System 5 Digital Audio Mixing System Operation Manual Dynamic Automation
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14.5 Recording Automation
Since Isolate is the default mode for all parameters, the read and write LEDs are off
at the beginning of a new mixing session. Automation cannot be recorded or played
back unless the Mix On key is lit at the top-left of the center section Automation
Panel in Figure 14-1.
14.5.1 Knobs and Faders
To record basic fader and knob automation:
1. Press the Mix On button so it is illuminated.
2. Set any parameters that will record automation to Write Absolute or Write Trim.
3. Play an audio source that sends timecode into the console.
4. Press the parameter’s Select/Punch key or touch the fader to punch in.
The parameter’s automation LED flashes red. The Chan Select key cannot be
used to punch in an entire channel.
5. Adjust the parameter.
6. Press the Select/Punch key or release the fader to punch out.
Press the All Funcs key to punch out all knobset parameters.
Figure 14-5 Knob (left) and fader (right) punch record methods
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