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User's Guide Babyface Pro FS © RME
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¾ Total Reset. Playback routing 1:1 with mixdown to Main Out. Switches off all other func-
tions.
Operational Mode. Defines TotalMix FX basic operational mode. Choices are Full Mode (de-
fault, mixer active, all routing options available), and Digital Audio Workstation Mode (straight
playback routing, no input mix). See chapter 25 for details.
Network Remote Settings. Settings to remote control TotalMix FX by TotalMix Remote via
network. See chapter 26.
21.11 Menu Window
Zoom Options 100%, 135%, 200%, 270%. Depending on size of the monitor and its resolution
TotalMix FX might be too small and the controls too tiny to easily operate them. Together with
the 2 Row mode these options allow for different display sizes that suit all monitors.
Hide Control Strip. Shifts the Control Strip out of the visible area to gain more space for other
elements.
22. The Matrix
22.1 Overview
The mixer window of TotalMix looks and operates similar to mixing desks, it is stereo-based.
The matrix display presents a different method of assigning and routing channels, based on a
single channel or monaural design. The matrix view has the look and works like a conventional
patchbay, adding functionality way beyond. While most patchbays will allow you to connect
inputs to outputs with just the original level (1:1, or 0 dB, as known from mechanical patchbays),
TotalMix allows you to use a freely definable gain value per crosspoint.
Matrix and TotalMix are different ways of displaying the same processes. Because of this both
views are always fully synchronized. Each change in one view is immediately reflected in the
other view as well.
22.2 Elements of the Matrix View
The Matrix' visual design is mainly determined by the architecture of the Babyface Pro system:
¾ Horizontal labels. All hardware outputs
¾ Vertical labels. All hardware inputs. Below are
all playback channels.
¾ Green 0.0 dB field. Standard 1:1 routing
¾ Blue field. This routing is muted
¾ Red field. Phase 180° (inverted)
¾ Dark grey field. No routing.
¾ Dark grey field with number. Shows the current gain value as dB
To maintain overview when the window size has been reduced, the labels are floating. They
won't leave the visible area when scrolling. A right mouse click on the labels brings up the con-
text menu with the exact same options as in the mixer view: Copy / Mirror / Paste /Clear input
channels, submixes and FX settings.