Legacy AXS API
A balanced stereo Insert with an in/out switch is provided for each Stereo Return. Engage the INS
button to route the Insert Return to the Stereo Return signal path. Stereo Return Insert patch points
are available on the System patch bay.
In addition to Stereo Program Bus and Grand Master output assignments, the Stereo Returns have
Direct Outputs that are available in the System patch bay (STEREO RETURN DIRECT OUT).
Stereo Return Controls
The controls for the Stereo Returns function as follows:
GM (Grand Master): Routes the Stereo Return outputs to the Grand Master Program Bus
• Illuminates when engaged
STC (Stereo C): Routes the Stereo Return outputs to the Stereo C Program Bus
• Illuminates when engaged
STB (Stereo B): Routes the Stereo Return outputs to the Stereo B Program Bus
• Illuminates when engaged
STA (Stereo A): Routes the Stereo Return outputs to the Stereo A Program Bus
• Illuminates when engaged
TRIM: Applies +6dB of gain or -6dB of attenuation to the input signal
• Located pre-Insert Send
SAFE: Activates the Solo Safe mode for the Stereo Return
The SAFE button protects the Stereo Return from being muted when the Solo-
In-Place function is active and another return or channel is soloed
Illuminates when engaged
MONO: Sums the inputs of the Stereo Return to mono
• Sums pre-Insert
• Illuminates when engaged
BUS: Routes the associated pair of Multitrack Buses to the input of the Stereo Return
• Replaces the STEREO RETURN INPUT patch point as the Stereo Return source
• Illuminates when engaged
INS (Insert): Engages the Insert Return in the Stereo Return signal path
Insert Send is fed post-TRIM
Insert Send is always active
Insert Return is located pre-fader
The Insert Return is active only when the INS button is engaged
Controlled by automation
Illuminates when engaged
SOLO: Activates the selected solo function for the Stereo Return. The following solo functions may be
selected via the Master Section:
Pre-fader Listen (PFL): Non-destructive, stereo
After Fader Listen (AFL): Non-destructive, stereo
Solo-In-Place (SIP): Destructive, panned, post-fader
Illuminates in yellow when engaged
NOTE: AFL is the default solo mode.
MUTE: Cuts the Stereo Return output signal
The MUTE button is the on/off switch for the Stereo Return
Can be engaged by Solo-In-Place solos