iLive AP6526 Surface basics The SEL key

ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 25

Surface basics – The SEL key

The primary function of the fader control strip SEL keys is to access the signal processing and routing for

the channels, FX, mix or DCA masters. These keys are also used while in system setup mode to

configure the strip functions, names and colours. They are also used to access different processing

blocks when copying or resetting parameters. The CHANNEL PROCESSING BLOCK presents all the live

mix processing controls for instant access in a familiar analogue layout. It is the primary interface for live

mixing. The TouchScreen provides additional graphical and setup information but is not integral to the

live mixing function.

Processing block

TouchScreen view (with none or ROUTING screen key active)

Note: For access to the channel processing using the SEL keys

make sure the TouchScreen is not in SURFACE, MIXRACK or

NAME&COLOUR mode.

Rotary Controls These controls illuminate when they are

available. For example, the GATE controls turn off while a mix master

is selected. LED dials display the current setting for each control

when different channels are selected.

Peak and signal meters Peak indicators and signal meters are

presented throughout the signal path. The three dynamics processor

THRESHOLD controls feature signal meters that display beneath the

pointer on the LED dial so you can quickly see where to set the

control.

Note: iLive peak indication is multi-point sensing. If any part of

the signal chain peaks then the top PK! indicator of the control strip

meter illuminates. The red PK! indicator next to the associated

LAYER select key also lights.

Processing block IN keys Switch the processing in each

section in or out. The green indicator lights when the processing is

switched in. Metering including gain reduction remains present so

you can check the effect of a processor before switching it in.

channel processing view pressing a processing section SEL key

opens its screen view. This is an alternative to touching the screen to

open a processing view such as PEQ or Compressor.

If you press and hold down a processing section SEL key you can

listen to the signal at that point in the signal chain using the

headphones and local monitor. The PAFL meters display the signal

level while pressed.

These SEL keys are also used for to copy/paste and reset sections of

the channel signal processing.

MUTE

SEL

MIXMIX

PAFL