7/8 Switch (Aux 5/6)
This switch functions identically as the 7/8 switch found between Aux 3/7 and 4/8, but is used to assign the AUX 5/7 and 6/8 knobs (refer to previous section).
Monitor PAN
The PAN control sends the output of the Monitor in continuously variable degrees to either side of the stereo mix (if the Monitor’s L-R switch is pressed -- see below).
Monitor PEAK LED
The PEAK LED will flash when the Monitor’s signal level (post-EQ, pre-fader) is about 15 dB over nominal level. This is 3 dB before the channel electronics will distort (clip). If it flashes, reduce the gain in the circuit (by adjusting the MIC/LINE GAIN control if the monitor source is Mic/Line, or lowering the recording level if the monitor source is Tape) until it stops flashing.
Monitor SOLO Button
The SOLO button sends the Monitor’s pre-fader signal(and only that Monitor’s signal, if no other SOLO buttons are pressed) directly to the Control Room monitors, cutting off any other signals to the Control Room. It allows the engineer to hear the signal before bringing it into the mix, for cueing purposes. When SOLO is pressed, its LED will light. The master SOLO LED will light in the Master module section, to alert you that Solo is active. You can adjust the output level of the signal(s) being soloed by turning the SOLO knob in the Master module section.
Monitor MUTE Button
The MUTE button disconnects the Monitor’s signal from the Master outputs and any post Aux Sends. When pressed, the MUTE button’s LED will light. This button is also controlled by the Dynamic Mute Automation system.
Monitor L-R Button
The L-R button routes the monitor’s signal to the Master L-R FADERS, depending on the setting of the Channel PAN knob. If you are sending the Monitor signal to Aux 1 and 2 –– with the AUX SOURCE switch set to MON (down) –– but don’t want that signal on the Master L-R FADERS, turn the L-R switch off (up). If monitors are not being used during mixdown, turn the L-R switches off for the best signal-to-noise ratio.
Monitor Fader
This linear 45mm slide fader varies the level feeding the Monitor PAN control (and Aux 3/7 and Aux 4/8, if the AUX SOURCE switch is down). The input to this fader depends on the CHAN/MON REVERSE switch and MIC/LINE switch settings. If the CHAN/MON REVERSE button is up, the Monitor FADER receives the TAPE IN signal. If the CHAN/MON REVERSE switch is down, then the input can be either the Mic or Line, as determined by the MIC/LINE switch.
