Operation Manual

Summing Input & FX Returns
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Summing Input (Continued)
The SUMMING INPUT master section provides:
● LEVEL - overall level control for the combined eight
channels.
● PAN - stereo balance or pan (if MNO is active).
● MNO - sums the Summing Input pairs to mono.
● MIX - routes the Summing Input to the stereo main mix bus
(as four stereo pairs, or 8 summed mono inputs).
● CUE - routes the Summing Input to the stereo cue bus (as
four stereo pairs, or 8 summed mono inputs).
Summing Input Applications
The Summing Input is ideal for returning sources to the main
mix or stereo cue bus. Typical applications include:
● Bringing in stereo submixes from your DAW.
Flip the Fader Strips to the DAW layer in order to
setup the submix in superfast time. Then record
each submix while applying the fader automation.
● Bringing in stereo inputs from external synthesisers and
samplers. For example, to feed the cue bus for artists
foldback during practice sessions.
● Returning stereo or dual mono FX processors - use the
output controls on each outboard device to balance their
levels.
Stereo FX Returns
FX Return 1 and 2 are fed from 1/4” TRS balanced jack
connectors on the rear panel.
Each stereo FX RETURN section provides:
● LEVEL - overall level control for the stereo input.
● PAN - stereo balance or pan (if MNO is active).
● MNO - sums the stereo FX Return to mono.
● MIX - routes the FX Return to the stereo main mix bus.
● CUE - routes the FX Return to the stereo cue bus.
FX Return Applications
The FX Returns are ideal for:
● Returning stereo FX processors to the main mix - for
example, those fed from the mono aux sends (aux 1 and 2).
● Adding effect to an artists headphone mix - by routing onto
the cue bus. This ensures that the artist feels comfortable
during their performance.
● Bringing in stereo submixes from your DAW or any other
external stereo input.