Chapter 5: Console Operation
Smart Faders (SFADs): Smart Fader Metering
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Smart Fader Metering
The VU meter on the Smart VCA displays the highest signal
level of any slave channel. For example, if you have a Smart
VCA controlling your drum mic input channels, whichever input
is loudest will be displayed on the Smart VCA meter.
Smart Fader Tips
When Smart Faders are configured, they default so that the
Smart Fader slaves in the SZONE are at – infinity and MUTE is
active.
You can change this by setting a General Preferences option
so that when a Smart Fader input is patched its level is
automatically set to 0dB, see Page 428.
Regardless of this level preference, it is worth checking all of
the following:
1. Press SEL on the first SVCA and set its fader level to
0dB with MUTE off.
2. Press and hold the SEL button on the SVCA and select
SEL buttons on each bus you wish to route to.
You should also configure any pre-fader or Independent sends
at this time. See Page 164 for details.
3. Now adjust each of the Smart Fader slaves to the levels
you require and deselect any slave MUTE buttons.
4. Pan each slave and adjust its initial EQ, Dynamics, etc.
5. Now repeat these steps for each SVCA on the console.
This will provide a good starting point for your mix.
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