User Manual

Master Fader and My Fader Reference Guide
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Assignments (for the current channel)
Below the source selection are the assignments for the current channel. Channels may be assigned and
unassigned to the following simply by tapping the displayed assignment buttons. These buttons display the
custom name and color of the group (with the default of both displayed below). All outputs and groups that
are unassigned will remain light gray. [See below left].
Main L/R (Main)
Subgroups (Sub X)
VCAs (VCA X)
Mute Groups (Mute X)
View Groups (View X)
The DL32R has six subgroups, VCAs, mute groups and view groups while the DL1608
and DL806 have four of each.
Simply put, where do you want the current channel routed? The default is to route each channel to the main
L/R only, so the button is dark gray, as indicated in the above right image. Simply tap the button if you do
not want the current channel routed to the main L/R. The button will turn light gray as seen in the image
above left.
Let’s take a quick look at what each of the choices are:
• Subgroups – Subgroups and VCAs are typically used as master faders for a group of channels on
their way to the main mix. The major dierence being that basic output DSP may be added to subgroups.
VCAs – Subgroups and VCAs are typically used as master faders for a group of channels on their
way to the main mix. The major dierence being that basic output DSP may be added to subgroups.
• Mute Groups –
Mute groups allow you to quickly mute (and unmute) multiple channels and/or outputs.
View Groups –
View groups allow you to see only the channels that you want to view, hiding the rest.
Setting current channel assignments via the input routing view is great for a couple of channels, but what
if there are a massive amount of channels that need to be routed to certain groups? In that case, it would
probably be better to utilize the output routing view (for the main L/R, subgroups and VCAs, pages 110-114)
and selector strip (for mute groups and view groups, pages 49-54, 57-60). Within these pages are several
examples of each. Additional information about subgroups and VCAs may also be found on pages 45-47.
Simply put, channel assignments via the input routing view is a great tool for a few select channels, not
a plethora of them!