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Vi5000/7000 User Manual 9.2: VCA GROUPS
MUTE & VCA GROUPS > VCA GROUP OPERATION
VCA Setup
Press the MUTE & VCA GROUPS [SETUP] button, then chose a VCA [SOLO/SEL] to configure
that VCA group.
The [SETUP] button will glow blue when pressed. The [SOLO/SEL] button of the chosen VCA Master will also
glow blue. You can then press the [SOLO/SEL] buttons on any channels you wish to make part of that VCA group.
Then either press the [SETUP] button again to exit the configuration mode, or press another VCA Master [SOLO/
SEL] button to configure a new VCA group.
During configuration of VCA groups, a number of options become available in the Master Bay touch screen and
VST area (see below).
Bulk Assign VCA
Select all input channels or no channels as members of the VCA Group.
Select the VCA Group you require by pressing its SOLO/Sel button first.
Aux VCA Mode Bulk On/Off
Switch all VCA Masters in the Master bay between Aux VCA Mode and Normal mode. (See Aux
VCA Mode reference).
Reset VCA Masters
Set VCA Masters to 0dB.
Either set the currently selected master to 0dB, or all aux send VCA masters (see Aux VCA Mode reference).
Label VCA Group
Opens up a standard labelling keyboard in the Master Bay touch screen area for labelling the
VCA master.
Identification colours can also be chosen from the labelling keyboard.
Aux VCA Mode [On]/Off
Set the currently selected Aux VCA Master on or off (see Aux VCA Mode reference).
When in fader [FLW] mode and an Aux master is selected, VCA Masters set to 'ON' will control the Aux VCA
group, not the 'normal VCA group. Aux VCA group master faders are highlighted with white FaderGlow, while
'normal' channel VCAs are highlighted with blue FaderGlow.
9.2: VCA GROUPS