User Guide

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The vca SOLO switches are
used to monitor VCA sub
groups by creating a
corresponding AUDIO sub
group on the stereo AFL busses.
All input channels and line
returns that are assigned to a
specific vca sub group will be
summed onto the solo busses
when that vca solo is active.
Note i. If large numbers of inputs are
assigned to one vca sub group, there
will be a higher than usual signal level
sent to the solo busses when the vca
solo is active (+ 6 to + 10 dB approx.).
Note ii. When vca solo switches are
active the PFL buss also receives
signals from the vca sub group inputs
but it will NOT be a true
representation of the relative levels
within the vca sub group. This feature
is however useful as it allows
confirmation of signal present and
signal quality when the vca fader is
down or the vca sub group is muted. It
is therefore important to know the
status of the PFL MONITOR switch
on the COMMS module before using
the vca solo switches.
Note iii. If a vca solo switch is pressed
for a short time it will latch on or off,
but if it is held on for more than 1
second the latching is disabled and
when the switch is released the solo
will turn off.
The ISOlate switches
disconnect the vca sub group
faders and mutes from
automation screen recall.
Screen storage is still active.
The vca MUTE switches
mute any post fader input
channel signals which are
assigned to the corresponding
The VCA GROUP faders are
motorised and under
automation control. They give
continuous adjustment of the
vca sub group gains from
+10dB to off.
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