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Use a control group to adjust the volume of two or more channels at the same time. All faders that are assigned to a control group will have their gain settings modified by the amount the control group fader is increased or decreased. For example, a control group might be used to adjust the overall volume for all the choir mics in a church by configuring a Level Remote Control to adjust the volume on a control group to which all the choir mics are assigned.

Note: Control Groups are controlled by Level Remote Control only.

Force-on:Assign a Force-on level to each input, from OFF to +10 dB. The Force-on setting can be set to either absolute or relative. In absolute mode, the fader level is set to the exact setting defined by the Force-on function. In relative mode, the current fader level is modified by the amount specified by the Force-on function.

Force-off:Assign a Force-off level to each input, from OFF to +10 dB. The Force-off setting can be set to either absolute or relative. In absolute mode, the fader level is set to the exact setting defined by the Force-off function. In relative mode, the current fader level is modified by the amount specified by the Force-off function.

Force-on Priority: Assign a priority level from 1 (highest) to 8 (lowest) for each channel’s Force-on function. The default setting is None. Higher priority Force-on commands override lower priority Force-on commands. For example, if Input 4 is assigned a Force- on priority of 4, which is activated, and Input 1 is assigned a Force-on priority of 1 and is activated, the Force-on command is removed from Input 4, and it is forced-off, along with all other lower-priority inputs (note that inputs with no priority assigned are not affected). If the Force-on command for Input 1 is removed, and the Force-on command for Input 4 is still present, Input 4 Force-on command is activated.

If Input 1 and Input 4 are both assigned a priority of 4, neither input overrides the other and Force-on commands can be active concurrently.

This rule implies that inputs are never forced-off by inputs with equal or lower priorities. It also implies that if force-on functions are active for several inputs with equal priorities, and there are no higher priorities active, then they are all forced-on. Inputs that do not have an assigned priority have no effect on, and are not affected by, the priority rule.

The Force-off function is not affected by priority. The priority rule is applied continuously to all active Force-on functions, i.e., at any time the active Force- on functions actually having an effect are those that are applied to inputs with the highest or no priority.

The following flow chart demonstrates the Force-on/off operation for any particular input:

 

START

 

 

 

Is priority

 

 

 

assigned?

 

 

 

Yes

 

 

No

Is higher priority

Yes

Force this OFF

Force-on active?

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

Force-on active?

Yes

Force this ON

 

No

 

 

 

Force-off active?

Yes

Force this OFF

 

No

 

 

 

No Force

 

 

 

END

 

 

FORCE-ON/FORCE-OFF FLOW CHART

 

 

Logic In

Click this button to open the Logic Input window. Make the following settings and assignments in the Logic Input window:

Name: Enter a name for each Logic Input, up to

32characters.

Function: Select one of 7 different functions in

this drop-down box, including Inactive, Force-on, Force-off, Mute Input, Mute Output, Mute Group, and Preset Recall.

Action: Select whether the particular function selected is momentary, latch on, latch off, or toggling. The selections will vary depending on the function selected for the Logic Input.

Affected I/O: Select which Input or Output is affected by the Logic function. The selections will vary depending on the function and action selected for the Logic Input.

See Appendix A for a chart of the Logic Input functional combinations available.

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Contents DX8 Digital Audio Mixer Signal Processor With Automixing Table of Contents KEY Features IntroductionFront Panel Features Input LED DisplayRear Panel Features ModeSIGNAL-FLOW Diagram Outputs A/BApplication Diagrams Typical Stereo ApplicationTypical Two-Zone Application ZoneBTwo DX8s in Church Application SecondaryApplication Two-ZonesWith BoardRoomTypical Two-Zone Application Application DiagramsTypical Stereo Application Two DX8s In Church ApplicationConnections Connecting the Remote BUS AC Power ConsiderationsConnecting the Logic I/O Set the Levels Quick StartStart Up Using the BUS a and B Inputs Using the Digital Signal ProcessorsUsing Inputs Direct Outputs Using the Record OutputUsing the Logic I/O Outputs a and BLogic Outputs Front Panel LockLogic Inputs Upgrading the Firmware Installing the SoftwareUpgrading the Software Connecting a PC File OverviewMenu Bar Quit Ctrl+QAdvanced Firmware UpgradeConfiguration File DX8 Unit InfoActive Logic Inputs Indicators and PresetsWindows Active Mute GroupsClear Edits PresetsSave To Preset On Line Buttons ViewsCompress AutomixSetups AudioLogic StartAction Definitions Logic OutChannel Strip Output Strip Output DSP On/Off ButtonsSpecifications DX8 Block DiagramDX8 Specifications Inputs / OutputsDX8 Service Information DisclaimerAppendix a Logic Input Functions Appendix C Selection Remote Predefined Functions Mackie Designs Inc