subtracts the same amount from a previously adjusted automation track. For example, when used for faders, all moves are maintained but the overall volume changes.

Press TRIM LEVELS

•Press TRIM LEVELS in the control surface Automation section, on-screen Locator window, or in the Options>Automation menu. Notice that the faders all snap to unity position.

Choose Automation Mode

Even though TRIM LEVELS is selected and the faders all move to unity position, the automation modes still retain their operational character.

Use Channel Faders to Boost or Cut Previously Automated Channel Data

•The faders automatically set at unity so they can be easily used to boost or cut the previously adjusted track content.

•This is an excellent mode to globally adjust channel levels.

•Simply raise or lower the fader level to boost or cut the sum of your previous adjustments for the selected channel.

Auto Touch, Write Punch-in, and Write Ready Modes Function in TRIM mode, also

Automate EQ, Dynamics, and Effects

Automation of EQ, dynamics, and effects is simple.

•Select automation mode (ALL).

•Start the playback/record device.

•Activate automation record command.

•Make changes.

In order for these parameters to record, ALL

must be selected in the control surface AUTOMATION section, on-screen Locator window, or in the Options/Automation window.

Automation Procedural Checklists

These checklists are designed as skeletal reminders of the processes previously described. If you follow them and have a basic understanding of the D8B automation system, they’ll help instill an efficient automation procedure.

Automation Start-up Procedure

❏Automation In Bypass

❏Clear Automation

❏Save Session As…

❏Set Up Rough Mix

❏Save Snapshot For Safety

❏Route Time Code (MTC) From Playback Device to D8B MIDI Input

❏Verify MTC at D8B Transport SMPTE Window

❏Set Default Levels…

❏Exit Bypass Mode

❏Select Parameters

❏Any Combination of Faders, Mutes, Pans, and All

Auto Touch Summary Checklist

❏Enter Auto Touch Mode

❏Start Playback Device

❏Move a Channel Fader

❏Exit Record and Rewind to Beginning of Track

❏Start Playback from Beginning of Track

❏Repeat this Action for More Parameters

Write Ready Summary Checklist

❏Exit the AUTO TOUCH and/or TRIM LEVELS Mode

❏Activate the Desired Automation Parameters

❏Select Write Ready mode in Options>Automation

❏Press WRITE on All Desired Automation Channels

❏Start the Playback Device

❏Press the D8B Record Button

❏Adjust faders, mutes, or any selected parameters on the WRITE enabled channels

❏Exit Record and Rewind to Beginning of Track

❏Start Playback from Beginning of Track

❏Repeat this Action for more channels and Parameters

Write Punch-in Summary Checklist

❏Exit AUTO TOUCH and/or TRIM LEVELS Mode

❏Exit Write Ready mode in the Options>Automation Menu

❏Start Playback/Record Device and Verify MTC

❏Press the Write Button(s) on the Desired Channels

❏Adjust Automation Parameters on the WRITE- Enabled Channels

❏Exit Record and Rewind to Beginning of Track

❏Start Playback from Beginning of Track

❏Repeat this Action for More Parameters

Trim Levels Summary Checklist

❏Press TRIM LEVELS

❏Choose Automation Mode (All Modes Function as Expected)

❏Start Playback/Record Device and Verify MTC

❏Use Channel Faders to Boost or Cut Previously Automated Channel Data

❏Exit Record and Rewind to Beginning of Track

❏Start Playback from Beginning of Track

❏Repeat this Action for More Parameters

❏Exit Trim Levels to Return Faders to Normal Mode

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