User's Manual

X-Desk Channel Strip
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Outputs - Direct Channel Outs (CH OP), Post Fader
Each channel of the X-Desk has a Direct Output. The Channel
Outputs (CH OP) are primarily used to feed the inputs of your
chosen recorder or DAW. On the rear connection panel of X-Desk
they are labelled “CHAN OUT”.
The operator has a choice of whether the output Signal is sourced Pre or
Post fader. By default the output is Pre fader / Post Input Trim but by
selecting “POST” the Output level will be sourced after, and thus
controlled by, the Channel Fader. This is useful if in classic British audio
engineering style one wishes to “ride” the signal level to tape or in this
day and age, the DAW.
Stereo Cue – Post Fader, ALT source
This is the channel send to the Stereo CUE Bus. There are separate controls for both Level
and Pan and this is normally used as a Cue audio feed for the recording artist. But this is just
the beginning!
A very useful feature of the X-Desk is that the CUE ST can source the ALT channel input
(even if it has not been selected as the main channel input.) To achieve this simply engage the
“ALT” switch. This is useful when recording as an entirely independent Cue mix can be built up.
Alternatively, if one required a 16 input analogue summing system the second bank of 8
channels could be connected to the ALT input, sourced on the CUE with independent Level
and Pan, and reassigned to the MIX bus via the CUE to MIX button on the Master section of
the X-Desk.
Selecting the POST switch will source the Stereo Cue post the channel fader.
Note: Selecting ALT (on the CUE send) when it is sourced as the Channel Input will result in
no change to the Cue source.
The “Master Send Level” control for the Stereo Cue Bus resides in the X-Desk
Master section.
As well as a level control it also features an “AFL” (After Fade Listen) switch
allowing you to audition the Cue Bus via your chosen monitoring.