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- Page 1 User Guide...
- Page 3 All Rights Reserved. Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents. AMEK is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. AMEK shall not be...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
User Guide System Overview Why Media 51? · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 13 System Features· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 14 Frame Sizes . - Page 6 User Guide M1RN Mono Input Module Module Overview · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 17 Simplified Channel Path · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 18 Simplified Mix Paths·...
- Page 7 User Guide Filters ........24 Filters In .
- Page 8 User Guide M10 Stereo Input Module Module Overview · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 31 Simplified Stereo Channel Path · · · · · · · · · · · · · 32 Module Functions ·...
- Page 9 User Guide M2 Stereo FX Return/Group Module Module Overview · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 39 Simplified Stereo Group Path · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 40 Simplified Stereo FX Return Path ·...
- Page 10 User Guide Stereo Group/Line Outputs ......46 Pan ......... . 46 ST .
- Page 11 User Guide M3 Monitor Module Features · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 49 System Diagrams ......50 Control Room, Nearfield and Studio Monitors·...
- Page 12 User Guide Multi Format ........65 Stereo Bargraphs.
- Page 13 User Guide Automation Overview A Brief History· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 89 DOS ........89 Basic Principles ·...
- Page 14 User Guide Joysticks Overview · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 95 Joystick Outputs....... 95 Joystick Inputs .
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Page 15: Why Media 51
User Guide Why Media 51? The demand for surround-formatted, high quality audio material has never been greater. Film, TV, Video, DVD, DVD-A, Digital Radio and the Internet continue to require programme material which must be produced and mixed (or re-mixed) with these constantly developing media formats in mind. -
Page 16: System Features
User Guide System Features Frame Sizes Media 51 is available in three frame sizes: • 28 input • 44 input • 60 input Functionality System Eight Auxiliary Send Busses Stereo AFL In-Place Solo Bussing and Monitoring up to eight channels wide (with 5.1 panning per input module) allowing for: •... -
Page 17: Fx Return / Group Modules
User Guide FX Return / Group Modules Four M2 stereo FX Return / Group modules are fitted as standard, providing across-the-board audio subgrouping and stereo effects handling. Monitoring Comprehensive monitoring is provided by the M3 Monitor module which comprises: • Multi-Format and Stereo Monitoring •... -
Page 18: Automation System
User Guide Automation System Supertrue Media 51 is equipped as standard with AMEK’s proprietary Supertrue mixing automation software, providing accurate control over fader levels, switch automation and internal/external events via SMPTE and MIDI timecode synchronisation. In addition, Supertrue provides total recall of all channel rotary controls on the console surface with dynamic reset of selected switches. -
Page 19: Module Overview
User Guide Stereo Routing Main Routing Multiformat Routing Module Overview Auxiliary Sends The M1RN Mono Input is a fully featured, comprehensive module providing the necessary functionality for both professional multitrack recording and multi-format surround mixing with a Mic Amp and EQ section designed by Mr. Rupert Phantom Power Neve. -
Page 20: Simplified Channel Path
User Guide Simplified Channel Path The simplified diagram below shows the default Channel Path arrangement, typically set up for recording to multitrack tape, with Auxiliary Sends 5-8 available. Direct Output Mic/Line Rotary Busses Mic Input Gain Channel Fader Stereo MUTE Line Input Buss Mic/Line... -
Page 21: Module Functions
User Guide Module Functions Inputs The M1RN module shares an XLR connector for both Mic and Line inputs. The Tape input, Inserts and Direct Outputs are provided on ¼” (6.35mm) jacksockets. All connectors are provided on the rear terminal panel. Note: The Mic input is TLA balanced, all other inputs are electronically balanced except for the Insert Returns which are unbalanced. -
Page 22: Lcrs
User Guide Mix to Tks This feature assigns the Mix Path signal to the Multitrack Routing instead of the Channel Path signal. Note: The Channel pan pot is still available to assign to the Stereo Buss. Note: This function is over-ridden by both Aux 3&4 to Tks and 1:1 switches. Aux 3&4 to Tks This feature disconnects Aux 3&4 level controls from the Aux Busses and feeds them directly to the Multitrack Busses, effectively expanding the number of... -
Page 23: Auxiliary Sends
User Guide Auxiliary Sends There are eight Mono Auxiliary Sends fitted, arranged in pairs on dual concentric pots. All Aux Sends have unity gain when the controls are fully clockwise. Normally, Aux Sends 1-4 are fed from the Mix Path, with Aux Sends 5-8 fed from the Channel Path. -
Page 24: Channel Path Outputs
User Guide Channel Path Outputs Channel Mute The Channel Mute switch cuts off all output from the channel and utilises a soft mute circuit for click-free switching with an associated warning LED. CHAN This switch can also be automated from the Supertrue mixing system software. CHAN LEVEL Channel Level... -
Page 25: Insert Point
User Guide Insert Point The insert point normally operates in the Mix Path and is positioned post-EQ. Note: Both Insert Send and Return signals are Unbalanced and fed to a single 1/4” (6.25mm) jacksocket on the rear terminal panel. The jack Ring carries the Send signal with the Return signal on the Tip. -
Page 26: Filters
User Guide Filters A pair of continuously variable High Pass and Low Pass filters are fitted, using dual concentric pots. The upper control is the Low Pass filter. The Filters normally reside in the Mix Path (pre-EQ), but they can also be configured for use with Channel Path components (such as the Mic/Line amp) .025 via the Input Flip switch. -
Page 27: Equaliser
User Guide Equaliser A 4-band semi-parametric EQ is fitted with a separate In/Out switch. Each band HF/LF is configured using dual concentric pots with cut/boost on the upper control and frequency sweep on the lower control. The mid bands have variable Q controls. All four EQ sections normally reside in the Mix Path, but the HF and LF sections can be switched into the Channel Path using the HF/LF to Chan switch, providing concurrent limited EQ in both signal paths. -
Page 28: Mix Path Output
User Guide Mix Path Output Mix Fader The Mix Path output level is controlled by a 100mm travel fader, fitted to a separate panel below the module. The Mix Fader controls a VCA (voltage controlled amplifier) via the mix computer under control of the Supertrue automation system. Computer Fail System In the unlikely event of a computer failure, the fader system is designed so that faders can be switched to direct control of the VCA element via the Faders Isolate switch on the M3 Monitor... -
Page 29: Lcrs Mode
User Guide LCRS Mode In LCRS mode, the Mix Pan becomes a multi-format pan control and feeds Multitrack Busses 1-4 as follows: • Left = Buss 1 • Right = Buss 2 • Centre = Buss 3 • Surround = Buss 4 Stereo Surround In Stereo Surround work (with the SS switch operated) the LS and RS signals are derived directly from the Surround signal and fed to multitrack busses 5 and 6 via the routing switches. -
Page 30: Multi-Format Panning
User Guide Multi-Format Panning It should be remembered that the Input Channel defines the multiformat panning NOT the Busses. Any multitrack buss NOT used for Surround can be used as normal. This allows Stereo Surround discrete Sub Busses to be sourced from Aux Sends or the Channel Path. Note: Only necessary channels on the console need to be set for multi-format panning and even though busses may be designated as Surround Busses, they can include Mono or Stereo signals from other sources. -
Page 31: Overload Indicators
User Guide Overload Indicators Overload LEDs are fitted pre-fader on both Channel and FRONT Mix signal paths, set to illuminate 6dB below clipping. /REAR CHAN WIDE CHAN LEVEL CHAN MUTE Virtual Dynamics® The Virtual Dynamics® system is fitted as standard and provides additional control to each channel VCA via the automation system. - Page 32 User Guide This page is left blank intentionally.
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Page 33: Module Overview
User Guide Main Routing Stereo Routing Stereo Line Gain Mono Switches Module Overview Phase Switch The M10 Stereo Input is designed to complement the Media 51 mono input channel by providing features required for working with stereo line level source signals. Stereo Input modules avoid the need to use pairs of Mono Modules to handle stereo material, which is never a 4 Band Equalizer... -
Page 34: Simplified Stereo Channel Path
User Guide Simplified Stereo Channel Path Gain Meter Busses Stereo L Input Buss Stereo Assign R Input Multitrack Routing PRE / POST Aux Busses Multitrack Mix Busses Simplified Stereo Path Module Functions Inputs The M10 module uses the XLR (Mic/Line) connector and the Tape input ¼” (6.35mm) jacksocket for the Left and Right line inputs. -
Page 35: Mono
User Guide Mono Separate switches are provided for Left Mono and Right Mono. Operating only one Mono switch sends that input signal equally through both GAIN Left and Right signal paths. Operating BOTH switches produces a Mono Blend of both Left and Right MONO signals with -6dB attenuation and sends the blend equally through both Left and Right signal paths. -
Page 36: High Pass Filter
User Guide Equaliser The Equaliser operates simultaneously on both Left and Right signals. The 4-band EQ is fitted with a separate In/Out switch. Each band is configured using single pots with variable cut/boost on each band and frequency sweep on 6kHz 12kHz the Mids only. -
Page 37: Pre-Fade Aux Sends
User Guide Auxiliary Sends There are eight Auxiliary Sends fitted, arranged in pairs on single pots. All Aux Sends have unity gain when the controls are fully clockwise. Aux 1-4 Aux Sends 1-4 have individual level controls each with an AUX 1-4 associated ON(Off) switch. -
Page 38: Output Controls
User Guide Output Controls Channel Mute The large illuminated Channel Mute switch cuts off all output from the channel. This switch can also be automated from the Supertrue mixing system READ WRITE software. MUTE Channel Fader The M10 output level is controlled by a 100mm travel fader, fitted to a separate panel below the module. -
Page 39: Sel Switch
User Guide SEL Switch The SEL switch is accompanied by a pair Red and Green LEDs and steps the module through the three automation system modes. READ WRITE The Green LED indicates Read mode where manual control is disabled and automated functions such as VCA fader levels and certain switch positions are controlled directly via the automation computer. -
Page 40: Virtual Dynamics
User Guide Virtual Dynamics® The Virtual Dynamics® system is fitted as standard and provides additional control to each channel VCA via the automation system. DYNAMICS A range of 11 software driven gain control devices is available, however, devices may only be selected and used one at a time. Three Virtual Dynamics®... -
Page 41: Module Overview
User Guide Main Routing FX Auxiliary Sends Module Overview The M2 Stereo FX Return/Group module provides several essential features necessary for professional multitrack recording Group Auxiliary Sends and mixing. Four modules are fitted as standard providing four Stereo FX Returns and eight Audio Subgroups. FX Mono Switch The module comprises two sections, the Stereo FX Return and FX Return Gain... -
Page 42: Simplified Stereo Group Path
User Guide Simplified Stereo Group Path MUTE Gain Busses * L Ext Input Stereo Buss Buss Output Stereo Assign (1,3,5,7) * R Ext Input Buss Output (2,4,6,8) PRE / POST * External input jacksocket over-rides internal buss link Aux Busses Simplified Stereo Group Path Simplified Stereo FX Return Path MUTE... -
Page 43: Inputs
User Guide Module Functions Inputs The M2 module uses 1/4” (6.35mm) jacksockets for inputs. All connectors are PRE 1-4 provided on the rear terminal panel. The stereo FX Return inputs are external, the Group inputs are normally derived internally from the multitrack Buss Outputs via a pair of half-normalled Line Input jacksockets. -
Page 44: Aux Sends 1-4
User Guide Aux Sends 1-4 Aux Sends 1-4 are mono post fader sends, normally fed from the Group (Line PRE 1-4 Input). Operating the Aux 1–4 to FX switch allows Sends 1–4 to be placed into the stereo FX Return section. Pre Fader The Pre 1-4 switch places all four sends pre-fader. -
Page 45: Fx Level
User Guide FX Level The FX Level is the main level control for the stereo FX Return and controls a MONO pair of VCAs (voltage controlled amplifiers). There is +10dB of gain with the control fully clockwise. GAIN Note: The FX Level control can be swapped with the Group Fader via the Fader Flip switch in the Group section. -
Page 46: Stereo Group/Line Inputs
User Guide Stereo Group/Line Inputs Normally, this section acts as a Stereo Subgroup. The inputs come from the multitrack routing switches on each input module via the Buss Outputs. Alternatively, this section can be used as a Stereo Line Input via jacksockets on the rear terminal panel. Note: Any signals connected to the Stereo Input Jacks will override the group signals. -
Page 47: Low Pass Filter
User Guide Equaliser The stereo EQ section comprises four bands with fixed frequency High and Low Pass Filters and acts on both left and right signals simultaneously. The HF and LF sections have a Shelving Response with the LF having selectable frequencies. -
Page 48: Stereo Group/Line Outputs
User Guide Stereo Group/Line Outputs The Group Pan control feeds the signal to the Stereo Mix and the Multitrack GROUP Busses. Panning Left pans to the Odd Multitrack and Stereo Left, panning Right pans to the Even Multitrack busses and Stereo Right. In the Centre Position there is an attenuation of -3dB. -
Page 49: Solo In Place
User Guide Solo in Place Supertrue handles this operation by intercepting the Solo-In-Place switch and selecting the Mix solo-in-place SEL option, depending upon requirements. Note: See the Supertrue User Guide for more details. SEL Switch The SEL switch is accompanied by a pair Red and Green LEDs and steps the READ module through the three automation system modes. - Page 50 User Guide This page is left blank intentionally.
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Page 51: Features
User Guide Features Media-51 offers comprehensive monitoring facilities for working in traditional Stereo or several multi-format modes such as LCR, LCRS, 5.1 and 7.1. To provide this versatility whilst maintaining a compact control surface, different monitor arrangements can be set up via the console logic. -
Page 52: System Diagrams
User Guide Talkback Mic XLR Connector Buss Trims The M3 module features a comprehensive Faders Isolate panel providing control for a variety of functions, including: Auxiliary Send Masters • Monitoring • Mix fader assignment • Metering • Auxiliary Send Masters •... - Page 53 User Guide...
- Page 54 User Guide Main Output Diagram Multitrack Mix Busses 7-12 D-TYPE Channel Buss Return Channel Buss Return INSERT Main Out 1 Buss Buss D-TYPE Channel Buss Return Channel Buss Return INSERT Main Out 2 Buss Buss D-TYPE Channel Buss Return Channel Buss Return INSERT Main Out 3 Buss...
- Page 55 User Guide Monitoring Diagram Wide Monitor Inputs Speaker Outputs AFL System Direct to Meter Input to Meter D-TYPE Buss 1 Speaker to Meter Solo Left Direct Direct / Playback Enc/Dec Speaker Mute Playback Select Insert Mute Buss 7 Playback to Meter Direct to Meter Input to Meter D-TYPE...
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Page 56: Control Room, Nearfield And Studio Monitors
User Guide Control Room, Nearfield and Studio Monitors The main monitor outputs, Control Room , Nearfield and Studio all share a common source selection but each have their own level controls and mutes. Control Room Monitor Main Level The control room monitor level knob controls a bank of VCAs (voltage NEAR controlled amplifiers). -
Page 57: Studio Level
User Guide Studio Level The Studio Level control operates from unity gain to infinity with it’s own local mute switch. An input selector switch allows the Studio Monitor to MUTE follow either the current control room selection for the L&R speakers or Aux STUDIO LEVEL 1&2 outputs. -
Page 58: Monitor Sources, Modes And Speaker Format Selection
User Guide Monitor Sources, Modes and Speaker Format Selection This is an important area to understand fully, since selecting a “wrong” operating mode or speaker format can cause speaker outputs and/or monitor inputs to be muted automatically, resulting in loss of signal and confusion. Default Power-up Mode The console power-up default mode is conventional Multitrack/Stereo mode. -
Page 59: Exclusive Operation
User Guide Exclusive Operation MONITOR Concurrent selection can be changed to Exclusive operation temporarily by simply SOURCES holding down any source button for approximately half a second. This selects a single input only and turns off all the others. ST 1 EXT 1 Concurrent operation is resumed immediately. -
Page 60: Mode Switches
User Guide Mode Switches This bank of four interlocking switches forms a major part of the monitor section. The Mode switches control FORMAT SOLO MUTE DIRECT the behaviour of the Speaker Format switches MODE SELECT immediately below them in conjunction with the choice INPUT PLAY of Stereo or Wide Format sources on the Bank selector. -
Page 61: Format/Speaker Mute
User Guide Format/Speaker Mute Format In this mode, the upper switches allow you to select operating Formats (stereo or multi-format), listen to a Mono blend of the current format FORMAT SOLO MUTE DIRECT MODE and apply a low pass Filter to the Sub speaker output. SELECT INPUT PLAY... -
Page 62: Filter
User Guide Mono The behaviour of the Mono function depends upon the current operating mode. MONO MONO STEREO LCRS FILTER For traditional Stereo work, a mono image is placed across both L&R speakers. In Multi-Format work, a LFE/S Mono blend of the incoming sources is placed onto the Centre speaker only. -
Page 63: D/P Solo / Speaker Solo
User Guide D/P Solo / Speaker Solo Note: In this mode, the Lower Row Speaker Legends apply equally to both rows. Note: Whilst both Solo modes are available concurrently, in practice it’s advisable to use only one type of Solo at a time to avoid confusion. Using both, it’s possible for conflicting speaker conditions to occur which will result in ALL speakers being muted and total loss of signal. -
Page 64: D/P Mute / Input Cut
User Guide D/P Mute / Input Cut Note: In this mode, the Lower Row Speaker Legends apply equally to both rows. D/P Mute In this mode, the upper switch row is dedicated to muting the Direct/Playback sources and allows independent muting of incoming FORMAT SOLO MUTE... -
Page 65: Direct / Playback
User Guide Direct / Playback Note: In this mode, the Lower Row Speaker Legends apply equally to both rows. Direct/Playback selection is controlled from several points. The Source Select switches determine the Master condition, toggling either Direct FORMAT SOLO MUTE DIRECT MODE or Playback sources onto the DIR/PB switch which operates in... -
Page 66: Nearfield Speakers
User Guide Nearfield Speakers Two sets of Nearfield speakers are provided for. The NF switch activates the Nearfields and presents a stereo mix of all input sources to the speakers. NF SPK2 The NF SPK 2 switch toggles between NF1 and NF2 speakers. NFL/LC NFR/RC This arrangement allows you to either preset which speakers you want to use, or... -
Page 67: Enc And Dec Switches
User Guide ENC and DEC switches The ENC switch routes the Lt Rt signals from the external encoder to the Stereo Buss outputs via relays. The default is OFF. This can provide a safety feature for broadcasters where Lt Rt is the normal programme. -
Page 68: Afl / Solo-In-Place
User Guide AFL / Solo-in-Place Two preview listen modes are available, selectable via the Solo-In-Place button in the AFL area. In Stereo Format, mono/stereo AFL is non-destructive and traditionally available across the console and presented to the L&R speakers with master level set via the AFL level control. -
Page 69: Communications
User Guide Communications The Communications area consists of a large momentary Talk switch and several routing switches to select the talk destination. TALKBACK MICROPHONE A talkback microphone XLR socket and level control are provided at the top of the M3 panel. MICROPHONE LEVEL Talkback Routing... -
Page 70: Lining Up The Console
User Guide Lining up the console This is normally performed by the installation engineer, but periodic adjustment is usually required to compensate for changes in temperature etc. which can cause calibrations to drift slightly. • The usual procedure is to MUTE all speaker outputs first! High level continuous tone is unpleasant and can be damaging to both speakers and people alike. -
Page 71: Faders Isolate
User Guide Faders Isolate The Faders Isolate function is intended as a safety feature and FADERS ISOLATE removes the automation computer from the system, placing the fader control voltages directly onto the VCA elements. Buss Trims The 12 multitrack busses are calibrated using these trimmers. These should only be BUSS adjusted by qualified personnel. -
Page 72: Downmixes From 7.1 To 5.1
User Guide Downmixes from 7.1 to 5.1 • To activate this mode - select 5.1 format. • Inputs cut by this selection are Lc(7) and Rc(8). Downmixes from 7.1 or 5.1 to LCRS • To activate this mode – select LCRS format. •... -
Page 73: Downmixes From Lcrs To Mono
User Guide Downmixes from LCRS to Mono • Monitor inputs Ls(5), Rs(6), Lc(7) and Rc(8) are cut. • L, R, C and S are mixed to the Centre speaker. • Speakers 1, 2 and 4-8 are muted. Phantom mixes from LCRS to 5.1 •... - Page 74 User Guide This page is left blank intentionally.
- Page 75 User Guide Answer The M3 module monitor section is configured as follows: Bank Select Select STEREO [Fig 1.1]. MONITOR SOURCES Monitor Source Select ST BUSS to monitor the console stereo buss. MONITOR ST 1 EXT 1 SOURCES Select ST1, ST2, ST3 or LT RT to ST 1 EXT 1 ST 2...
- Page 76 User Guide Speaker Solo The D/P SOLO/SPK SOLO mode switch (immediately to the right of the FORMAT/SPK MUTE switch) is the only other mode switch with a function in STEREO mode. When selected, it allows individual soloing of either speaker, achieved by selecting the relevant speaker (LED ON) from the lower SPK SOLO switch row (yellow colour code).
- Page 77 User Guide Master Mute & Dim The master MUTE and DIM switches in the lower left hand corner control both NEARFIELD and MAIN speaker outputs [Fig 1.3]. The DIM switch applies –20dBu to the signal gain structure. Note: If the internal oscillator or external master mute are operated, the Master Mute is activated, flashing slowly.
- Page 78 User Guide Answer Panning For standard panning and routing in a stereo application, the following input module switches should NOT be selected: LCRS, SS, 1:1, CHAN WIDE [Fig 2.1]. FRONT GAIN /REAR (LINE) To achieve unity gain for panning and routing (-9) (+15) WIDE...
- Page 79 User Guide Answer The M3 module monitor section is configured as follows: MONITOR SOURCES Bank Select Select 5.1 [Fig 3.1]. MONITOR ST 1 EXT 1 SOURCES Monitor Source Select DIR/PB to monitor the ST 1 EXT 1 ST 2 EXT 2 console surround busses.
- Page 80 User Guide Mode Selection The four mode switches together with their various associated switches determine how the monitor section responds in surround mode. Switch Relationships The four mode select switches are: FORMAT SOLO MUTE DIRECT MODE MONITOR SOURCES SELECT • FORMAT / SPK MUTE ST 1 EXT 1 INPUT...
- Page 81 User Guide Format / Speaker Mute Format (Upper Bank) Press the FORMAT/SPK MUTE switch (LED ON), then select one of the LCRS, 5.1 or 7.1 switches from the row immediately below depending on which format you require. In this example we are using 5.1 [Fig 3.2]. Spk Mute (Lower Bank) Check that the SPK MUTE LEDs correspond to the selected mode.
- Page 82 User Guide D/P Solo / Spk Solo D/P Solo (Upper Bank) DIR/PB source follows the This function follows the current monitor DIRECT PLAYBACK ST BUSS DIR/PB toggle buttons source DIR/PB selection (Direct or Playback) DIRECT MONITOR [Fig 3.3]. SOURCES ST 1 EXT 1 PLAY ST 2...
- Page 83 User Guide With the D/P MUTE / INPUT CUT switch selected (LED ON), the lower switches indicate which speaker combinations are currently employed to achieve the selected output format. All currently unused INPUTS are CUT (LED ON) and although the incoming wide format signals are still present, they are NOT included in the current mix.
- Page 84 User Guide Direct / Playback Direct (Upper Bank) Playback (Lower Bank) ST BUSS DIR/PB DIRECT MONITOR This function allows the monitor mix to consist SOURCES ST 1 EXT 1 of a combination of DIRECT and PLAYBACK PLAY ST 2 EXT 2 BACK ST 3 EXT 3...
- Page 85 User Guide Encode and Decode These switches facilitate the switching in/out of external Encode and Decode units for MONITOR SOURCES monitoring purposes [Fig 3.6]. ST 1 EXT 1 ST 2 EXT 2 ST 3 EXT 3 ENC Switch LT RT EXT 4 SPK LEVEL ST BUSS...
- Page 86 User Guide Metering MONITOR SOURCES ST 1 EXT 1 ST 2 EXT 2 When the MAIN METERS are set to SPK ST 3 EXT 3 (follow speakers) they will read 0VU when LT RT EXT 4 ST BUSS DIR/PB DIRECT +4dBu is present at the speaker outputs [Fig PLAY BACK...
- Page 87 User Guide Mix Fader & Inserts Several switches are located to the left of the Studio Level control. [Fig 3.9]. FADER > ST This enables the main stereo mix fader to control the main Stereo Buss outputs. STEREO METERS PEAK Note: In wide format these INSERT are buss outputs 7 and 8.
- Page 88 User Guide Answer Surround Mode Buss Signal Flow The main point to note when configuring an input channel for surround modes is that multitrack routing busses 1-6 are used to output the Direct surround signals and busses 7-12 are used for the Playback surround signals. CHAN FRONT A typical signal flow through the system is as...
- Page 89 User Guide Wide The WIDE switch changes the way the Mix (LCR) pan functions [Fig 4.1]. When panned Left, only Left is present, when panned Centre only Centre is present (L and R completely attenuated) and when panned Right only Right is present. The 1:1 switch in the Channel section bypasses the channel level and pan pots and causes the Solo signal to become PFL (as opposed to AFL) [Fig 4.1].
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Page 91: A Brief History
User Guide Note: This overview only provides a brief introduction to the power of Supertrue. For full details, refer to the Supertrue User Guide. A Brief History Computer control of mixing operations first became possible in the 1970’s with the introduction of the Allison 65K computer which controlled VCAs in the input signal path. -
Page 92: Basic Principles
User Guide Basic Principles Supertrue V4 allows you to record and play back the console’s fader movements and automated switches, referenced against timecode. Any changes replayed will happen at exactly the same time and in the case of fader movements, at the same rate. In the same way a multitrack recorder can be used to build up a song piece by piece, section by section, Supertrue V4 can be used to create a mix that would be impossible to reproduce in one live pass. -
Page 93: Cue List
User Guide Cue List The Cue List is especially useful in Post Production and enables you to specify events that occur at given points in a Mix, such as sound effects and music cues or internal events such as mutes and fades - to 1/4 frame accuracy! Events can be MIDI messages, automated switch changes or VCA level offsets. -
Page 94: Virtual Dynamics® Devices
User Guide Virtual Dynamics® Fitted as standard, this unique software manipulation of the console’s hardware processors, allows each VCA fader to have it’s own Dynamics control device, where appropriate. Virtual Dynamics® is based on digital control of all parameters and therefore gives you the ability not only to specify gain contours with great accuracy, but also to produce gain control effects which are difficult to emulate with standard analogue hardware. -
Page 95: Compressor
User Guide Compressor The standard compression device with variable settings for threshold, attack, release, compression ratio and makeup gain. It also includes a “soft knee” setting to provide a gradual transition after the threshold is reached. Dual Compressor A complex compression device with an expander section and compressor with dual thresholds and compression ratios. -
Page 96: Expander/Compressor
User Guide Expander/Compressor This device allows you to combine expansion and compression on a single channel. -
Page 97: Overview
User Guide Overview An optional Mix Output Fader panel (M6A) is available which contains a Joystick single Automated Motorised Joystick panner. Mix Fader The joystick panner features an 8-wide internal VCA card which can easily be Image Controls configured to respond as either a single 8-Wide Panner or as a tracking pair of Mode Controls 4-Wide Panners with a choice of input... -
Page 98: Facilities
User Guide Facilities Each joystick has the following facilities, all of which may be Recalled: Mode switches MODE The Joystick can operate as an 8-Way Panner or can provide two tracking 4-Way DIRECT Panners, designated A and B. STEREO Note: Pressing any of the Mode switches for several seconds causes the VCAs to be MONO set to unity, indicated by the illumination of all six LEDs. -
Page 99: Mono Input To 8-Way Output
User Guide Mono Input to 8-Way Output. MONO IN - 8 WAY OUT This mode provides a Single Mono Panner MONO from D-Type connector input 1 which pans D-Type Input around in the following sequence: Panning Sequence L, LC, C, RC, R, RS, S, and LS. Note: No LFE position is provided at the front, unless for instance, the Sub (LFE) buss is Via Routing... -
Page 100: Mono Input To Lcrs Output
User Guide Mono Input to LCRS Output. MONO IN - LCRS OUT This mode provides TWO, tracking, LCRS Panners. MONO Via Routing Switches 1-4 Mono Input A is taken from D-Type connector input 1. MONO Via Routing Switches 5,6, D-Type Mono Input B is taken from D-Type connector LC,RC Inputs... -
Page 101: Cut Switches
User Guide Cut Switches Automated soft mute switches are provided for both A and B LCRS ON paths. Note: In any 8-Wide Mode, the switch for Path A has control and Mute Switch B is disabled. SEL Switch An automation SEL switch is provided with local Read/Write/Update READ LEDs which operate exactly as all other SEL switches across the console. - Page 102 User Guide This page is left blank intentionally.
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