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ML5000 User Guide 35

I MAIN MIX MASTERS

Using the Engineers Wedge Monitor

It is best to use the same type of monitor speaker

as provided on stage. This lets the engineer hear

the sound as the performer hears it.

Select the WEDGE MODE switch I3 to configure

the C output as the engineers wedge monitor. Use

the insert to patch in any processing required, for

example a graphic EQ to preview changes in the

monitor before applying them to the mix being

checked.

Select LR, C, 2-TRK or none as the default monitor

source in section O . Pressing AFL overrides the

source to listen to a selected output. Pressing

PAFL overrides any AFL selection to check one or

more inputs. Releasing PAFL restores the

previously selected AFL. This is well suited to

monitor mixing where you need to listen to the

mixes in turn but quickly check individual inputs

along the way.

Pressing the TALK TO TB switch S6 automatically

dims the output by 20dB to prevent feedback

between the local speaker and talkback mic.

I1 MUTE. This momentary action switch turns the

master signal on or off. It can also be muted by the

mute groups, snapshot memories, solo-in-place and

MIDI note on/off messages. The switch illuminates

when the signal is muted.

The switch also functions as a solo select when the

console is in SIP mode, and as an edit key when in

EDIT GROUPS or EDIT SAFES mode. The mute

status is always displayed on the switch regardless

of operating mode.

I2 SAFE / EDIT. This green LED has a different

function according to console mode:

Normal The LED lights when the master has been

made safe from the snapshot and MIDI automation.

Solo-in-Place The LED lights when the master

has been made safe from solo-in-place.

Edit Safes Indicates that the master is safe from

the automation when entered from normal mode, or

safe from solo-in-place when entered from SIP

mode.

Edit Groups The LED lights to indicate that the

master is assigned to the selected mute group.

Preview Snapshots The LED lights to indicate

that the master is muted in the snapshot memory

being previewed.

I3 WEDGE MODE. This underpanel mode

switch configures the C output to become the

engineers monitor when the console is used for the

stage monitor application. When pressed the

monitor source is routed in mono through the C

insert and fader to the main output. The C mix

bypasses this section and is available from the

matrix outputs if needed. The switch is protected to

prevent accidental operation. Use a pen or pointed

implement to select the required mode.

I4 PEAK. The red PK LED senses the signal

both pre and post master fader and lights to warn

when the main mix is within 5dB of clipping.

Reduce the inputs to the mix if the LED flashes.

I5 FADER. The main mix L,R and C each have

a 100mm smooth travel K-fader providing +10dB

gain above the nominal 0dB operating position.

These faders are not part of the console VCA group

system.

SAFE/EDIT

WEDGE

mode

MONITOR