828Mkii Front Panel Operation; Push-Button Rotary Encoders; Multi-Function Lcd Display - MOTU 828mkII User Manual

828mkII Front Panel Operation

CHAPTER 7
OVERVIEW
The 828mkII is the first FireWire audio interface to
offer complete front-panel programming via six
rotary encoders and a 2x16 backlit LCD display. All
828mkII settings can be accessed via these front-
panel controls.
Push-button rotary encoders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Multi-function LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
VOLUME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
SETUP / SELECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
MIX BUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
PARAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
CURSOR / VALUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Stand-alone operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Figure 7-1: The 828mkII front panel controls.

PUSH-BUTTON ROTARY ENCODERS

All of the knobs shown in Figure 7-1 are push-
button digital rotary encoders. In many cases, you
can either push the knob or turn it to make a
setting or toggle the LCD display (depending on
the encoder and setting).

MULTI-FUNCTION LCD DISPLAY

The LCD provides access to the many 828mkII
settings, as well as visual feedback of the current
parameter being modified.
The LCD operates in two different modes: setup
mode and mixer mode. Push the SETUP knob to
toggle between the two modes.
Choose the mix parameter The top row shows settings
to edit here with the for the 10 analog inputs.
PARAM knob.
Choose the mix you The bottom row shows settings
are editing by for the 10 digital inputs.
pushing the MIX BUS
knob. Turn the knob
to change the mix
volume.
Use the CURSOR knob
to scroll to a channel
and use VALUE to
change its setting.
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