User's Manual

XL8 Control Centre

Quick Reference Guide

Chapter 7: Patching

This chapter describes the patching function of the XL8.

Introduction

The patching function is fundamental to XL8 operation as, until the I/Os have been

correctly patched, you won’t get any audio. Patching is done entirely at the Patching

screen, which is an option in the GUI menu. This screen lets you carry out all the

routing requirements of the XL8 by providing an easy-to-use interface, where you can

select your source and destination patching options, facilitated by a panel of function

buttons. Additionally, the Patching screen lets you set up the units (devices). For

example, you can adjust the analogue gain, select +48V phantom voltage etc., of the

line I/O units connected to the system.

Item Description

1 Function button panel, contains the function buttons that enable patching

and device configuration (see “Patching screen function buttons” on

page 28).

2 Patching area, contains all of the patch connectors on tabs.

3 From section, contains a number of tabs that house all of the patch

connector sources.

4 To section, contains a number of tabs that house all of the patch connector

destinations.

5 Section titles and tab names.