5 – Channel modules : Module setup

Only adjacent modules can be linked, with the odd- numbered module being the left channel of the pair (that is, 1 and 2 can be linked, but 2 and 3 cannot).

To link modules:

1Press and hold the SEL key of one module of the pair to be linked.

2Press the SEL key of the second module. A popup message appears:

It is also possible to use the ST LINK screen brought up using the ST LINK/GROUP key.

Figure 5.22: Linking modules

3Press ENTER to link the two modules, or a cursor key to cancel the operation.

Unlink modules in the same way (press and hold one SEL key of the pair, and press the other SEL key to bring up a popup message).

Figure 5.23: Stereo linking screen

Use the cursor keys or channel SEL keys to move the cursor and the ENTER key to make or break links.

No popup message appears when making or breaking stereo links in this way.

Balance One major difference between stereo linked channels and individual mono channels is in the pan and balance controls (see “Pan and balance settings” on page 71).

Linked dynamics Another major difference lies in the way that triggers, etc. are set for the dynamics processors of the module. See “Dynamics proces- sors” on page 62 for details of how this works.

Mute groups

In each mute group of channels, there is one master channel.

Altering the mute status of this master changes the status of the slave channels of the group.

Slave channels can change their status independently of the rest of the group. A slave channel can belong to only one group at a time.

Use the LINK/GRP key to bring up the links screens:

Figure 5.24: Mute grouping

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DM-3200 specifications

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