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Chapter 7: Output Section

Item Description

1Meter LEDs These LEDs comprise the group meter, which lets you monitor the input signal without having to use the PFL.

2Fader The group fader allows for continuous adjustment of the channel level from 4 (infinity/off) to +10dB.

3mono switch This switch routes the channel signal to the mono bus (post-EQ, post-mute and post-fader).

4stereo switch Routes the channel signal to the stereo master bus (post-EQ, post-pan, post-mute and post-fader).

5usb c/o switch Activates the USB for the groups.

6pan control knob The pan control allows the group channel signal to be positioned in a stereo field when routed to the stereo master bus. The pan control allows continuous adjustment of the image from hard left, to hard right with a centre detent, and obeys a constant power law (that is, -3dB at the centre).

7MUTE switch and red LED The MUTE switch mutes the channel signal. Note that the signal will still be sent to the insert point. The mute LED illuminates to show that the mute is on.

8SOLO switch and yellow LED Group output solo has the same function as on the mono input channels (see “Pan, mute and solo” on page 44).

9aux c/o switch See “Group-aux changeover” on page 60.

USB

The usb section on the rear panel of the console lets you connect a PC.

USB section on the rear panel

On the control surface, a usb in switch in the multifunction input channels lets you activate USB on those channels.

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Midas Consoles U32, U24, U16 technical specifications USB section on the rear panel

U32, U24, U16 specifications

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