
universal inputs ("mic inputs") labeled M1 and M2. These
inputs provide input gain trim, phase reverse, high-pass filter,
and phantom power. There are also four Line inputs, labeled
L1, L2, L3, and L4. The Line inputs automatically adjust to the
output impedence of the source. Both M2 and L4 inputs have
the option of bus/tape switching.
There are 5 outputs per channel. The 3 pre-fader outputs are
labeled Out1, Out2 and Out3. The 2 post-fader direct outputs
are labeled DIR1 and DIR2. The Dirs can be switched to be
pre-fader if they are sourced from the combiner, and the
combiner is then sourced from one of the 6 inputs. Out3 can
also be sourced post-fader (MT Bus). All outputs are post-EQ.
If you look at the channel block diagram you will see how all
the jacks interface with the various elements within the I/O
strip. For technical information regarding the inputs and
outputs of a Euphonix console. (See the system Service and
Installation Manual.
There are no dedicated insert points on the CS3000/2000. The
engineer is free to use the outputs (Out1, Out2, Out3) and line
inputs (L1, L2, L3, L4) individually or paired together to form up
to three insert points per channel.
If only the multitrack is normalled to the M2 or L4 inputs, and
mono sources, such as a mic lines, are normalled to the M1
inputs, then the 3 Out/Line pairs can be permanently wired as
insert points. Processing devices (such as the ES108A Dynam-
ics unit) can be either patched or wired (normalled) between
the insert points.
If you need a stereo insert point, simply use any two of the
Out/Line pairs. For example, if you were sourcing stereo linked
M1 and M2 on the lower fader, send M1 and M2 to that
channel's Out1 and Out2 instead, which should be feeding the
stereo processor. Then de-assign M1 and M2 from the lower
fader and source L1 and L2 instead to access the stereo return
from the processor.
Euphonix CS3000/2000 Operation Manual