Working With Signal Paths - AMS Neve Logic MMC User Manual

Working With Signal Paths

Working With Signal Paths
Path is the term used to describe a discrete part of the signal flow through the console that has a distinct input
and output, either to the outside world or to another path.
A port is an interface to the outside world, e.g. a D to A output converter, an AES/EBU input or a digital MADI
input or output.
Note that all path types can make use of any signal processing functions, including using up to two inserts each.
The total amount of processing available depends on the hardware configuration.
The types of signal paths used by Logic MMC are:
o Channels
o Tracks
o Main Outputs
o Groups
o Auxiliaries
o Cues
o Externals
o Films
o System Paths
Channels
Channels provide the main inputs to the console. They can be mono or stereo.
The default path names for Channels are just the number for the path (e.g. 1, 23, etc.).
Channels must be connected (port routed, patched) to an Input Port. This is achieved using I/O Patching or the
I/O Controls on the upper channel strip. Mic/Line switching is provided with input gain and trim control.
A Channel can have an output assigned to it, they can be routed to Tracks, Main Outputs and Groups. They can
also make contributions to Auxiliaries.
Channels are where most of the initial signal processing is applied.
Tracks
The Tracks provide the same functionality as tape monitors and track sends on conventional analogue
consoles.
Tracks can be switched between bus and tape inputs, as shown on the Track Signal Path Schematic. They can
only be mono.
Issue 4
Multitrack
Output Input
Port Port
Track Track
Return
Send
Channel input
BUS TAPE
mix
Track
INPUT INPUT
bus
Group
input
routing
matrix
ON/OFF
Switch
PRE/POST
Switch
output
Path Processing
(Fader, EQ, Dynamics, etc.)
TAPE
switch
BUS
switch output routing matrix
film stem configuration
Aux
Film Monitor
Main
mix
Track
bus
Group
and
Channels
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