maXim Operator Manual Flash
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12.0 FLASH
12.1 OVERVIEW
The FLASH section of the maXim utilises the FLASH/ASSIGN buttons in the fader bank sections
and the FLASH buttons of the Master’s to provide extensive flashing control. When a channel is
“flashed” (also known as “bumping”) it can be either added to the current output of the desk or it
can be “soloed” (also known as swap or kill) where it replaces the current output of the desk.
You may Flash any channel or multiple channels, any Playbacks, any master, or any multiple
combination of the above at the one time. The only limit is your ability to hold down multiple
buttons. The Flash function is a momentary action. As soon as all Flash buttons are released,
normal output is restored.
There are no times associated with the FLASH function. All actions are instantaneous.
12.2 ADD/SOLO MODE
You may select what effect the Flash buttons have on the output of the maXim, by selecting either
ADD mode or SOLO mode. Pressing the ADD/SOLO button will toggle from one mode to the other.
SOLO mode is indicated when LED indicator in the ADD/SOLO button flashes.
• In ADD mode, pressing any FLASH button will add the flashed channels to the output (at the
FLASH control level) without having any effect on the current output of the maXim.
• In SOLO mode, pressing any FLASH button will add the flashed channels to the output (at the
FLASH control level) and at the same time it will KILL (black out) all other output of the maXim.
The flashed object is now the solo output from the maXim.
12.3 FLASH LEVEL
The FLASH level control sets the percentage level at the output of the FLASH section for all
channels when they are flashed.
For individual channels the Flash level sets the level of any flashed channels.
For the contents of any Playback it will be the percentage of the channels recorded level.
For example, if the Flash level is set to its mid (50%) position;
• Flashed channels will come on at a level of 50%.
• If a scene is Flashed and it contains a channel at a level of 80% then that channel will
come on at 40% (50% of 80%).
If the FLASH level is set to minimum, then no channels will come on when a FLASH button is
pressed.
If the maXim is in ADD mode, and a channel is already ON when it is flashed, the flash level acts
together with any existing level for that channel on a Highest Takes Precedence basis.
Warning: Setting the FLASH LEVEL control to minimum and the ADD/SOLO mode to SOLO will cause
all of the FLASH buttons to act as DBO (Dead Black Out) buttons because pressing a FLASH button
will cause its channel(s) to come on at 0% and all normal output to be killed.
Hint: To safeguard against inadvertently “flashing” any lights on stage or killing the output, you can
set the FLASH LEVEL control to minimum and the ADD/SOLO mode to ADD. Pressing any FLASH
button will now have no affect.
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