Specifications

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SUBMASTER MODULE

SUBMASTER MODULE General Description

The Submaster section of the console greatly enhances the ﬂex-

ibility of the Series ATB console and as a consequence provides a

number of different functions.

Each Submaster channel provides a method of adjusting the output

level of each of the 8 subgroup outputs via a 100mm high quality

fader. The level is also indicated by a high quality 12 segment bar-

graph display. The submaster also provides a method of monitoring

and panning the subgroup output on the control room speakers. By

using these controls it is possible to build up a monitor mix of the

recorded tracks and any that are about to be recorded. To enhance

this facility, level controls for auxiliary sends 5 and 6 are included

on each submaster section making it possible to send a headphone

mix from the subgroups together with reverb or echo effects. Aux-

iliary send 5 can also be switched pre or post the submaster moni-

tor level control making it usable as either a headphone feed (in

‘pre’ mode), or a reverb send (in ‘post’ mode).

A balanced line level input is provided on the rear panel behind the

submaster section so that the replay from an 8 track DAW system

can be connected to the submaster section. Individual ‘TAPE’

switches make it possible to select either the send to the DAW or

its’ output onto the monitoring system. The bargraph metering and

auxiliary sends follow this switch so that they automatically switch

over according to the position of the ‘TAPE’ switch. By this method

it is very easy to build a monitor mix while tracking instruments

onto a DAW.

A further useful feature is that the balanced line level inputs con-

nected to the submaster ‘MONITOR RETURNS’ are also connected

to the ‘LINE INPUT’ jacks of channels 1-8. This means that when

you want to mix from the DAW on channels with equalisation and

more auxiliary sends, selecting ‘LINE’ input on channels 1-8 will

automatically connect the DAW outputs to these channels.

Each of the 8 submaster channels is also provided with a ‘SOLO’

pushbutton. This makes it possible to listen to the signal on any

selected submaster in isolation and in stereo, depending on the

position of the submaster ‘PAN’ control. Since the ‘SOLO’ function

is a ‘post fader’ signal, it’s volume will be dependent on the position

of the Submaster ‘MON LEVEL’ control. This makes it possible to

solo a number of Submaster channels and create a balanced mix of

the solo’d signals.

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