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Surround Stem Selection and Routing

There are three main steps for setting up Surround Stems to establish a full signal path through the console from

inputs to surround monitor outputs. A Surround Stem must first be constructed from Tracks (busses) to allow

routing to and from the Stem. Once the Stem has been created then the film monitors it needs can be selected

and inputs can be routed to the Tracks in the Stem. This can be done in any order.

This is not a fixed sequence of steps, but all the steps must be completed for surround monitoring to be heard.

This is an alternative to using Stem configuration in Desk Edit.

To select which Tracks (busses) form the Stem press the required Stem key (A-F) on the Stem and Recorder

control section.

Then press and hold the 1 key and press the required Track routing key above the Routing Screen.

Release the 1 key and the Track name will be displayed above the 1 key.

Repeat for the remainder of the Stem (keys 2, 3, 4, etc.) according to the Stem Type (e.g. 4 for LCRS, 6 for

5.1, etc.).

ä Tracks (busses) are de-routed from Stems in the same way by pressing the selected source (red LED) to

toggle it out (green LED).

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5.1 Format Surround Sound Example:

Select Paths to form the Stem

ä To use Desk Edit to select which Track goes to which speaker click on Tools on

the Encore Menu Bar and click on Desk Edit in the drop down Tools Menu.

The Config page of Desk Edit will be displayed.

Click on the Tracks tab. The Tracks page will be displayed.

Click the Pan Macros key. The Pan Macros dialogue box will be displayed.

Click the radio button for 5.1 Format and click OK.

The 5.1 Format will be propagated across all the Tracks in sets of 6.

Click the Save & Load button.

The Desk Setup will be saved and the changes will be allocated to the console.

Click the Exit button.

The screen will return to the main Encore screen.

To assign Tracks 1 to 6 to Stem A press the Stem A key on the Stem and Recorder

Control section of the Surround Sound panel and press the left nudge key above

the Routing Screen.

This will ensure that the Track routing keys at the top of the screen are assigned to

Tracks 1 to 24.

Press and hold the 1 key on the Stem and Recorder Control section and press the

key for Track 1 above the Routing Screen.

TRACK 1 will be displayed in the alpha above the 1 key and the LED in the key for

Track 1 above the Routing Screen will illuminate red.

Repeat for the 2 to 6 keys on the Stem and Recorder Control section, assigning

Tracks 2 to 6 respectively.

Tracks 1 to 6 now form Stem A.