D950 Digital Mixing System
Date printed: 15.09.03 SW V3.3 Desk Operation 3-1
CHAPTER 3
3 Desk Operation ...............................................................................................................................................................3-3
3.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................3-3
3.1.1 Audio Processing Functions..............................................................................................................................3-4
3.2 Channel Audio Block Diagram................................................................................................................................. 3-6
3.3 The Channel Strip .....................................................................................................................................................3-8
3.3.1 Fader Unit .........................................................................................................................................................3-8
3.3.1.1 Clipboard Functions....................................................................................................................................3-10
3.3.2 The LACP section...........................................................................................................................................3-11
3.3.3 Input Section...................................................................................................................................................3-13
3.3.3.1 Assigning the Input Section ........................................................................................................................ 3-14
3.3.3.2 Input Parameters .........................................................................................................................................3-16
3.3.3.3 Input Parameters on the LACP ...................................................................................................................3-19
3.3.4 Direct Output/N–1 Section.............................................................................................................................. 3-22
3.3.4.1 Assigning the Output Section......................................................................................................................3-22
3.3.4.2 Direct Output Parameters............................................................................................................................ 3-24
3.3.4.3 N–1 Output Parameters...............................................................................................................................3-24
3.3.4.4 Direct Output Parameters on the LACP ......................................................................................................3-25
3.3.4.5 N–1 Output Parameters on the LACP .........................................................................................................3-26
3.3.5 Mono AUX Section ........................................................................................................................................3-27
3.3.5.1 Assigning the Mono AUX Section..............................................................................................................3-27
3.3.5.2 Mono AUX Parameters............................................................................................................................... 3-29
3.3.5.3 Mono AUX Parameters on the LACP.........................................................................................................3-30
3.3.6 Stereo AUX Section........................................................................................................................................3-31
3.3.6.1 Assigning the Stereo AUX Section .............................................................................................................3-31
3.3.6.2 Stereo AUX Parameters.............................................................................................................................. 3-33
3.3.6.3 Stereo AUX Parameters on the LACP ........................................................................................................3-34
3.3.7 EQ Section......................................................................................................................................................3-35
3.3.7.1 Assigning the EQ Section ...........................................................................................................................3-35
3.3.7.2 EQ Parameters ............................................................................................................................................ 3-37
3.3.7.3 EQ1 Mode Parameters on the LACP .......................................................................................................... 3-39
3.3.7.4 EQ 2 Mode Parameters on the LACP ......................................................................................................... 3-40
3.3.8 Filter Section................................................................................................................................................... 3-44
3.3.8.1 Assigning the Filter Section ........................................................................................................................3-44
3.3.8.2 Filter Parameters .........................................................................................................................................3-45
3.3.8.3 Filter Parameters on the LACP ................................................................................................................... 3-46
3.3.9 Dynamics Section (Limiter & Compressor Part)............................................................................................. 3-47
3.3.9.1 Assigning the Limiter/Compressor Section.................................................................................................3-47
3.3.9.2 Limiter/Compressor Parameters..................................................................................................................3-49
3.3.9.3 Limiter/Compressor Parameters on the LACP............................................................................................ 3-52
3.3.10 Dynamics Section (Expander & Gate Part).....................................................................................................3-56
3.3.10.1 Assigning the Expander/Gate Section.........................................................................................................3-56
3.3.10.2 Expander/Gate Parameters.......................................................................................................................... 3-58
3.3.10.3 Expander/Gate Parameters on the LACP ....................................................................................................3-62
3.3.11 Insert Section ..................................................................................................................................................3-66
3.3.11.1 Assigning the Insert Section........................................................................................................................3-66
3.3.11.2 Insert Parameters.........................................................................................................................................3-68
3.3.11.3 Insert Parameters on the LACP...................................................................................................................3-69
3.3.12 Delay Section ..................................................................................................................................................3-70
3.3.12.1 Assigning the Delay Section .......................................................................................................................3-70
3.3.12.2 Delay Parameters ........................................................................................................................................ 3-71
3.3.12.3 Delay Parameters on the LACP ..................................................................................................................3-72