Parameter

byte

Parameter name

Specified

Value

 

 

 

 

 

1st

MIC 1/WL 1 LEVEL METER VALUE

30[H] (‘0’)

 

 

 

2nd

MIC 2/WL 2 LEVEL METER VALUE

31[H] (‘1’)

 

 

 

3rd

MIC 3 LEVEL METER VALUE

32[H] (‘2’)

 

 

 

4th

MIC 4 LEVEL METER VALUE

33[H] (‘3’)

 

 

 

5th

MIC 5/LINE 1 LEVEL METER VALUE

34[H] (‘4’)

 

 

 

6th

MIC 6/LINE 2 LEVEL METER VALUE

35[H] (‘5’)

 

 

 

7th

LINE 3 L LEVEL METER VALUE

36[H] (‘6’)

 

 

 

8th

LINE 3 R LEVEL METER VALUE

37[H] (‘7’)

 

 

 

9th

LINE 4 L LEVEL METER VALUE

38[H] (‘8’)

 

 

 

10th

LINE 4 R LEVEL METER VALUE

39[H] (‘9’)

 

 

 

11th

LINE 4 RL LEVEL METER VALUE

3A[H] (‘:’)

 

 

 

12th

LINE 4 RR LEVEL METER VALUE

3B[H] (‘;’)

 

 

 

13th

LINE 4 C LEVEL METER VALUE

3C[H] (‘<’)

 

 

 

14th

LINE 4 SW LEVEL METER VALUE

3D[H] (‘=’)

 

 

 

15th

LINE OUTPUT 1 LEVEL METER VALUE

3E[H] (‘>’)

 

 

 

16th

LINE OUTPUT 2 LEVEL METER VALUE

3F[H] (‘?’)

 

 

 

17th

LINE OUTPUT 3 LEVEL METER VALUE

40[H] (‘@’)

 

 

 

18th

LINE OUTPUT 4 LEVEL METER VALUE

41[H] (‘A’)

 

 

 

19th

LINE OUTPUT 5 LEVEL METER VALUE

42[H] (‘B’)

 

 

 

20th

LINE OUTPUT 6 LEVEL METER VALUE

43[H] (‘C’)

 

 

 

21st

LINE OUTPUT 7 LEVEL METER VALUE

44[H] (‘D’)

 

 

 

22nd

LINE OUTPUT 8 LEVEL METER VALUE

45[H] (‘E’)

 

 

 

23rd

REC OUT 1 LEVEL METER VALUE

46[H] (‘F’)

 

 

 

24th

REC OUT 2 LEVEL METER VALUE

47[H] (‘G’)

 

 

 

25th

MIC SWICTH

48[H] (‘H’)

 

 

 

26th

WL RF

49[H] (‘I’)

 

 

 

27th

MIC INPUT OVER GAIN

4A[H] (‘J’)

 

 

 

28th

LINE INPUT OVER GAIN

4B[H] (‘K’)

 

 

 

29th

MIC INPUT

4C[H] (‘L’)

 

 

 

30th

LINE INPUT

4D[H] (‘M’)

 

 

 

31st

LINE OUTPUT1-6 OVER GAIN

4E[H] (‘N’)

 

 

 

32nd

LINE OUTPUT7,8 OVER GAIN

4F[H] (‘O’)

 

 

 

33rd

LINE OUTPUT1-6

50[H] (‘P’)

 

 

 

34th

LINE OUTPUT7,8

51[H] (‘Q’)

 

 

 

35th

CLIP/PROTECTION

52[H] (‘R’)

 

 

 

36th

GATE

53[H] (‘S’)

 

 

 

37th

PARALLEL INPUT1-6

54[H] (‘T’)

 

 

 

byte

Parameter name

Specified

Value

 

 

 

 

 

38th

PARALLEL INPUT7-12

55[H] (‘U’)

 

 

 

39th

PARALLEL OUTPUT1-6

56[H] (‘V’)

 

 

 

40th

PARALLEL OUTPUT7-10

57[H] (‘W’)

 

 

 

41st

MIC 1/WL 1 FADER VALUE

58[H] (‘X’)

 

 

 

42nd

MIC 2/WL 2 FADER VALUE

59[H] (‘Y’)

 

 

 

43rd

MIC 3 FADER VALUE

5A[H] (‘Z’)

 

 

 

44th

MIC 4 FADER VALUE

5B[H] (‘[’)

 

 

 

45th

MIC 5/LINE 1 FADER VALUE

5C[H] (‘\’)

 

 

 

46th

MIC 6/LINE 2 FADER VALUE

5D[H] (‘]’)

 

 

 

47th

LINE 3 FADER VALUE

5E[H] (‘^’)

 

 

 

48th

LINE 4 FADER VALUE

5F[H] (‘_’)

 

 

 

49th

LINE OUTPUT 1 FADER VALUE

60[H] (‘`’)

 

 

 

50th

LINE OUTPUT 2 FADER VALUE

61[H] (‘a’)

 

 

 

51st

LINE OUTPUT 3 FADER VALUE

62[H] (‘b’)

 

 

 

52nd

LINE OUTPUT 4 FADER VALUE

63[H] (‘c’)

 

 

 

53rd

LINE OUTPUT 5 FADER VALUE

64[H] (‘d’)

 

 

 

54th

LINE OUTPUT 6 FADER VALUE

65[H] (‘e’)

 

 

 

55th

LINE OUTPUT 7 FADER VALUE

66[H] (‘f’)

 

 

 

56th

LINE OUTPUT 8 FADER VALUE

67[H] (‘g’)

 

 

 

57th

MASTER A FADER VALUE

68[H] (‘h’)

 

 

 

58th

MASTER B FADER VALUE

69[H] (‘i’)

 

 

 

59th

REMOTE 1 FADER VALUE

6A[H] (‘j’)

 

 

 

60th

REMOTE 2 FADER VALUE

6B[H] (‘k’)

 

 

 

61st

REMOTE 3 FADER VALUE

6C[H] (‘l’)

 

 

 

62nd

REMOTE 4 FADER VALUE

6D[H] (‘m’)

 

 

 

63rd

REMOTE 5 FADER VALUE

6E[H] (‘n’)

 

 

 

64th

REMOTE 6 FADER VALUE

6F[H] (‘o’)

 

 

 

65th

MIC INPUT MUTING

70[H] (‘p’)

 

 

 

66th

LINE INPUT MUTING

71[H] (‘q’)

 

 

 

67th

LINE OUTPUT1-6 MUTING

72[H] (‘r’)

 

 

 

68th

LINE OUTPUT / REC OUT /

73[H] (‘s’)

SPEAKER OUTPUT MUTING

 

 

 

 

 

69th

MASTER MUTING

74[H] (‘t’)

 

 

 

70th

GROUP MUTING

75[H] (‘u’)

 

 

 

71st

LINE4 SELECT

76[H] (‘v’)

 

 

 

72nd

SCENE RECALL

77[H] (‘w’)

 

 

 

73rd

LOCK/FADER ACTIVE

78[H] (‘x’)

 

 

 

74 th

FR SETUP STATUS

79[H] (‘y’)

 

 

 

The parameters to be returned have the following meaning.

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Sony RS-232C MIC 1/WL 1 Level Meter Value, MIC 2/WL 2 Level Meter Value, MIC 3 Level Meter Value, MIC 4 Level Meter Value

RS-232C specifications

The Sony RS-232C is a renowned communication standard that has been widely utilized in various electronic devices, enabling serial communication between computers and peripheral devices. This protocol is integral in various applications, including industrial automation, medical equipment, and consumer electronics.

One of the main features of the Sony RS-232C is its simplicity and ease of use. The standard utilizes a basic serial communication method, allowing for asynchronous data transmission. This means that data can be sent one bit at a time over a single channel, ensuring reliable communication over short distances, typically up to 50 feet, although longer distances can be achieved with proper cable management and signal boosters.

The technology behind the RS-232C standard employs voltage levels to represent binary data. Logic level zero is represented by a voltage between -3 to -25 volts, while logic level one is between +3 to +25 volts. This voltage differential is crucial for distinguishing between 'on' and 'off' states in electronic signaling. The standard supports data rates of up to 115.2 kbps, making it suitable for various applications, although it is generally limited in speed when compared to modern communication standards like USB or Ethernet.

In terms of characteristics, the Sony RS-232C supports both full-duplex and half-duplex communication, allowing for simultaneous transmission and reception of data, or one-directional data transfer, respectively. The protocol also includes control signals for flow control, such as RTS (Request to Send) and CTS (Clear to Send), which help manage data transmission and prevent data loss due to buffer overflow.

The RS-232C standard has 25-pin and 9-pin connector configurations, although many devices now utilize the more compact 9-pin DIN format. This legacy standard remains prevalent in industrial settings, as many devices still use RS-232 connections.

Despite the emergence of more advanced communication protocols, the reliability and robustness of the Sony RS-232C ensure that it remains an enduring choice for numerous applications. Its straightforward configuration, coupled with extensive documentation and support, makes it a favorable option for both new installations and the maintenance of legacy systems in various industries. As technology continues to evolve, the RS-232C standard remains a testament to the enduring principles of reliable communication.