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•Choose the type of parameter from the top pull- down box.

•Choose the action from Set, Trim, Min, and Max.

Set moves the selected parameter setting to the speciﬁed value for all selected channels.

Trim adds or subtracts the speciﬁed value from the selected parameter for all selected channels.

Min limits the minimum value for the selected parameter, and applies it to all selected channels.

Max limits the maximum value for the selected parameter, and applies it to all selected channels.

Insert Global Time…

•With the Mix Editor open, this feature globally inserts a region of no data change at the se- lected start point (on all channels for all data).

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•Selecting Insert Global Time in the Edit menu opens a window with settings for the insert start point and length of time inserted.

Delete Global Time…

•With the Mix Editor open, this feature globally deletes a region of data change at the selected start point (on all channels for all data).

•Selecting Delete Global Time in the Edit menu opens a window with settings for the deletion start point and length of time deleted.

Clear Automation

•Removes all automation data globally for the selected channels and the selected categories.

•The Mix Editor window must be closed to use the Clear Automation command.

•This action can be undone as long as it remains in the History List.

•Plug-in automation is cleared by removing the plug-in from the Effects Rack (Ctrl+8).

History List (Ctrl+H)

•The History List window lists actions taken in the Mix Editor. In addition, Automation Passes, Clear Automation, Delete Global Time, Insert Global Time, Delete Events, and Modify Levels commands are logged as single list items. Each of these actions is available for Undo, as long as they remain on the History List.

Contents

Manual Rev March 7 Important Safety Instructions CAUTION AVIS Table of Contents Page Page Appendix B: Connections Appendix C: Technical Info Page Introduction Getting Started Connections Page Page Page Other Connections More Connections Console Surface Controls Channel Strip Page Control Room Section Phones Section Talkback Section Macros Solo Section Transport Section 52. LOOP START 53. STOP 54. ON 56. SNAPSHOT 57. LOCATE 58. SET Transport Controls The Screens Overview Channel Layout Reconﬁguration The File Menu Fader Swap Page Page The Edit Menu Page The Channel Menu Page The Options Menu Latch Faders Mutes Pans Other AutoPlay Show All Meters Input Pre-Fader Post-Fader The Windows Menu General Macros Mix Options Page MIDI Trim From Unity Filter Touch Timeout Return Time New Edit Delete Store Menu Numeric Transport Position Indicator Rename Renumber MORPH Locate To ON Button Memory A/B MENU Compressor Gate Global Surround Mode Surround Panner LFE (Low-FrequencyEffects) Center % Input Src Floating Insert Send Floating Insert Return Phase Reverse Digital Trim Delay Pre Insert Post Insert Direct Output Direct Out Level Page Show Start Time/End Time Cursor/Value Zoom Arrows Edit Tools Auto Scroll Nudge Arrows Delete, Cut, Copy, Paste Buttons Delete Plugin New Plugin Running Usage Page Audio Toolbox (Ctrl+T) Applications Setting Up For a Session Installation and Connection of Optional I/O Cards Anti-StaticPrecautions Installation Procedure Page Checklist for Basic Operational Functionality Setup Window Connecting Input Sources Connecting Analog Multitrack(s) to A•SLOTS from B•SLOTS to B•SLOTS Page Page Page Page Page Page Effects/Plug-ins Dynamics and EQ Applications MIDI Interface USB MIDI Interface BRC MIDI SYNC Digital X Bus Word Clock and the Digital X Bus — The Kitchen Sync Digital X Bus Sync Hub Troubleshooting Word Clock Problems Digital Audio Workstation Setup Digital X Bus DAW DIGITAL AUDIO Post-ProductionSetup Using Basic Automation Snapshot Automation Dynamic Automation Where Do I Start Automation In Bypass Save Session As… Setup Rough Mix Save Snapshot For Safety Route MTC Verify MTC at Digital X Bus Locator Position 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 Appendix A: Service Information Warranty Service Troubleshooting Repair Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM PST at: Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks RCA Plugs and Jacks Unbalancing a Line DB25 Connectors Appendix C: Technical Info Speciﬁcations (preliminary) Analog Output Sensitivity Frequency Response Page X.200 Signal-FlowDiagram Page Page X.200 Block Diagram Page Appendix D: Software Installation Digital X Bus Software Installation Procedure Windows 2000/ME/98SE Users Mac OS X Users Mac OS 9.x Users Page Page Index Page Acknowledgements Digital X Bus Limited Warranty