AEQ FORUM
Digital audio mixer for broadcast applications
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Located in the upper part of the channel are 4 routing keys (“PROGRAM“,“AUDITION“,“AUX1“
and “AUX 2“) and a “SELECT” button to assign the channel to advanced settings common
control (gain, dynamics, EQ and balance).
Beneath this section, an OLED display shows channel name and status for balance or pan.
Immediately under the display is located the Pre-listen button “CUE”, 4 status indicators LEDs
that alerts with regards to the activation of equalization (“EQ“), dynamics (“DYN“), balance
(“BAL“) and gain (“GAIN“). Also in this section, a luminous label indicating that the channel is
activated and is sending signal to the output buses (“ON AIR”).
By pressing the “SELECT” button the advanced configuration functions are enabled. These
configurations are accomplished within the integrated multifunction display in the control and
monitoring section at the far right of the control surface. Its operation is based on rotary encoder
and graphical menus and short-cut function keys, depending on the information shown on
screen.
Among the general functions are the instant activation and adjustment of audio effects (EQ,
filters, limiters, etc.), configurations and memories management, disconnection of applied
effects, phase change, inserting of a test signal, as well as clock, timer and stopwatch for timing
control, etc. For more information see chapter “3. DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERNAL MENU”
of this manual.
The Channel module is completed with plastic conductive sliding faders and the Channel ON
and OFF buttons.