OnAir 3000 Digital Mixing Console
Introduction 1-5
Document generated: 10.10.14
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1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, Abbreviations
Description
AF
After-fader (as opposed to PF, ’pre-fader’)
Bal
Balance (for stereo input sources)
Broadcast PFL
If the ’broadcast PFL mode’ (also referred to as ’PFL cut on channel active’ function) is
enabled, audio signals are cut from the PFL bus if the channel is ON and the fader is open.
In such a case the PFL key on the fader strip is illuminated in amber.
CAB
Computer-assisted broadcast (system)
CF Card
The CF (CompactFlash) card is a popular, removable storage device. It is about the size of
a matchbook and weighs half an ounce. It offers high transfer rate for fast copy/download
and high capacity. Data will not be lost when power is turned off
Compact SCore
19” frame, containing D21m interface cards, main controller, DSP cards
CR
Control room
CUE
Listening after Pan, but before channel ON switch
DJ
Disk jockey
Masters
Main sums = PGM A, PGM B, REC
Mic
Microphone
N–X
Similar to N–1 / mix-minus / clean-feed
Pan
Panorama (for mono input sources)
PF
Pre-fader (as opposed to AF, ’after-fader’)
PFL
Pre-fader listening
PFL Cut on Channel Active
If the ’PFL cut on channel active’ function (also referred to as ’broadcast PFL mode’) is
enabled, audio signals are cut from the PFL bus if the channel is ON and the fader is open.
In such a case the PFL key on the fader strip is illuminated in amber.
S1...S3
Studio 1...3
TB
Talkback
1.3.1 Color Code
A consistent color coding of the different functions has been implemented.
The color coding conventions are as follows:
Blue Input functions, including high-pass filter and test generator
Green Dynamics/De-Esser functions
Red Equalizer(EQ)functions
Orange AUXfunctions
Yellow Faderandbusfunctions,includingsumsandN–X
Purple Monitoring and talkback (TB) functions
Gray / Steel Blue Other functions, such as routing, insert, snapshot and system administration.