10
OPERATION
Inputs
Red 16Line has the capacity to accommodate sixteen analogue inputs, two independent 8-channel
ADAT inputs, a 2-channel S/PDIF input plus 32 Dante input channels. (Additionally, an internal 2-channel
loopback signal can be added as an extra stereo input – see page 13 for details.)
Analogue Inputs
Analogue input channels 1 & 2 can be assigned to the Instrument, Microphone or Line input
connectors. Line input gains can be independently or globally switched between +18 dBu and +24
dBu operating level.
Input Controls
Input selection and configuration for channels 1 and 2 is carried out
using the two Preamp Select buttons and the Input Encoder.
The illuminated Select button identifies the channel being controlled.
• Pressing a Select button makes that channel the active channel
Power-up always selects channel 1
• The Input Encoder acts as the gain control for the active channel
• Pushing (’clicking’) the Input Encoder selects menu options or
operates the Toggle function (see page 12)
Preamp Overview Screen
Pressing either of the Select buttons shows the Overview display on
the Left LCD display. It shows at-a-glance the current input type,
gain value and phantom power status for inputs 1 & 2.
The highlighted number indicates the currently active channel.
A clipping channel will be indicated by its gain level bar changing to
red – reset by pressing the channel’s Select button.
Preamp Focus Screen
Pressing an input Select button brings up the Focus screen which
provides additional detail about that channel’s current settings.
If no changes are made within approximately 3 seconds, the display
will revert to the Overview screen.