SoundCraft FX16II User Manual page 20

8 STEREO RETURNS
Four balanced Stereo Returns are available for the outputs of effects units or other stereo sources and are
mixed directly to the AUX and/or MIX/SUB busses at a level set by the respective controls. The left-hand
control sets the level to a choice of AUX 1 or AUX 2 (AUX 3 or FX in the case of RET 4), depending on the
postion of the adjacent switch. The right-hand control sets the level to MIX or SUB depending on the position
of the adjacent switch (it is effectively a rotary fader).
If a mono source is used, plugging into the Left jack only automatically feeds the signal to both Left and
Right.
9 EFFECTS RETURN
The Effects Return is similar to the Stereo Returns, but instead of taking an external source this section is fed
from the output of the internal LEXICON® Digital Effects Processor. Routing is to a choice of AUX 1/2 and/or
MIX/SUB.
10 2 TRACK LEVEL CONTROL & INPUTS
The rotary control sets the level of the 2 Track Tape input, which is routed to the headphones, monitor outputs
and meters, or directly to the Mix outputs by pressing the adjacent switch (11). These unbalanced inputs, on
RCA phono connectors, are ideal to connect the playback of a tape machine for monitoring.
11 2 TRACK TO MIX
Pressing this switch adds the 2-Track Tape input to the Mix and is an ideal way of feeding pre-show music to
the main outputs in live applications without using up valuable input channels.
12 SOLO MODE
This switch selects either non-destructive AFL/PFL (switch UP), or SOLO-IN-PLACE monitoring (switch DOWN).
The two modes are described below:
13 PFL MODE
When any input channel SOLO switch or master section AFL switch is pressed, the selected signal is fed to the
headphones, control room output and meters, where it replaces the selected monitor source. The PFL/AFL
LED illuminates to warn that a PFL is active.
This is a useful way of listening to any required input signal without interrupting the main mix, for making
adjustments or tracing problems.
14 SOLO-IN-PLACE MODE
In contrast to PFL, SOLO-IN-PLACE mode allows an individual channel, or selection of channels to be monitored
in isolation from the rest of the mix, but at the correct mix levels and with all sends, pans and effects active.
With SOLO MODE active (switch down), pressing any one or more SOLO switches on the input channel mutes
all channels which are not SOLOed, leaving only the selected channels in the mix. When the SOLO switches
are released the original mix is restored. The SIP ACTIVE LED warns when SOLO-IN-PLACE is on.
Note that when SOLO MODE is active, pressing any SOLO switch interrupts the main MIX, and
should therefore not be used during live performance.
15 BARGRAPH METERS
3-colour peak reading BARGRAPH METERS are provided to monitor the 2TK, MIX or SUB signals, giving you a
constant warning of excessive peaks in the signal which might cause overloading. Aim to keep the signal
within the amber segments at peak levels for best performance.
Similarly, if the output level is too low and hardly registering at all on the meters, the level of background noise
may become significant. Take care to set up the input levels for best performance.
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