Creating Matrix Mixes - SoundCraft Si3 User Manual

CREATING MATRIX MIXES

There are two methods of creating matrix mixes from the 24+3 output busses to the 8 matrix buses.
Method 1: Sending a single bus to multiple Matrix Outputs.
Proceed as follows:
Press the MATRIX SENDS button in the LOWER ROW set on the Output section. The 8 left-hand
encoders on the Lower Row are now level controls which route the signal from a selected output
bus to the 8 Matrix buses.
By using the appropriate OUTPUT FADERS SELECT buttons 1-12, 13-24 and then the SEL button
of the required Output, the required bus can be selected. To route any of the L, R & C buses to
the 8 Matrix outputs, select the MTX/MAST button, and then press the SEL button above the
appropriate L, R or C fader. Note: none of the Matrix outputs can be selected in this mode, to
avoid routing matrix outputs to matrix inputs.
The levels of the Matrix outputs can be controlled via the 8 left-hand Output faders after pressing
the MTX/MASTER button. Remember to switch each required Matrix bus ON.
Method 2: Sending multiple buses to a single Matrix Output.
Proceed as follows:
To select the required Matrix bus, press the MTX/MASTER button and then press the appropriate
SEL button (one of the 8 left-hand SEL buttons).
Press the BUS TO MATRIX button in the BOTH ROWS set. The 24 encoders are now level controls
which route the signal from the 24 buses to one of the Matrix buses.
To route the L, R & C buses to the matrix outputs press the button below the top-row right-hand
display window : the encoders used for buses 22-24 will now control the L, R and C buses.
Note: pressing & holding a bus send when it is off will switch it on and set the send level to 0dB.
Note: pressing & holding a bus send while it is on will switch it off and set the send level to
minus infinity.
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