2 – Basic operational concepts : Encoders
Encoders
The 16 rotary encoders at the top of each channel have a number of functions, which are selectable using the four keys below the dial. There are three settings for each key, depending on whether the key is pressed alone, or with the SHIFT or CTRL key (at the left of the
Key pressed alone | With SHIFT key | With CTRL key |
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Pan position in stereo
Aux
pan in surround) for the selected fader layer
layer)a
Channel
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Aux sends (selected channel) | (selected fader layer)b | ||
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Dynamics settings (selected | Buss levels | Channel | |
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EQ settings (selected channel) | Aux send levels | — | |
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Figure 2.10: Encoder functions
a.When Aux 1 and 2 are linked. Aux 1 level when they are unlinked.
b.When Aux 1 and 2 are linked. Aux 2 level when they are unlinked.
As you can see, by using these keys, you can view and set the levels of channels, busses, and aux sends, even when you are not in that particular fader layer.
Also, the channel aux send, dynamics processor and EQ setting modes are useful for convenient viewing and setting of a number of channel parameters at once.
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If you are using aux sends 1 and 2 as a studio cue feed, the SHIFT options provide a quick and easy way to set up the cue mix.
Encoder mappings
The following table provides a reference to the use of the encoders in the different modes:
Pan mode Encoders 1 through 16 pan channel modules 1 through 16 in the active fader layer (i.e. they pan the channel whose fader is below the encoder).
Aux mode Encoders 1 through 8 set the corre-
GATE/DYN dynamics processor mode
Encoders 1 through 6 control gate parameters: 1= threshold level; 2= gate range; 3 = attack time; 4 = hysteresis level; 5= hold time; 6 = decay (release) time.
Encoders 9 through 13 control compressor/expander parameters: 9 = threshold level; 10 = compression ratio; 11 = attack time; 12 = release time; 13 = output level.
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