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Vi5000/7000 User Manual 8.0: MATRIX
CONSOLE MATRIX SYSTEM
Instead of a simple Output matrix, the console has a built-in, freely-configurable matrix that can have up to 16 Outputs
(mono or stereo) with full processing including parametric EQ, dynamics, delay, and graphic EQ. Each matrix output is
a mix of up to 24 (Vi5000) or 32 (Vi7000) configurable sources that can be signals from busses, channel direct out-
puts, or inputs directly from the patching system.
The sources for each matrix mix can be individually patched, so the matrix can be utilized as 16 different mixers, each
with up to 24 or 32 inputs, with output processing.
In order to use a matrix, the output bus must first be configured as a matrix output. This can be done easily either via
All-Busses Mode (press the [All BUSSES] button in the Input Fader Pages section) or by touching the relevant meter
group in the Master Bay touch screen. In this case, the buss masters and assignments will be mapped to the right-
hand input bay.
Matrix Control
To map matrix contributions to the input bays, first ensure that the [ALL BUSSES] key is NOT selected, then Press the
[SOLO/SEL] on a matrix master. All the input bays will change to the matrix contributions view and Faderglow™ illumi-
nates with the matrix colour (cyan).
Press the Matrix source '+' Vistonics button in one of the input screens above the fader you wish to use for the source.
This opens a patching screen that allows the source to be chosen from the categories on the right side of the screen:
MADI, Stagebox, Local, Direct Out or Bus Out.
Once the source is selected, its level to the matrix bus out will be controlled by the channel fader and [ON] button.
With some types of source (Direct and Bus Out) is possible to choose the point in the signal path of the source chan-
nel or bus from where the feed to the Matrix bus will be taken.
8.0: MATRIX