Input Channels And Faders - DigiDesign VENUE Profile Manual

Input Channels and Faders

Input sections provide 24 faders and other controls for Input Channel and FX Returns. Input channels are arranged in two sec-
tions: Input channel strips 1–16 are to the left of the Output Master Section, while Input strips 17–24 are to the right. Additional
channels are banked to the 24 faders using the Bank A, B, C and D switches. All 24 input channels bank together.
Input faders 1–16 can also be assigned to control FX Returns 1–8 or 9–16, or the output EQ (graphic EQ).
Each input channel strip includes a channel fader, channel Select, Mute and Solo switches, a rotary encoder, LCD display area and
meters for channel level and gain reduction. The encoders and associated assignment switches access Gain, Pan, HPF, Compressor
and Gate thresholds and Aux sends. Each bank of eight input channels provides a two-row LCD display that shows channel
name, parameter names, values and other data as appropriate for the current action.
Additional input parameters are controlled by selecting one or more channels to make them the target of the ACS.
Encoder Switches
Figure 12. Input controls (Input Channels 1–8 shown)
Clip LED
The Bank Clip Indicator lights to indicate a meter clip on an
Input Channel or FX Return at the corresponding position in
an alternate bank of channels. This indicator obeys the same
clipping threshold display rules as the Input Channel meters
(as set in the Options > Interaction page). It gives you an indi-
cation of extreme signal level in a currently hidden
("off-bank") layer.
28 VENUE Profile Guide
Faders 1–8
Bank A/B/C/D
Clip and Safe LEDs
Bus Assign LEDs
Meters
Encoders and LEDs
LCD Display
Select
Solo
Mute
FX Returns/GEQ
Safe LED
Automation Safe, Solo Safe, or Bank Safe
The Safe LED indicates either an input strip's Automation safe
status, Solo safe status, or Bank Safe status, depending on the
current Input Safe Switch setting. See "Input Safe Switches" on
page 62
Auto Safe Mode If the Safe LED is lit, the channel will not re-
spond to Snapshot-driven changes. If the LED is off, that
channel will respond to any applicable changes driven by
Snapshots (subject to the current Recall Safe settings, if Recall
Safe is enabled).